Best Gyms in Milwaukee

2021

Ace Boxing Club

Ace Boxing Club is a free activity and resource center where local youth learn discipline and self-control through the practice of amateur boxing. The company's staff is qualified adult volunteers. The volunteers include current and former students who help young people learn discipline and a sense of belonging in an attempt to keep them away from criminal activity. Owner Del Porter has taught boxing to inner-city youth for over five decades, and Ace Boxing Club is funded solely by tax-deductible donations.

Adrian Serrano Combat Sports Gym

Adrian Serrano Combat Sports Gym specializes in Mixed Martial Arts training, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu. The company offers sparring sessions, kickboxing, grappling, combat conditioning, and MMA sparring. The Standard Training Package offers unlimited classes for $60 per month plus a one-time $50 sign-up fee. The Fighting Package has unlimited classes for $60 per month plus a $238 sign-up fee. The company has gloves, shin guards and headgear for sale.

Badger CrossFit

• Personal Training

Badger CrossFit serves the fitness needs of individuals in the Milwaukee area. It offers kickstart using a unique system called the Level Method, which assesses a person's mobility, strength, and overall conditioning in all fitness areas. Other services include cross-training programs, personal and nutrition coaching, personal training, kids care, and boot camp. Badger CrossFit is the only Reebok-recognized gym in Wisconsin, and it has won several local and state CrossFit competitions. Its founder and owner, Tyler Sullivan, was the trainer for ABC's Hit TV Show, Extreme Weight Loss.

Bay View Fitness

Bay View Fitness is Wisconsin’s only locally owned 24-hour gym. The company focuses on providing a low-pressure environment and has all the equipment needed for personal fitness, strength training, and cross training. Bay View’s staff of certified trainers help and support customers of any fitness level, and Trainer Jamie deRuiter is a certified Cancer Exercise Trainer. The company has month-to-month contracts starting at $35 per month plus a $35 joining fee, as well as yearly contracts for singles, couples, and families.

Brew Fitness

• Personal Training
• Fitness Classes

Brew Fitness is a fitness center located in Milwaukee offering both personal training and group classes to help individuals improve overall fitness. Its personal training programs are customized to suit the client's needs and fitness goals. The center has several types of equipment and features on-site, such as weight benches, Pilates rings, rowing machines, and squat racks. Ryan Mleziva, the owner and founder of Brew Fitness, was an NCAA Division 1 scholar-athlete. He also has a master's degree in exercise science and fitness management.

Brewcity Crossfit

• Personal Training
• Fitness Classes

BrewCity CrossFit is a fitness center that offers its services to individuals from the Milwaukee metro. The business provides a range of classes to suit its clients' target areas and fitness goals. In addition to its CrossFit group class, it also has programs for gymnastics, Olympic weightlifting, and low-impact workouts. Its staff also leads classes designated for CrossFit beginners and competitors. The owner of BrewCity CrossFit, Andy "Big River" Drobac, has been coaching for over a decade.

Brickyard Gym

Brickyard Gym is a fitness gym with 6500 square feet of space and all the necessary equipment for strength training and cardio fitness, as well as tanning facilities. Gym memberships start at $30 for one month, and customers can purchase unlimited tanning plans or pay for individual sessions. Owner Ken Weber earned a double major in Physical Education and Recreation and a double minor in Adaptive Physical Education and Health.

CoMo Fitness

Como is a Milwaukee is a fitness gym that uses parkour, weight lifting, kettlebells, gymnastics, and yoga to shape health and wellness. The company’s certified personal trainers create individualized fitness plans, lead Fitness Boot Camp classes, and provide corporate personal training for businesses and their employees. Como has rehabilitation training and chiropractic for customers who are recovering from injuries or suffer from chronic pain. The company has special weight training for women of any fitness level.

Comotion Fitness

• Personal Training

Comotion Fitness is a fitness facility that provides services in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. It offers different programs and training that can be carried out individually, by group, or virtually, depending on the client's preference. The company specializes in natural movements and incorporates them into the sessions like pull-ups, running, jumping, balancing, and deadlifting. Comotion Fitness trains its members to enhance their mental focus, physical conditioning, and movement skills and has helped hundreds of people in their fitness journey.

CrossFit 100

• Personal Training
• Fitness Classes

CrossFit 100 is a fitness center serving clients in Milwaukee and nearby areas. It offers group and individual sessions with training and programs focused on CrossFit. It helps customers improve their stamina, strength, power, speed, and agility by providing workouts executed at a high-intensity level. The facility also has a wide range of fitness equipment available, including weighted balls, barbells, and pull-up bars. Owner Marcela Perea has been in the industry since 2009 and incorporates CrossFit workouts in her personal training sessions.

Curves (Wauwatosa, WI - East)

• 24 Hrs

With over 25 years in the industry, Curves is a women’s fitness club that provides 30-minute specialty workout programs. Its fitness center in Milwaukee offers classes in boxing, cardio, body basics, and balance. Its boxing classes for women provide cardiovascular conditioning by incorporating movements that improve speed and agility. These classes are also paired with Curves hydraulic resistance machines. The club also offers a nutrition and weight management program. Curves is a partner of WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s and the American Cancer Society.

Fit Pro MKE

• Personal Training
• Fitness Classes

Fit Pro MKE is a fitness gym in Milwaukee that offers personal training and nutrition coaching. The gym provides a customized monthly workout tailored to a client's schedule and fitness objective. It also provides individuals with a meal plan according to their diet. Its current owner, Nick, has helped individuals achieve physical fitness for over 10 years. Moreover, Fit Pro MKE has partnered with Troy Brooks, a fitness trainer who handles the Brooks Balance 7 Meal Prep Program.

Innovative Health & Fitness

Innovative Health & Fitness is a full-service fitness center that offers spinning classes, aquatic classes, Zumba, and group training using the latest equipment. The company’s certified personal trainers are specialized to meet every client’s unique fitness needs. The pool is available for aquatic training, open swim, and swimming lessons. Innovative Health & Fitness has an on-site physical therapy and sports medicine clinic. On-site childcare is available, and there is a free three-day membership.

INVIVO

INVIVO is a center for fitness, wellness, and alternative healing. The company offers personal training and fitness classes, yoga classes, physical therapy, massage, and chiropractic and acupuncture. INVIVO’s physical therapists accept over 170 different insurance plans and Medicare. The center’s maternity yoga classes help with strength, balance, and flexibility. Customers can purchase a two-hour complete nutrition consultation for $200, or a 30-minute mini consultation for $35. Spa-quality massage packages start at $130 for three 30-minute sessions.

Legacy Gym MKE

Legacy Gym MKE offers custom-designed workout and fitness programs to customers of any fitness level and age. The company specializes in adaptive workouts that are tailored to the client’s needs, age, and abilities. Legacy Gym has functional fitness classes for children aged 8 or older that focus on strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. Group fitness classes are also available. All classes are designed by a certified trainer and use a variety of methods for full-body training and strengthening.

Milwaukee Athletic Club

• 24 Hrs

Milwaukee Athletic Club is a private club that caters to clients in the metro. It provides its members with a wide range of fitness and health amenities, including a basketball court, a swimming pool, outdoor fitness classes, cardio equipment, weights, and locker rooms. The gym also offers group exercises such as yoga, pilates, and barre classes. Milwaukee Athletic Club hosts various events for its members like holiday dinners, sporting events, wine and scotch tastings, and golf outings.

Milwaukee Barbell

Milwaukee Barbell is an Olympic-style weightlifting gym. The company has a weightlifting fundamentals program for beginners at any level of fitness, and it has certified trainers for competitive weightlifters and athletes at the high school, college, and professional level. Available services include team-specific training, programming consultations, and weekend seminars and workshops. Milwaukee Barbell is located at BrewCity CrossFit in the Brix building.

Pura Vida

Pura Vida is a Milwaukee Jiu-Jitsu and MMA gym. The company specializes in Gracie style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do, and mixed martial arts for men, women, and children. Co-owner Jake Klipp fights professionally in the Mixed Martial Arts Welterweight division and is a United States Marine Corps veteran. The company has kid’s classes that focus on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Tae Kwon Do for self-defense and confidence building. Pura Vida offers a 30-day free trial.

Remnant Fitness

• Personal Training

Remnant Fitness is a physical fitness center headquartered in Milwaukee. It offers one-on-one training, marathon training, and group training sessions. Its other fitness services include weight loss programs, nutrition planning, and customized programs. The center's nutrition plans are individualized to fit each client's taste while also helping them achieve their fitness goals. Brandon Roach, a trainer at Remnant Fitness, began training in 2015 and has previously served as the head personal training manager at another gym.

Shape Up Shoppe

• Personal Training

Shape Up Shoppe is a fitness gym located in Milwaukee seeking to help individuals achieve their fitness and health goals. The gym offers personalized training and different types of group classes like aerobics, box bag, core fusion, press 'n pump, and HIIT. Its facilities include a spacious cardio room, locker room, and bamboo room for after-workout relaxation. Established in 1980, Shape Up Shoppe was the first fitness club for women in the Bay View area.

Shred415

• Personal Training
• Fitness Classes

Shred415 is a gym and fitness center with a studio located in Milwaukee. The facility offers a range of amenities, workout classes, and training equipment. It also has a childcare facility with a playroom area designed to accommodate guests' kids. Private classes for events such as birthday parties and team outings are also available. Bonnie Micheli and Tracy Roemer, the gym's founding trainers, have 25 years of combined experience in the fitness industry.

Sport Fit Milwaukee

• Personal Training

Sport Fit Milwaukee offers a community-based approach to fitness in the metro and nearby areas. It focuses on group training sessions to further motivate its members. Among the fitness programs it offers are traditional weightlifting, combat sports, and calisthenics. Sport Fit Milwaukee is owned by Lucas Oulahan, a group fitness trainer since 2015. Lucas helps his clients with overall body conditioning, strength, and agility which are the goals of the classes conducted in the gym.

The Fitness Asylum

• Fitness Classes

The Fitness Asylum is a wellness center that has a 2,400 square feet of open facility, serving the Milwaukee metro and the surrounding communities. It offers high-intensity boot camp classes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced clients. The metabolic workout focuses on flexibility, injury prevention, energy system development, strength, and endurance. In addition, the facility has safe and strong fitness programs, including kickboxing classes, conditioning, and Krav Maga lessons. The Fitness Asylum supports the Milwaukee Barbarians Rugby Club.

TNT Performance Gym

TNT Performance Gym is a kettlebell training and physical fitness gym. All of the company’s trainers are certified HKC, RKC, or SFG kettlebell instructors, and they work with clients of all ages. The trainers also work with clients who have chronic pain or injuries. The company focuses on careful training and full-body, long-term strengthening and weight loss. Customers can call the company for an introductory session to learn the basics of kettlebell training and instruction on effective technique.

Top Line Gym

Top Line Gym specializes in strength training, athletic conditioning, and sports nutrition. The company’s staff provides coached group athletic training sessions, individualized strength training sessions, and an open gym for members of any fitness level. The company has 12-month memberships and offers a free, no-obligation seven-day pass for new clients. The company also has two-month summer membership special like the Top Line Summer Open Gym Membership for $100 and the Top Line Summer Boot Camp for $99.

Wild Workouts & Wellness

• Fitness Classes

Wild Workouts & Wellness is a Milwaukee-based gym focusing on a holistic approach to health and fitness. It offers boot camps and small group sessions. The gym also provides personal training, specialty classes, challenges, and nutrition programs. Its specialty classes consist of Band Camp, Core Camp, Buns & Guns, Cycle & Strength, and Run Wild. Wild Workouts & Wellness' owner, Jason Neubauer, is an American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer. He has been managing the gym since 2017.

Wild Workouts & Wellness

Wild Workouts & Wellness is an exercise center focused on effective, holistic fat loss, nutrition, and fitness for people of all ages. The company‘s certified trainers help customers meet fitness goals with customized personal training packages, a Wild Workouts boot camp, and small personal training sessions for group of five or less. The company has an evening Wild Boxer’s Boot Camp for $59.00 for 5 Weeks of 45 minute workouts, plus 5K training, Kettlebell training, and cycle training.

Wisconsin Athletic Club Downtown

• Pool
• Personal Training
• Fitness Classes

Established in 1999, Wisconsin Athletic Club – Downtown is a fitness and health club that serves the residents of Milwaukee and nearby areas. It offers personal training and virtual live training services, helping members meet their fitness goals wherever they are. In personal training, members can choose coaches from four levels based on their experiences, education, and certifications. Virtual live training help members exercise in their own homes using workouts that do not require equipment. Other services offered include massage therapy and personalized nutrition coaching.