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January 2024 by Douglas Shyko
Original member. One of my favorite Retro locations
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October 2023 by Thomas Ranieri
I recently decided to come back to the gym and start working out. Upon my arrival to the Retro Fitness in Howell, I quickly realized that I was overwhelmed and did not know what I was about to do.The entire team made the process very seamless for me. Signing up with Katie at the front desk was super warm and welcoming and friendly. Getting my evaluation with Zach was very informative and pairing me with Evan, my trainer, has been an outstanding experience so far!They really made this 58 year old guy who is way out of shape feel very comfortable And at home.
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August 2023 by Tony Newbury
About a year ago I was working out and had some trouble with my lower back. My legs went into shock and I couldn’t move. The retro staff helped me up and carried me all the way to my car to make sure I was okay. A month or two later I signed up to train with Justin. He really helped me get back on the right path to taking care of myself. Great atmosphere. Genuine people.
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August 2023 by Justin Egbert
Amazing gym that has everything you need to achieve your goals. They have a turf area and deadlift platforms!
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August 2023 by Nathalie Brideau
Great gym! Friendly and helpful staff. Always clean ! ?
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June 2023 by Irene Rovito
Love Retro Fitness of Howell, from the moment you walk through the door, you are greeted with smiles. The facility is spotless. Plenty of machines and staff on the floor for assistance Zach and Jessica are always more than willing to help or answer any questions - trust, I ask a gazillion!! Justin is the absolute best trainer I have ever had. He is extremely patient, knowledgeable and explains every exercise, why we are doing it, and what muscle group it works. Justin is dedicated to his clients and truly cares about their well-being
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May 2023 by Ruby Ann
UPDATE: Upon posting this review, assistant manager Kayla emailed me a few days later to resolve the matter. That is very appreciated. I was able to look back in my email and did see that I received ONE singular email stating that Jackson branch was closing and my membership was being automatically transferred to Howell, but nothing about the email stood out from their standard promotional emails and I maintain there should have been a greater effort to communicate this, physical mail and multiple emails. I maintain that Retro contracts are written in a highly unfavorable way for consumers, but that is standard in this industry so I suppose I can only be so bothered by them specifically. I'm finally free at least!ORIGINAL REVIEW: Please understand that when you sign a membership with Retro Fitness, you are agreeing to being charged essentially literally indefinitely unless you take very specific action. And the way the contract is written, they can close the location you originally signed up at (I signed up in Jackson, I've never once step foot in the Howell location.) and just move your membership and keep on charging you, again, indefinitely. I understand that this situation is my own fault because I did not understand the contract I was signing, and then didn't cancel my membership when I could have, but also, when they sign you up, they make no effort to explain the full insane reaches of the contract to you, and no effort to contact you at any point throughout this process. And now they've sent me to debt collectors.It's disgustingly anti-consumer and scummy. I know Retro is hardly alone in how they structure their contract, but that doesn't absolve them of guilt of these awful practices. I'm sure the gym itself in Howell is great; I wouldn't know, I didn't sign up to be a member there, and yet I am now. For that they get a one star, sorry but not sorry. I will probably literally never sign up for a gym again as long as I live unless it is an actually consumer-friendly contract that I read every word of, and I suggest you do the same.
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May 2023 by Wam Rellora
I come here every morning almost everyday and has been a part of my “home” for a month now. Although I just love the chocolate pinacolada protein shake from the bar, that’s not the only reason why I come here. I come here to work and to heal!!!
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March 2023 by Robert Saunders
PJ is an awesome trainer. Even when I think I only have 70%, his attitude encourages me to push it to the 110%.
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February 2023 by Thomas Fertal
Love Retro Fitness Howell. Great staff and equipment.
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December 2022 by Romero M
Oh retro how the greats have fallen , from a decent gym to a high-school watering hole . Should of never closed down Jackson now its over packed and not enough machines ???
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October 2022 by Vlad Tseytkin
Super great gym. Simple and friendly. One big problem though: only one toilet! Come on! Still 5 stars :)
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August 2022 by Frank Gatto
Great customer service, friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is a nice vibe with a mixed age group of all ages.
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July 2022 by Bryant Small
My experience at Retro Fitness Howell has been nothing but positive. The staff coming from Jackson’s former location, as well as their existing staff, are kindhearted, welcoming people, who answers questions, inspires, and makes for an wholesome experience.
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July 2022 by Brett Graham
It used to be a good staff, went back recently and it's as if someone took the life out of the place. Good equipment, but it reminds me of Globo Gym from Dodgeball now.