VIDA Fitness

"Pros: Newish/ high quality equipment, very rarely gets too busy, gym area kept clean and generally tidy, yoga classes are good. Cons: Sauna needs more deep cleanings, showers have a sewage smell, parking can be annoying."

"Too hot upstairs. 76-78 where the cardio equipment is! Perfect on lower level where the employees are. The HVAC needs to be rebalanced. I tell numerous employees but nothing is done. I expect more paying so much a month."

"I've been a member at VIDA Fitness - Ballston for about a month... and I've been impressed in several ways. I want to give a shout out to my incredible personal trainer, Brandon Doyle. With a blend of tailored workouts, empathetic support, and evident expertise, Brandon stands out as an exceptional trainer. I have a history of patellar tendinitis - and Brandon tailors my workouts to make sure the exercises remain in a safe range of motion. Brandon carefully pushes my boundaries and has introduced me to machines I never would've approached alone. Yes, I'm a cardio-nut, and would likely never creep over to the weight section without an outside force... treadmill, yay! I highly recommend Brandon! Be prepared for polite soreness... it hurts so good!"

"I’ve been a member at Vida Ballston for a few years and can say it’s a very nice gym with a good selection of equipment. Their shower and locker rooms are always clean, the machines are well maintained, and the staff are friendly and helpful. With that said, there are a number of things I believe should be addressed to justify the price: 1. Most of the workout areas are not cleaned up and organized on a regular basis, resulting in equipment, weights, random PVC poles strewn haphazardly around the gym. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect there to be staff dedicated to straightening these areas throughout the day, returning weights and equipment to their appropriate places. At the very least, staff should be working to keep walkways clear so visitors don’t have to walk over / around piles of equipment. It has started looking like a unkept community center, at best. 2. When I first joined the gym, they appeared well staff with employees eager to help and ensure you were having a great experience which, to be honest, is what you should expect from a fitness facility at this price point. 3. I can’t speak to the quality or effectiveness of their personal trainers, but what I do find problematic is they often have their clients occupy multiple places on the gym floor simultaneously. This results in several (sometimes three or more) locations and pieces of equipment being monopolized by one person working out. Considering most of their time is spent taking to one another, the result is less equipment and space available to others. I still enjoy the gym, but the quality of the services have decreased over the 2-3 years I’ve been a member. If you are new to the area, I would careful consider your options."

"Autumn at the front desk is the MVP! She really went above and beyond to help me out. The gym itself is also great - clean and good equipment/amenities. It’s one of the more expensive gyms in the area, but worth it in my opinion"