Workout #18 Fit Body Boot Camp

http://www.fitbodybootcamp.com/ca/redlands-fitness-boot-camp/about

Workout #18 - Boot Camp 

Saturday morning's workout was a 30-minute boot camp class. From reading their blog, I found they are focused on the afterburn effect and tailor their exercises around that philosophy. They do higher intensity, shorter workouts with the idea that you go home and continue to burn calories for hours afterwards. 

The building was not impressive at all... when you walk in it's just a small open space with industrial carpeting that has snags and pieces lifting up everywhere. ** They really need workout flooring** They had some dumbbells along one wall and a couple of ropes. 

The trainer for the class was nice and in good shape, but not super motivating during the workout.

We started with a warm up of jumping jacks, push ups and burpees. Then we went through a circuit at our own pace for a set time - I think 30min. I can't remember all the exercises, but they were the type that if you push yourself and go at a good pace you can get your heart rate up quickly and get a good workout. I definitely felt like I got a good workout, but there was just something about the environment that I just wasn't feeling. 

I love to push myself and workout really hard, but I have to be interested and motivated with the workout... that's why running never works for me. Running is hard enough that I have to push myself, but so stinking boring that I'm grumpy the whole time. That is kinda how I felt with this workout.

I actually really like the boot camp classes at LA Fitness, but the energy level is way better and the instructor is much more motivating - the class is an hour but it goes by quickly.

So the nitty gritty:
You can get a good workout
Short classes
Low energy
The place needs flooring and fun paint
Need a more motivating instructor
Offer meal plans and nutrition

Would I recommend this gym? Na... for the money there are a lot of much better options.

Workout # 17 - Zumba

http://www.ynami.com/

Workout # 17 - Zumba at Studio Ynami

Friday night my friend, Megan, and I did a zumba class. This  studio has only  zumba classes and a newly added hip hop class and I think a stretching class. Normally you need a referral to try a class for free, but the instructor/owner was sweet and let us try a class without one. The place is fairly small with mirrors on one wall and lots of free-standing fans along the walls. The class was pretty full and lasted an hour. It was definitely more of a low impact style of class, so it moved a little slower. It would be a perfect workout for those needing something slower paced. I was glad to have a friend with me; otherwise the time would have gone really slowly :)  Other members came up and welcomed us and chatted at the end of class.  I think people enjoy the class; it's just at a different intensity level then I'm used to.

Jacob didn't take the class he just jumped in for the pic :)

So the nitty gritty:
Friendly people
Easy class - low intensity
All women - comfortable environment

Would I recommend this gym/studio? No, unless you are brand new to working out or need a fun way to lose a few pounds before starting a more intense workout. But for me... it was not enough of a workout and not as much fun as other zumba classes.

2 reviews w/o the workout

The last week and a half has been super busy I managed to squeeze in workouts at LA Fitness but couldn't schedule any new workouts. My next workout will be Saturday and I'll have a new post for you then.

But for now here are two gyms in Redlands that I have been to in the past so they won't be on my rotation but I wanted to share them with you. Let's start with DK Kickboxing. 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dk-Kick-Boxing/120071144671734

 

 

 I did kickboxing with DK for a couple years back in the day... right after Jason and I got married. I loved it... it is a great workout... super tough. The gym is nothing fancy but it has what you need. DK the owner/instructor is friendly and in great shape. You learn real kickboxing here not cardio kickboxing. Everyone works on bags as well as sparing which is really fun. You need to have your own gloves and wraps plus other pads if you want. You can wear shoes or workout barefoot I preferred no shoes. 

So the nitty gritty:
The owner/instructor is great
You can get a tough workout here
The intensity level is pretty high
Class times are limited

Would I recommend this gym? Yes... if you like an aggressive workout without the frills this is a great place.

http://www.innerevolutionyoga.com/#

I went to inner evolution yoga back in the fall... they offered a groupon deal that lasted me 2 months. This is a nice little yoga studio where you workout upstairs in a cool brick building... nice curb appeal :) They have several windows so in the day time you get lots of outside light. The size of this place gives it a much cozier feel and you get more attention from the instructor. They have several instructors and some were awesome and I really enjoyed the workout. Other classes were much slower and I left feeling like I didn't get as great of a workout. The members were pretty friendly with a wide age range. In most classes you have some room around you so it's easier to work on handstands and other balance moves without falling on the person next to you. Most of the classes are heated.

So the nitty gritty:
Nice looking little studio
Pick the right instructor and you can get a great workout
Like most yoga studios you bring your own mat
Prices are high

Would I recommend this studio? Except for the higher prices yes... I liked working out there and my body liked that type of workout. 

** I don't think I could ever just do yoga - I know you can get crazy in shape by just doing yoga but I like jumping, squating, dancing etc. So I think it's an amazing supplement to any workout 1-2 times a week!
 

Workout #16 - Grove CrossFit

 

 

http://www.grovecrossfit.com/

 Workout #16

Tuesday's workout was crossfit at  8:00am at Grove crossfit in Redlands. This is a new gym in the area that the owner started in his garage and then outgrew and moved to a bigger location - but it's still a pretty small gym. The place could use some organization and sprucing up but I know they are still trying to get things settled also.

The owner was friendly and as soon as I walked in he got me right to work on the warm up. 500m row and then a lot of mobility warm up exercises. 

Then I did a short warm up workout:
10 thrusters
10 situps 
200m run
repeat 3X"s

There was another new girl there on her 2nd day so they did a WOD for us:

40 single unders (jump rope)
25 kettle bell swings 
25 squats 
40 calorie row
repeat 2X's 
I finished in 11min 7sec... I bet the other girl by 3min :) hehe

So rowing is tough!! I have never really done much of it before but it gets your heart rate up. It was a good workout and I was pretty sweaty at the end! 

One of these days I'll get another pic AT an actual gym

So the nitty gritty:
Owner was friendly and in shape
Gym was kind of small and needed sprucing up
You can get a great workout
None of the other members said "hi" 
Fees are lower then most crossfit gyms

Would I recommend this this gym? Price-wise yes you can get a good workout and pay less... however for me I'm really looking for a more established place with higher energy.

Workout #15 - Crossfit South Redlands

 

 

http://crossfitsouthredlands.com/

Workout # 15

Today's 7:00am workout was at CrossFit South Redlands. For first timers you do day one of fundamentals, at this gym, and then if you become a member you continue on with learning fundamentals before you start the group classes.

This gym is big with lots of equipment and space and seemed pretty organized. The back of the gym has a row of roll-up garage doors so there is lots of light and air. I met the owner and he gave me a tour of the gym and explained who they are and what they are about... he is a talker but super nice. 

Today was their open box day where you can go in and work on anything you would like. There were a handful of people there and several trainers... everyone was very friendly! I can see how crossfit gyms, including this one, build a community within them - kinda cool.

The workout:

A trainer took me through a warm-up and then a series of exercises one on one. He walked me through kipping pull ups but, having only ever done dead hang pull ups, my coordination was way off. I've been meaning to build a pull up bar in our garage though so this reminded me. 

Oh BTW if you have been reading my blog you will remember that I have been working on double unders. Well I'm still working on them but my regular jump roping is really improving... if you want to get your heart rate up quick do a few hundred jump ropes!! On days when I can't get to the gym it's a great mini workout!

Back to the workout...

We did a bunch of different exercises and then a short workout.

5min - as many rounds as possible - I did 4

7 kettle bell swings
100 meter run (I think)
5 box jumps on a tire
5 burpees

Today's workout was a lot about learning so it wasn't super tough but I'm sure you can get a great workout here.

So the nitty gritty:
Owner and trainers were friendly and in shape
Members were friendly
The gym is big w/ lots of equipment
I'm sure you can get a great workout here
They have a kids room available
Fees are high but compared to other crossfit gyms pretty reasonable

Would I recommend this gym: Yes... they seemed to have it all and I think crossfit is a great workout!



 

 




 

Zumba w/ Nicole Forbes #14

http://nfzumba.com/

Workout #14 - Zumba Glow Party w/ Nicole Forbes

Nicole is a zumba instructor who teaches zumba at Dance With Purpose Studios in Redlands. They do not offer a free first class but when I contacted her she was super friendly and told me about a glow party they were having that night. I'm always up for something new so I grabbed my sister, Heather and her friend and we got our "party" workout on! 

When we got to the studio it was packed - we met the instructor/owner Nicole and she was really nice. She painted us with glow paint and a lot of the girls were wearing glow sticks too :) The studio was dark w/ black lights and everyone was supposed to wear white or brite colors.

The workout: 1hr 15min of zumba - fitness dancing.

It was actually really fun but super crowded... like the girl next to me whacked me with her arm twice and it was really hard to see the instructor. This type of zumba is not for wimps! It is high energy and fast paced with loud music! The instructor is great because all the moves are high impact and she has enough energy for 10 people so it's super motivating.

We were definitely dripping sweat...

I honestly couldn't tell much about the actual studio because it was dark :) Oh and they had live bongo - I think that's what they are called - drummers in the far corner but the music was so loud, by me at least, that I couldn't hear them. 

So the nitty gritty:
The instructor was friendly and in shape
I think she needs a bigger place - I'll try a regular class and see how crowded it is
Fees are pretty reasonable  
Burn a LOT of calories while you have fun

Would I recommend this gym (workout)? Yes... I thought it was a lot of fun and you can get a great cardio/core workout. 

  
** If I try another regular class I'll write a update

YMCA - Workout #13

http://ymcaeastvalley.org/redlands/index.html#

Workout #13 - When I say 13 I'm counting each new place as a workout not individual classes - for example I did three classes at the Y and I'm calling it "workout #13" - ok got it? Cool, let's move on...

I've never set foot in the YMCA before but wow it has a pretty nice exterior and entrance. I was greeted by the front desk guy and given a 1 week pass to try out the place. It seems pretty big and was a bit confusing. I would have liked a tour but wasn't offered one. Before I get into the workouts - interesting things to note:

Although many parts of the gym are big and open the workout room with all the cardio machines and weights seemed really jammed together.

The group workout rooms are really small, long and narrow with low ceilings and a bad ventilation/air conditioning system.

The workout room on Sat. morning for zumba had a fireplace in it filled with weights... hmm... and people walking through it to get to another part of the gym.

Lots of "silver-haired" members and kids.

To get to the bathrooms, at least the only ones I found, you have to walk through a locker/dressing room and showers with wet floors and then there were only two stalls.

Super nice big indoor pool.

So the workouts:
Body Pump is a weight class with small barbells that you switch weights on and off all through the class. Each song is dedicated to a different muscle group and then there is a rest time in between. We did squats and lunges with weights, biceps triceps, etc. I would say the class was a moderate to easy intensity level and I was using more weight then the instructor. 
I did two zumba classes with the same instructor and it was fun and upbeat. The instructor was a young guy with a lot of energy so the class was more high impact which I like with zumba! For those of you who are wondering what zumba is... it's a fitness dance class - sort of Latin inspired. You can do the class at any level but it's easier to get a great workout when you know more moves.

So the nitty gritty:
LOTS of classes and times and amenities
Group class rooms - too small w/ low ceilings 
Members were really nice 
Big childcare room 
Average membership prices

Would I recommend this gym? Not for me... I like LA Fitness (Highland) as an over all gym a lot better - however for lap swimming the Y pool is WAY nicer/bigger so if your main workout is swimming then I would say the Y! 

Stay tuned my next post will be a Zumba glow party workout!
   

YMCA & Acai

Last week I worked out at LA Fitness all week and didn't try any new gyms - this week I got a week pass for The YMCA in Redlands and I tried Body Pump on Monday and Zumba tonight I'm going to wait until the end of the week and try another one or two classes and then I'll write a post on the whole week! 

Until then I thought I would share an acai bowl recipe with you. If you have never tried one you are in for a treat... super food that's super yummy!! 

 Acai Bowl
1 Sambazon acai smoothie berry pack unsweetened (clarks)
1 1/2-2 cups frozen mixed berries (costco)
1/2 cup or more fresh juice - orange, grapefruit, pineapple, etc.
1-2 tsp. raw honey (jacinto farms)
4 drops liquid stevia - optional (trader joes)

Add all ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth - stopping and scraping down blender as needed and only adding enough juice to blend - you want it really thick! Scoop it into a bowl and top with lots of fresh fruit cut in chunks. I used strawberries, blackberries, pineapple, mango and clementines. Then top with chia seeds and homemade granola.

Enjoy - it's super yummy and addicting. Perfect post-workout meal :)

 

Jazzercise - Workout #12

http://jcls.jazzercise.com/facility/jazzercise-redlands-fitness-center

 

Workout # 12
Jazzercise is still around and going strong :) Growing up my mom did Jazzercise with friends and honestly I didn't know it still existed until I started this quest and found this gym in Redlands. 
They don't typically offer a free first class but the owner was super sweet and let me come in and try one of their "lite" classes and a regular class.

Both classes followed the same format except the "lite" class was low impact and is intended for older gals, those injured or anyone needing a lighter workout. As I said before I was not feeling my best, the day I did the "lite" class, so I was happy it was low key. Each song is choreographed with exercises and moves... and if I remember right I think she said it's the same at every jazzercise place. So if you were to take a class on vacation you would still know the moves. The moves are pretty easy to catch onto and follow along. 
The regular class was still in what I would call a moderate workout zone or medium/low intensity. I'm used to classes where you hit the ground running and really get your heart rate up... these classes didn't do that for me. However, I think they are perfect for many women. I know a lot of women who would hate crossfit for example and have no desire to workout crazy hard. Also, not having to go into a typical gym setting with men and woman and all the equipment would be a huge plus for a lot of girls. Plus there were no mirrors :)
The workout was 1hr - we did cardio moves with music for the 1st maybe 40min then we did a little bit of weights and stretching at the end. 
They offer free babysitting at the 9:00am classes!! 

So the nitty gritty:
Nice clean and organized
Friendly members - relaxed setting
Easy workout
Moderate membership price


Would I recommend this gym? Sure if someone is looking for Jazzercise it is a great place. But since I'm looking for "the best workout - for me" -- it wasn't my type of workout.

Thank you to everyone reading my blog... I have been getting great feedback from friends and I'm honored you all are reading my blog as I continue my quest.

Next week I'll be trying the YMCA and maybe some Zumba :)
 



 

 

Radix Fitness - Workout #11

 

http://radixfitness.com/

Workout #11 - indoor cycle

Tuesday's workout was a 8:30am cycle class at Radix in Redlands. They are a newer gym and just added morning classes to their schedule a couple times a week so I was actually the only one in the class :) The instructor was super friendly and it was a good workout. I wore a heart rate monitor (I have never worn one before) and the bike tracked my heart rate plus a lot of other things along with cadence so it was nice to know exactly what you were doing. I did stare at the little screen a lot though so it was kind of distracting. The class was 1hr and we sat down the whole time doing slower higher intensity climbs and faster quick sprints. I do my best workouts with a group so it would have been nice to have others in the class for more energy but it was still a great workout. 

The place is super clean and nice with great equipment. I was interested in the other type of training classes they offer - cycle, yoga, group functional workouts and personal training so I was invited back to try a different class the next day.

My husband, Jason, joined me for the class and it was more of a private class with just the two of us. 

They have a great setup with tons of equipment and diagnostic equipment to test how balanced your body is and to show the exact range for your heart rate etc. I was really impressed by the owner/instructor's passion for getting people balanced so their bodies can preform at their best. All the exercises are geared toward working weaker muscles or improving speed, balance etc. 
The instructor sat us down before the class and asked if we had any questions and gave us a overview of the gym, his background (he is a professional mountain biker) and asked some questions about us.

Then we started the workout which was a circuit we repeated 4 times and each exercise was one 1min with 20sec rest:

squat position with underhand muscle rope
half situps
in and out planks with a rolling ab wheel
one leg balance touches
back extension with a 17lb medicine ball

Then we did another circuit 4 times but with only 2 exercises 1min with 20sec rest:

TRX harness - it goes over your shoulders and has a huge bungee attached to the wall - you start out and sprint across the room and touch a ball and then try to walk back without the bungee ripping you backwards. You have to touch the ball 10 times - it was actually pretty hard.
plank on a balance ball moving from forearms to hands

The workout was great with all the different things and it was fun to workout with Jason... we never get to workout together anymore. I think this would be a great place to workout and do all three types of classes offered.

So the nitty gritty:  
Nice gym with state of the art equipment
The instructor was friendly and passionate about fitness
The prices seemed reasonable 
They modify the workout individually whether you are a professional athlete or a couch potato

Would I recommend this gym? Yes... I was impressed by the place and got a good workout both times.  
 

  







   

Jazzercise & Pineapples

Saturday I got out of bed sluggish and tired still... long week. On my list was Jazzercise Lite @ 10:30am -- It was a mellow class so it was nice to have a "break" but still do a little something. I'm going to try one of their regular classes Friday morning so I will blog about both workouts after that!

Tuesday I will be doing a indoor cycle class at Radix gym... I haven't done a cycle class for months so it should be tough! This gym looks pretty small and only offers cycling and yoga w/ online sign up for classes so you don't have to worry about getting a bike.


Since this is a short post Iet's talk about pineapple :)

Pineapple is AMAZING for muscle soreness after workouts. We eat tons of pineapple around here and I can't say enough good things about it. Pineapple has an enzyme called bromelain that is anti-inflammatory. It has really helped me over the years with muscle soreness post workouts.

Costco has big pineapples for $2.99 -- I got these three quart jars and that one big core from one pineapple!!  

 

How do we use it?

We eat it straight out of the jar

On top of acai bowls

In fruit salad

On oatmeal

In curry

I juice the core (cut in small pieces)

In smoothies 

etc.

 

Have a great week - get out there and exercise!!

Workout #10 Kaia F.I.T.

http://www.kaiafit.com

 

My quest to find the best workout continues... Workout #10 was a boot camp style class w/ Kaia F.I.T. (Functional Intense Training) this morning at 7:00am - I pretty much never workout before 8:00 so it was early but it felt good. 

This is a woman's only workout group that does different types of workouts each day of the week. The instructor was super friendly and the members too I think the idea is to build a community of woman who like to workout. They provide nutritional support and weight loss goal as well.

The workout today was in the gym - they rent space from another gym. The place was clean and bright with wood flooring I think... 

To start the workout we ran a big loop outside around the buildings 5 times then we immediately started the workout once we got back inside. 

The workout: (as best as I can remember) :)

50 burpees
25 v-sits
10 ball-sits
50 jump squats 
10 plank leg lifts
10 push ups
20 mountain climbers 
plank 2 1/2min
50 jump squats
wall squats w/ 10lb biceps 2min
1 lap running outside
skaters 2min
20 pushups 
jumping and hitting the wall high 2min
stretching and cool down

It was a good workout lots of different exercises. 

Another after pic... I need to take pics @ the gym.

 

So the nitty gritty:
Nice clean gym
The instructor was friendly and knowledgeable 
The members are all friendly and welcoming
The prices are moderate and include nutrition etc.
You can get a good workout here at any level

Would I recommend this gym? Yes... especially if you are looking for a woman only gym that actually works out hard.

** I did hot power yoga tonight at the Yoga Room and the "heat" was on... I don't recommend two workouts like that in a day!     







 

 

Workout #9 Ultimate Kickboxing & Fitness

http://www.ultimatekick.com/cardio_kickboxing_classes.html

Monday night at 7:30 I took a cardio kickboxing class and surprisingly it was a tough workout! Years ago before I had our son I used to do kickboxing regularly it was a major workout and I loved it. 

This place is definitely not turning out any fighters or getting into technique but from the minute the class started until the end we were moving... no breaks.

When I walked in the place the girl at the desk was friendly said "hi" and asked if I was new and handed me paperwork. The funny thing was the instructor for my class was standing right next to me and didn't say a word to me - in fact he never said anything to me or even ask how I liked the gym after the workout. The members were friendly though - the class had about 20 people all girls. We all had wrist wraps on and we used gloves half way through the workout.

The instructor had lots of energy and was in shape. His teaching style was cardio based with a lot of jumping around and punching and kicking. He didn't have his gloves up to guard his face the whole workout which is the #1 thing you want to do in kickboxing... protect your face!  Anyway we also did some short sprints in the gym and medicine ball ab work and  then we did bag work. At the end I was dripping sweat!

I didn't get a pic in the gym so this was when I got home... notice how red my face is still!

The gym was a good size with lots of hanging bags and other equipment on the sides. The whole place could use some cleaning especially the floor (it needed to be scrubbed)! And a new color scheme would be nice :)

So the nitty gritty:
The gym needed a good cleaning 
The instructor was in shape but not friendly
If you push yourself you can get a great workout w/ a high cardio intensity level
The members were friendly - some in shape
I have no idea what their prices are and they are not listed online 


Would I recommend this gym? I think so... they have different instructors so I'm sure some would be more friendly and I got a great workout - it was fast paced and fun with loud music.

The Energy Lab

http://www.energylabfitness.com/

 Workout #8 energy lab - Redlands 

Tuesday night's workout was TRX - Total body Resistance eXercise. This was a totally new type of workout for me so it was fun to try.

The gym was really nice... kind of a modern feel with a bright orange theme and metal sheeting on one wall. They even have orange towels for you to use. It was clean and organized and someone met me immediately when I entered the gym.

The instructor was a friendly thin healthy looking guy. He showed me some of the basic moves before the class started which was nice. The class had 7 people - I'm not sure what the max is but the room wasn't that big. Each person needs the TRX straps hanging from the ceiling so you can't just show up last minute and jump in - they have a sign up page online. 

This type of exercise uses your body weight and position to work your core, flexibility and strength. You have either your hands or feet in the straps that hang from the ceiling so I definitely had to get used to the feeling of being trapped. I think as you continue in this type of workout you would learn to use the straps to feel more free and rely on them. Some of the moves we did were things you would do in any gym only you are in straps. For example push ups - but your hands are in the straps and you are leaning forward in a plank position a couple feet above the ground - it made the push ups much harder.  

The class was an hour and we moved through each exercise repeating it for about 2min. My heart rate didn't really get pumping but my muscles could feel it and I was sweating. Every exercise requires you to use your core. The pace of this class was slower then what I have been doing but with my pilates background I appreciate slower more controlled workouts too.

I know they offer different types of classes but I only had the one free workout not a week.

So the nitty gritty:
Great looking specialty gym
The instructor was knowledgeable
Medium difficultly level
Small classes
The members were modestly dressed - some in shape
Fees are high for a drop in class but  they have a reasonable monthly rate 

Would I recommend this gym? It's hard to say... since I only tried one type of class there. I wouldn't want to do TRX classes as my regular workout... but I think it would be great to supplement in maybe bi-weekly. 

Post workout... going home :)

Updates & Jump ropes

This has been a big workout week for me! Here is a schedule of the classes I took:

Monday: LA Fitness - 8:30am Zumba & 9:30am Bootcamp 
               Zero Gravity Crossfit - 6:30pm Crossfit

Tues.      Zero Gravity Crossfit - 5:30pm Crossfit

Friday:   LA Fitness - 9:45am Body Pump
              Zero Gravity Crossfit - 4:30am Crossfit

Sat.        Zero Gravity Crossfit - 9:00am

I'm definitely feeling it today and looking forward to resting my body tomorrow. I did a bazillion squats all week so my quads are dead. As you can see I did a lot more classes at Zero Gravity Crossfit (ZGC) so here is a quick update:

Most of the classes were just woman except today there were a few men... everyone was really friendly. I liked trying a whole week at one place you get a much better feel for it. I really liked the workouts - today was the hardest. The thing I like about crossfit is you get a good combo of doing strength moves and quick cardio drills. I like lifting weights so it works for me. One of the downsides of ZGC is their class times -- they only have group classes at night and they are closed on Wed. & Sun. but the owner said he is working hard on expanding class times. Oh and he said they are going to be offering a membership for unlimited crossfit and yoga (at the Yoga Room next door) for one reasonable price -- pretty cool deal I think... makes it much more affordable.
As I said before I can see this gym really growing and expanding. 

Next update:

Remember CDR Crossfit? They have a new awesome building now and it's HUGE and really really nice. They have lots of new equipment, an inside running area, ring swings, etc.   

This week I'm going to try a TRX class at the Energy Lab in Redlands... I'm really excited to try this type of workout! 

Oh and I bought one of those cool speed workout jump ropes so I will be practicing "double unders" -- I will let you know how it goes. The best part... it was cheap... $8.85 and free shipping w/ amazon prime.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ACOA0ZO/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 

(I don't think the link is working here is the description - Ultra Speed Cable Rope - For Double Unders - 10 ft)

Workout # 7 - Crossfit at Beast Athlete / Zero Gravity Crossfit

This is a fairly new gym in Redlands and has kids Beast Athlete classes and adult Zero Gravity Crossfit classes. I got a one week pass so I'm going to try another class this week. I did the 6:30pm class last night and I was the only one in the class so it was basically a private session :) The class before me had about 5 people leaving. 
The owner taught my class. He was in shape and seemed to know what he was doing.

http://zerogravitycrossfit.com/

The instructor didn't ask me any background questions or give any info on the gym which was a little odd... so I asked a lot of questions.
We did a few warm up moves and then started with a power move -  the press. He took a lot of time explaining the proper form for the move and we practiced with a PVC pipe before using actual weight. I did practice sets and then 3 sets of 10 at 35lbs. -- the idea is they log your weight and then everytime you add weight you log that number and try to keep increasing weight.

Next we did a timed workout where you switch back and forth between two exercises completing all the sets as fast as you can:

Jump rope 150 - 120 - 90 - 60 - 30

Sit ups 50 - 40 - 30 - 20 - 10

Done in 12min. Phew... that was a lot of sit ups and we are talking full sit ups not crunches! They had these cool really thin jump ropes - I want one. :) 
We had time at the end to stretch and held the stretches for a long time so that was great... You can never stretch enough! The workout was pretty easy. It definitely didn't kick my butt - but I'm going to try another class this week! (I'll add an update)

The gym was small but super clean and tidy with nice bright colors... they could use a regular sound system instead of a corner boombox... do they still call those a boombox? 


So the nitty gritty:
Nice, clean and attractive
The instructor was in shape, detailed with form and friendly
Medium difficulty level (but it could have been the day)
None of the members coming out said "hi'
They have a low monthly lock in rate right now



Would I recommend this gym?    Yes... they are so new that I think they are still trying to define themselves but they have great potential and I can see this gym really growing.  

** While I was writing this post look what got dropped off at my front door...

a new bobble water bottle we ordered these almost two weeks ago and they finally came! No matter what workout I do I always bring my water bottle and I love these filtered bottles.   If you run out of water at the gym you can fill it up at the drinking fountain or bathroom sink and it filters when you drink - yay! Can you tell I'm just a little excited :)