ROC House Women’s Fitness Spa

Roc House Fitness was a nice gym. However, the way the owner closed the business and the owner’s failure to honor the commitment to return the last month’s dues within three daysis ridiculous. I received an email on April ²⁷⁄₂₈ indicating that due to operating in the red for sometime, the business would close on April 30, 2016. I immediately called the establishment and was told that the last month’s dues would be credited to our bank accounts within three days. On May 9^th, I wrote a message on Facebook because clearly the phone number to the business is no longer working. I received a response stating that Denis Obita would phone me the next morning, of which I am still waiting to hear from him. I think this was truly shameful of the owner. Moreover. the individual that signed me up in March probably knew the business was going to close soon.

Very sad to see Roc House close. Takeela and Q were great trainers and all the employees were helpful and kind. Unfortunately the owner is broke and closed with 1 day notice. Now my credit card is still being charged and have not been refunded for personal training sessions that I prepaid for.

I am so wowed by this place! No place in Atlanta has such greatness and variety under one roof. Before we get down to the goods, let me first say… short of being a trainer, competitor or Instagram celebrity I do enjoy a good workout. I have done everything from a Box Gym like LA Fitness to boutique classes like BLAST, Flywheel, and the various Yoga Studios around town. I feel like I’m qualified to pass good judgement, plus I’m an elite Unilocaler so that doesn’t hurt either
Location — This is right in the heart of BUCKHEAD at Piedmont and Lenox. (Note they have a great lunch workout if you work in the area)
Décor /​Set up — Everything is so wonderfully upscale and CLEAN. With that said, the space is smaller but the instructors do well to make it work. Additionally they are doing a build out /​renovation to expand their fitness space (which is really exciting). Lockeroom’s are clutch… they have the WORKS! Spa showers, changing room, toiletries, towels, coat rack, and lockers WITH built in locks!
Spa and Café — This is an extra nice touch if you would like to spend more time here, use it for a girls weekend, or really take care of total health. They have a great chef and you can even call ahead for meals to pick up when you’re done with class! The Spa has excellent services for relaxation and exercise rehabilitation plus the décor is on point and flows with the style.
Classes and Equipment — Everything is new and fresh and clean! The equipment is designed for women so they have step mills, lateral ellipticals and almost every prop you can imagine. This makes the classes different every time you go. Most have a Bootcamp format but the selection is everything from Boxing, Rowing, Cardio, Barre, and more! I have to say, I love all the instructors. They work hard, they motivate you and they truly care.
Other members — This is a women’s only place, but there is a lot of diversity. Members are den low 20’s to 70’s of all ethnic backgrounds and of all shapes and sizes. There tend to be regulars but overall you all bond over class or in passing. I haven’t encountered anyone rude or in the way.
Overall, for the more selective /​picky l (like myself), while they may not be #1 in EVERY avenue of fitness (as an experienced Yogi I go to Infinity Yoga) they offer great variety and great service and you can’t put a price on that. No gym is as welcoming or on top of things… PERIOD. Lastly, as fit as I am, I’ve seen major changes in my body in 2 weeks of membership and I can’t wait to see the results 3 months down the road.
Quick tips!!!
Takeela is amazing! One class with her will make you reevaluate your fitness level
Try a smoothie
They have filtered water dispensers
They have great events and specials
Showers include body wash, shampoo and conditioner
They provide towels

I looked around a lot for a new gym, desperately wanting to avoid LA Fitness. Ive been a member at Roc House for about 6 weeks and couldn’t be happier. Incredibly clean, new equipment, all female, positive and energizing staff! The classes are awesome and the value is far better than Forum or Flywheel/​Flybarre. All classes are included in monthly membership — go as often as you want! Not the case at Forum some cost extra, same with Flywheel. Plus a really really nice locker room and some spa services avail by appointment, which is super convenient.

I went to BLAST on the unlimited plan for 7 months ($ 1300) and attended over 150 classes at the Buckhead (E Andrews) location. After quite a nasty encounter with a front desk assistant; I moved on to ROC House and couldn’t be happier. I figured I would give you the pros and cons of each to compare.
Gym Setup:
–BLAST — The location I went to was small kinda boutique style. Has only three rooms to change in and those doubled as the shower /​toilet. So there would be a line of ppl waiting for you to change as quickly as possible. The gym equipment itself was pretty clean and they were always updating the broken bands and cords. Sometimes the gym floor and bathrooms weren’t always in the best standards (Backed up toilet, wet towel under the wooden floor mat left for days, hair in the sink).
–ROC House — I must have drove past this place a hundred times thinking it was a spa or club. First off; this is a WOMENS ONLY gym and there are only three men in the entire building and all of them are above respectful and thoughtful. They thought of everything to make you comfortable and pampered. Upstairs is the Salon /​Spa /​Café with a hair stylist, a masseuse, and a chef. Bottom Level: They have a total of 5 gyms which are open to anyone, anytime during business hours. The rooms are categorized as Upper body, Lower body, Cardio (Elliptical, Treadmill, Stairmaster, Bicycle, and Lateral), Cycling, and the Classes workout room. Locker room is stocked: Free locker w/​lock, hair dryers, salon level (shampoo, conditioner), Moroccan oil (frizz spray, hairspray, mousse), mouth wash, towels, shower sandals, etc. Also there are TWO FULL TIME cleaners. Everything is spotless and sanitized after each use which is a huge thing for me. There is no dust, dirt, germs, hair, NOTHING ever.
Customer Service:
–Blast — Ive had some great and not so great experiences. First off BLAST treats their unlimited members as second rate customers. You’re only allowed to sign up on the Sunday before the week begins in a smaller pool of open spots. It should be first come first serve; but they give priority to the series package members. Cancellation is 12 hours prior and has a fine of $ 28 if there is a wait list. All of the trainers were amazing and would take time to get to know the clients; but as noted above some of the other staff can use a training session in hospitality.
–ROC House — They treat you like you’re the top priority. Perfect example is one morning on a normal looking day we get out of class to see GA weather is now pouring and thundering. Max behind the front desk grabbed an umbrella and walked each and every member to their car while he got soaked instead of us messing up our hair and outfits before work. That’s what you call customer service. Depending on the package, ROC House is roughly $ 50 — $ 120 cheaper a month. Even with my free salon/​spa service and unlimited classes I’m paying $ 53 less and I get 3 (3-​Day) guest passes a month to bring my friends and family for free.
Classes:
–Blast — Only thing I miss is the dedicated person to refill water bottles. Each class follows a very specific format that are a combination of cardio and toning/​strength in blocks of time. You’re on the treadmill walking, jogging, sprinting up to 12 mph and 30% incline then to the floor doing strength training. The trainers used to have some flexibility with the classes, but my final months they standardized the classes so all trainers on a certain day were teaching the exact same routine.
–ROC House — The classes here are rough and will leave you drenched in sweat but with this overwhelming feeling of accomplishment. Every week you can pick form classes like (Rowing, Insanity, Combat, Kickboxing, TRX, Kettlebell, Barre, Pilates, Yoga, Cycling) and that’s not even listing all the full body bootcamp workout classes. Each class /​each day is one of a kind bc they leave it up to the instructors to determine what’s best at that moment. I will say the classes are more bootcamp, in your face where Blast is all about working at your own level.
Members:
–Blast — You arrive, get your spot, workout, grab your stuff, leave. Which is fine, but you just don’t have that sense of community there.
–ROC House — Since there is an actual locker room and the classes are done with team work, you get to know /​become friends with so many people. I’ve ran into other members while out and about in buckhead and they will always come up and strike up a conversation.
** One thing they need to improve on is unless three people ask/​complain, they do not turn on the fans during classes and it gets a little toasty.**

I love ROC House! They have a café, spa, hair and nail salon. They have variety of potential classes and personal training. They have two weight rooms and room of cardio machines. People have said this before, but Takeela is a great teacher and trainer.
The only down sides:
There is no sound proofing. So if you are getting a massage, you can hear people outside the room chatting with the hair stylist. If you are focusing on weights, you can hear people in the group classes. They say they will have that resolved in the next 6 months. The customer service is great, so I trust them.
No pool. A pool would make it perfect.

I think I’m just incredibly spoiled from Flywheel, but I wasn’t as big of a fan of the spin class at ROC House. Did I still sweat profusely? Absolutely! However, I found myself looking at my watch more often. It was a little toasty in that spin room, and the spin bikes weren’t nearly as nice.
The facility itself was very nice though, and I would like to return to take a different class! The locker rooms are very clean and well-​stocked, and the staff was very friendly.

Wow one of the most consistent toughest workouts. I have done a lot of group fitness classes, but this one always leaves me happily exhausted. There are two instructors during the class which allows you to have really personalized attention. One instructor is teaching and the other is encouraging or correcting your movements. Their facility is new (or at least appears that way) and clean. They have a great locker room area which has showers, towels, product, etc.

If you want real results, this is the gym for you! The workouts are intense and the instructors are passionate about health and fitness. The facility also has a beautiful spa and salon area. Definitely check it out!

Boutique like and super luxury gym that is the fanciest I’ve ever been to! Having a spa, a café, and a beauty shop in the building also makes it super uppity. Everyone is very friendly and the instructors are great and very hardcore. The class I attended was extremely challenging but I loved it and would totally go back. The instructors really push you and might yell at you in a friendly manner to make you perform at your peak but it’s truly an awesome workout.
All the machines are made for ladies. Who know those machines even existed? But they supposedly support your back and are easier overall on your body. I didn’t use any of the machines but that is what I was told and shown.
They have towels for you when you get there and the locker room is very nice. They provide locks for the lockers as well making it convenient.
Great experience and definitely a niche, one of a kind gym that every lady should check out!!!

Roc House deserves more than 5 stars and most definitely rocks the house when it comes to catering to anything and everything women want out of a fitness facility. They offer such a wide variety of classes, catering to all strengths and areas of intensity. The instructors are extremely motivating (shoutout the biggest ROCstar Takeela!) and push you through the 30minute-​90minute classes.
The locker room, shower areas, and changing facilities are stocked with fresh towels, razors, lotions, shampoos, hair products, dryers, and even shower shoes!
First timers will get a full blown tour of the whole 2-​story facility. Spa treatments, nail salon, hair salon, in-​store fitness gear, and even a café with fresh smoothies and other snacks and meals throughout the day.
I feel like a «sweaty» but pampered queen upon leaving ROC House everytime. Get a great workout in with friendly staff and leave feeling like a healthy, strong woman!
ROC on ROC House!

Lovely facility, everything was very new and clean. The locker room was as nice as most spas in Atlanta, they provide towels and shower shoes as well as lots of toiletries. I attended with ClassPass, and was treated nicely by the staff and given a mini-​tour. It’s not a huge gym but they seem to have everything. Only 7 people in my class, the instructor introduced herself to each of us individually, which was great. It was a 30 minute lunchtime class, but we got a tough core workout. I’m interested to go back at a peak time to see how busy the machines are.

This place is great! Other than having to smell delicious BBQ from next door on your way in, can’t complain. The service of all the employees was fabulous — very kind, thoughtful, and helpful.
They give you a tour of their huge facility, and have great locker rooms with full showers, towels, hair dryers, flip flops, q-​tips, you name it!
There’s also a café inside with fresh and healthy smoothies and breakfast wraps in the morning, sandwiches salads and soups for lunch.
They also have a patio space, outside the café– perfect for post-​workout treats!
Just be prepared for your food/​snack to take 30+ minutes, ugh!

The element that sale this facility over other gyms would have to be the fact you have all three of the major workout crazes all under one roof for less! You get interval training like Orange Theory, Barre fitness, Flywheel, and many more all rolled up in a well designed package. This gym is a woman’s Paradise free wifi, spa services, great workout equipment, phenomenal classes, and amazing staff I love it!

I’ve never looked forward to going to a gym, but Roc House has changed all that. I love the luxe-​ness of this place! The super clean locker room has private dressing areas, stocked grooming stations and plenty of towels. The classes are fun, yet challenging and the instructors are motivating without being pushy. I do wish certain classes (Roc n Row!) were offered more often though. I haven’t tried the café as it closes fairly early (3:30p) or the salon/​spa services, but I plan to soon. My absolute fave feature is the lack of gym trolls and crotch watchers found at conventional gyms. And for that reason, membership is well worth the cost.

I have been a client of Michael Campbell’s ever since I moved to the Atlanta area. I have long hair and was in search of a stylist that was passionate about healthy hair (oh and one that wasn’t scissor happy). I have found that in Michael. My hair feels better, looks better and is simply healthier since coming to him. He is fantastic! He knows hair and he will not make you feel like you’re «just another client». I highly recommend Michael. I receive compliments constantly about how great my hair looks and people wanting to know «Who does your hair??»
The entire Roc House staff is also top notch and EVERYONE greets you with a welcoming smile. The facility is also amazing.
5’s all across the board in every category.

Many moons ago I belonged to Bally Total Fitness, it was that experience that turned me off to the idea of gyms. Roc House has totally transformed the way I think about fitness facilities! The staff is beyond friendly, they learn your name and greet you. The trainers are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Not only is it a plus that it is for women only, the facility is beautifully designed and offers amenities that place it in a category where no competitor exists!
Of all the bills I have, this is one I gladly pay each month!

I can’t speak highly enough about this gym.
The Gym:
Has gorgeous facilities, the newest equipment and you’ll always be able to find a space. You can eat delicious organic food, get a facial, cut color or manicure, and workout or even purchase some workout clothes.
The Classes:
I’m in town once every couple of weeks. I look forward to trips to Atlanta specifically to take classes at this Gym. I always feel challenged to go as hard as I can, but in an environment that is encouraging and never competitive. What I like about the classes is that they don’t ever feel ‘pre-​packaged’. The trainers are seriously athletic, and given full autonomy to design the entire class to be different every time. The classes are small enough to have exercises personalized to you. I think the largest class I’ve attended had 12 people in it. I always leave feeling strong, healthy and like I’ve had a really challenging workout.
Best Class:
Best class in my opinion is suspension training with Takeela. She’s an expert at customizing her workouts so whatever the fitness level she manages to tailor the exercises. Guaranteed, you will feel your abs after suspension training like no other workout class.
The Clientele:
Everyone is very friendly, and there’s a sense of ‘we’re all in this together’ throughout a workout class. It’s typically a fairly young age group on average — mid 20s/​early 30s.
Can’t wait for my workout tonight!!!

The coolest women’s only facility in Atlanta ! I love taking Takeela’s classes and getting pampered with spa services after :)

Beautiful facility, friendly staff, amazing up to date technology and good variety of class. This all women’s «gym» has a great atmosphere that is welcoming and makes me feel comfortable and happy to come every day. and the café/​salon/​spa amenities don’t hurt!