Transformations

Just a line to update last years Review and Say that PUSH FOR PINK was a wonderful Time and even Better then last year and that was hard to TOP! But because of all the Employees that work hard to make our gym a Clean And Fun place to workout! Jen the owner has a lot of Compassion for her Two Gyms one in Pasadena and one in Odenton! And they are both Top Notch! But Yesterday’s Event at Odenton I know was a lot of hard work and I want to personally Thank Shelly For all her hard work she’s a wonderful employee that cares bout everybody that walks thru the door! Just like Jen she puts her Heart and Soul in her Job! Jen is very lucky she has a very Hard Working Staff and it shows when you walk into either gym! Like I said last year if you are not a member and you are reading this you need to call Either gym and set up a time to come there to see what they offer! You will be HAPPY!!!

Ok… it’s been three years since I first joined this gym so, I am going to bite the bullet and finally get a review up here, although I think my words will seem very redundant to others.
Bottom line — great small business, a true community feeling, diverse classes and class schedule,
The only thing I wish is that it was open more. On the weekday, they close at 9PM and on the weekends, hours are normally in the morning with a few classes on Sunday afternoon/​evening. Sometimes, this girl wants to work out on Saturday afternoon! :-) Or, go for a run from 8:30 — 9:15PM after work. That’s all I can say negatively though — it’s a great gym and I’m so glad I found it.

I am NOT a gym person. Let’s be clear on that. I hate a treadmill, and machines confuse me. So, when my weight was at all all-​time high and my state of mind was at an all-​time low, I reluctantly tried out Transformations, mainly because they had childcare and I needed a break from my lovely children. It was a game changer. I look forward to working out now, have learned to push myself, and have lost 30lbs (and have kept it off for over a year!)!! The ladies at Transformations, both the ones working out and the ones leading the classes, are amazingly supportive. They are always available to help those of us who aren’t as coordinated or gym-​savvy, and they make me laugh while I’m working out. The childcare is good. The ladies who care for the children are always kind and helpful, they know my kids by name, and they engage my kids in play. My kids are never reluctant to go, and most of the time I have to drag them out of there! On more than one occasion, I’ve stayed for a second class because my kids have begged me to. Can’t beat that!
Transformations is an amazing place. On bad days, I find my attitude completely changes after I go. The upbeat and cheerful instructors, coupled with the supportive members makes this place a gem. I tell all of my friends about it, and will continue to do so.

I’m loving my new gym… Classes are awesome and although a little crowded right now (New Years resolutions) itd thin out later… It’s only for ladies so no meatheads or self consciousness… It works for cold days when I don’t want to run outside and helps me to stay active/​flexible on my non run days. Check them out!

Since my last review, things went downhill with our childcare experience. The actual gym and classes were awesome– they were really, really great. Unfortunately, they expanded the gym area so they could accommodate more people, but they didn’t do anything to expand the childcare room. We tried a few more times, but all but one visit ended with my youngest child crying hysterically– which is a big deal, because he’s pretty even-​keel and doesn’t really cry over much of anything. He doesn’t know a stranger and is usually happy to go with the flow. Obviously this childcare area overwhelmed him to the point where he was really upset. Long story short, it just didn’t work for us, so we ended up transferring our membership to someone else and we joined another facility that suits us a little better.
Now this isn’t the reason for the update, because as I mentioned, it’s a really good gym. I love their group-​support approach to helping women feel comfortable and confident, and I wish that it would have worked out better for us. But since this happened, whenever and wherever I let people know about my experience, I have been harassed and singled out by a current employee about the gym. It’s gotten to the point where she and some of her friends are attacking my personal life and trying to harm my reputation. All of this because I believe that the childcare room needs to be expanded so that it can better accommodate the large number of children (and a wide range of ages) that they accept.
It’s totally unacceptable for a representative to harass a former customer simply because I’m being honest (and I think, more than fair) with my experience of the facility. It got to the point where one of this lady’s close friends told many fellow military spouses basically that I’ll make excuses so my opinion doesn’t matter since I’m not going to become healthy anyway. She’s a certified personal trainer, she works at a gym with all women attending it, and she’s making judgements and harassing me for my decisions. It’s unacceptable and I feel that it’s important to add this to the review, since she’s so poorly representing the company she works for.

I absolutely love this gym. It is my «happy place» :) I love the variety of classes and the environment can’t be beat. They recently renovated and added another room! The staff is always friendly and very helpful, and they are great in the child care area!

Words cannot express how much I love Transformations in Odenton. I signed up for a Groupon, which was an unbelievable deal, and even though I have only been to four classes, I know I will be signing up for a membership when my Groupon deal is over. The women who work at this gym are extremely friendly and helpful, and the teachers are just incredible. So far I have done Zumba, Kick, Step, and Centergy. Kick is my favorite, by far, but all the classes have me smiling like a maniac for the full hour. This isn’t to say the workout is all fun and games because I have worked out harder in these classes than ever before in my life. I just love the teachers and the other women so much that I have a blast even though my muscles hurt and my heart is racing. Some of the classes get quite crowded (Zumba, especially), but the small space holds a surprising number of people. It can get warm inside, but it hasn’t been unbearable. Classes are back to back so you usually end up with just slightly under an hour of working out (maybe 56 or 57 minutes), and you have to get out of the way pretty quickly to make room for the next class coming in, but again, this hasn’t bothered me at all.
I can’t speak for the cardio and other equipment since I haven’t used it. It appears to be new and clean. I have never seen this section of Transformations crowded as most people appear to come for the classes. I also can’t speak for the childcare, but I see plenty of women bringing their children in before classes start.

I LOVE this gym! I have been going here for about 1 ½ years now and I have never felt as healthy as I do now. The instructors are great and are always willing to answer questions, show you specific moves, and provide well-​needed encouragement :) The classes are fun and I look forward to going every night after work. I’ve never been a fan of running or doing the stand-​alone machines but Transformations classes make fitness FUN! I’m so happy I found this place and feel so good about myself — since I’ve joined I’ve lost a solid 30 lbs. Thanks Transformations!

I go to the Pasadena location and I LOVE it. I was afraid it’d be like a Curves or something but it is great! The classes are fun and they always keep things new and fresh, changing the content about every month and a half or so. The staff there really cares about you and acknowledges you. I’ve made a few friends there and we always meet at Groove and Zumba classes! This is the longest I’ve ever stayed with an exercise program because it’s so motivating. The classes are also for all ability levels. From the couch potato to the marathon runner, you will get a lot out of the classes.
NOTE– While this gym does have treadmills and equipment, its made for the classes. The group mentality really keeps everyone working out. You can run/​jog on the treadmill or use the weights but it is sparse. You should only really join this gym if you want to kick, dance, lift weights, and have fun in a group setting!

Seriously, y’all, I love this gym. I was only there for a month before I moved cross country but even in LA, the land of gyms on every corner, I miss Transformations and wish I could go back!
This location (I haven’t been to the others) is small but that is a-​ok! I went there during their morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours and the equipment section was never overcrowded. It has everything you could want – cardio, weight machines, free weights, bars, balls, and resistance bands.
The classes are amazing. I really encourage you to try them! At first I was intimidated by the Power class but the staff and instructors are super helpful if you let them know that you’re first starting out. They all say give each class at least three chances before you decide and I totally agree – give yourself time to learn the rhythm of each class. Zumba is seriously the most fun you’ll have working out. Each of the instructors are awesome in their own way and they are there to push you and enourage you all the way. I always felt like I had a great workout after any of the classes I took.
The staff, as I mentioned before, is awesome. When I first tried the 2 week free trial, they were really helpful and encouraging without being pushy to make a sale on membership. When you sign up for membership, they measure you and work with you to help you achieve your personal fitness goals. Then, every month you can get measured again to see your progress – there is no pressure to fit into some sort of mold! They also call if you haven’t been to the gym in a while to either help you get back on the horse or to see if you’re ok. The membership fee is also super reasonable. It gets cheaper depending on the duration you want your membership to be but base rate is $ 50 for month to month which is awesome compared to a lot of gyms.
The atmosphere here is super friendly. All the women are having fun and very social so don’t be afraid to laugh along and ask them questions. I love that there are all types of women who work out at Transformations and all of them love being there. Before I went to Transformations, I was really lazy when it came to working out but I voluntarily went there almost every day! If I ever move back to the area, the first thing I’m doing is re-​applying for membership.
Do yourself a favor and check this place out. They will help you feel awesome on your fitness journey. :)