LifeWorks of Southwest General - Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Andrew S.

This place is incredible, and has everything you could want in a gym. Tons of free weights, cable and isolation machines, cardio stuff, pools, saunas, basketball, racquetball, basketball, tracks indoor and outdoor, you name it. Nicely maintained locker rooms, very clean with a friendly staff. My only wish is that we're open 24 hours like many commercial gyms so I could get in before work on weekdays or a late night session in. Would gladly sign a waiver and for this even just to get to the weights and cardio stuff.

Amber N.

Phenomenal facility, super clean and friendly staff. A friend recommended it so I got temporary pass and didn't want to leave after the months were up. They open early 5am which works with my busy schedule. The indoor walking track, the warm water pool and the jacuzzi are my favorite features. Locker room has built in locks and showers are stocked with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. I took my first yoga class this week. Great experience! I love that the classes are included in the monthly membership fees.

Debbie M.

Love all the exercise options. Very clean facilities. Staff is exceptional!

Sean W.

Just recently joined in the last few weeks, I will say for the price, you do get a lot of different amenities. Comes with built in electronic locks in locker room, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and a good selection of workout equipment and quite a bit more. Staff has been very friendly and helpful. My only concern I would say is the hours. For the schedule I have it would be nice if on the weekends it was open a little later, but otherwise I would definitely recommend here.

Melissa W.

I have been going to Lifeworks on and off for 23 years. I have a free membership at a recreation center through work. However, Lifeworks’ facilities and amenities blow the rec center out of the water. Times that I paused membership were when I was too busy go, or was in a lazy rut.

The facility and equipment is always clean and inviting. The atmosphere is friendly and non-judgmental. Each locker room has its own whirlpool, sauna, and steam room. The lockers have digital locking keypads (no need to bring your own lock).

I see a lot of reviews that have negative comments about the price. You get what you pay for, and I think the membership fee is reasonable for what you get from it. Sign up for a free day pass and check it out. You’ll see for yourself what a great fitness center Lifeworks is.

Rick W.

Just average equipment and personnel, nothing outstanding. It used to be MUCH better. It also used to have much longer hours. Closes at 9 during the week and 5 on weekends. Not much good for shift or public service workers…

Your response proves my point. Not "Sorry you feel that way" not "What can we do to improve" not anything at all helpful. Just a snarky response to honest criticism. You need to work on customer relations...

Ty B.

Okay so I signed up and went to Lifeworks gym for the first time today. This is the first gym that I was able to sign up for completely online, on a Sunday, and then could immediately go to the facility 5 mins later.

It is definitely the most expensive gym that I know of in the area. I signed up for the month to month membership and I am paying just shy of $74 per month. I think the year commitment is slightly less but not enough for me to take it over being able to leave if I suddenly need to for an assignment at work.

There are 2 real reasons that people hate going to gyms.

1. There are personal trainers who walk around with groups of people and take up all the equipment at once, get in everyone's way, and act like the most important people in there because they pay $200 a month for rep counters.

2. 135 pound high school / college aged males who stand in front of the mirror with their shirts off recording themselves flexing their malnourished abdominals for 45 mins on tinder / snapchat.

This gym didn't seem to have either of those 2 types of people. However, it was a Sunday evening and not very busy.

This gym has all 3 things I like. They have Rogue squat racks, an astro turf complete with prowler sleds, and a pool. They are the only place that I know of that has all 3 of these.

The locker rooms have a swimsuit drying machine that can dry your trunks in like 30 seconds or something.

They are also part of the hospital so if you crash a barbell on your chest they can wheel you over to the ER.

Shannon S.

I love LifeWorks! Reading some of the reviews, it’s frustrating. Yes, LW isn’t an inexpensive gym, but it also provides more than the “typical” gym. Where else can you go that has a pool, hot tub, warm water pool, outdoor/indoor track, equipment, free weights and free water and land classes The employees are always nice, warm and welcoming. All the classes that I attended were all great, including the instructors. Management is always responsive to surveys; reviews and they generally care about our opinions. The gym is SO clean and the communication is great with their newsletters. There are always things you would want to change, but it’s just personal preferences. LW, keep up the great work and thanks for all that you do!!