UXL Fitness

Fantastic experience: This is my favorite gym, unfortunantly I moved 25 miles away. One of the best gyms in Greater Cleveland area

Fantastic experience: UXL Fitness is an excellent gym! From day one, the staff made me feel welcome and comfortable. The fitness classes are well-structured, supportive, and great intensity! What really sets UXL Fitness apart is the staff. Mark is constantly updating to the newest and best equipment, the space is very clean & well kept and I never have to wait for my machines. If you’re looking for a gym in the Brunswick/Strongsville area, UXL is your spot!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for 6.5 years. The owners really care about this gym & listen to their members! Ladies room recently received a sauna, there is ample cardio equipment, a plethora of free weights, cables & duplicates of the most sought after machines. UXL is constantly updating their inventory with the latest and new equipment. Extraordinary fitness center, conveniently located and don’t see myself ever leaving.

Fantastic experience: I can leg press 390 pounds because of this gym and the members are so nice they can tell you what to do if you are new. Would recommend

Fantastic experience: Been going here for the better part of 5 years and have never had an issue. Kind staff, great deals on supps and apparel, and always spotless. You need anything and the owners and all associates are glad to accommodate it. Just wished they were 24hrs!!

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms in the country. Mark works his tail off to keep the equipment updated and fresh.

Fantastic experience: Great establishment we love this gym it's right by our house and everything is high level commercial equipment.

Fantastic experience: Been going to UXL for 12 years and love it!!!

Fantastic experience: Nice place to work out Mark always tries to have new equipment and good deals on supps. It's 5min down the street so it's convenient.

Fantastic experience: Great gym

Fantastic experience: I have been going to UXL for about 10 years and can confidently say it is one of the best gyms in NEO. This place has everything. Great equipment selection, well-priced tanning, classes, and even a sauna. Mark, one of the owners, is a genuinely nice guy and helps create a great environment. I recommend this gym to all my friends.

Positive experience: This is one of the better gyms in NE Ohio, however with some simple improvements it could be the best for a large audience of members. I’ve been coming here for several years now and occasionally workout at OSI and my local recreation center (mostly for the pool), and this is my preference. Pros: lots of cardio equipment by number and a good variety of types. Lots of different areas to use dumbbells and barbells, along with a nice amount of machines and duplicate of popular options. Hours are quite broad and are open a portion of the day on government holidays. Good lighting, mostly air conditioned and big fans, and friendly younger staff. Machines that break or need maintenance are tended to very quickly and back in commission timely. Price is reasonable and they allow day passes. Good amount of dumbbells, some need replaced (commonly used ones) from being beat up, lots of squat racks and a rig in the back, 4 functional working TRX hooked up, and a nice mix of pin and plate loaded machines. The teens and HS/college aged kids that come here are almost all well-behaved and focused on working on, the local rec center is like a daycare instead of a gym. There’s people from general health improvements up through sports specific training and gym rats. Price is reasonable for members and appreciate they haven’t raised the rate for existing members, while new member price has risen. Areas of opportunity: 1. Barbells: there’s not a single barbell that has any center knurling. IMO this is not just a preference, but overall a safety issue doing back squats and other barbell movements across the rear shoulders either high or low. Every squat rack should have a bar with center knurling and just overall 2-4 additional barbells would help reduce “barbell misplacement” when they walk away from a rack. Weekdays 5-630pm is busy, but not overpacked and can still move semi-easily. 2. Cable attachments: there’s not a single attachment bar for the lat pull-down that has any knurling or grip of any kind. Most all of the other attachments lack any grip and all the ropes are severely frayed and pretty gross. #1 and #2 could easily be addressed with the incoming annual membership fees that are extra revenue and a portion of should be used for improvements. I’ve witnessed people bringing in their own attachments, which should be a sign they need addressed. 3. PM exercises class: they block off about 1/5 to 1/6 of the gym from 5pm-6:45pm for a 5:30 exercises class that has 2-12 participants on average, that those class participants do not pay extra for. It wouldn’t as big of an annoyance if ALL of the instructors didn’t attempt to start setting up the equipment well before 5pm. I’ve observed the Monday instructor, from the cardio equipment, start at 4:30-something numerous times. That respect of having that area clear for setup and tear down is a two way street and 30 minutes is more than sufficient time for the class area to be setup for interval based training. If they put up a sign to remind members to finish by 5pm, all the instructors should be adhering to the timeline and not setting up 30 minutes before 5pm, working out, and then teaching their class. 4. Women’s locker room: there’s not nearly enough large size lockers (big enough for a gym bag). There could easily be another set of 12 lockers on the West or East wall. A bench would be nice instead of two mismatched chairs and signage that taking photos or video in an area that there’s a reasonable expectation of privacy, for both patrons and employees, isn’t permitted. The floor is often dirty and full of hair and earlier this year had clearly not been vacuumed and swept for days, seeing the same .25$ size piece of trash. Granted there’s not a female employee in the evenings, but the gym is closed overnight and could be addressed after hours each night. Capital improvements for new toilets would be nice. Overall, I’d give this gym an 8/10 rating, it’s good, but could be phenomenal if there was more attention to the “smaller” details that would positively impact all patrons.

Fantastic experience: Gym has everything you could possibly need to use. Plenty of space as well to do a multitude of things. Great staff as well

Fantastic experience: Best gym around, owners are awesome !

Fantastic experience: Best gym around!

Fantastic experience: Love this gym! Tons of great equipment and an overall good vibe!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a UXL member for over 15 years, and I recommend this facility with the highest endorsement! It’s clean with updated and top-quality equipment. The value is unsurpassed.

Negative experience: Women and men pay $30 for membership. However only men have a sauna and Only men have gotten a locker room update. Meanwhile the women’s room doesn’t even have legitimate toilet paper holders. I spoke with the owner regarding the discrepancy after being ignored for several months regarding the matter. He told me “I’ll refund your entire membership so you can find a gym that will make you happy or we can continue with no change”. Him and I both know that UXL is the only commercial gym in the city so leaving isn’t really an option if you plan on getting a legitimate workout in without having to drive 15 + minutes or deal with planet fitness stupidity. During our conversation he told me I was bold and unreasonable for suggesting that women pay a fair price since we have less benefits and are clearly not treated the same as male members. Mark told me I was the only one to complain about this, which after speaking with multiple other members, I found was untrue-in fact the women I spoke to 100% shared my pov but voiced that they knew someone whos request fell on deaf ears or they were afraid they would be unheard in their complaint. Every time I asked him “why are women expected to pay the same amount despite men having access to a wider range of amenities?”he would claim “I was just gonna be unhappy no matter what” or “he wasn’t on that page with me” or generally would just avoid giving a straight up answer. Because he knew as well as I did that it’s a bad business practice. I was treated like I was asking for the sacrifice of someone first born child for simply asking for prices to be fair and he repeatedly tried to make attack my character by suggesting that I was going to be unhappy no matter what which is untrue considering I gave him several valid options of recourse (increase the cost of membership for men, decrease the cost for women, or implement a small or occasional service for female members at no additional cost) it’s also strange considering that I repeatedly told him that this gym has been my favorite gym for years in spite of this one thing. But alas apparently uxl is fine treating female attendants like 3/5ths of a member. I have been attending this gym on and off for 13 years and I have watched the benefits for women continually shrink. They took away childcare, gave us purse hooks for tp dispensers, women have no access to saunas, and the locker room is chronically in shambles. Meanwhile my membership cost has risen and men have had their locker room redone and have access to a sauna as well. So it appears that male members reap the full benefits of membership while women get skimped-all the while female membership cost still rises so that we bear the cost of improvement…while seeing no improvement for ourselves. Watching the legacy of this gym evolve into “this is the good ole boys club and if you don’t like it you can get out” is truly saddening. I’m embarrassed for Bruce that this is the narrative of UXL in the year 2023. Actuall body builders used to go to this gym and many of those men are the ones who taught me the foundational skills I know today, but now it’s become a boys club where women are viewed as subhuman and as a lifelong athlete that’s truly sad to see play out. Uxl cancelled my agreement for this review. So apparently you really aren’t allowed to speak up if you have an issue. Especially if you are a woman.

Fantastic experience: Great Gym, very clean, lots of equipment and personable staff! Best gym in the area!

Fantastic experience: Probably one of the best gyms I’ve been to, the staff are very friendly and the owner engages with almost everyone there, it well maintained and very clean, plus the people who go there will most likely help you if you needed it!

Fantastic experience: I've been going there for 5 years. Great family owned gym. They are always updating equipment and listen to club member recommendations for improvements or ideas!

Fantastic experience: Nice place and lots of good equipment.

Fantastic experience: Love UXL - always clean. Staff is friendly. Pricing is reasonable. They keep an eye on machines that are showing excessive wear and will cycle them out with new ones. Love the versatility and range of options. Plenty of free weights as well as machines and open areas. Someone said that they felt out of place because they weren't ripped - but in my experience, I see people in there of all ages, weights, and health journeys - and they all seem to be welcomed.

Positive experience: Wish it was 24/7 again. A lot of young kids just standing around in peoples way Not working out just standing there where people need to be

Positive experience: Been working out here for years now. Excellent equipment, good atmosphere, phenomenal monthly price, and very clean. My only complaint is that they are not 24 hours anymore. Since COVID they stopped being 24 hours.

Fantastic experience: Hands down best gym around, all the staff is friendly and on days that I forget my preworkout I can just buy it there for cheap. They also have very nice aparrel that they sell and the price month to month is totally worth it. I would recommend this gym to anyone who takes lifting seriuosly or even for beginners. I have been to a multitude of other gyms, but this one is definitely my favorite. I wish I could give it a six star rating!

Fantastic experience: Phenomenal gym for people serious about fitness

Fantastic experience: Classy ownership

Positive experience: The gym was very clean and the people were awesome. The staff was helpful and were nice. Personal opinion is the price is a bit too high per month. I’ve been to bigger nicer gyms for 10$ a month.

Fantastic experience: Great place to workout with tons of equipment. Staff and gym-goers are friendly. I mainly went during 8-10 AM and had no issue waiting for equipment.

Fantastic experience: A REAL gym with REAL gym music and REALLY Beautiful, Large & Lumpy gym people. And NO air conditioning - THANK GOD! Well maintained; always updating; great, friendly staff; great price, too! -- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED *BOOM*

Positive experience: This the best gym in the area. Hands down. You simply can't beat the price, classes and quality of equipment

Fantastic experience: Clean and everything seemed to be in order. Lots of newer equipment. Looks like they recently added some new equipment

Fantastic experience: Uxl is the best gym in ohio. Ownership continues to lead their industry in cleanliness, friendliness, and customer satisfaction. They always are updating and maintaining the equipment and facilities. If you ever have a problem or suggestion, they are eager to address it. They always have plenty of pre and post workout supplements and UXL gear too! Love this place and highly recommend it.

Positive experience: Great workout and fitness classes

Fantastic experience: Been going there for about 14 months. They have something for just about anyone looking to exercise. I always see staff members walking around cleaning and replenishing sanitizers. Its a pretty serious type of atmosphere, I would say 99 percent of the people there are pretty serious about lifting/getting fit. Everyone from the staff to the people working out are helpful when you need a spot or some advice. It can be a little over crowded at times but that's to be expected because this honestly is one of the better gyms in the region. -CONQUER-

Fantastic experience: Been going there for about 14 months. They have something for just about anyone looking to exercise. I always see staff members walking around cleaning and replenishing sanitizers. Its a pretty serious type of atmosphere, I would say 99 percent of the people there are pretty serious about lifting/getting fit. Everyone from the staff to the people working out are helpful when you need a spot or some advice. It can be a little over crowded at times but that's to be expected because this honestly is one of the better gyms in the region. -CONQUER-

Fantastic experience: Amazing place. I've tried most the gyms in Brunswick, none compare. My only complaint is the amount of people there during the common hours and days off for holidays, but that is just because of how nice of a gym it is, and can be worked around with the lengthy time it's open. Love what you guys have done with the place, and Im always excited for a workout in this gym.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality

Fantastic experience: Outstanding gym n staff.always clean . Great for beginners or long time trainers.

Fantastic experience: Been at this gym for over 6yrs now. I moved out of Brunswick but drive 20+ mins to get here most mornings. Hands down the best gym. Staff is friendly and place is well maintained and clean.

Fantastic experience: The Energy, The passion, The Extreme.

Fantastic experience: I got my weight in and balance and shift correct body temp correct just don't wantexert to decide me decoded again

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome!!! They have more racks and Bars then any other place. Would recommend. Staff is great

Positive experience: Is a great environment with friendly people and staff. Great variety of equipment and classes.

Positive experience: Thanks I know am lower in license for my nine days to be completed every three days a week I need to complete that chart two and two legs upper body and friends think They need a massage to fit in but it's a security friend that I learned from opposite of spirit need a good secret workout thanks again

Negative experience: Good place if you want a hookup on juice. Customer service is non-existent. Don't bother signing up unless you're already jacked. You'll feel very out of place. To the owner responding to this, I was on a guest pass and boy am I glad I didn't sign up.

Positive experience: Some of the equipment is dated and worn, overall a good place to get a workout done

Fantastic experience: Great place.

Fantastic experience: Great place to workout, tons of equipment and tons of free weights

Fantastic experience: Great staff and gym 10/10

Fantastic experience: I join this club once a year and my membership is for approximately two weeks because I live in Arizona. I've been doing this for the last 5 years .This well equipped gym has all the latest machines and free weights. The gym is clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly too.

Fantastic experience: Good serious atmosphere to get you motivated only issue is in the summer way to many teenagers on machines. Overall very happy staff is very nice and helpful!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism

Fantastic experience: I moved to Brunswick a year ago and was looking for a new gym and to get as far away as I can from planet fitness. I’ve tried other gyms in that year but they didn’t have a good vibe or the workers there were very rude. I signed up for this gym during quarantine hoping I would like it. I’ve been here since Ohio opened back up and I can’t see myself switching gyms. The place is super clean, staff is amazing and very helpful and the equipment is exactly what I was looking for. I can honestly say I don’t see anything wrong with this gym!

Fantastic experience: Best and Newest Equipment and always updated (Life Fitness). Mark and Bruce really take care of the place. I've had probably 30-40 gym memberships in the past 25 years, around the Midwest, and UXL is my personal favorite. I'm not in favor of the new post-lockdown hours however. Sometimes I'll leave the gym at midnight due to less crowded workout environment. Not anymore though.

Fantastic experience: Been here for 12 years!!!

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere! Best gym around Cleveland. All the equipment and weight you need. The staff is very friendly and professional.

Fantastic experience: Huge gym plenty of machines and free weights. Very clean and everybody cleaning up after themselves.

Fantastic experience: Great gym but for the love of God will someone install a fan in the men's bathroom??? It reeks.

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out, plenty of equipment. If you like working out alone like myself, the place is basically dead from about 2300-0600. Very helpful employees as well. Before I came back home I re-upped my membership and the guy on desk set my first payment for the exact day I came back.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member there off and on (I have memberships at other gyms as well) and love the functional fitness room they have in the back. The staff is friendly and the overall atmosphere is great. I travel from Olmsted Falls to go there (about a 30 minute drive) when I do attend so that says something about the gym because I am not attending out of convenience, I go there because I want to.

Fantastic experience: Everyone who has said anything bad about this place on their review obviously doesn't know what a gym is actually for. All the equipment is in really nice shape the weights aren't gonna look out of the box brand new like the weights in your basement you've never used or like a gym that only has machines and doesnt like you make noise or actually workout so if your gonna give this gym a poor review because your intimidated by free weights just leave

Fantastic experience: Love working out here. The staff is great. The equipment is clean, and organized. The other people are courteous.

Fantastic experience: Best place to work out. Great staff. Shawn is always ready to help. I have been going there for over 10 years best money I have ever spent.

Negative experience: Over crowded and UNFRIENDLY STAFF

Fantastic experience: I love it ! Great atmosphere great people! Great equipment!! A+++!

Fantastic experience: Nice environment, staff is very friendly

Fantastic experience: I had been a member last year and loved this place. I am about to join again very soon.... Can't go to planet fitness bc I won't be able to actually lift weights like people would normally do at a gym. And they have child care during the week!