Retro Fitness — Local services in Rochester

I'm new to the Rochester area and heard that RAC was offering spinerval classes. I looked into the memberships online and decided to do their 3 day trial. Upon entering, I was not greeted - I was hardly acknowledged. I prompted someone to tell me more information about joining and the guy wanted 2 pieces of information - what kind of membership I wanted and how I was going to pay. Really? Didn't you miss something? Like - welcome to RAC, oh you haven't been here before? Let me give you a tour! Here are our membership options, etc, etc? It was left to me to ask all the questions and there was absolutely no salesman in this guy, nor a display that he even cared. Beyond that, the gym is very small compared to others I've been to, and I was not impressed. There are a total of 3 arc trainers (Planet Fitness has an entire row of these and it only costs $10/mo to workout there). There are 6 tvs that are too small to even see from beyond the second row of workout equipment. Lastly, why would I pay $44 a month to take your generic spinning class and use the workout equipment, when you charge $16 for a non-member to take the spinerval class (an upgrade from the original spinning class), but a member still pays $14?? Nooooo thank you. If only Rochester had a Planet Fitness, then I'd still be working out there :/ Just wanted to let everyone know that this place seems to be overrated from what I hear - and it definitely did not...

Overall great facility.

On my first visit I was introduced to Jim (manager). He gave me the grand tour. He’s clearly well versed on the equipement and proud of the quality of the gym. Overall a very pleasant person to talk with. Zero pressure to join or buy personal training.

The equipment here seems completely new. I didn’t see a single tear in any of the upholstery on the equipment and benches.

The cardio equipment seems top notch as well. I prefer the elliptical and this is the first time I encountered the ‘Octane’ brand of machines. I’ve used them a dozen times now and my feet don’t get numb like they do on the life fitness versions. There are also many other types of unique cardio machines, but I haven’t tried them yet.

I haven’t had the time to use the free weights yet but it seems well stocked. There is only one half rack. They have two of the new smith machine type things (with horizontal and vertical guides) but I think I’d prefer they have two half racks and one of these machines.

One thing to note is that the fancy jungle gym type stuff seen on their website and in the photos is only available when working with a personal trainer

The men’s washroom is spotless. The showers are clean. There is a sauna, but I haven’t used it or peaked inside.

This facility does not provide towels, but you can get a small hand towel near...

Our financial data is either been leaked, stolen, and/or shared by Retro Fitness and/or its employees.

One or more of the following have occurred:

1. financial security is an issue, and they are being hacked by an outside party.
2. they have a skimmer on their machines to steal financial data.
3. an employee, manager, owner, or someone affiliated is stealing our financial information.

A transaction posted to my checking account on 4/9/2025 that was not authorized. This marks the third time my debit card information has been used to make an unauthorized purchase. Each time, I’ve shut down and cancelled the debit card with my bank, got a new one with a fresh number, and gave it to Retro to process monthly dues. Retro Fitness is the only place that this...