Brick Bodies Padonia

By far the best location of them all. This is the perfect gym for my family and I. My only issue is the fact that this location is leaps and bounds better than the others. I understand that size matters, no pun intended, but quality of equipment selection should not. This location pretty much has at least two of most everything and the other locations not so much. If you are going to be a brick bodies member you want to stick to this location and this location only. The other locations will only disappoint you, I know from experience.

Amazing price for a huge beautiful brand new gym. My wife and I chose this location over downtown even though it’s a little further. Super nice staff.

Awesome place! As far as gyms go, it has everything.
From personal trainers to a huge pool with dry and wet saunas, everything your looking for is here.
The staff is friendly and they have a nice towel service. They love to give you free things too. They always have a coffee machine ready and sometimes other companies come in and give out free samples of their products (sunscreen, food etc)
The gym itself can be crowded at times but it’s a big gym so I almost never have to wait.
They got a nice basketball court and volley happens their every week as well.
Best part is, they are ²⁴⁄₇ during the week!
I just wish they had a better price for students. I wanted to stay here but it just cost me too much time and money. But compliments to the staff. They are always so welcoming.

I really like this gym, it has the complete package for what I need and oddly the membership saves me money… I will get into that below.
I have been a member for 5 months now and visit the gym from 10am-​1130 four times during the week. Parking during those hours are fine as I consistently get like 6 cars away from front but who is counting, its not a terrible walk or parking experience by any means.
The greeters who take your card are courteous and strive to remember your name, they offer you a towel and a couple times I forgot my card was no big deal at all.
The mens locker room is clean but crowded and sometimes a real bear to find a bench so I just have to empty my locker at another bench, again no real hassle. The TVs are a nice touch and I feel comfortable in there, also now that it is getting colder they keep it a nice comfortable temperature.
I have noticed on occasion some really messy sinks with massive amounts of hair where someone shaved and didnt clean up. I dont know if they have staff that cleans regular but I did notice that often. There are ample sinks, i have never had to wait and the bathroom area is clean and never crowded with floor to ceiling doors on the toilets. The shower area is nice and clean with large personal shower areas and soaps/​shampoo options. Water is always warm and pressure is good. The dry spa is nice and large and yes you will see naked men in there on occasion, I am a grown adult and realize this isn’t the YMCA so no biggy here.
The workout areas are clean and I regularly see at least 2 staff spraying and cleaning the machines up and down the rows. The workout equipment is very modern and up to date and always works perfect. I do not do cardio so cannot comment on that area or setup.
After I am done my workout i hit the locker and change into my trunks and hit the aquatics area, the pools are very clean and spacious. I really enjoy the 90+ degree smaller pool and will swim laps often. Never a wait. There is always plenty of staff around and always a good experience. The hot tub is very large, jets are powerful and temperature is nice and hot, the wet sauna is a hybrid steam and is very nice. Upon entry on several occasions I have tried to sit on the left side of the bench and its so hot it will burn your legs, I learned the steam comes from that area and cannot imagine a woman in a bathing suit able to sit there.
Upon my exit I grab a coffee from their high end, fresh ground coffee machine for my ride to work. It even has espresso option and this has saved me around 12 $ x week as I would always hit the SBUX drivethru so the way I look at it is I get to workout for free!
I toured other gyms in the area and this by far was the complete package for me, I do spend alot of time in the aquatics and spa area and that sealed the deal for me. One of the major perks that I just started using was the family swim days. Its Friday, Sat and Sunday and we really enjoy that often.
Keep up the good work Bricks!

I really like this Brick Bodies facility. The equipment, group fitness room, etc. all phenomenal… the main reason why I’m giving it 3 stars is because I don’t like the inconsistency of brick bodies in Baltimore. They’re all very different from each other and I live 43 mins away from this one, the one closer to me is very small and no pool. Also, the teams communication is not good, I tried a free week membership and they couldn’t find me in the system to get me a badge or whatever.

So I decided to give Brick Bodies another try. Thus far things have been better overall. I’ve tried to go at various times. The weekend is the best because it’s nice and dead.
THE GOOD…
–parking during peak hours is a bit better
–signs are posted more to reduce people talking on their phones while working out
–24 hours
THE BAD…
–wet sauna always smells like dirty socks
–need later spin classes during the week and weekend
–wifi is very weak
–I had already been contemplating rejoining before I was even called by a sales associate calling past members… at times the phone calls were very annoying and overly persistent

Brick Bodies is one of the best gyms I have ever used.
The Pros: A huge, well maintained space, multiple banks of treadmills, ellipticals, weight machines, etc. resulting in no waiting, multiple class choices, frequent new programs and workout options, excellent, highly trained and welcoming instructors, no attitude clientele, a warm towel upon arrival, free coffee machine, ample locker rooms with hair dryers, showers, pristine pool: everything very clean and well kept.
Minor Cons: It would be nice to know when there is a change of an instructor. Substitute instructors are not listed on the app, web site or posted at the front desk. Parking during prime time may be a bit of a problem, even though the parking lot is huge. That said, one will always find a space, maybe not as close to the door as one would prefer. Although many classes are crowded it doesn’t seem to effect anyone’s participation. There is good energy even in crowded classes.
I have never been disappointed in any class or with any instructor. The atmosphere really rocks!

Pros: It’s a huge step up from other Brick Bodies locations. It’s more spacious, newer machines, and has a basketball court.
Cons:
— Still no personal TVs on each cardio machine (yeah, they’ll change a channel if you ask, but it’s annoying).
— Despite it’s larger size it still gets very crowded
— Parking can be a challenge at peak times
— WiFi signal is very weak (barely enough for a laggy Pandora; forget about watching Netflix on the treadmill)
— Personal annoyance, no racquetball courts. Space has been converted to Dance studio and TRX /​boxing space because there’s probably more demand and they make a lot of money on classes.
Overall: Not the perfect gym, but better than the worst.

This is a great gym. We have been members since the new facility opened earlier last year and have been impressed with the value, cleanliness, and child care. I like that it is family owned. Victor Brick can be seen working out on a regular basis. His daughter is the manager of the Padonia gym and is always visible – talking to members, tidying the locker room, visiting the child care room, or at the front desk. We receive electronic survey requests asking for feedback. They seem to really care about the gym.
I have had positive experiences with the child care. The child care rooms are new and have something for all ages – my kids actually get excited about going. I don’t leave my children often, but I feel comfortable at this gym because a majority of the staff are moms. They are great with babies, toddlers, and kids.

Responding to the owner comment that is attempting to bandaid the problem, I still have been denied cancellation despite now sending 2 separate faxes of «proof» they require and I’ve now been treated like a child by four separate employees, if you include the horrible attempt at damage control that is in the owner response to my review.
Valerie in billing is rude, Vicki claims to leave messages yet somehow fails to return them, Evan flatly refused to help me until he found out about this review then escalated the issue and now this comment from the company.
Notice he didn’t offer to help me. He just said «Wow, that sucks better luck at your next gym».
I’m starting to get used to being treated like a second class citizen by Brick Bodies. It seems to be their thing.
Again, AVOID THEM.

Very good value for the price (about $ 45 a month if you waive pool access). It is large and well maintained, and I never have to wait to use any equipment. I particularly like the boxing room set up with about 16 punching bags, TRX equipment, pull up bars, boxing gloves, and kettle bells. The basketball court is really nice as well. Excellent hours too, they open at 4:30am and close at midnight.

I’m ready to quit (even though we’ve been members for years and have a good deal). The equipment is fine but it’s run by kids who have no ability to make decisions, the internet works half the time and is never strong enough to watch a netflicks video. Today I brought my nephew with a free pass; they wouldn’t let him exercise because a manager wasn’t ther to sign him in (even though he had been ther once before and filled out all the paperwork). Last straw — they turned the TVs off 15 minutes before they closed. The gym is run based on what’s best for the gym — not on what’s best for the customers. I’m through! Looking for a new gym now.

Excellent value overall. We have access to all of the locations and the pool at Padonia. The Padonia gym is incredible and has many cardio machines and numerous flat benches for free weights. The bathrooms are gorgeous and well-​maintained (although the place is new). I love the free coffee/​espresso, too!

Always clean always in good repair. A pool that just calls your name. You’ll have no excuses why you can’t work out. Plenty of self locking lockers. A full indoor basketball court. Free weights, aerobic classes, yoga, spinning you name there’s a class here.
Plenty of free parking one on one trainers small group classes. Open late during the week. A child care center.
Shh don’t tell anyone about my private club. Enjoy see you at the pool.

This is a solid gym. I was at first scared off by the commercial feel and look. I have been a member at numerous gyms over the past ten years (I have moved five times in ten years over three states) and I give this gym a four in comparison. Pros– clean, lots of classes, free coffee and towel service, good hours. Cons– can get very crowded between five and eight pm. There are times when I have to wait to use a machine or rack. They only have two free standing squat racks! That’s my only gripe. I am fairly happy here and the membership price is lower than most others in the area.

Sweet Husband Mine and I come to this location on the weekends, partially because the downtown location’s hours aren’t that great (closing at 4pm on the weekends is understandable, but not convenient to our schedules), and partially because the variety of strength training machines is a lot greater than in downtown. I can’t really complain — after all, it’s like comparing a blueberry to a cantaloupe, Padonia is that much larger.
The atmosphere is nice, if a bit impersonal — that’s the one thing I do like about the downtown location, it’s small and everyone seems to know everyone else (often on a first-​name basis). This place, not so much. The facilities are a LOT nicer here, though — larger restrooms, huge showers, and plenty of water stations to go around. I do wish that they’d have more places to discard towels — it’s kind of a pain to walk all the way back to the restroom to do so, especially when you’re down by the exercise studiios, but it’s a minor quibble.
The free coffee is a nice touch, though I’ve never partaken (somehow, after a hard workout, coffee just doesn’t sound too appetizing).
You’ll never have to wait for a machine here — there are more than plenty. That’s a plus. The clientele seems to be more of a «mix» here — seniors, the young, the overweight and fit alike.
It’s a good addition to our downtown sessions, for sure.

This club is attractive and clean. Compared to the old location, it is a visual improvement, however, it’s a miss for me. Unfortunately it has lost its charm and intimacy. At the old club there was familiar camaraderie; it is now lost.
The studio classes are dangerously overcrowded. New classes need to be added to make this a safer facility. There does not seem to be a reliable system in place to document requests.
The swimming pool smelled of strong chemicals. They say they are using a special filtration system that would reduce the amount of chlorine and other pool chemicals. I used the pool twice and can say for sure that my skin hurt and bathing suit was odorous. The co-​ed steam room was a cheap, awkward pod that seemed unsanitary. Three inches of water pooled around my feet.
People who switch from the MAC will probably be happy because the facility is large, new and less expensive. While new members may be pleased, many old members have expressed disappointment.
Perhaps they will get out some of the kinks. Right now it feels like they are trying too hard to be the ‘it’ club of fitness. There is something very robotic and sterile about the environment. Not sure that it will ever have the feel of a family run club like the old Padonia and their other locations.

After frequent use of this gym, my review needed a re-​do!
This is the BRIGHT SHINY GYM OF THE FUTURE! Flat screen TVs everywhere, computer-​touch screen gym guides, lots of shiny hardwood, slick slate walls, fancy funky lighting– you feel like you’re working out in a techno-​palace of a cutting edge sci-​fi movie.
The locker rooms are, no joke, works of art in and of themselves. It’s hard to believe this place is CHEAPER than the next best gym in town– the MAC. But this place makes the MAC look cheap and dowdy.
But there is more than just good looks here. Far more machines, and all the latest and most up to date, than any gym I’ve ever been in. The gym floor is VAST– like an aircraft hanger– chock full of equipment– Stair climbers, eillipticals, ARC trainiers, treadmills, bikes, free weights, weight machines, etc. etc.
They also have a full basket ball court, a boxing area, yoga room, spinning room, aerobics room room, and even a full time physical therapist on staff.
Then– the aquatics. A beautiful hot tub with a scenic view of woods, a hot therapy pool, and a nice 6-​lane pool. Sure, there is some chlorine– but I’ve never been bothered by it, neither has my wife who’s the real swimmer.
Then there is the steam room– hot, steamy, and like being inside a spaceship– it’s an odd plastic module, but it works, and I’ve not had water around my feet.
In each palatial locker room (with multi TVs, did I add) is a huge sauna– they rock! Fine scent of cedar, nice toasty 180 degrees, gets the sweat right out of you.
Parking can be a bit of a challenge at peak times– but if you’re willing too park on side lot, you’ll get a spot.
Machines– usually a breeze. On peak times, I’ve occasionally had to wait — but rarely more than 2 minutes, amazingly enough. Just enough time to say, «Oh, crap, maybe this place is getting too crowded…” — then– bam!- a machine opens up!
And folks of all races, ages, and fitness levels are present– no one need feel uncomfortable. And I’ve been running into friendly regulars, as well as fellow former MAC members– it’s becoming a friendly place on top of Gym of the Uberman Future.
The free fresh ground coffee and espresso are a nice touch, too. As is awesome kid’s room.
So— I am lying. This place sucks. STAY AWAY!!! I want it all for myself… my presciuoussssssss…:)

I would give this new location 4.5 stars, but for the price, it deserves 5 stars. I am a long term member of the MAC, and was tempted to try this location since it allows children over 14 to become members (my son is a jock and loves to exercise). The hours open are much longer than the MAC hours. The showers in the women’s dressing room are half the size of the MAC showers. However, the sauna in phenomenally large. They appear to have far more equipment than the MAC, and during a peak time, I had no problem locating a very easy to use elliptical. They offer complimentary coffee and espresso, which my husband loved.
They had a very nice playroom for young children, if I had young children, I would spend tons of time at this gym, as I did at the MAC when my son was much younger. They also offer free wifi, towel service, and hair driers. Luckily, I got a great «corporate» deal. The MAC has severe competition to contend with. My husband, a great bargainer like my dad (the ultimate cheapskate-​he refers to it as bartering), tried to get a discount from the MAC to stay members, but they refused, insisting we needed to bring in more members to lower our fee.
I loved the FREE water filters, abundant parking, and diversity of members. The members appeared much younger than MAC members, and more ethnically diverse. At the MAC, if I forgot my water bottle, they charged $ 2 for a 16 ounce bottle of water. I am cancelling my MAC membership tomorrow.

Recently the newest location opened. When you first walk in it looks amazing. Really, it does. But then you realize something fast. It’s loud. Abnormally loud. While I realize gyms can be noisy during peak hours (I would know), having all of the cardio equipment on a wooden surface only adds to it. Really, even with my headphones in this gym was LOUD. I don’t know how the wood/​cardio combo works, but in comparison to gyms that have carpet or that weird rubbery floor stuff, it was loud. I can’t tell you enough how loud it was. And that’s really annoying.
Also, they have purple accent lights in the gym. I don’t know why (maybe is because the Ravens are in the playoffs, but I have a feeling that’s not it). You don’t really need purple accent lights in a gym.
Everything in here is bright and clean. The locker rooms are beautiful, and they have (manual) automated locks, so you don’t need to bring a lock. They have tons of machines, and plenty of room to work out. The various studios (boxing, mind/​body and studio 1) looked lovely.
The kids area is also really flipping awesome. Clearly they put a lot of thought into it, and frankly if I were a kid I’d never want to leave there.