GRIT Fitness - Design District

When you’ve finally restarted your fitness journey & you decide to go to GRIT for the first time, go to the wrong location, is 1 minute past grace period, and is denied entry to class. GREAT way to start the journey. Thanks GRIT for nothing. The 2 at the front door were incredibly rude.

Before finding Grit, I struggled in having a consistent gym routine. Happy to say that becoming a Grit member has helped me not only get to the gym consistently but enjoy working out! I regularly look forward to classes with the high energy instructors and variety of formats. I’m so happy I found Grit!

Jalessa was AMAZING! Today was my first class at GRIT and from the moment Jalessa walked in and greeted me, I knew I'd have a good time, feel comfortable and motivated to give my best. Her energy is captivating. She even showed me around after class which I appreciate so much because she really didn't have to.

Bri Thomas was amazing! I've never been to a cycling class like that. The music was on point and she kept the energy up the entire time. I almost hated that it ended. Great class!

Wonderful experience from start to finish! The front desk staff were so kind & welcoming. I felt so comfortable & loved all three classes I took! Miranda was a FABULOUS instructor who made sure everyone felt like they knew what they were doing & she kept the energy up. Would 10/10 recommend coming here & taking her classes!!

I stumbled across GRIT and instantly knew it was the place for me. I was needing a place to workout that would not require me to come up with my own things and would also challenge me and GRIT has done that and so much more. The variety of class options is so nice to change it up each week and the teachers always make me feel welcome and seen. I absolutely would recommend to any females looking for a fun place to workout.

I cannot wait to join! I tried out the latest classes that will be offered in 2023 recently and I was blown away! The facility is much larger than what it looks like from the outside. The instructors were full of life and I love how they offer a little bit of everything!

I randomly came across GRIT and decided to give the 2 week deal a try. From the moment I walked in the door the staff was so welcoming! I love the environment and variety of classes offered. My first class was Dance cardio and Destiny was AMAZING!! Each class I tried during that 2 week trial really helped motivate me to get back in the groove. GRIT is the postpartum boost I needed!! Can’t wait to continue my journey with more classes. Highly recommend!

I found GRIT on Insta with a special for $39 for two weeks. I was able to squeeze a few classes in, and then I won a free month of unlimited classes on IG that started 9/2. Yay me! Now I really get to check this place out even though I already love it here. When you sign up you can take classes at this location or their SMU location (above Barley House). They offer classes from kickboxing, barre type classes, cardio, weight training and even have a spin studio. The classes I have taken each have pumpin' music and you do the exercises to the beat of the music and are led by an instructor. Each instructor I have had, have been fun, and energetic. The classes are big so you watch and listen to the instructor to see what to do at each move. I love classes where you're on your own but have the community vibe too. Not that I don't like working out with men but there's something nice about an all female gym where you feel a little bit more at ease. I have seen one or two guys in here so it looks like they can take a class? I am fully digging this place and liking the scheduled, and all the different work outs to choose from. Parking feels a little challenging being off Irving Blvd but I have never had an issue. You check in at the front desk and go to your workout room. The instructor/coach will give you further instructions. When leaving make sure you put up any equipment and wipe down your mat with the cleaners and paper towels provided. The GRIT app is so easy to use and you see the full schedule of classes at both studios. There are descriptions of the classes and will let you know if sneakers, grip socks or being barefoot is required.

GRIT is literally the best gym in Dallas. It is such a cute studio with such a variety of classes - from HIIT to spin to strength classes to boxing, GRIT has it all! The workouts are challenging and the instructors do such a great job pushing you to be the best version of you. They have an app that you can download to register for classes ahead of time and I loved doing this at the beginning of the week to plan out my workouts. GRIT also does challenges every so often and it really motivates you to go to classes and try class formats that you may not have! I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone in the DFW area. It is such a great place to work out and make friends :)

Best gym for women in DFW. I am so extremely grateful to have found this community! The classes and staff are absolutely wonderful!

Super cute studio - wish I lived in Dallas so I could join!!! We took a dance cardio class with Jackie and it was a BLAST. Super easy registration and parking, the front desk girls had waivers all set up to fill out when we arrived! They were so helpful and friendly, we got checked in and headed on to class! Jackie had an incredible playlist and very fun, easy to follow routines. Dance cardio is a fantastic way to kick off the weekend with a sweat, and is easy to accommodate for all levels of dancers. No professional dance training required

Grit by Brit is truly girl power and sisterhood all wrapped in one. It is the ultimate safe space to work hard, feel good, and have fun sweating! Going to workout here is the highlight of my day most days. Love all of the desk staff and instructors!

I found this place on a whim when I was searching for gyms near my work place. I live in Fort Worth, but work in Dallas, so I figured, may as well work out and skip traffic. I LOVE this gym, I'm actually probably obsessed with this gym. I come here 5/7 days, and I TRY super hard to make it twice a day, one before work and one after work. They have a variety of classes: spin, HIIT, hump day (booty workout), cardio dance, and body sculpt. 99.9% of the members are women. The decor is clean cut, white and pink, super spacious. This is a "boutique" gym.. so you won't see any treadmills or weight racks. It's only $105 a month for UNLIMITED classes, which like I've said, I try to go as much as possible.. so really it's almost $2.63 a class, if I go as much as I aim for! Also, Brittani is usually at the front greeting everyone, helping out with check in, and has her dog hanging out there. Everyone should try this place out, first week is $10 for unlimited classes.. promise you'll be hooked.

I've been going to GRIT for about 6-months now and I really enjoy a lot of the classes. They offer really strong HIIT, cycling, and boxing workouts that I found enjoyable and challenging. I think their best instructors are Brit, Jess, Allison, and Layla. If you go, I would take a class from these instructors because their communication with the class is very strong as to what you should be doing and how, they have the best playlists, and they add an attention to detail that I feel some of the other instructors do not. These instructors workouts also focus on beating your personal best, which is nice because it allows everyone to push themselves to reach independent goals. This is a women-only gym with scheduled classes only and no open workout area. For some this may be a plus, for me, I felt like it was a bit exclusive and inconvenient. They charge you $15 every time you miss a class or are late which is not very flexible and becomes expensive quickly. While apart of this gym, I had to regularly check my cc statements to make sure the app you check into classes on didn't malfunction and charge me for a class I didn't miss. The atmosphere is fun and the instructors encourage everyone to introduce themselves to their peers before class which was nice. They have events after classes so I would recommend this gym for anyone who want to make new friends or is new to Dallas. At times, I felt some of the instructors got a bit too political in discussing current events and I was not a fan of their mask mandate, which continued on past when the restrictions were lifted in TX. Not sure if this comment will matter to anyone now that mask wearing at GRIT is no longer enforced, but just something to note in case there is another pandemic. Giving this review 3 stars because I feel like this gym will be great for some but in the end wasn't for me.

I have pass this place so many times. So I wanted to workout after someone hit my car the day before. I needed it rather for my mental more than my physical believe me. So last Sunday was a go for me. I message the business just to see how much and when did I need to be there. It's $10 just to try it your 1st time. It's $20 or $25 after with plenty of packages to choose from. I was told to be there at least 10 minutes before in order to be signed in and take your tour. In this week I've tried GRIT TURBO KICK, GRIT CYCLE, & GRIT HIIT. I have to say GRIT because it seemed to me that's what you give when you try. It is that push to the last push in order to get the job done. When you might have wanted to quit or give up- but you don't. Grit Fitness offers a variety of classes. The ones I mentioned are just the ones I've tried. Core, hump(rump), different strength classes etc. Every instructor I workout with was energetic and so was the class. Class times I believe will accommodate most busy lives so no excuses. Anyone that reads this and knows me on YELP probably would say I would say this about every gym I go to. Truth is I would not. Yes I love fitness since it has been so good to me. This review however is about my experience with the delivery of it. Grit delivered. There is parking either at the front or the side of the building. It's a cleans establishment and everyone is so nice. I don't believe you will be uncomfortable but you might be nervous- until go. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

This is THE BEST studio for women in Dallas. The instructors are top quality, there's tons of formats to try out so you never get bored and the owner Brit is such an inspiring person to be around. Sometimes you can spot her taking class with you. The good vibes I feel in each class keep me motivated throughout the entire work out. If you're looking for a studio to call home, this is it!!

I am so impressed by GRIT Fitness. Their class offerings and atmosphere are one of a kind. The staff and instructors are friendly, personable, and down to earth. The studio is fun and not at all intimidating yet they have classes accessible to any ability level. I also really appreciate that vibe is centered around having fun and being fit and not around dieting, looks, and weight loss. My favorite class is body sculpt which is a weight and strength training class. Jenny Arnold is an amazing instructor and the class can be incredibly challenging yet accessible to a variety of fitness levels. The only class I was ever disappointed in was Camp Grit which is only held at the SMU location. It was not as challenging as a typical boot camp class in my opinion and was a little disorganized. It was still a good workout, though. The reason I did not give this studio 5 stars is that I have trouble finding classes that fit my needs and schedule. I originally found Grit through ClassPass. They are no longer on ClassPass, which I totally understand and am super happy for them that they don't need to use it anymore. Their membership is the best way to attend Grit classes but due to the location and their offerings, I do not think it would work for me. Spin makes up a lot of their cardio classes and I do not like spinning at any studio. I'd rather take a treadmill class. I also enjoy traditional barre classes and hot yoga, which Grit doesn't offer, so I like attending classes at other studios as well. I have utilized the 5 class passes over the past few months but have struggled to use up the classes before they expire. Part of the problem is that I currently work in Plano so the location just isn't great right now. I've just found it hard to find classes around 6pm or so that are not spin and would give me an hour workout. I wouldn't love it but I'd be willing to take two 30-min classes back to back and paying for both, but often, one of those is spin. I also don't like the idea of paying the same rate for a 30 min and 60 min class, but I understand the logistics. Like I said, awesome place, just logistically isn't working for me at the moment.

Beautiful studio with very personable women. The unlimited week as a first timer was a great deal. I only made it to a couple of classes because I was in town for work, but if I lived in the area I'd certainly check out more. I really liked how each class started out with introducing yourself to someone standing near you--helped build a sense of community and just a great idea in general. Behind the check-in desk is an area for stretching/warming up--again, just a great idea. I have to say that the first class I tried, powerbelle, wasn't for me. I had just started trying out barre classes at home, so I signed up for it based on the description that it was "barre on crack." I thought that would mean an especially challenging barre class, or barre interspersed with cardio, but instead it struck me more as a CrossFit interpretation of barre. I'm sure there are a lot of people who find that a fantastic combination, but for me, what I enjoy about barre is the ability to focus on maintaining good form and to modify to maintain a consistently challenging yet not overwhelming workout. I didn't find it to be a good format for either of those, and consequently didn't feel very good by the end of it. There were elements I liked, such as the slider discs, which I would enjoy seeing integrated into regular barre classes. I came back the next day for Dance Club Cardio and had a much better experience. I figured it would be an off-brand Zumba, and that's exactly what it turned out to be, with a super peppy and friendly teacher, dimmed lights, energetic music, and good opportunities to sweat. The routines were fun and varied, easy to follow with some great songs for targeting particular muscle groups. I wanted to stay for TurboKick, which also looked like a blast, but sadly had too much work left to get done that night. I have no reservations about recommending this studio to anyone. As long as you have an accurate idea of the class you're signing up for, you should have a good experience and get a great workout.

The flagship Design District GRIT location is nice af. B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L buildout with the same friendly receptionists and instructors as the original East GRIT. This location has a larger studio, showers/dressing rooms, and a CYCLE room - wut wut! GRIT is basically 9 gyms in one. This studio offers HIIT, barre (Powerbelle), lifting (Body Sculpt), cycling, regular dance, hip hop dance, jazz dance, turbo kick, yoga, and now a 30-min class just for dat ass. It is like Class Pass but with people that you see on a regular basis. More often than not, you will probably get a chance to work out with the owner, Brit. She is a hands-on leader that generates positive energy from nothing. Because of her strong leadership, her instructors are all so very supportive, friendly, and motivating. If you decide to come and try out a few classes, be prepared to get hooked in. They remember names and ask that everyone meet someone new before class starts - so you will immediately feel a sense of community. If this is a bit too far west for you, come join me in the original East location on Ross and Haskell near Lower Greenville!

It might be a little early to be reviewing GRIT FITNESS. I've attended two classes here and I just want to give a huge shout out to Anneabell. She rocks a spin class like no other. I experienced the most rocking, heart pounding and enjoyable class that I've had the pleasure of riding in a LONG time last week at her class. It's so unique and fun, which made the time fly. I usually spin 2-3 times a week and this class still kicked my ass. STUDIO: This is a beautifully designed studio, spacious yet intimate and the staff is incredibly friendly. So far the classes I've taken have all been stellar and if you're looking for a new boutique studio that's more than barre and yoga, this might be the studio for you. I have a few friends who have memberships and they absolutely love it. The location is in the design district and the parking is easy/accessible. I'm personally not a boutique studio girl, I like club style gyms more - but if you a into the unique studio feel check out GRIT. They have a really great community and

My absolute FAVORITE studio in Dallas! This is Grit's second location, so well decorated and put together. There was clearly some thought put into the design. There is a room which is a studio with mirrors and a separate room for spin classes. This location has bathrooms, showers, and a changing room for the woman on the go. My favorite classes are Body Sculpt (Tarra and Brittani's classes are my most frequented), Powerbelle (body sculpt's little cousin), Grit HIIT (love Lauren Tatum's class!), and Hip Hop (Tuesdays w Kortani). I've also tried their dance club cardio, turbo kick, and Revolution (spin) classes. So much variety, you are bound to find something you love. The ladies here are awesome, from the staff to the studio members. A great fitness community to be a part of!

I found this studio from class pass. I took the 30 minute HIIT class with Amber and it was a great workout. The warm up itself was pretty intense and The class went by super fast and I had a good sweat going by the end of the 30 minutes. The studio is really nice and clean and the staff were friendly and welcoming.

Best fitness community for women hands down! I've been with GRIT for about a year now and it has changed my life more ways than one--it's enhanced my physique, mental toughness and given me new friends with like-minded girl boss attitudes. Don't let the pink walls fool you either. I workout at multiple studios across Dallas and GRIT has some of the toughest ass-kicking workouts around. Also, the value for unlimited classes for over 15 types of classes is unbeatable.

Great place! Love the atmosphere and I WANT to go workout....which never happens lol. The trainers are really sweet and I don't feel out of place. Think I found myself a gym home

Grit Fitness is the gym that finally got me excited about working out! I love the atmosphere and the music. The gym is a boutique style gym with plenty of space to get what you need out of a workout. You can't tell the instructors are like family and they are passionate about motivating you to stay positive and achieve your goals. I highly recommend trying all the classes to find the workout style that fits your needs. Thanks Grit for making me excited to get back into shape!

Why has it taken me so long to post !!! Been going to Grit Fitness for a 1 1/2 yr now and still in love and excited as the day I joined. The staff from the front desk girls to the instructors to the person working out next to me over exceeds anything I could have thought!!

I've been going to GRIT for about a year and I LOVE it. The whole community it so welcoming, the workouts are challenging, and the instructors are amazing and always motivate you to push yourself beyond what you think you can do. This is the only gym I've ever tried that makes me actually excited to workout-- I'm obsessed now!

I've taken one class (and couldn't feel my legs after.) Amazing workout and the instructor was super nice, even when I literally had to sit down for a full minute because I was so out of breath. I like that there are ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes. It feels very inclusive and I'm excited to take more classes!

Went for a trial session and attended a cycling class. The facility is really clean with a fun vibe. There were a few other classes going on when I was there. The instructor for cycling was upbeat. Would definitely go again!

I love this place! I am currently doing the $10 for a week of unlimited fitness and it has been so awesome. I work really late and they offer classes even at 7:15pm. The workouts are really fun, the music is so on point and the instructors encourage you to push yourself. I highly recommend giving this place a try. I will be joining after this week pass is up!

The studio is new, clean, and convenient to many areas of Dallas with its location. Studio owner Brittany Rettig is very friendly, outgoing, CHALLENGING and makes the extra effort to get to know everyone that visits her studio. All of the instructors are amazing, but I personally recommend taking any class that Brittany teaches herself - she really turns it up a notch and makes you sweat! I initially went to a couple of the spin classes with my girlfriend and was convinced to sign up for a full membership and I have no regrets. Im a little over one month in now and i love every class i take.