Lynne Brick’s Belvedere Square

I love this gym! I have a membership to all the Brick Bodies clubs (I go at least 5 days a week) but I am at this one most often for a few reasons:
1. Love that it’s women-​only
2. Convenient location with hours that work for me
3. Really nice locker room/​bathrooms/​sauna/​showers
4. Reliable machines and a visual track-​style treadmill display
Sometimes it can be crowded (the usual 5pm rush and lots of weekenders) but I have never had to wait for a treadmill or other machinery. The vibes in this place aren’t catty or elitist at all; you’ll find a variety of shapes and sizes here with no judgement. I am an ex Planet Fitness’er and I am so much more comfortable here than I was in the «no-​judgement gym».
I have been here a bunch of different times and while the parking lot can be crowded, between the upper lot and the lower one I have always managed to find a spot. It’s really not that far to walk, even from the most distant part of the parking lots. And jeez, people! You’re going to the GYM, count it as part of your workout if you must. It’s not an unsafe walk or anything and I’m really glad that the parking is FREE.
The staff there is really friendly and the towels are always very clean. I haven’t been to any classes yet but I frequently watch them from the cardio area (there’s a glass wall between the two sections) and it looks like a good time. I’m mostly a runner but I’m definitely interested in the yoga classes. There really seems to be something for everyone here.
I understand they’ve done a lot of renovating recently which may be why I’m not seeing what some older reviewers are talking about…
Personally I’m not tempted by any of the food that surrounds this place. I think it’s actually kind of a plus… if I worked really hard and don’t feel like cooking dinner, it’s nice to pick up a savory crêpe or sandwich/​bagel/​etc. on my way out to my car. There’s healthy options in all of these places if you’re looking for them.
Honestly I think this place is really great and I’m glad I took a friend’s recommendation to try it out. If I could change one thing it’d be to make it a ²⁴⁄₇ gym (or at least be open a half hour earlier and a little later every day).

I have been going to Lynn Bricks for several years now. In the past couple years they have done some really nice remodeling to the gym. The facility is not huge but is a great size for the amount of people.
The classes are what really sold Brick Bodies over a lot if other gyms to me. They have a ton of different classes for all levels. I have not done a class I have not enjoyed.
For a brief period I had a trainer, Karla. Karla was great. I was having issues with one of my shoulders and she gave me some great tips and work outs.
One of the downfalls of the gym is the location of the mindbody room. It is not quiet enough for yoga and more relaxing classes.
Lastly and my biggest problem with the gym are the hours. Not everyone has traditional work hours and only be open until 6 on the weekends is ridiculous.

This gym desperately needs better hours. They’re competing with 24 hour gyms and better realize it. The biking machines also should be available whenever the gym is open, not just 30 minutes before or after class. Then the classes wouldn’t be as packed as they are. I was also told my membership didn’t include towels when I worked out (a year into my membership after many free towels) which I find ridiculous. But I heard this new policy came from Lynne herself. I only added a third star because I love the biking teachers and love the all female camaraderie.

I would have given you guys more than 5 stars if I could!
I have never loved going to the gym until I signed up with Lynne Bricks, I loved the Les mills programs, especially the Body Pump and the Body Flow with Rivka, and with another instructor that used to teach on Sundays (Sorry I forgot your name! I loved you though!).
The Yoga classes with Melody were a must for me every Friday!
It was the first time I have a membership at a women only gym and it was different for me, but it was fun and I knew almost everyone. The regular girls (Robin and Robin) that came to the same classes as I did are definitely considered as part of my great experience there. The staff is great, and I enjoyed coming there when Princess was working at the front desk, she was always welcoming and nice!
I moved out to Chicago 5 months ago and I am still trying to find a gym that will equal to yours. If you do have any suggestions for me I would love to hear them!
Keep up the good work!

When I went to the location to use the advertised 14-​day trial membership, I was informed I was not eligible due to my out of state license. I would think it obvious that someone relocating to an area would be seeking to «try out» prospective gyms. My experience as a result was an unwelcoming one.
I tend to find a gym I like and remain a member for a good, long while. But my first «introduction» to Lynne Brick’s ended with me feeling compelled to immediately cross it off my list. After all, if a gym is this «welcoming» to prospective clientele, how much better can it get?
Thanks, but no thanks.

Whenever I’m in Towson I usually work out here. I like the equipment here as opposed to the other Lynne Brick gym. The machines are clean, the staff is friendly, and it is a rather large space.
My only gripe is the group ex classes. They have a terrific variety and they are all very good. But the room is out in the open and not blocked off by any walls/​doors, so the noise level can be really annoying.

I would imagine that for many women who go here, the main draw of this particular gym is the fact that it’s women only. There are no meatheads hitting on you, no muscleheads trying to show off in BodyPump, and no awkward encounters with trainers. If you fart during yoga, you are not ruining your chance at a date with the cute yogi behind you. The yogi behind you is probably a middle-​aged soccer mom in $ 90 lululemon leggings named Debbie.
It was the location, not the no-​men factor that drew me to this Lynne Brick’s, but I have to admit, it is nice. There is camaraderie in the air, not competition.
This gym is small, the machines are cramped together, and in the main group fitness room you often have to stare into blinding sun, which also has the bonus factor of making it impossible to see your instructor. Most of the instructors I’ve had in the Les Mills group fitness classes have been fantastic. There was one woman who was just terrible, but she is no longer with the gym– thank goodness.
The locker rooms are just OK– definitely not luxury, but not gross either. This Lynne Brick’s has a spa, which I have not had a chance to use. There is no pool – so if you want to swim or do any of the water aerobics classes– you’ll have to drive to another location, assuming you bought the multi-​gym class that is. There is daycare. Parking sucks.
There are a few things that royally piss me off about this Lynne Bricks:
1.) The yoga room is incredibly noisy. I realize this is a small gym, but there has to be a way to find a little more peace and serenity. I hate hearing the banging of weights and the chatter of those around the front desk when I’m trying to hold plank position. It seems to me that there is a no-​brainer solution: switch the yoga room with the spinning room. The spinning room is secluded on the other side of the gym. The yoga room is in front of the desk. The noise of the gym won’t bother those in the spinning room, because they spin to LOUD MUSIC. It’s the yoga room that belongs where the spinning room is, next to the ‘tranquil spa.‘
2.) There are some classes you have to pay extra for: pilates, barre, and more. Come on– I’m already paying a lot to go here– let me take all the classes– or at least try before I buy!
3.) This gym is adjacent to the newly-​opened Belvedere location of Sofi’s Crepes. Can you think of anything worse than walking the stairs to your gym, and every SINGLE TIME, smelling butter, cinnamon and sugar simmering away? Yes– I can– on the other side of the gym is the best bagel shop in the city– Greg’s Bagels. The smells are so pervasive. It takes all the energy I can muster to not ditch spin class for crepes or bagels-​and who wants to deal with that? Lynne Brick’s should really buy the Sofi’s space and turn it into an expanded yoga studio.
On the plus side, the gym is incredibly diverse. There are women of all shapes, sizes, abilities and colors sweating here, and that’s nice to see. But all in all, it’s the friendly and encouraging instructors that keep me coming back to this location. They really seem to genuinely care about my progress– and that’s priceless.

I was pretty disappointed with this gym. I was a member two different times and just wasn’t pleased. The classes are right in front of the cardio machines making it pretty uncomfortable. I moved and canceled my membership, but still got charged a couple times and had to fight to get it back. Overall I just wasn’t pleased with the customer service. The ladies at the desk were usually nice though, it was the office staffers that weren’t very helpful.

I’ve been going to Lynne Brick’s at Belvedere Square for a few months now. It’s a small gym, but they have a great selection of classes. The staff isn’t the friendliest. I have noticed that they don’t keep the machines as clean as I have noticed at other gyms. Members aren’t exactly tidy and unfortunately, the staff isn’t too quick to pick up after them. But overall, it’s not too expensive and the location is good with plenty of parking.

Les Mills group fitness classes get boring after a while. The machines can all be busy and good luck getting a parking space prime time on the weekends.

Great gym with friendly staff and a wide variety of classes to choose from. Very clean and bright atmosphere with childcare and full spa services available.