Concourse Athletic Club

The first gym of many that I’ve been to that I actually like.
Chalk full of amenities including towel service.
The smoothie bar is a must! Haven’t tried the food for macros reasons but will give it a shot one day.
My only gripe is a few «bro science» douche bags in the weight room that never re-​rack their weights.

Concourse Athletic Club has very nice facilities. That being said I moved across the country and had continued to pay them six months of fees while I was 3000 miles away and obviously could not use their facilities They were inflexible when I asked them to waive the last month. For my failure to pay them one month of fees at the end of my contract they reported me to the credit bureaus and it negatively affected my credit rating. Not very warm and friendly. More like a big corporation.

i recently joined the Concourse Athletic Club and I like it. It’s been almost a year since I canceled my LA Fitness account primarily because I found the gyms to be too busy AND too busy to drive to after work. Not being able to get to a machine when one wants to work out presents a problem, right?
So far during my visits to the CAC, it’s been mostly positive things:
— Bigger facility than LA Fitness with its indoor track on the top floor (each rotation is about ¹⁄₁₂ of a mile)
— Lots of treadmills and ellipticals on the top floor and bottom floors. I prefer the top floors because there’s more light and a beautiful view of the lake/​pond between the King and Queen buildings.
— Racquetball, squash courts and a large basketball court
— Towel service
— Masseuses and personal trainers are available
— A working steam room and sauna which are at higher temps
— Saline indoor/​outdoor pools including a saline whirlpool in each locker room
— Variety of classes which I have yet to attend but they range from yoga, cardio, spink kickboxing, and kettlebells. Classes are limited, but I’d be curious if they’re better taught than LA Fitness.
–Indoor bar and café as well as a smoothie/​juice bar
–Self-​locking lockers
My primary concern was cleanliness and this gym is definitely better maintained than the LA Fitness franchises I’ve visited. This gym is probably more comparable to Lifetime Fitness and is probably a little more expensive. However, I went with this gym because I got a 0 enrollment fee deal and it’s close to home. I like that it’s exclusive so there’s hardly ever a crowd. I’m looking forward to working out here and ending my workout with time spent in the sauna.

Only sampled a quick lunch, cant really speak to facilities, though they seem to have everything you need, local folks spoke highly of this club.
Had a Southwestern Salad, lots of mixed greens, black beans and few pieces of chicken, I do mean just a few. Flavorful and tasty, but it certainly could have had more chicken. Another local firm, Chick-​fil-​A has a lot more chicken in their salads than this one did, but the location is convenient to folks in Perimeter Center.

As a young mid 30’s something I decided I need to finally get into shape and due to proximity to my home that it was between Concourse & the new Platinum Lifetime.
Overall the locker rooms are amazing & well kept up, stocked and the staff is fantastic I also am a big fan of the private steam room and sauna that you don’t have to share with the opposite sex.
I was really drawn to this gym for the year round (non chlorine) outdoor pool they provide and the masters swim programs. Both of which thus far have been fantastic. There are children but not running everywhere and all over the pool. BEST of all they are always respectful to the swimmers and when they have other classes they do not shut down the whole pool, instead they share with the class and the lane swimmers. The gym is surrounded by lots of glass so it gives it an open airy feel and depending on the day the range of ages varies 29 – 60. Wednesday’s and Thursdays seem to be the busiest days. Since I go to work out and not pick up or be picked up its a perfect fit for me personally.
There workout rooms are divided (unlike big open space concept La Fitness) so you will have a room of treadmills/​circuit training –another room with all free weights and a 3^rd room with elliptical, bikes/​ab mats. All surrounding the basketball courts. Upstairs there is a track which is usually quiet and a great place to go if your not into crowds and want to run in silence.
Overall I am pleased with the gym — the only complaint I would have really would be the price.
I feel that its worth about $ 99 a month — of course totally just my opinion ;-)
(not the $ 123 they charge for the over 30 age group)
($ 87 for 30 and under — young professional — which was strange since I was right at the mark and didn’t feel age warrants the extra $$$$)
due to the fact that the gym is a tad dated but very clean & well kept and as Lifetime is right up the street and $ 133 a month for everything new, shiny and big.
(masters is also an added fee but thus far I feel the quality of coaches warrants it — so no complaint there)
After doing my trial at both gyms I decided on Concourse. For me it was 2 key factors: the pool and the staff. Lifetime felt like they were selling me on EVERYTHING, I came to workout not be pitched too. And the parking situation at Lifetime was a bit creepy. Concourse tends to have quite a few security people and i noticed them at night as well which was a pleasant surprise.
I’ve also become a fan of the clothing/​fitness store they have in house. The lady who works it is always kind, sweet and helps without being pushy. The quality of items is fantastic and while not cheap everything I’ve purchased has stood up to washing and wearing. They keep it fully stocked, organized and fresh with up to date inventory.
As I am training for a tri I’d love if they left their spin room open even when no class was in session and or added power meters to the bikes downstairs.
I haven’t tried the food yet but if it tastes anything like it smells then I’m sure I won’t be disappointed.

Complimentary passes for Westin guests to a very nice athletic facility. I normally go to the box gyms and this definitely is not a standard box gym. There is a sense of service from the staff members and the overall feel of the gym is that of a private gym. The clientele is definitely a stark contrast to most of the members at box gyms too. If I lived in the area, I definitely would consider joining a gym like this. Unfortunately, there aren’t many gyms (if any) like this in my neck of the woods.

Some people say this is the nicest athletic club in the metro. I don’t agree. I will however praise the staff all day long. The general manager and the membership staff are very, very good. Unfortunately, the club is rather dated and in need of some refreshment.
The locker rooms are carpeted and have family friendly areas as opposed to having a private changing area or a family locker room. Would you really want your young daughter in a men’s locker room or would you want your young son to be in a women’s locker room? Of course this wouldn’t be an issue if we were in Sweden. But, ahem, this is Georgia.
I’d advise everyone to be extremely careful when coming into contact with the carpet in this gym. You may just end up getting a gift that keeps on giving.
Equipment is divided into many, many sections. There are mini cardio zones around the indoor track (some are ancient and a glance back into a bygone era), a few under the stairs and a weight room looking into the basketball court and gardens. The location and scenery are lovely, but you’re here to work out and not waft through fields of poppies while daydreaming out the windows.
The indoor and outdoor pools are good. The outdoor pool isn’t always well kept – or it could just be that the landscaping isn’t maintained well. The outdoor pool remains open and heated year round, so as long as the temperature stays above freezing. That is a nice touch. No other health club has a year round outdoor pool.
Parking is complimentary and this is an area where you wouldn’t have to worry about wandering hooligans peering into your car for valuables.
The front desk staff are always cheery and welcoming and it feels like checking into a 1990s Marriott in Connecticut. Wallingford comes to mind… Jaja.
With your corporate discount, the price isn’t all that bad but consider that this is just a single location with benefits carried over to some other club nearby. I didn’t bother checking it out after seeing a few photos. It looks like 1980s Holiday Inn.
Check it out and see if this works for you. It didn’t work for me.
By the way, their cancelation policy is easy and clearly spelled out. Don’t get angry if you don’t read things that you put ink to.

Right next door to the Westin Perimeter, v close to Dunwoody MARTA.
As complete and well rounded as an athletic club gets — with clean, immaculate studios for all kinds of various exercising.
Westin gives out complimentary passes to work out there, even though it houses own fitness center. Nice — -

I have been a member here since about March or April 2013.
The facilities are clean and very good looking (handsome?) .along with the really nice locker rooms. It’s got anything you could possibly need or want in a gym: indoor/​outdoor (heated) pools, basketball court, equipment shop, bar/​restaurant (yea!), smoothie/​juice area, and of course all the usual other stuff like classes, lots of machines, and even pretty views to outside at Concourse (King and Queen bldgs).
The instructors are great (I’ve been in a few yoga classes, spin, turbo.).
The prices seem pretty decent for this level of awesomeness — about $ 95 – 100 a month is the basic, I think. and if you are a consistent gym goer, class taker, it’ll definitely balance out.
Now if I just showed up more often!

Visited for Unilocal’s In It to Thin It and this club is pretty classy. Country club vibe with an insane amount of equipment, not to mention a restaurant and full bar. The Body Kick class is one of the most intense workouts I’ve experienced.

Okay people here is the deal, this place is not typically for the young crowd (Mid 20’s). It seems like a lot of older and retired folks come here to workout or socialize. Dont expect to find much eye candy here. To be a bit critical, this place needs to be reorganized. It seems that they have equipment scattered all over the place and its hard to know where everything is. They need to fix all the cable tv wires that are running everywhere hooked up to the machines, these are so easy to trip on.
I have to say that the cardio selection is pretty decent, nice track to run upstairs, and some nice cycling equipment. One really annoying thing is after the quick cycling class, they lock the door immediately, so you can not access the equipment solo.
The weight room is pretty small, and nothing special to it, LA Fitness down the street has a wider selection.
The plus of the gym is the locker room, the size is large and never gets crowded, all the amenities are available, towel service, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, saline pool.
Overall the gym is really okay, but pretty expensive at 85 $ for young professionals plus a $ 50 joining fee. I dont think it is worth it at all.
The account managing staff are quite friendly and courteous. The only rude employee I have encountered was the guy who works behind the check in counter, he seems quite rude and annoying.
If I had money to waste I would join, otherwise come to LA Fitness, its 29.99 $ a month, with access to all locations. The only downside is it gets pretty crowded after work, but they do have all the equipment you need to get fit.

I’d always heard good things about this place… turns out they’re all true! I came here for the first time for Unilocal’s In It To Thin It session and enjoyed every single sweaty minute.
The saltwater pool is heated year-​round (the only time it’s not open is when the weather is below 32 degrees). If I worked in the Perimeter area, I would get a membership just to have a pool to lay out at during the summer time. Oh yeah, and there’s a bar with Sweetwater on tap!
We took 3 classes: Spinning, Turbo Kick, and Yoga. All our instructors were fabulous. The staff here was so accommodating and the epitome of Southern hospitality. I wish I could afford a gym membership here. It’s more than an L.A. Fitness but the investment would totally be worth it.
Maybe one day I can enjoy that heated saltwater pool.

Long ago, I have been here to check out an Aikido class. And recently, I came here for In It To Thin It event with the Unilocalers.
Just like the other Athletic Clubs here in metro Atlanta, this is a fancy-​smancy gym. This is not a cheap gym. You do pay for all the luxuries this gym provides. Look to pay $ 100−200/month to join this gym.
The locker rooms are nice. You don’t have to bring your own lock here. They have electronic key-​pad locks. I like that. They also provide razors, toothbrushes, and other toiletries in their locker rooms.
For the facilities, they provide racquet ball courts, a basketball court, a weight room, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, several group class rooms, and so on. When we came here with the Unilocalers, I got to try some of the classes they offer.
We tried spinning, turbo kick, and yoga.
I liked the spinning class. The instructor gave his instructions in a clear manner and seemed like a great teacher. He showed us how to adjust our bikes to fit our bodies, and gave us great motivation and didn’t want to torture us.
The bikes in the spinning class have pedals where you can lock in with cycling shoes. If you have those type of shoes, you can lock in. If you don’t, they have bikes with straps. So make sure you pick the right bike. I accidentally picked a bike with no straps, so my foot kept falling off the pedal.
The Turbo Kick class challenged us good. The instructor gave off a lot of energy and unlike the spinning class, she tortured us. We only did 30 minutes of it, and the normal class lasts 1 hour. I cannot imagine doing it for 1 whole hour. Then again, I doubt we have to do it right after spinning class. So the fatigue from the spinning class probably added to the toughness of the Turbo Kick.
The Turbo Kick is your everyday cardio kick boxing class. Except you do it to music. So you have to keep beat. If you’re new to this, you’re going to have to learn all the moves. And you will look like an idiot when you do it. But I liked the physical and mental stimulation this class gave.
The Yoga class was okay. I guess I’m used to the more rigorous yoga classes. It seemed more meditative than physical. The teacher started singing to us, which weirded me out. I’m not a big fan of new-​agey, hippy-​inspired yoga classes. But I guess it comes with the territory. But after Turbo Kick and Spinning, I liked laying around and doing nothing in the Yoga class. But I wanted to stretch out and bend around.
Overall, the Athletic Club is a top-​quality gym. They have high quality facilities and teachers. There’s even a restaurant inside the gym. I didn’t get a chance to eat there, so I can’t comment on the food quality. Of course, like I mentioned earlier, you will pay for all the luxuries here.

I got to try out The Concourse Athletic Club with other Unilocalers for a Unilocal event. During the event we got to try three different group fitness classes. The classes were spinning, turbo kick and yoga.
The instructors:
What I really liked that the instructors provided you options to scale the activity to fit your ability and showed it to you during the workout. This made it possible to dynamically adjust the workout to fit your needs, a very important feature in group class settings in keeping the workout challenging to the novice as well as the master.
The Classes:
I really liked all the classes! All the activities were new to me and I was a bit apprehensive since the activities are out my wheelhouse. Like I mentioned the instructors did a great job of providing scaling options and made it easy to follow. Just to note, I’ve never had so much fun looking as ridiculous as I did during turbo kick.
The facility:
The overall impression of the facility I got was very positive. Their new locker room with TVs and customizable lock combination lockers were pretty cool. Also, guys, they have everything one needs for a shave in the locker room including disposable razors! A huge plus for me is that they have an indoor track!
Overall:
I’ll give this place 4 stars because what I saw I liked but can’t give it the fifth star because I’m not a member and cannot comment what the place is like on regular basis. I will say if I lived closer to the club I would consider becoming a member.

It may be pricey, but it’s well worth it. The level of service is impecable, the views from the class rooms and overall layout are outstanding and there’s really nothing that they are lacking. The salt water pools, racquetball and squash courts, tennis courts, all are great. They have social activities, places to decompress, work, grab a bite. The locker rooms are fantastic and well-​stocked. Great place, highly recommended.

The facilities are great, but I would liken it to an overpriced YMCA. As well, the billing and accounting can be a pain to deal with at times. When I moved last May, I tried to cancel my membership. They gave me the run around for several weeks. For instance: the accounting office is closed, or you have to come in person to cancel your membership. I finally got it cancel, and they continued to bill me for 3 more months. They finally processed my cancelation this past september, and now they spam me with emails and mailings to rejoin. I would recommend looking at a YMCA or other athletic clubs in the area before committing to a membership here.

My husband and I are long time members at the Concourse and love it. They are currently doing a big renovation and have new equipment, improved locker rooms, new TV’s, a new spin room that is fabulous, new décor throughout! Both pools, indoor and outdoor, were switched to salt water last year — love that! The trainers here are great and some of them teach classes (like abs class), so, essentially, you get a free training session by going to class! Also, members can get guest passes for their friends, which is another great perk.
There is an indoor track upstairs with a soft padded surface as well as a gorgeous outdoor track that is PERFECT for walking and running in the spring, summer and fall. The outdoor pool is also a big drawing card in the summer, where there are a few parties and a waitstaff on the weekends.
The restaurant, full bar and juice bar are a great addition. On any given evening, friends, families and business associates meet up in the restaurant for dinner.
The management and staff are very friendly and will do anything for you — they are actually like an extended family. The work that goes into planning the classes for the members behind the scenes is incredible — everyone works VERY hard at getting it just right and usually gets it pretty perfect.
Bottom line — I love this club!
We were hit by the recession like everyone else, and when looking at what we could cut back on, the Concourse was not an option — it is too important to us. We come here daily, get our workout in and often have lunch or dinner in the restaurant.
And, my gorgeous daughter, Lisa, who was in Jezebel Magazine as one of the most eligible bachelorettes, is also a member also loves it.
If you want to visit, let me know, and I am pretty sure I can get you a guest pass.

Awesome. Got a free pass to
Visit. I have to stick with la fitness because of the price and the amenities.

I love how people hate on this gym just because its expensive… In reality it’s not that bad if you ask what discounts you’re eligible for. I was able to get a discount because of a corporate discount with my office and was also eligible for an under 35 discount. This brings the price down considerably — I was also able to negotiate for no contract. Good luck doing that at an LA Fitness.
As for the gym itself — the staff is great and the machines are all top notch. Almost all machines have the Nike + iPod integration and all have personal TVs. Best of all — all the machines actually always work! Coming from LA fitness this was a shock to me; I felt lucky to get a machine there that was in full working order. They are constantly upgrading (I think the weight room and locker rooms are next) and they have both an indoor and outdoor pool. The trainers and spa staff aren’t pushy and they have a very reasonably priced restaurant and smoothie bar on site (convenient for week night work outs — can grab dinner on my way out).
Haven’t used the tennis courts yet so I can’t speak to the ALTA elitism — but the pools always have plenty of lanes open.

I love The Concourse. I am really surprised by all of these negative reviews. I am also kind of offended by the superficiality of them. Who cares what other people want to wear to the gym and how old the people are who come here? I think that the fact that all ages are members here speaks to the club’s versatility and many amenities.
This is the best gym I have ever joined. There are tons of different classes offered every day of the week at various times. The machines are placed so that you are not just working out in a big open space. There is a restaurant, smoothie bar, aesthetician, massage therapist, 2 heated pools, basketball court and tennis courts. The gym hosts a variety of monthly events that feature food, booze, raffles, etc. The gym is so clean and the staff is very friendly. You can pay month-​to-​month so you don’t get ripped off by a contract. I am a teacher and they knock off $ 40/​month for educators. They have other deals too. You just have to ask when you speak to a sales person.
I don’t play tennis so I can’t speak to the reviews about the tennis courts. I often use the pools and have never had a problem getting a lane. I also have never had a problem getting a cardio machine even at peak hours.
If I were to move, I don’t know how I could ever go slum it at L.A. Fitness.