Warrior Athletics - Lakeland (FL)

R Lin Pure Barre is such an amazing and unique workout option! It’s a perfect low impact type of exercise while still being extremely challenging and helping you reach your fitness goals. As a former college athlete, once I got into the real world I became pretty burnt out with traditional workouts, and especially running and heavy weight lifting, as that’s all I did my entire athletic career. I was having a hard time finding a rhythm and enthusiasm for being active, up until my friend invited me to try a class here at Pure Barre. There are several different class formats at Barre, but all are fairly easy to learn, especially if you tell the instructor you are newer. The traditional format is the most common, and the only equipment you use is a small yoga ball, a band and 2-3lb dumbbells, which are already at the studio for you to use. There is no high-impact exercising that is hard on your body or joints. Everything in these classes are small, focused movements that don’t seem like they should be that challenging, but they definitely burn your muscles. Even using 2lb dumbbells for a 50 minutes class you WILL build and tone muscle and get stronger. It feels so good. It’s also amazing to be in a class format, surrounding by others who are grinding through the class with you. The instructors will walk around and give you one-on-one adjustments to make sure you form is correct so you won’t hurt yourself and so that it’s most effective. I’m really, really happy to have tried out Pure Barre and it’s become a part of my routine. If you haven’t ever done a Barre class, you will need sticky socks and there’s no shoes allowed in the studio. They do have socks for loan at the front desk if you want to just come and try out a class first. Jennifer, Evy, Lauren, Nicole and the crew are so awesome!!

YelloWhistle Coach Monica has been incredible with our kids! She is so kind, proactive and creates a fun and positive environment. Highly recommend classes or open gyms with her!

Randi Smith Such a beautiful, welcoming place for women!

Andrew Myers Southside Footy has been awesome for our kids soccer development. Playing recreation leagues were great for starting the interest in soccer but Southside Footy has taken his skills to another level. As a soccer training/futsal program they have created great organization and structure around training programs and developing the player. The coaches are great with all skill levels and overall group.

Emily Castleberry Pretty but snooty

Alyssa Chamberlin I love this place! It’s so special and so different - from a gym and from even other women only studios. It was the first “gym” that helped me get consistent with exercise post-college and I’ve never looked back. The girls are so chill and welcoming and all women have a place here. You feel safe! And that you belong. The variety of classes is also great because it helps your body in various ways that are all so important. So thankful for BC!!!

Michael Richter Ultra Fit is an amazing gym, focused on creating a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere and environment. It doesn’t matter if you are an elite level athlete or just starting out, the coaches have the skill set and knowledge to push and adapt for any type of athlete. If you are looking for a place to work out, definitely check them out. They also have an amazing recovery place right next door (Ultra Cryo and Recovery). What more could you ask for!!!!!

Michael Richter My wife and I looked for summer programs that were open in the mist of the 2020 covid shutdown. To our surprise Carlson Gracie Lakeland was still open and in full swing. They offered a safe and clean environment for my son. Fast forward 8 months and he is still going and love grappling with his new friends. The life skills he is learning from this gym will stick with him forever! He even got me to join and start doing rolling on the Mats. I have met some amazing people at this place! They truly love this sport are super open to new comers and teaching you about BJJ!!!!! Stop in and get hooked

Brandon Huffman My Daughter joined Deb’s Gym and works closely with Cristina. She has learned so much from her in just a short time period, she is great with kids of all ages. The gym’s atmosphere is wonderful, family friendly, and the staff are welcoming.