Life Time

Lifetime South Austin is an awesome gym. It’s never too crowded when I come. It has all the machines I need for exercise, an indoor and outdoor pool, and sauna. The kids club has been a life saver. The women’s locker room is well kept and clean! The staff are positive and helpful.

When I first joined this gym, I was impressed by the facilities and the overall atmosphere. The equipment was modern, the staff were friendly, and there was a strong sense of community among members. The gym offered a variety of classes and amenities that made it an attractive place to work out. However, over time, I’ve noticed a significant decline in the quality of services provided. The gym has undergone several renovations that seem more focused on aesthetics than functionality. While some improvements were welcome, many changes felt superficial and did not enhance the workout experience. Instead, these renovations have been accompanied by consistent price increases, which is frustrating for long-time members like myself. The rising costs are particularly concerning given the diminishing quality of services. Each time I receive a notification about a price hike, I can’t help but feel that I’m being charged more for less value. It seems as though the management is prioritizing profit over member satisfaction. One of the most disappointing aspects has been the maintenance of key facilities like the sauna and steam rooms. Initially, these areas were cleaned weekly, providing a pleasant environment for relaxation after workouts. Unfortunately, it appears that this standard has slipped significantly; I have serious doubts about whether they are cleaned at all anymore. This lack of cleanliness not only detracts from my experience but also raises concerns about hygiene and safety. In summary, while my initial experience at this gym was positive, ongoing issues with pricing and cleanliness have led to growing dissatisfaction. It feels as though the focus has shifted away from providing quality service to maximizing profits through unnecessary renovations and increased fees. I hope that management will take these concerns seriously and make necessary changes to restore the gym to its former glory.

This is by far the worst lifetime I have ever been to. Terribly managed. The gym equipment is constantly broken and the entire workout area looks like it is cleaned only once a week. The amenities are great if they are ever working. The saunas, pools, and hot tubs are broken most of the time. Want to use a squat rack? Think again because they use all of them for the group classes and personal trainers(that don’t even look like they workout). I love Lifetime but this South Austin location is run atrociously.

This gym has been a great place for our family to have fun and stay active while indoor from the Austin heat. One of the highlights has been having John Brown as my personal trainer. He has been invaluable in my fitness journey during the past 3 months to help me with strength building and body recompositioning. His expertise in nutrition to his incredible skill set in dynamic stretching, where only he can magically wipe out any tensions I have that day to allow me to perform the training exercises safely, pain-free and with proper form and technique. He’s also a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the hows and whys of all the strength exercises he has planned for me. I leave each session smarter and stronger. I can see & feel the difference and am always surprise at what I am capable of lifting coming out of our weekly session. Thanks, Coach for the support and motivation! “Let’s Go!” In addition to training, the group classes with Jen F, Noelle, Lisa, and Aimee are so fun and empowering. They’re such great instructors and you come out of each of their classes feeling great. Our girls regularly go to rock climbing because Ms. Allison makes it extra fun and is so great communicating with the kids. We also utilize their indoor lap pool and shower several times a week. Definitely worth the investment in exchange for a fun and active lifestyle.

They advertise a whole bunch of squat racks but in reality there’s only 3 available the rest are always being used by personal trainers not even using them just taking up the space and the others there’s a class going on. (They prioritize the class bc those members pay a higher fee) don’t bother talking to the managers they dont anything. Example. Prime time Personal trainer stuff left there for more than 30 minutes with no one there