Total Fitness
📍 116 N Main St, Shawano, Wisconsin, 54166
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
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The gym includes a sauna as part of its amenities. Some new members have reported not receiving a full tour of the sauna or locker room facilities during initial visits. There is no mention of a cold plunge or specific details regarding sauna type, temperature, or contrast therapy protocols in the available member feedback.
Staff
Feedback on staff is mixed. Several members highlight specific staff members for their excellence. Caitlin is noted as an excellent and conscientious trainer who leads popular classes like Strength Fusion. Jake Grenke receives high praise for his enthusiasm, positivity, and skill in building rapport, particularly noted for his work with a younger member. Other members describe staff as outstanding, professional, and helpful. However, one account describes an initial front desk interaction as dismissive and uncomfortable, with a staff member providing a minimal, reluctant tour.
Additional Amenities
Total Fitness is a 24/7 gym requiring a keycard for access during unstaffed hours. The facility offers a range of fitness equipment, though some members find the equipment to be inferior, limited in quantity, and potentially sourced secondhand. The gym provides specialized group classes, which are a major draw. Caitlin's Strength Fusion class is specifically mentioned for its use of different equipment stations—like weights, steps, and large balls—to provide a full-body workout with options for different strength levels.
Atmosphere
The gym atmosphere is generally described as positive, helpful, and a great investment in health. Members appreciate the fun workout atmosphere created in classes, often done with friends. While the gym can seem crowded at times, particularly with younger visitors, members note that everyone is polite. It is recognized as one of the few safe, healthy places in Shawano for people, especially youth, during winter.
Pricing
Members describe the gym's pricing as very expensive for what is offered. No specific details on membership tiers, day passes, or session pricing are provided in the reviews.
What Reviewers Love
- Excellent group classes and instructors, specifically highlighted for making workouts fun and effective.
- Outstanding and professional staff members, with Jake and Caitlin receiving particular praise.
- A positive and helpful environment that serves as a valuable community resource.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the group classes like?
The gym offers excellent group classes, such as Strength Fusion, which use various equipment stations to provide full-body, fun, and adaptable workouts that members feel go by quickly.
Is the gym suitable for beginners or those with specific goals?
Yes, staff are noted for their knowledge in helping members select programs to fit desired goals, and instructors provide options to accommodate different strength levels during classes.
How is the equipment availability?
Some members report there is not enough equipment if multiple people want to use the same machine, and feedback on the quality of the equipment is mixed, with some finding it inferior.