This is my primary gym and I pay $60 a month for it. So far Ive really enjoyed my experience here mainly because it has everything I need and is open 24/7 which is a beautiful thing. I work at the hospital and my hours very unstable so being able to go to the gym at any moment of the day makes things very convinient for my very inconvenient schedule. If you go through my pictures Ive hit basically every question I had was checking it out. Theres also a pool but its outdoor so its closed for the season and will reopen in the summer. Contract lasts a year from sign up so if you want to break it before the year youll pay a hefty fee. Also you have to mail or come in to cancel so take that into account. If you have no intentions of moving out of Maryland within a year its worth the investment. Hope this helps!

Love this place! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Theres also just a variety of amenities that come with a membership here. General gym use, workout classes, & pool access all come with the membership. And their COVID compliancy has made me feel very safe & comfortable about continuing to go to the gym.

Even before the pandemic I was impressed but they have a forever member in me because of the way they have adapted to the major changes fitness facilities faced in a pandemic. They have kept me constantly updates with the state and local mandates concerning covid and exercise facilities. They give great tips and options on how to be healthiest both physically and emotionally during a time like this. Lastly they have the an awesome staff whos fully committed to keeping everyone as safe as possible yet they deliver exceptional customer service

Best gym in the South Baltimore area, the facilities are so clean and the staff is extremely helpful. I feel like for the membership fee you get the quality of both equipment and group fitness that you would find at a studio.

Overpriced, expect a long wait to use equipment during most normal hours (they’d do tours for potential new members and with a straight face tell them that the wait times they were witnessing weren’t typical), broken equipment takes considerable time to be replaced or fixed, and their back office is stereotypically difficult to communicate with as soon as they catch a whiff that you’re looking to leave. During peak COVID, they also tried their best to skirt around the various capacity regulations and keep their doors open with the excuse they take their cleaning very seriously. It took Instagram and social media attention to get them to even issue temporary membership freezes when everything was ordered completely closed. The extra few dried up paper towel disinfectant stations they threw in is I guess what they refer to when they claim they took the threat seriously over the past few months.

I was a member for several years. The location I went to was on Fort Ave, federal hill. While the location was mostly clean and had adequate equipment, service from mgmt was sub par. Upon moving, I canceled on 1/21, but was still being billed on 3/21. After 4 emails, and a lack of responses, I had to submit a fraud claim and contact the BBB. I would not advise using this gym as they are in responsive of anything is needed or you move away....ie they will bill you despite requests to cancel until you take legal action

Merritt Clubs Fort Avenue is a community of fit minded people. The club has a comprehensive set of strength and cardio equipment, outdoor pool, and many great fitness classes to chose from. I have taken many classes the instructors are first rate and friendly.

Cool vibe. Great instructors

Overall it is a friendly and clean club that enforces health safety first.

Great gym with friendly and helpful employees

Merritt makes you want to be loyal to them! Luxurious experience, with a staff that embraces you like family! Dont get me wrong, everyone has a bad day and can exude what theyre feeling, but...here at Merritt!!!! You just have to come to experience it! Hope this holds merit within your own experience 👍

I have been a member of Merritt Athletic Club on Fort Ave since January 2010. The majority of my time at the gym is spent in classes, whether its body pump or spin. The instructors are knowledgeable, personable, friendly, helpful, and make going to class fun. Over the past 4 years that I have been a member, the gym as a whole has improved greatly (equipment and instructors as well). There are more free weights and machines to use, and the spin bikes were just recently replaced (and I love them!). I hope to be able to attend different classes in the future but try to make it to Chip K. and Kim K.s spin classes every chance I can get. The pool is an added bonus in the summertime. I like the atmosphere of the gym, its clean and has everything I would hope it would offer.

Merritt does a great job in providing all necessary equipment, classes and amenities. For the price you certainly get what you pay for. However, during peak hours you can forget about being able to easily complete your workout without feeling like a sardine. The facility could easily be twice as large and would still feel crammed.

I attend Merritt, Fort Aves Hot Yoga on Saturdays pretty routinely. Recently, I had Kelley as the instructor - awesome class! Ive been practicing yoga for years and havent had a workout as tough as Kelleys. Lots of quick Vinyasa flows and challenging poses. Her attitude was great - positive and energetic and pushed us but without being overbearing. Music selection was on point as well.Looking forward to taking her class again!

Decent gym. Used to be a member. I cant deal with their corporate greed however. 99per month for a year contract. 149 per month with no contract. Not worth the money now that they raised the price. Usually crowded. Not sure why anyone would want to pay these prices but to each their own.

Im a member and frequent Fort Ave & Canton. I love the group fitness classes, especially spin and body pump. The instructors are great, professional, high energy and I never leave without a good workout. Working at JHH, I get a bit of a discount which makes it more affordable, but truly I dont think the dues over overpriced for what you get. The gym is clean, well staffed, helpful and is always running smoothly. If youre looking to join, highly recommend! Also, the pool is totally a perk. It gets busy on weekends, but weekdays is perfect.

My husband and I have been members of Merritt since 2010 and have enjoyed every second! The gym and facilities way exceed our needs for a gym. We utilize the pools, fitness classes, weights and cardio machines. The staff is always friendly and willing to answer any questions. The unique aspect of Merritt is that you are assured to have a Merritt within your work or home that you can attend on a daily basis. We have been to 7 out of the 10 gyms in order to accommodate our daily and weekend schedules, we LOVE it!!

This gym is bias. I cant say racial but I do notice a different vibe/treatment of the black members. Some of the staff are very short and impatient. I sat back and watched one day hoping that I was wrong. Sadly, I wasnt. I am glad Ive canceled my membership. Why would you all give Sean Gulliver a response like that?! You didnt even address his concerns. That proves both of our points.

I use Merritt mainly for the awesome group fitness classes that they offer. I go to a spin/RPM (indoor cycling) or Body Pump (group weight training) class every morning. If youre looking for instructors who are knowledgeable, motivating, positive and will push you to your limit in every single class, Merritt is the place to go. I remember being deathly afraid and very self conscious my first couple classes but the atmosphere was welcoming and inspiring and Ive been hooked ever since! Ive come so far on my fitness/weight lost journey largely because of the group fitness classes. Try a class and I promise youll leave sweaty and sore but wanting more the next day.

The Fort Ave location is very convenient. It is close to my house so I go there around 4 times a week. They have a ton of treadmills so I never have to wait which is a huge plus! My favorite classes offered at this location are Body Pump and Spin. Both have awesome and welcoming instructors that are very attentive to their classes. The only draw back about this location is they do not offer as many classes as other locations. Please add Barre or more toning classes!

Merritt Fort Ave is awesome! The staff is really friendly and there is a large variety of equipment. The classes are great, especially the 30 minute Sprint and Hot Yoga classes. Plus, the pool usually has a DJ and bar open on the weekends so its a great place to hang out. Highly recommend.

I like this gym, though the fort ave. location does get crowded. I also like that they have gyms all around the city and that I have the option to go to anyone of them. The downside to this particular location is that its tiny for the amount of regulars they have. They just remodeled it and it did help but its still an issue, so avoid the peak hours. The eye candy is the best in Baltimore, sometimes almost too distracting.

I joined Merritt mostly for the group fitness classes and was not disappointed. Monday through Friday I am there for the 6am classes. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays are when I go to spin classes. Kelly McCullough is on Tuesdays for cycle and then Chip and Kim Kafka teach RPM Mondays and Thursdays, respectively. They are all amazing and will legit kick your ass (if thats what youre looking for in a spin class). Other instructors are less intense, so there is something for everyone.Wednesdays and Fridays are body pump days for me. Again, the instructors are fabulous. David on Wednesdays and Kim K. on Fridays. They switch up the classes every time so you are never doing the same exact thing. I have been doing the classes for months and still get sore!I am looking forward to trying some other classes soon, as Merritt has so many others! Body attack is supposed to be a killer total body workout and the same for boot camp. I have done the Body Flow class, which was a great way to stretch out after my marathon.Aside from the group fitness classes, I have really never had a problem with the other equipment. I do usually go around 530-7am, so it is less busy then, but even after work it has not been terrible. The other reviews mentioned how crowded it can be after New Years, but that is true with ANY gym.

Best place ever the members are wonderful the staff is extremely awesome i love working with all of them oh an by the way its a great place to work we are family

Signed up, and almost immediately regretted it. No tour of the facility, instructors blew off my appointments for their included FIT program, no one at the front desk can help with class sign up or any other information about the gym, and responses to emails are practically non-existent, and if you do finally get an email back they dont bother to answer your question. This place is a scam. Nothing that was offered as part of sign up has been delivered in 13 months of membership. Heidi and Jamie appear to be completely unable to offer basic customer service or deliver services purchased. Despite calling, emailing, and requesting help in person now over 40 times, there is simply no response or resolution. Ive spent more time trying to get answers out of this place, than actually in the gym. Stay far, far away.

Five stars, if you come during non-peak hours. During peak times the place is packed and you can’t use your time efficiently unless you just want to do endless cardio. Non-peak hours are great and this location has plenty of gear for a good workout. All of the staff are friendly and helpful.I come here primarily to lift. I don’t really care about the locker rooms or anything like that. If I want a nice looking bathroom I’ll stay at home and. The locker rooms are being renovated for those bathroom connoisseurs posting negative reviews on here.There are two power racks and plenty of benches. There are several cable machines. There’s also an assortment of machines for all the muscle groups to complement the free weights. And a ton of cardio equipment.

Amazing gym! I was only in Baltimore for a month and after being helped by Jamie when I inquired about joining, found an perfect gym for the time here. Clean facility, helpful employees, and plenty of equipment.

I love this gym! It is a younger crowd for the most part. However, I do the group fitness classes only, and they attract a wide variety of ages and abilities. The instructors are wonderful and very enthusiastic. Also, I originally joined to use the outdoor swimming pool which is an added bonus during the sumer months. I highly recommend this gym. #Groupfitnessrocks

To start, the membership is incredibly overpriced for what you get. There is always at least one piece of broken equipment in the gym, the locker room is subpar at best, and it is one of the most overcrowded gyms I have ever been a member of. Even at off peak times youll find yourself waiting for pieces of equipment.Beyond that, only a handful of the staff here is friendly and/or helpful. The manager of the facility was exceptionally rude to me more than once and unwilling to offer any help or assistance--promising to call me and then never reaching out. When I then reached out to him again he claimed to have no recollection of saying that and tried to put the blame on me.Unfortunately, this gym has a monopoly on the city of Baltimore so unless you want to go to planet fitness or leave the city, this is really the only option, and they know it. Lastly, be wary of signing a contract and read the fine print carefully because they will hit you with a $200 cancellation fee if you try to get out of it.

Merritt at Fort Ave is the best! Of course, all Merritts are awesome, but the staff here is always super friendly and helpful, and the group instructors are amazing... Not to mention the pool/bar!

I just joined this gym & i pay 109$ per month NOT worth it! Lizzy the manager is rude and the employees get away with harrassing members like myself , they take notes under your account basically giving them ability to lie or make up an incident to get you terminated... (The pool serves alcoholic beverages) the staff said i had to leave because i was in the sauna drunk !!! I never entered the sauna i only went swimming there twice , yet the staff noted in my account that 3 different staff members noted i was in the sauna & used profanity because they had NO motive to put me out .. Escorted me out like i was a criminal than lied to cover up for theyre actions.. Than Lizzy the General Manager sides with her employees , basically theyre word against mines and as the customer i have no say so in the matter because Lizzy said why would her employees lie , i dont recommend this gym to anyone the staff pick & choose whom to be courteous too Bias...

A bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Lots of sessions and classes. Very well kept.

Ive really enjoyed my gym membership. I love that they have so many locations .. based on my schedule and where I am going to be each day, I can check out a different gym. Ive loved the indoor pool and sauna at the Canton location, it helps on the really cold days to be able to enjoy those resources. Body pump has literally changed my life! I love the workout, on days when I just dont have the motivation, body pump forces me to get a full workout.I tried several gyms that are closer to where I live, but none of them felt as vibrant and energetic as Merritt .. for me, its worth a few extra minutes in the car because I actually ENJOY my workouts. I hated missing my favorite tv show while Im at the gym, but at Merritt, I can watch whatever I want on personal tvs on the elliptical or treadmill .. which motivates me to go to the gym instead of sitting on my butt watching tv at home.

Nice gym but not worth the price.. Unfortunately theres no other 24/7 gyms in the area so if you go to the gym before work, this is your only option.

Descent place, little rustic feeling, good work out atmosphere, clean, friendly staff, good equipment, and most importantly good looking chics in yoga pants!

If broken equipment in an over crowded gym for $80/month is what you are looking for this is your place. This gym has a near monopoly on the federal hill area and they know it.

Cost too much why would I pay 50$ just for a swimming pool when I can get all the equipment they have for 20$ @planetfitness its kinda a no Brainer which one Im gonna pick

Towell service,friendly staff,clean and has the equipment I need.