The Training Room ATL

Best gym, best trainers, best crowd! What makes Training Room ATL so special is the culture here. It is like one big family with an open heart to anyone who wants to become better version of themselves. Headcoach and the owner Amber is awesome. Not only her abs, but her personality too :)) + All other trainers are very good and they know what they are doing here. Seriously I love this place, 5+ on my book :)

I came to the Training Room through Class Pass and took the STRIP Arms and Back class. Although parking is a little confusing if it’s your first time, my over experience was great! I liked that I felt like I had plenty of space to work out and didn’t feel crowded. The workout itself was really good and left my arms and abs sore for days. The trainer was really nice and helped out with correcting my form, when necessary. I will definitely be back!

There are some things I’m not a huge fan of — like the HS locker room type bathrooms and the current parking situation, but it’s not enough to keep me away!
I really like this place, the trainers are great, prime location & the workouts are KILLER. Plus, once the valet parking (!!!) begins, I will really have nothing to complain about!

I am an avid runner and recently joined ClassPass (which allows members to go to a multitude of different classes at gyms around the city). The Training Room happened to be one of the gyms on ClassPass. This gym is not for people who are looking for an easy workout. I have gone to a few classes here now and definitely get a good workout. I am always sore for days after…
The class consists of different ‘stations’ where you do specific workouts either for a set amount of time or until you finish your reps. There are never too many people in the class, so you definitely get personalized attention. There are a lot of times for the classes, so it is convenient to find a time to go. The trainers seem to be good and know what they are talking about.
Downsides: the showers/​bathrooms are pretty gross. I am not the type of person who needs all the frills and amenities, but after seeing the showers, I decided that this gym would have to be a ‘pm-​only’ workout for me because I wasn’t going to get ready there. The parking is the only other thing that I didn’t like about this gym. The parking lot is a tiny lot in the back of the gym that you get to by going through a tiny alley between buildings. If there aren’t any more spaces, you have to make a nearly 10-​point turn to get back out of the alley because the parking lot is so tiny.

I guess do you want fru fru bathrooms or results?
I joined this gym in April 2014 and since that time, I’ve lost 15 lbs and two sizes. I was originally getting in shape for my wedding. Over time though, I realized that I was getting more out of the gym than just the physical benefits. I found a support network and friends!
On days I was stressed, I looked forward to the training room for the physical benefits AND the mental/​emotional benefits. The Training Room is more than a gym. they have become family in the last year (I know it sounds cliché).
If you really want a gym that pushes you to be your best self, then this is the gym for you.
If you want to stay unhappy and out of shape, but have lemon oil soaked towels to refresh with, then I suggest that you go somewhere else.
To address the previous review–
There is one unisex locker room, but there is also a private bathroom. They are also about to take over the upstairs so that there are two large separate locker rooms.
I know that I’ve done sports my whole life. Ive always been in relative shape, but I never got RIPPED in such a quick period of time until I joined this gym. The programming is awesome and so are the people. They also have LOW injury rates at this gym! Massage therapy and PT in house. I’ve used those guys help me recover from a soccer injury (one that happened before joint this gym).
Since joining, Ive also taken 4 minutes off my 5k time (at the end of a triathlon) without doing dedicated running outside of class.
Again if you want to get quick results that are injury free and do it in a supportive environment, then this is the place for you!

I have been doing CrossFit for over 5 years and have trained at multiple gyms as a member and guest while traveling. The programming and coaching at The Training Room is far superior than any facility that I have ever utilized. I have recently signed up for one on one strength training with the head coach Amber and have noticed a significant improvement in my technique and performance in just 2 weeks. I am also excited about the additional classes and programs that they are implementing along with the expansion of the gym. If you want to get fit with the most knowledgeable and professional trainers in the industry this is the place for you!!!

Signed up for the Get Fit! class via Class Pass. Let me preface this with saying that all of my Class Pass experiences up to this point have been exceptional. Now, on with the nitty gritty…
To start, the place is very poorly marked from the road. It took me 2 wrong turns to eventually find the parking lot. Not a reason they lost stars on my rating, but still, rather frustrating at 5:45am.
This facility advertises that they have lockers and showers for your convenience. They do not, however, advertise that these are UNISEX and FILTHY. Thankfully, I had shower shoes, otherwise, I would have likely chosen to go to work sweaty.
The class itself was fine. The instructor, Lindsay, was very high energy, which was refreshing at 6am. Unfortunately, the exercises themselves were poorly explained, and she did not offer many variations for a first-​timer. I will admit though, that when I did ask for help, she was very accommodating. Overall, I think I received more assistance from the other class members.
To summarize: this class just isn’t my style, which is fine. It’s the reason Class Pass exists! (I would have been VERY disturbed if I had actually spent the $ 25/​class fee). However, I felt my experience warranted a review because the facility is simply not up to par, and I wish I had seen a review and pictures before I attended.