FlavaFitness Studios Tampa

Fun variety of classes makes this not your average gym.
This is honestly the only no frills gym I will ever go to. Classes are often late, AC breaks, check in line can be long, but all that adds to the character of this place. This annoyed the type A person in me, but I also forgave it enough to go here for a year. That shows you that the good definitely outweighed the bad.
The best part of this place is the classes. You won’t find them anywhere else. I’ve taken booty jam, step class, pole dancing, zumba, pound, body pump, and I’ve enjoyed them all. This is a great beginner gym for people. There really isn’t any real high intensity classes and people take things at their own speed. You will never feel intimidated by the people who work out here. Definitely no lululemon. But that’s ok, this gym doesn’t try to be something it isn’t.
I’m sad that body pump is gone, because it was seriously the best! In the end the distance got to me, but I would definitely suggest booty jam to anyone looking to have a good time.

I’ve left several messages to join, never received cal back. I went on Sunday and no one at front desk, I left a note to call me. As of today, no response.
Unprofessional and will go elsewhere!!!

Great Body Pump class and great instructor, Rick! I give him 5 stars! Really good workout. Place is on the side toward the back of the building on the left, so it can be challenging to find if you don’t have the address. I was visiting from out of town, and they don’t have loaner mats for abs which would have been disappointing if we had done abs. Studio and equipment are dated. The other people attending were positive, friendly, and encouraging from the minute you walk through the door — a positive way to start out. I will be back when I am in town, it is hard to find good instructors and places that allow you to pay per class.

I have been to so many gyms in the Tampa Bay Area. This was my first studio I’ve been too. I can never go back to a gym. All of the instructors are incredible at flava fitness studio in Tampa and now they opened a new one in lutz!!! Jeni j is the owner and an awesome instructor and for her studio… She only hires the best… Awesome workout and best zumba classes I have ever taken.

Adding on to my review to give shout outs to some other instructors…
Juan Carlos teaches Zumba several days a week and he is SO much fun. Great energy and his classes are packed (get there early).
Cassie teaches a few classes but I’ve only taken Tabata with her (a high intensity interval training class). I LOVE her class. She really pushes you and in just 30 minutes you are ready to drop. Since it’s just a 30-​minute class it’s only $ 3! Where else can you find a price like that?
Also, they’ve added on some new classes lately, including Les Mills Body Pump.

Like:
— Pay as you go, no membership
— Lots of classes offered
Dislike:
— Location is hard to find
— Tiny waiting area
— 1 bathroom and 1 changing room
— Only 2 studios
— Studios are tiny, dark and run down looking
— Too many people per class
— Hot
I was intrigued by the Booty Jam class so I talked a friend into going with me on a Thurs evening. There were about 35 people crammed into 1 small studio so it was hard to move around. I definitely couldn’t extend my arms out fully sideways to do some of the moves. The AC was on, I think, but it wasn’t cooling at all, probably due to the # of people there. Multiple fans were cranked up; the instructors had an industrial sized fan pointing at them. My friend and I were sweating profusely, but I couldn’t determined if we were working out hard or just hot.
Jeni J, the main instructor and creator of Booty Jam, never had a smile on her face. She was awesome with the moves, but she looked not happy to be there. The fitness center where I’m a member of, the instructors always have a smile on their faces.
The one redeeming quality of FF is the variety of classes it offers. I’m planning to go back for 1 more class, Tabata, but after that, probably not again.

Comfortable, non-​intimidating studio. It has a down home feel, everyone knows each other, and it’s a good energy. There are a variety of classes offered here for very affordable prices, $ 4 for seniors, $ 7-​$ 10 for most classes. Take a class, you can’t lose. The instructors are fantastic and friendly. Flava sets back in privacy behind two buildings, off of the road.
They are technically savvy, once a member, (it’s pay as you go, never trapped in a contract) you can easily checkin online for a class, or use the large touch screen at the studio for self-​checkin.

I haven’t had a chance to experience all the classes that Flava Fitness has to offer– but I can definitely say that Jeni J’s zumba class is by far the best in the area.
I’ve been dancing my whole life, so I was hesitant to try Zumba, assuming I’d be bored. But that’s never the case in Jeni’s classes. She moves at such a good pace– keeps your heart rate and mind going the entire class! And her energy and confidence is super motivating… she never lets you give up! The classes have a very wide demographic as well– young adults to seniors– all shapes and sizes.
The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is because this is currently the only class I can vouch for at the studio. I do know that they are constantly adding classes and trying out new group exercise ideas on a very regular basis– so boredom can never set in.
You can’t beat their drop in class rates– $ 7 for regular classes, and I think $ 10 for specialty classes. This is awesome for people like me who have irregular schedules and don’t want to commit to a $ 60/​month gym membership when some months I can’t get to any classes. I pay only for the time I work out! Additionally, they have classes at all different times throughout the day and night (not just 6am and 6pm, which are awful times for me when I work 3pm-​midnight).
The flexibility of the classes and energy of the studio makes Flava Fitness a great choice for keeping your workout regiment fun and fresh :)

I have been taking Zumba classes for four years and it is sooooo hard to find a great instructor. Well I’m still looking after visiting this studio. First of all one of the things I do like is that it is a ‘pay as you go’ studio, however, $ 7 for an hour long drop in class is a bit much. I decided to visit this studio since I’m new to the area and they claim to be ‘dedicated’ to Zumba. The instructor ‘Jeni J’ is proof that they let anyone be a Zumba instructor. She is the owner and the lead instructor but it seems that she makes up moves as she goes along which makes the moves more confusing for those of us trying to follow her. First she didn’t even introduce herself to the class, which helps those of us who are new to ‘her business’ nor did she explain any of the moves. I have been in classes where the instructor welcomes new comers and if they don’t help with the instructions during the class they have ‘side kicks’ that walk around and help those having difficulty learning the moves. Just because the majority of the attendees are regulars she should have taken a few seconds at the beginning of the class to acknowledge newcomers to the class. The studio itself is sufficient. She appears to have two studios with hard wood floors for the classes. I did noticed while I was at the cashier paying my $ 7 for drop in class that there were some ear plugs. I thought how odd. Well Jeni plays the music so loud you need ear plugs. The music didn’t flow well with the moves. There was a mixed group of clients which was a nice comparision from some of the gyms I’ve visited in Clearwater/​St Pete side of the bay. Since I’ve decided to move north of Tampa I’ll continue to look for a good Zumba instructor up that way. Or maybe I’ll take the time to become an instructor myself. This studio is just ‘Meh’.