Fitness & Gyms in Columbia, MO

“I have attended and coached at CrossFit Fringe for the past 4 years while living in Columbia and attending the University of Missouri. This gym is a fantastic establishment that has been around for years, serving its strong community. Fringe has all the equipment needed to complete CrossFit workouts on a highly competitive level and provides a friendly environment. The thing that stands out to me most is the people and coaches at the gym. Everyone is incredibly inviting and makes you feel at home. The coaches are highly knowledgeable and are always striving to bring out the best in their athletes. CF Fringe hosts many community events to bring everyone together. I cannot believe how fast these 4 years have flown. I am graduating in May 2026, and I'm so thankful for everyone I have met along the way. If you are passing through Columbia or looking for a new gym to attend, I could not recommend this gym enough!”

“After being at a gym where I wasn’t improving, and was starting to lose love for the sport.. I was apprehensive to start at a new gym. But Eagle welcomed me with open arms and I have never felt more comfortable and safe at a gym. I have made lifelong friendships, progressed in my skills tremendously, and gained confidence not only within the sport but also myself. I am so lucky to call Eagle Elite my home. They are truly amazing people with an amazing gym that I would recommend to anyone!!”

“CrossFit Aggregate is the only place that I will ever do crossfit. The encouragement and consistent support that I get from the coaches and community has changed my life. I don't really know what my life would look like without my 5:00 a.m. classes, and I really appreciate the work that goes into the workout structure. I've never been good at planning fitness routines, and they take all of the guessing out of that. I feel that I have an abundance of knowledge at my disposal through my coaches, and most importantly, it's just fun :)”

“I love the pace of the classes. We exercise hard with high expectations, but we get a chance to rest just enough to be to keep going. Everyone in the group is friendly and encouraging. When I am not able to do something, it's no big deal. There's always an accommodation for special needs.”

“If you're looking for a great workout and a great vibe, Rho Engine Room is the place for you. The workouts are different every day, and they are as challenging as you want them to be, but you can be comfortable toning it down. It's a community of kind, inviting people who welcome newcomers and make them feel comfortable.”

“Super sorry about leaving a review for the wrong gym! But you guys are awesome for offering a free class I will have to come by and possibly change gyms 🫶🏽”

“Honestly, this gym is great and the staff are super friendly!

I was a little intimidated by going to the gym at first, as previous experiences with other gyms were less than ideal, but when I signed up I was able to meet with a coach who helped me figure out how to actually achieve my goals and broke down what I needed to do for me, making sure I understood everything. Every time I've gone when staff are there, I'm greeted by name, and I'm asked if I need help with anything, and they consistently give fantastic recommendations on how to finish my workouts whenever I'm unsure, even showing me how to do some of the exercises and correctly engage the intended muscles.

11/10, would recommend going here.”

“I am beyond grateful for Jerrell, the staff, and all those who SHOW UP to join the movement where you push pass your limits and discover all of what you are genuinely capable of! I have always consider API MY HOME GYM, always consistent. It’s GREAT leadership at API. I am always amazed by the great work, dedication , and the impact API has on community. Come experience it all for yourself!
“Home is where the heart is and if that’s where your heart is then that’s where you should be” Home of Missouri @ API”

“Travel healthcare in town for 3 months.About to start a membership with them. They said they just need 30 days notice for contract termination. Will up date post contract termination.”

“My 16 year old daughter started lifting in 2022, and this was the gym of her choice. I completely understand why, now! I went to the gym several times and talked to both Nate and Zach - We needed to get a feel for whether my daughter would feel safe coming and going by herself. If you've read the other reviews then you know that Zach and Nate are great, the equipment is great for heavy lifting, etc., but what I love the most is that it's been two years and we have never had a negative or uncomfortable interaction with anyone. That's huge.Also, this gym is not just for power- Iifters and cross-fitters. I, personally, am older and can't lift that much, but I'm doing gentle strength training to increase my mobility and reach my goal of being able to wipe my own butt, and stand up on my afterward, until I die. I thought I would feel like a small fish in a big ocean, but everyone is kind and encouraging. There are those who come in and work out and leave; and then there are those that will chat and offer advice. It's gritty and gorgeous. There's no sleek sheen of neon veneer because they put their money into the equipment and the gym.Come in on an off-time and you get to program the music to anything you like - they'll even teach you how ;-)”

“My favorite local fitness center in Columbia. Excellent selection or workout areas ans classes, always clean, friendly staff, and they are always on top of machine maintenance.”

“Ive been looking and im curious if yall offer training my body went to crap a little bit skinny fat and id like to achieve my goal gaining sum muscle and being lean ive just lost all motivation im just curious if yall offer any personal training and is it included with the gym or is it something you have to pay after”

“One of my fave places to go rather to relax on the Hydromassage bed or bench press a few pounds. The staff is super friendly and kind and definitely understanding. I really recommend this Planet Fitness and it’s definitely a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE ???
They keep it clean from the locker rooms to the fitness areas. They truly go above and beyond at this particular PF”

“Amazing gym. Just got a day pass while in the area and received excellent customer service. Has multiple of every type of machine, especially cool nautilus and hammer strength stuff. Also 2.5 increments on dumbbells. Some stuff is old but it just adds to the old school aesthetic imo. Favorite gym I’ve been to.”

“I’m a new member and I’ve been there couple of times now with my teenager. Teens get a free basic membership this summer and my daughter is really enjoying the free basic gym package! So because she’s there I joined as well and got the upgraded package. The membership I got includes the black spa and I’ve really enjoyed the water massage tables and the total body enhancement. Everything is always sparkling clean in the gym, spa, and locker rooms. My only disappointment was when I tried to take a shower. They apparently use tankless water heaters so when I took a shower I only got about 3 minutes of hot water. It was just enough to lure me into a false sense of security and get soapy and then “whoosh” someone flushed a toilet and the water suddenly went completely cold! I was looking forward to a nice hot relaxing shower in that large clean beautiful shower stall. I even brought along my own shower gel and body scrub (although they do provide a gel soap in a dispenser in each shower). But instead of the roomy hot shower experience I was hoping for the final minutes of my very short shower were spent trying to get the soap rinsed off quickly in completely cold water. If using their showers is important to you, don’t sign up.”

“A great alternative for indoor pickleball. Great environment and friendly players. Great staff and very comfortable facilities. Lighting is okay. Parking is plentiful and comfortable.”

“I’ve been going to this gym for a little over two years now. They offer kickoff events where you can meet with a trainer and do a “mock run” of what it would be like to have a personal trainer. I just met with Aaron and he was so knowledgeable, funny, and kind throughout the session. His background in nutrition, physiologist, and kinesiology kept him knowledgeable on how to shift my session as someone with a heart disease. I think he’s a fantastic trainer and if you’re looking to get into the gym, he’s the guy to work with!
My first experience in the gym was working with trainer Jon. I’d be remised if I didn’t mention how welcoming and kind he has been to me throughout my process. He makes sure to say hi when he sees me and is always willing to help even if your signed with him or not.
Gyms can be a really anxiety inducing place for a lot of people, and me included at the beginning, but the employees of Crunch fitness make going there enjoyable and fun. Crunch is so everyone of all fitness ranges and offers multiple classes and trainers to make the experience worth it for anyone who wants to go to the gym.”