Retrofit Studio

Royal Oak, 1515 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067 | ★ 5 (45 Review)

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Retrofit Studio is a premier personal training and group fitness studio that was developed with the goal of helping individuals become their ideal selves. To ‘retrofit’ refers to making changes or improvements; we seek to help each client improve their health and lifestyle. Client success and comfort is our top priority. We offer affordable prices and a non-intimidating, motivating, and supportive setting.

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Reviews

Emily Harrison

★ 5

I've been attending classes for the past month and a half and can easily say Retrofit has the best format, trainers, and community of any fitness program/gym I've ever been a part of. I've taken classes with Jill, Bailey and Valerie and they are all amazing, helpful and approachable. Don't hesitate of signing up, you'll be welcomed with open arms!

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Amy Lorenc

★ 5

Such a great workout studio! The group fitness classes are welcoming and easy to modify for any skill level. The instructors got to know us by name within a month or so of going, which really made it feel like a community. We just moved out of Michigan and we miss Retrofit already. Highly recommend!

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Julie Beth Kays

★ 5

I have been doing personal training with Sarah for almost two years and can’t recommend her more. She has transformed my relationship with my body and helped me increase my strength. She takes such a holistic approach to fitness and creates unique plans customized to each individual’s needs. I don’t know what I would do without her at this point! The studio is immaculately clean and so welcoming.

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Jamie Joseph

★ 5

I truly can't rate this gym highly enough!! First, it is clean (smells great) and accessible (great parking), and has a fantastic setup. It's bigger than it looks from the outside because of a huge basement area. Pricing is INCREDIBLY reasonable compared to a lot of other (and worse in my opinion) facilities for both group and personal training. The owner is super involved and answers all questions ASAP and really cares that you're having a good experience. The group classes never get boring because they change each time, and they're highly modifiable for beginners. Colton is a fantastic personal trainer to work with; he creates fun (as fun as any workout can be!) workouts tailored to his clients and pays great attention to the level of difficulty and modifies as needed.

As someone who struggled with consistently working out until joining, I 1000/10 recommend this gym to anyone in the area! The only small potential downside if you're someone who just likes to get a quick self-led workout in is that it's not a gym open 24/7 for you to just pop into outside of classes/sessions, but honestly that makes it quieter and roomier and gives it a more private feel, and scheduling is super flexible, so a lot of people including myself prefer that!

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Nick Schultz

★ 5

If you are in the area and are looking for somewhere to work out and are open to group classes/personal training – look no further. Retrofit is the best. I’ve been a member of many gyms over the years and none of them are as unique as Retrofit. Clean equipment and environment, an incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable staff, (and my favorite part) – It's not just a gym, it’s a community full of great people who support each other and their goals.

Group workout classes are 50 minutes long and typically consist of 6-8 workout stations where you’ll then spend between 5–7 minutes at each station doing various workouts that you can ultimately make as easy or as challenging as you would like. Every class is a full body workout, but if there is a workout you cannot do or do not like, you can do something else or ask for an alternative workout at that station to assist your needs!

The coaches here are truly wonderful people that really want to see you succeed. They do not yell at you or make you feel uncomfortable, they just support and encourage you along your fitness journey in the best way they can! If you want to up your fitness game, give Retrofit a try!!!

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Amanda Davis Bowlen

★ 4

Came here when visiting family because I wanted a good workout. I really enjoyed the 2 classes that I did and found myself wishing I had something like this in my hometown. There is a variety of equipment, plenty of dumbbells to make the workout harder when needed, and space to modify when I needed to do something different due to my ACL injury.

I have a few minor complaints.

1- It was so dark in here! I struggled to locate the weights quickly when changing stations bc I legit just couldn’t see. At some points I missed most of the first 20 second tabata because I was trying to locate weights but couldn’t see them in the dark.

2- I didn’t love some of the dialogue from the instructor. I was there the day after Christmas and the day after that, and both times the instructor made several comments about being there to burn off or make right your holiday indulgences, etc. This just isn’t my style. I don’t move my body for the sole reason of burning fat due to overeating, and it’s not really the message I want to be hearing at an inclusive group exercise establishment.

3- The instructor spent most of the class talking to what seemed to be her favorite clients. I do a lot of group exercise and am used to an instructor coming around, commenting on form, and engaging with people in small ways during the class. I didn’t find that here.

All in all, I enjoyed my time here. When we come back to the area, I’m sure I’ll be coming back to this gym because the classes really were great. I just wanted to point out some things I found to be slightly unsettling.

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Dante Bennett

★ 5

I've been training at Retro Fit Studio in Royal Oak, MI, for just about a year now, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! My personal trainer, Jack, is absolutely fantastic. He’s knowledgeable, motivating, and really knows how to push me to achieve my goals. Every session is tailored to my needs, and I’ve seen incredible progress since starting with him.

The gym itself has a welcoming and clean environment that makes every visit enjoyable. The owner, Brad, is incredibly nice and always makes sure everything is running smoothly. If you’re looking for a supportive and professional place to train, I highly recommend Retro Fit Studio! You won’t regret your choice!

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Ryan

★ 5

If you are a weight lifter looking to mix things up, I’d check out the classes here.

My wife has been going to classes and personal training here for years. I recently started going with her to some classes and loved it.

I’m a very “old school” lifter. I workout with heavy weights training 2-3 muscle a session and one of my favorite movies is pumping iron. I also enjoy running but never tried a circuit class.

The circuit is really fun. I’d recommend not being afraid to modify things or not do every exercise. You can still get a solid lifting routine in if you tweak things, but the real benefits is it’s like smashing lifting and cardio together, so you get a great calorie burn compared to normal lifting. They also don’t yell or push you in odd ways which I appreciated (Thanks Valerie!). I expected the trainer to yell to go faster, harder, etc but no they just encourage you.

If you are more an old school lifter like me. I’d recommend supplementing your schedule with 1-2 circuit classes a week. I burn about 600-700 calories per class and get a very good workout. Just give yourself 3ish classes to adjust, I’ve been lifting over 20 years and I was shocked at the amount of variety/moves I’ve never done.

They have a 3 class for $15 special for new members. I’d encourage the owner to keep that special, since I think you need a few classes to get the hang of things.

Also the place is super duper clean! Really like Retrofit and I think its great supplement for those into weight lifting.

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cherise Dellario

★ 5

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Emily J. Escott

★ 5

I love Retrofit Studio! The trainers are supportive, kind, and knowledgeable, the facility is clean and there is an amazing community atmosphere.

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Jennifer Killian

★ 5

Best gym around.
I've been a member for years. Great trainers and the best owners around 👏

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Jody Costello

★ 5

My husband and I have been wanting to get into shape (especially as we get closer to our 50's) and found this incredible studio. We've been working with Jill for 6 months and absolutely love it. Jill is an amazing trainer-just the perfect amount of motivation, knowledge, kindness and push. With varying workouts every single time-we've hardly repeated an exercise which keeps us interested and excited to workout. The studio is a judgement free zone! I feel comfortable to be myself, work at my pace and wear whatever feels good. Every trainer and every Client is kind and welcoming and it feels like a fun community of people focused on better health and working towards their individual level of fitness. Jill and Retrofit are stuck with us forever! Take it from someone who dreaded working out until I joined this wonderful studio.

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Ashley Moore

★ 5

RetroFit Studio is clean. All the staff are hardworking and friendly. As a person that has not consistently worked out throughout my life and someone who is overweight (and has had bad trainers in the past) I never feel judged at RetroFit. My trainers have pushed me just far enough without pushing me too far. (Previous trainers in other places pushed me so hard I had dry heaves). They are encouraging and give you the confidence to keep moving forward.

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Emma Gougeon

★ 5

This is such an amazing studio! Super fun classes, amazing instructors, top of the line equipment, and all at a very fair cost. Love that it is a small business as well. Highly recommend!!

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Sarah Whitt

★ 5

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David Lemieux

★ 5

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Kristin Ketchum

★ 5

I am here on vacation and wanted group classes for accountability. Easy to purchase classes,great pricing and the trainers were kind and helpful. If you want a good work out and ready to sweat this is the place.

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Kayla Rice

★ 5

I am so happy with my personal training at Retrofit. Ambrose is professional, motivating and so nice to work with! He adapts with your personality and pushes you to your personal limits. Thanks to the owner, Brad, for being a great first impression during the consultation. Looking forward to many years here!

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Kellianne Auckland

★ 5

Brad Goodstein and his staff are awesome ! Very welcoming and non intimidating. So happy decided to give personal training a try. Me and my 2 other family members have all joined. Best decision we have made to start 2021 !!!! Thank Brad and Joe !

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Bryan Dulsky

★ 5

Great place to work out with just the right amount of group motivation. Super trainers who love what they do.

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Elli Jawor

★ 5

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Cate Zatkoff

★ 5

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lindsay nehra

★ 5

LOVE going to retrofit! The classes are very effective, unique each & every time, fun and never intimidating. A huge feature that never goes unrecognized is how clean this place is, I've never been to a gym like this before...great vibe!

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Stephanie Simpson

★ 5

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Heidi Vogt

★ 5

I've been going to the classes here for a little over a month now. I'm incredibly impressed with the constantly changing workouts. No two classes have even come close to being the same. I used to go to Orange Theory, and I have to say - Retrofit is hands down a better high intensity workout.

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Karla Forster

★ 5

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Joseph Feather

★ 5

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Toni

★ 5

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Steve Fisher

★ 5

Been going here for a little over a year now. Amazing place, they really push you to be your best self!

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Valerie Perry

★ 5

I love being a client here. I hired a personal trainer. The priced are reasonable and the scheduling is open and convenient. The facility is clean and well designed. The people who go there and thise who work there are supportive and nonjudgmental.

The owner is attentive, professional, and accessible. He is also a trainer in the facility and a damn good one at that. He personally met with me to discuss my goals and to decide what trainer would suit my needs. He picked a great one for me. He also follows up to make sure everything is going well. I love his personal attention.

I adore my trainer, Katy. She gets me to work very hard for her. She is no drill seargent, however. She is like working with your best friend, who happens to be a nutritionist and personal trainer. I love her support. She is there anytime I need advice on my fitness or health plan. I believe she will bring me the results I need.

I recommend this place highly.

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Cynthia Bardel-Switlik

★ 5

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Christopher Henderson

★ 5

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Benjamin Gillmore

★ 5

The trainers and Brad are great. It's always a comfortable place to be and Brad has a knack for fitting you with a trainer that fits your needs.

It's not an open gym. People are generally only there with their trainers orto warm up and cool down before and after training so even when it's really busy it doesn't feel packed.

If you're looking to find a personal trainer and are sceptical of the big gyms like I am please stop by Retrofit.

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Micah Smith

★ 5

Awesome! 30 minute workouts really pack a lot of effort into a short time span. Excellent price for my wife and I to workout together ($35/30 minute session with personal trainer).

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Serge Kruk

★ 5

Great personal trainers.

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sarah kindinger

★ 5

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Danielle Zarzycki

★ 5

Unique atmosphere, not a global gym! The best trainers and awesome group fitness classes!

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Tyler Goldbaum

★ 5

Great trainers! Amazingly clean studio!

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Fran Straub

★ 5

This is an awesome place to workout. They have machines, classes, weights...everything anyone should need to get in shape and healthy. The trainers are excellent, knowledgeable, as well as fun to work with. Best part is hours are flexible to accommodate those of us who are not on a regular daily schedule. The facility is extreme in cleanliness as well!

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Brooke Goodstein

★ 5

Finally getting into shape!! It's been a super positive experience that has help me become a healthier, happier person in a short time. Brad is always upbeat, understanding and beyond knowledgeable. I look forward to my weekly workouts even when my week is crazy!! The gym has a positive, lightfilled atmosphere. It's clean, welcoming and for someone who hasn't worked out in years, I didn't feel intimidated or uncomfortable like I have in other places. Working out with Brad is the best thing I have done for myself in a really long time!!

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Charles Galvin

★ 5

Super clean facility and knowledgable trainers!

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lon goldbaum

★ 5

Brad is one of the most knowledgable trainers around. He cares about your health and will give you eating tips. He takes a vested interest in all his clients. Highly recommend someone with this caliber of customer service.

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James Stout

★ 5

Excellent personal trainers and classes

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Nicole Cardenas Liebertz

★ 5

Simply the best!

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Bren

★ 5

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