Retro Fitness

Annapolis, 2505 Annapolis Mall Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401 | β˜… 4.5 (69 Review)

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At Retro Fitness of Annapolis, our local community comes first. We offer the best amenities at the lowest price. Members enjoy our smoothie bar, Zen Den, red light therapy, tanning, pro shop, personal training and more. Our state-of-the-art fitness equipment is designed to meet multiple strength training needs and our group fitness classes support individual fitness journeys while offering you the chance to connect with your fellow gym members.

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Sam Li

β˜… 5

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Adrian Hanes

β˜… 5

Clean. Not super busy. Great staff!

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Kimberly Syuardi

β˜… 5

Retro Fitness Annapolis is such a great gym! The facility is always clean, well-maintained, and super organized, which makes it a really comfortable place to work out. There’s a great mix of equipment β€” from cardio machines to free weights and strength training machines β€” and everything is in excellent condition.

The staff is friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and they really create a supportive environment no matter where you are in your fitness journey. I’ve never felt judged here β€” just encouraged and motivated!

They also offer great group classes and personal training options, which is a huge plus if you’re looking to switch things up or get a more guided workout. And for the value you're getting, the pricing is very fair β€” especially for the quality of the facility and the community vibe.

Highly recommend to anyone in the Annapolis area.

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Emily Davies

β˜… 5

Love RetroFitness, I keep coming back for the great value, wide equipment variety, and friendly staff. Thanks for helping keep Annapolis strong!

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Matt Barbeau

β˜… 2

Tried out the guest pass…front desk was rude…no chance

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Logan Smith

β˜… 5

Fantastic gym and great smoothies

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Gregory Kralik

β˜… 5

Great gym with all the gear you need to get a solid workout in!

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Matthew Stoller

β˜… 5

Smoothie was delicious!!

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Eli

β˜… 5

Darren has been awesome and a huge pull factor for gym days.

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Jonathan Hetzler

β˜… 5

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Andrew Knudson

β˜… 5

Got a membership thru active and fit direct, and stuck with it when they required you choose one gym. Consistently clean, convenient hours, not the biggest gym and it doesn’t have everything, but it checks a lot of boxes and is generally a friendly comfortable place to workout.

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Kudii

β˜… 5

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William Woodward

β˜… 5

Convenient well maintained and reasonable gym. Terrance always takes good care of me!

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E O

β˜… 5

Great gym! I’ve been a member since they opened. The staff is friendly and they have all the equipment you need to workout. Highly recommend!

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Greg Milburn

β˜… 5

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Tom Shamp

β˜… 5

I'm really enjoying the diversity of equipment at Retro. The employees have been helpful and friendly when I've had questions or needed assistance. I find it refreshing to see such a motivated crew keeping the equipment clean and operational.

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β˜… 5

The employees, owners and managers are helpful and dedicated to each member’s fitness journey. The staff are friendly and care about safety while getting in shape.
I am just returning to Retro from over a year of being unable to workout due to one injury after another (non gym related).
I went back for the first time last week and lo and behold one of the owners waved and smiled a big smile at me and asked me how I’ve been and that he had noticed I hadn’t been around for a while. β€œ Good to have you back!” I was impressed- I mean it has been over A YEAR!
When I first joined Retro Fitness within a matter of weeks almost every employee knew my name! That was impressive. The staff do a great job of making members feel comfortable and part of this community.
If I have questions about machines or even particular free weight lifts all I have to do is ask. In my experience all staff are friendly, professional and continually go out of their way to find any information I need. If I have a question about a bill, prices or membership, I always receive kind and quick responses! No bad employee attitudes here!
The staff are also very encouraging to me with my fitness journey.
I am a middle aged woman who recently discovered Powerlifting and fell in love with it, but I have a lot to learn. .
I started my Power Lifting journey a year or so before joining Retro, so I’m still a Newbie. Not once have I felt any negative attitudes or felt ignored due to false preconceptions based on my appearance or age. The staff are respectful, accepting and hard working. And they treat me like anyone trying to get more serious about their sport. No one is condescending or dismissive due to my age and gender.
My fellow Retro members seem to mostly concentrate on their workout. I would not say members are generally friendly, but that is ok. We are there to workout.
The space is rather small but they still manage to make room for a lot of weightlifting machines, 6 squat racks 1 Smith machine, a few pulleys/cables, rowing machines and plenty of treadmills and elliptical machines.
The place is exceptionally clean. Bathrooms roomy enough-3 or 4 showers, 3/4 toilet stalls, plenty of lockers (women’s room). No towel service that I am aware of aside from towels for cleaning equipment after use (fine by me). No Pool. Rates are very reasonable. Last I checked(my insurance pays for my membership) everything was entirely correct as far as billing is concerned
The owners and managers went above and beyond when I first signed up. They did not yet have my particular insurance company in their system. So they went to work to make sure my insurance would accept them and pay the bill and that headache took a couple of months, but they cheerfully conquered it and let me start my membership while they finalized the details! Very cool!
When the owner informed me they had to go through a lot of red tape before my insurance would pay, I asked if he had any idea how long it might be before the insurance started paying and I could be considered a member of Retro Fitness and use the gym and most importantly start LIFTING!! He grinned at me, and said, β€œAs of about 5 minutes ago.” And with that he handed me my membership
THANK YOU Retro Fitness!!!❀️

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Youssef Abdelrahman

β˜… 1

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Retro Fitness Annapolis. They are nothing but scammers who only care about squeezing as much money as possible from their members.

When I signed up, I was clearly told that the annual fee would only be charged if I remained a member for a year. This was a complete lie. I only went to the gym for one month, and they still charged me the entire annual fee. This is not only misleading but outright fraudulent.

Their customer service is equally appalling. When I contacted them to dispute the charge, they were completely unhelpful and dismissive. They refused to acknowledge their misleading practices and kept insisting that the charge was valid. It's clear that they have no interest in resolving issues fairly or retaining their customers through honest business practices.

The facilities themselves are not worth the headache.

I strongly advise anyone considering joining this gym to look elsewhere. Don’t be fooled by their initial friendliness. Once you’re locked into a membership, their true colors show, and it’s not pretty. Save yourself the frustration and financial loss. There are plenty of other gyms that offer better facilities and, more importantly, operate with integrity. Don’t fall for the same scam I did. Retro Fitness Annapolis is a disgrace and a perfect example of a business that prioritizes profit over honesty and customer satisfaction.

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Kyle Acker

β˜… 5

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Alan Dark

β˜… 1

Sleezy business tactics by making it very difficult to cancel your membership

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cast away

β˜… 5

I been member of retro for at list a year and honestly is so nice ,everything is clean and organize ,the staff are so friendly .

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Kristin Kosmides

β˜… 5

A nice gym with a good amount of equipment. They have all the regular machines, 6 squat areas, beaches etc. A hydro- massage, tanning, sauna, locker rooms and smoothie bar. You can hire a personal trainer as well. The price is really good and affordable. The only downside is the hours (6-10 M-F and 10-5 or 6 Sat/Sun).

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Rico

β˜… 5

Great staff

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Josue Regalado

β˜… 1

I am compelled to share my extremely negative experience at this gym, as it left me thoroughly dissatisfied and frustrated. The restrictive policies enforced by the management have tarnished what could have been a positive fitness journey.

their policy(according to the owner) regarding personal trainers and guest assistance. It is utterly absurd that the gym prohibits individuals, even friends or family members, from offering basic guidance and support during workouts. I find it mind-boggling that they discourage members from seeking help from knowledgeable individuals, hindering the overall progress and enjoyment of workouts.

Moreover, what infuriates me is the blatant inconsistency in enforcing this policy. When I brought my brother, who possesses the same level of expertise as my friend, we were conveniently allowed to work out together without any interference. However, when I attempted the same with my friend, the owner immediately pounced on us, accusing him of being a personal trainer and restricting our workout. The lack of consistency and fairness in implementing their own rules is simply unacceptable.

Beyond their misguided policies, the gym fails to create an inspiring and supportive environment. While some staff members are friendly, the overall attitude from the "personal trainers" and owner at the gym leaves much to be desired. It seems that genuine assistance and guidance are replaced with a robotic adherence to senseless rules. As a newcomer to the fitness world, I expected encouragement and guidance from experienced individuals. Unfortunately, this gym has proven to be a disappointment in that regard.

Furthermore, although the facilities and equipment meet basic standards, they lack any standout features or cutting-edge advancements. The gym appears to prioritize enforcing unnecessary rules rather than investing in top-of-the-line equipment or creating an inviting atmosphere for its members.

In summary, my experience at this gym has been nothing short of a nightmare. The management's rigid policies, lack of consistency, and unhelpful staff have turned what should have been a positive fitness journey into a regrettable decision. I strongly advise potential members to seek alternatives that prioritize member support, flexibility, and a welcoming environment. Save yourself the disappointment and frustration by steering clear of this gym.

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Tim Baumann

β˜… 5

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Norm Smallwood

β˜… 5

Great equipment and super helpful at.y

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Danny Harrelson

β˜… 5

Love the facility, love the layout and the equipment selections

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Wendy Alvarado

β˜… 5

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Lemuel Taylor

β˜… 5

Great amenities for the price. I went as a guest and was very impressed. This place has hydro massages, sauna and even a very reasonably priced smoothie bar!

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Brooke Finkle

β˜… 2

Can we make it so the staff and friends don't clog up the machines? Being at any machine/free weight area/bench for over 10 minutes doing the same thing while most of the time is talking is ridiculous. Work out or go to Starbucks.

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zoe boensch

β˜… 1

Never gave me my $50 refund for the incorrect membership they signed me up for. Tried to get it for two weeks I called them and still nothing..

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Michael Inemer

β˜… 5

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Dawan Dorsey

β˜… 5

The fitness facility is clean and well maintained. The staff are friendly and professional. Terrance made my experience better by explaining to me all the amenities Retro fitness offered.

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Alexus Johnson

β˜… 5

Tried the Straw-a-delic and it was great! Mild and not over powering and healthy! All the things I love!! My kids even loved them!!! ❀️❀️❀️

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Lyle Riley

β˜… 4

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Rob Schnabel

β˜… 5

Good gym!

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Myesha

β˜… 5

Amazing gym with great customer service! Didn’t feel judgement and felt safe. The smoothie counter has a great selection and tastes great! Definitely will come back to this location!

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Officer Mahal

β˜… 5

The staff is wonderful. Grace, Catherine and Terence were very helpful. Got some mouthy kids that lack gym etiquette, but thats everywhere. Place had everything i needed.

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Christine Chester

β˜… 5

I have been a member of Retro Fitness Annapolis since the gym opened. The staff has always been very friendly. Honestly, I feel like I'm part of a family. Everything is always very clean and well-maintained. My only gripe is the lack of options for group fitness. If it wasn't for Eduardo in Body Combat, I would discontinue my membership at Retro Fitness.

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Sandy Whitby

β˜… 5

Great place to work out! Professional staff and a safe place for a single woman to work out.....

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Daniel Zhu

β˜… 5

Clean equipments and nice staff and spacious between each workout.

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Keith Brice

β˜… 5

This place is one of the cleanest gyms I’ve ever been in. All their equipment is well maintained and the staff is super nice. Great hours, good prices, try them out.

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Ronald Williams

β˜… 4

It's A Very Nice Place For Getting Your Work Out On A Nice Gym

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James Wills

β˜… 4

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Anerol

β˜… 5

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Dilcia Chicas

β˜… 1

I was misinform about pricing about the personal trainer. He tried to make solution but end up being hostile. There is more to the story but Making this short. I had to cancel because now he just Terrify me. I was warned that they still gonna charge me for annual fee. Wish they didn't but I honestly can't be there. I am very shy and timid person. Wasted so much money.

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Kobe Bryant Carson Wentz

β˜… 5

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Ed Akers

β˜… 5

Extremely friendly staff kept very clean good equipment

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Greg Martin

β˜… 5

I'm really impressed with this gym. The employees are friendly, it is always clean, and there's a lot of equipment to choose from.

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RIGGO Productions

β˜… 5

Awewome!!

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Flip_Angle

β˜… 2

Reasonably good gym. It's clean and has new equipment. There aren't are lot of benches etc for those that live for dumbbells etc. The machines are excellent though.

Now if they'd enforce masks rules it'd be a comfortable place to exercise

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Vincent Young

β˜… 5

Friendly and professional staff. Cleanest gym I’ve ever stepped foot in. You can tell the owner takes pride in his work and his facility.

Very impressed.

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Renina Jones

β˜… 5

Great staff very helpful
I love retro fitness

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Jaime Waite

β˜… 5

Best gym in this area

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I I

β˜… 5

This is the Best gym that I have ever been too! Very well mannered staff. I Love it! They even have their own smoothies πŸ’ƒπŸ½

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Joey Bartlinski

β˜… 5

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Patrick Finney

β˜… 5

UPDATE:

Jenneill was very helpful.

I'm a sub-contractor who performed work when this new gym project started. My work was completed OVER a year ago and I've yet to be paid the final balance. I think we could all agree that in these times no one should have to be messed around over their money.

I'm sure the actual gym and atmosphere may be great but as far as my dealings with Retro Fitness and their chosen general contractor it has been a long wait with no end in sight.

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Sean soper

β˜… 5

Training Staff is the best around... very friendly Management and staff.

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Renee Neff

β˜… 5

This gym has a great group of trainers here in Annapolis that are serious about their hands on training! SEAN is superb! He is sincerely concerned and digs deep with your health goals inside and out. You want to work harder(?) then Sean is the man for you! Very personable and stays in-tuned with helping you achieve a serious workout pattern to benefit you personally. LAURA is great with providing healthy nutritional knowledge and keeps you on a tight schedule with following up on your success rate. QUAN is very knowledgeable with hard core health supplements and his intense workout regimens to achieve a hard toned body to your max. Big JOEY is real with you and always keeps you connected with knowing you have a caring staff here that really wants to help you build that body and get in better health for you. He is very helpful with any nutritional conerns you have. We haven't had the chance to work with Rochelle but im sure she'll put you on the right track. They supply these cool looking bright yellow (what i call) "The Bumble Bee" machines, that will help you "Transform" your body. And after your sweaty workout don't forget to cool off by trying one of their delicious health smoothies at the front bar!
Come treat yourself to a new and healthier and BETTER you!
***Let's get that oxygen pumping back to our muscles and organs that 2020 took from us all! I wanna keep this gym my lil secret but with great caring people we gotta share.
~Member <3

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The Edge2

β˜… 5

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Lawrence Scible

β˜… 4

Great place to work out and enjoy the time you spend with your family and friends and family and friends and family and friends and family and friends and family and friends and family and friends and family and I will be happy to help you.

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Lauren Fisher

β˜… 5

This is by far my favorite gym in Annapolis. The people are super friendly and the facility is nice. Definitely worth checking out. Highly recommend!!

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Chepe Sanchez

β˜… 5

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Terrence Conner

β˜… 5

Retro is the best love it here.

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hailey conboy

β˜… 5

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Gregory David

β˜… 5

The trainers here are great , even with a 30 min workout they’ll have you exhausted! Special shoutout to Quan and Sean!

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Dj Bomba Vasquez

β˜… 5

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Jerome Smith

β˜… 5

Clean and new. Staff (Michael D) was friendly and helpful. Too bad you have to go through the mall to access.

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William Daywalt

β˜… 5

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