Powerlady Fitness

This is an excellent gym! Women of all shapes, sizes, ages, and fitness levels can find their groove here. On a technical level, it’s close to my home, and they offer so many different classes in the evenings, making it really convenient for me to fit into my schedule. They have ellipticals, treadmills, and a really nice variety of weights and weight machines. The real draw, however, are the classes. They have everything from yoga to spin, to step, to Zumba, Pilates… the list goes on! And it’s all included in your membership.
My own story: I started coming to Powerlady in January of 2015, when my daughter was 9 weeks old. I had just started working full time again. I was tired, overweight, and I needed some help getting back into shape. Powerlady was the perfect solution for me for many reasons. #1: The classes are equal parts fun and challenging. I find myself looking forward to my workouts instead of dreading them. Each instructor is unique, has their own teaching style and personality that they bring into the class, but the one constant I have noticed is that they are all caring individuals who are sensitive to the needs of their students, passionate about what they do, and want to make sure that you have the best possible experience. #2: It’s a positive, stress-​free, supportive atmosphere. The emphasis is on doing your personal best and accepting and loving your body for what it is and all it can do. That is the way to create real, lasting change!
In a little over a year, I have lost over 30 pounds by coming here an average of three nights a week, rotating between cardio, toning, Zumba, and yoga classes, and eating a healthy diet. I am below my pre-​baby weight and have more energy than ever because of this gym! If you are at a point in your life where you are ready to make a change, and you want to do it in a supportive atmosphere with people who have been there, come to Powerlady!

I went to this gym on a one-​month pass. It was pretty good, and definitely not what I expected. The lady named Mary who works at the front desk was super nice and welcoming and she even remembered my name after my first visit!
I am mainly interested in group classes in the evening. I did Zumba with two different instructors (the one on Wednesday night was fantastic! The Saturday morning one was a bit harder choreography!).
The Cardio Burn class was very intense! It was sort of an aerobics-​meets-​step-​aerobics class. I felt like I worked EXTREMELY hard in this class. It was great!
Pilates on Sunday was great as well and I was sore for a couple days afterwards!
My only complaint is about the awkward class space. It’s a HUGE room that’s built up on sort of a platform with carpet. Sure, carpet is great when you’re doing yoga or pilates… but carpet for Zumba just doesn’t work out so well. Plus, the floor seemed unlevel or squeaky in places which was frankly a little bit scary.
If the facility was a little bit nicer I would probably join the gym, but the awkwardness along with the distance from my home just doesn’t work for me.
Super nice people here and definitely a supportive community of women!
I believe their standard rate is $ 40 a month with a year contract.

I have been a member of LWE for almost two years and I love it. This gym is a special community– supportive, encouraging, and not competitive. There are members of all shapes, sizes, and ages so it is easy to be comfortable here. The owner knows her clients and checks up frequently. You can tell she really cares about helping people get healthy. She notices when you come to a new class, change up your routine, or loose weight/​inches.
There is a great variety of class– over the summer I actually tried all of them. My favorites are Thursday morning spin and Wednesday morning Cardio and Condition, but there are a lot of really great classes. Powerball is a great workout and a lot of fun. Zumba is so fun it barely feels like a work out class. The strength classes really work you but the instructors are always careful about form to make sure you do not injure yourself.
Bottom Line– I’d choose this gym with a personal touch over a fancy boutique gym or chain any day!

So the best workout is a workout you actually do and because of LWE, I’m actually happy to workout every day. I got a Groupon for a 20-​class pass and have used 11 so far; I have tried kick, punch and crunch, zumba, sculpt, and yoga flow, and I have been loving it! I love getting online deals, but often have trouble finishing them in time, but that hasn’t been the case for LWE. They offer a variety of classes at all different times, so that it doesn’t get boring and is convenient. I wasn’t sure I would like an only-​women gym, but that has actually been one of my favorite parts — everyone is super friendly and non-​competitive.
Despite my very-​tight budget, I am even considering getting a membership once I finish my Groupon. A 3-​month pass is $ 150 and includes all classes and equipment. They even have corporate and student rates for less (not sure how much). I don’t have a kid, but their childcare seems really cheap to me too — $ 10/​month 1^st child, $ 5/​month each additional child.
Minus one star only because I really wish they offered evening classes on Sat/​Sun, not just morning.

I like working out with guys around, but this all women’s gym is a special place. I’ve only taken yoga classes here with Tre and Paula, and the welcoming, noncompetitive vibe is one of acceptance for women of all ages and body types. The yoga classes really help me relax, and the teachers emphasize mindfulness and calm instead of fitness-​yoga. Alison’s yoga class on Tuesdays is very relaxing.

this is a solid, no frills, women only gym. if you want bells and whistles, there’s an annoying big chain gym not too far away that will charge u an arm and a leg for a smoothie (conveniently located in front of the ellipticals. thanks a lot, enablers.) and consistently push you to sign up for expensive personal training sessions.
LWE upgraded their weight machines n done some renovation work. the gym also offers optional monthly extra monthly challenges (to people who need seasonal motivation to get ready for swimsuits, eat better, ramp up cardio for summer activities, etc.) additionally, they also offer childcare and a whole slew of popular workout classes (pilates, zumba, kickboxing, nia, n step to name a few.) there is also a class for young girls to get them active n self-​confident. i like their thinking.
another bonus are the spa and massage services at VERY discount prices. you can workout, shower and THEN top the day with affordable waxing, facials n the works! for a little more than half of what the services would cost at an outside salon/​spa! BEST. (and they give out coupons and promotions too, look out for them!)
be a bit proactive if you take a tour and sign up. schedule your two personal training sessions (upper body n lower body) immediately, so you got your routine down soon after you sign up. and ask questions about your workout. if my knee or shoulder felt a bit weird, i always asked for modifications or possible workout substitutions. which leads mee to another point, customer service here is pretty good. they remember my name and workout, sometimes check my form (i have been corrected a couple of times, oops), and are receptive to my concerns (like a shower light flickering).
the crowd here is also good. theres no competition. n since its women only, there are no annoying guys who get on the machine directly in front of you, loudly grunt while pumping 1 set of weighs that you normally do 2x more of, slam it down n pose with a wink. (there is one lady who will put on the food channel while youre on the elliptical. but i guess i cant fault the gym for her…)
areas to work on: the gym needs a revamped shower facility, but i think they are working on this now. it would be nice if they did have a stretching machine, but they are pressed for space.
tips:
— check out groupon for a great month membership, ive seen them appear twice before.
— check out if your employer gives out gym discounts. see if LWE is included and discuss with LWE management for a better discount
— during customer appreciation week, sign up every time u work out. i got a free thai massage for it!
— sometimes they get free samples (like dried pineapple). GET SOME.

I joined the gym at December 2008 and stayed a year for the duration of the contract. The gym promised to provide me with one session of personal training which never happened till the day I left. They promised to help and monitor my nutritional intake, which was never happened. I was completely forgotten except for the weekly payment of about $ 12.99 that they debited from my account. For the same price now I get two membership for me and my husband at a much better gym.
Essentially, I always be left alone to learn how to use each weight machine myself. I watch the trainer teaching other members and I try to follow their instructions inconspicuously.
The owner is curt and her smiles are for business purposses only. Not friendly at all.
I am now much happier and better taken care of at another fitness center that doesn’t just want my money.
Their operation time is also inconvenient. It often close at the time I’m able to go. A lot of closing days too.
The building is small, old and few machines.
All in all, the thing that I hate the most is the awful customer service.

Alright, I have to admit… I was a little skeptical about Ladies Workout Express aka Power Lady. I believe my mother was a member to one of their clubs back in the 80s so I kind of thought it might be lame ass. I am really glad I decided to check it out and join.
I have been working out for a long time on my own but decided to join a gym because I love taking classes. I didn’t really know what I was looking for in a gym per se but I knew what I was NOT looking for. I was not looking for a mega gym with a bunch of meat heads wandering around. I knew I would not fit in at a place like that. I didn’t want to join a gym just because that’s where all the cool kids go. I didn’t want a gym that automatically takes money from my account every month. I didn’t want a long term contract with a crazy number of fees. I guess I was just looking for a basic gym that offered classes that would suit my needs at a decent price. I found it at LWE.
This gym is pretty no-​frills. The equipment is basic, the building itself is old and it does look a little bit like something out of the 80s (although, they have been making renovations). The gym is fairly small and consists of a main workout room with cardio machines, a little side area with weights, and a decent size space for classes. There is also a small locker room area with two restrooms and there is a third restroom with a full shower in the back area off the class studio.
The cardio equipment is basic and a little outdated but it still serves it’s purpose. I think I have only seen one time where all the treadmills were in use but there were still plenty of other cardio machines available.
The classes vary in size with Zumba being the largest one I have been to. I would guess that there are 25 – 35 people for Zumba and the room has adequate space for everyone. I have only come across one instructor who I am not very fond of but the rest are very engaging and they make the classes fly by. They are always switching up the routines so it doesn’t get too repetitive and boring. You can tell that they love what they are doing which makes the class that much more enjoyable.
The environment at LWE is very welcoming and inviting. I didn’t for one second feel intimidated by this gym. And it’s not just because its all female, but because everyone here is just really friendly. At my very first class people noticed that I was new and introduced themselves. I really like that its a little community here and everyone seems to know each other.
Some other random info — if you have kids childcare is included in your membership fee. I don’t have any but would consider having on just to take advantage of this benefit, just joking. Maybe I can convince them to offer doggy daycare instead :) They also are offering group training sessions that I would like to check out. If you wanna try the classes there is a drop in offer for $ 5.00/class on
. Come check it out and be sure to say «hi» if you see me there!