Raintree Athletic Club Reviews

Phenomenal service, fantastic facilities, amazing classes.

I have been to a lot of gyms/clubs in my time and have never had the experience that RAC has offered. The facility is fantastic, the classes offered are second to none (I've tried all of them) and the service is phenomenal. Even the front desk staff never fail to remember your name and greet you every day at 5:30am. That is a tribute to management, as is the service-orientated culture of the club whose unspoken mission seems to be "what more can we give you for your membership".

Moving out of state, I am dreading finding a new club because I feel like locally owned clubs won't have the facilities or classes that RAC has, and franchise gyms don't have the personalized service...

This 5 star review is dedicated to the Treehouse Childcare. Nadine, Roman and Shelby stand out as amazing childcare professionals. I have been bringing my son since to them since he was 6 weeks old, and they have been nothing short of amazing with him. As a new momma, i can't thank Raintree enough for providing top quality child care as a convenience while I work out (or just sit in the hot tub). Thank you!!!
Also, my 6 year old niece loves swim team, and my 3 year old niece is in swim lessons. It is the highlight of their week!!! Coach Nick rocks.

Raintree is a great community experience. The gym is complete with wide range of equipment, but what really matters is the people working at Raintree. Great instructors! And the roll they play in the community doesn't stop there. They help with all kinds of events, including sponsorship for running races. Raintree has a genuine home town feel.

I like how there are older people as well as young, & larger people as well as the fitness fanatics. There are lots of people in just normal workout clothes too - you don't have to try & look trendy to fit in (which is just as well!) The Les Mills classes are fab as are the instructors, & everyone is really friendly. It's really clean too. I really recommend it. It's maybe a little pricey but you just have to go more to get your money's worth!

Really like the gym, but see people working out in sports bras or barely and shirts. It is still a family gym and don't enjoy seeing them sweating all over machines. No luck if you want to watch tv while you are on a cardio machine because they connection for your headphones is horrible.

On the whole this place has been good to me over the years, from back when it was The Pulse. Actually, becoming RAC was an improvement for them in terms of investment in their equipment and offerings.

They have solid equipment and space when they're not too busy. They do have a habit of getting busy during rush times and when that happens it takes patience to work through with everyone else and some exercises stop being possible.

Their training staff has been friendly overall and competent. The failure is that I've done training for a significant time and I don't need to walk through an introduction. They have their process though and they won't deviate from it. This feels like wasting my time and money and so I didn't stick with their training for long.

The general staff is friendly, especially in their nursery, which is a very welcome part of the club for those of us with young children. They try to work with people on issues, though they do have their club rules and it's unusual for them to deviate from those for much any reason.

I would say that this place is a solid option if you want their range of services (like the hot tub and sauna) and are nearby. If you live closer to other gyms and don't need those amenities, the drive probably isn't worth the inconvenience as they're not necessarily vastly better than 24 Hour Fitness or Miramont.

Lots of space, great environment, and a well kept gym!

I love this gym. The classes are great, teachers are inclusive, it s clean and has everything I need. I had an incident occur by accident and the owner, Martin, dealt with everything very professionally. Totally recommend.

Love going to this gym. Staff is so friendly and helpful always as well as the teachers of the classes. Great judgement free vibe. Definitely worth spending the money to support a locally owned business.

I have been a member at this gym for over 15 years. I have also worked for a couple of the other large gyms in town. The ownership of Raintree is by far the best in town. Not only do they invest in the club, but they are genuinely invested in their members lives. I cannot express the gratitude I have for the employees and GM of Raintree who have been such a large part of my family and our fitness goals.

I love this gym, the fitness and yoga classes are great and the facility meets all your needs. I would highly recommend going here, I've had memberships at other gyms before and Raintree is by far my favorite.

Overpriced and crowded. Since I have been going to this gym they have raised the price twice with no kick back to recurring members. Members have actually taken a hit with the loss of a racketball court in change for this "TRIBE" area that you must pay an additional charge for. This gym is not worth it. Far better priced gyms out there with way more bang for your buck!

I thought the gym was very nice. However when I went there to see about different membership options, I came to realize it is kind of expensive. It really truly is a beautiful gym and the people seem very nice and they have a wonderful cafe as well as other Amenities.

My dumb ass drunk husband was there, tonight and no one could call him a cab??!

Raintree has the best staff, they re so friendly and accommodating! The equipment is plentiful, clean, and up to date. I love the HIIT spin class! Thanks raintree for the best gym experience

I love this place! We kept putting off getting a membership as it seemed a unnecessary luxury that we couldn't afford while I was only working part-time but it's turned out to be so worth it with a family! There is rarely a wait for a cardio machine, the yoga instructors are incredible (and tons of varied class times), there is so much open swim time, and swim lessons with Megan are fantastic! The gym is also usually open for us go in and play around with the kids. And their cafe is the only place in town that still has Big Train chai. Yum! Thanks RAC!

I have belonged to many gyms and this one is by far my favorite. I highly recommend the Raintree athletic club to anyone searching for a new gym.

Horrible gym, horrible service and racist members. I don t even use the equipment and have been harassed by the members in the sauna with racial slurs. They also let you walk in the gym without telling you if your account is up to date that s why they changed to the month to month option. The owner Martin won t let us rejoin the gym because he had to fire his accountant for discriminating against me. Little did she know I m a business owner as well. The people at the front desk are incapable of doing simple tasks and I single handily made the whole gym get retrained because I got a new bank card and they allowed me to walk into the gym for 3 months without telling me or sending mail notification. Who scans a person gym card for 4 months without notifying the customer that something is wrong with the membership. Then I finally found out by a older gentleman and I came in the next day and the lady was talking down to me like I was ignorant and illiterate, while threatening to send me to collections. I continued to tell her I was unaware that my membership was overdue bc no one was stopping me or telling me when I came in. They then threatened me saying they had camera footage of me walking by the employees. Who allows a person to walk past them when there duty is to make sure everyone is paid and up to date. So I called her bluff and asked for the footage. The next day the lady was terminated for her lies. Now Martin (the owner) is saying we re not a good fit because his pea brained staff. Funny bc now I m filing a lawsuit for discrimination!!!

I love this athletic club! It's a gym where, truly, everyone is welcome and there is something for everyone! I personally love the group fitness classes-- and there are a variety of classes offered at different times throughout the day. The management is very open to receiving feedback from members, so it feels like my voice is heard, and I'm a part of the bigger community.

As a disabled veteran i attempted to drop off an application and was told to come back when a manager was available. Then i was given the application back. So i asked how is the manager going to call me if they dont have my info.

I was told i would need to keep returning with my application to inquire about the managers availability.

This blows my mind how much power abuse they are putting into place before you even apply.

This simple lack of respect to customers and applicants is appalling and they have permanently earned a spokes person against them.

Membership since March 2011. Clean fitness center, staff usually making the rounds to see if towels are stocked, other supplies available. Membership is not expensive, especially considering quality of club's interior upkeep and plentiful programs available for free. Plenty of parking. Deducted a star because some analysis needed regarding which of the weight machines are used more than others so availability can be improved by buying more highly used machines.

The owner went above and beyond to help me. He showed patience with me, truly showing that he cares about his customers.

Joined a few month ago and have been almost daily since. Love the yoga and spinning classes. Love that I can take my pre-teen and let him loose to workout as well.

We have been members of the club for over 20 years and when it was The Pulse. We recently left the club only because we moved. Michelle in membership has always taken great care of us and Martin runs a great establishment.

I've been a member at a few gyms in Fort Collins and I like this one the best. The group fitness is amazing. They have all kinds of programs for people just starting to work out all the way to people who are very fit. The layout is really great of the gym. There's a swimming pool that's pretty private and there's a small workout area for those who don't want to be in the big part of the gym. The locker rooms are great, the staff is friendly, and the kids club is fun for the little guys. I highly recommend Raintree and think you should check it out.

Staff and members are both racist. My husband and I experienced racism and they denied the facts, chose to not do anything, then preceded to terminate OUR membership after going there for years!! All we would do was go to the sauna and steam room and leave; not cause any trouble, not even engage with others!!! And when other people confronted us the staff would tell us that WE need to be more understanding...

I couldn't ask for a better experience. From the moment you walk in the door you are greeted by the friendly desk staff. The Treehouse childcare center is filled with incredible and caring staff that have made wonderful relationships with my kids. The yoga and class teachers are very knowledgable and encouraging. There are many classes to choose from throughout the day, so I can go even if my schedule changes. The locker rooms are comfortable and clean. Finally, the hot tub is a great way to relax or maybe indulge at the coffee shop. RAC is one of the best parts of my day.

Not sure why everyone is saying it s so expensive. This is a superb gym for the price, have you ever been to a bigger city? It s amazing that this gym is in Fort Collins. I ve traveled around a lot and it s close to impossible to find a gym with such a nice steam room and clean amenities. I love that it s open later hours and everyone that works there is nice. The yoga room is awesome too.

I signed up for a free 7 day pass this morning. I get in there and they inform me that due to covid they can't allow a guest, it's members only due to the head count. They told me if I signed up right there on the spot they'd be happy to let me in since then they could count me. Doesn't make much sense to me. I don't understand how you can't count an additional person based on whether you collect money from them or not. I was 100% going to sign up for this club but thanks to their misleading policies and lack of flexibility I'll just give everybody a heads up on here instead. Don't waste your time. Thanks Sarah

Their 30 day cancellation is blatant greed and extortive

Great gym Professional and courteous staff. Always new equipment. Pickup basketball is the best in town.

Me and my husband enjoy this gym alot very clean, Politely Staff. And are little girl's enjoy the treehouse that's alot and definitely the plus to us parents! I signed up for a massage With Jessica S recommend her definitely she's awesome at her job i haven't felt pain... But awesome gym i love it and my husband & kids

Got signed up for the club pretty quick... $39 dollars a month with a student card. $49 without. After 6 months cancellation fee drops to $50 bucks. Best price and value in town in my opinion.

Constantly closing showers and locker rooms and the pool sauna and hot tub. Been a member for years and cant take it anymore. Too expensive. Rates go up every year. With all of the closers of the facilities they should be giving members refunds not increasing rates.

I have been to this gym almost daily since joining. My kids love The Treehouse and I love all of the classes. Jenny is the best spin and TRX instructor!

Raintree has a great schedule of classes, varied options, and committed teachers. I love their childcare; it's inexpensive but still high-quality. The cafe is yummy. The sauna and pool are crucial. The locker rooms feel like I'm in a high-end spa. It's a great community, and they take care of their members.

This gym is expensive (Students pay ~$45 a month and it goes up from there) but it has every amenity a gym rat could ask for: towel service, machines, free weights, classes, indoor track, pool, sauna and coffee bar complete with liquor license. It s a little cramped, especially if it s busy, but I don t have one genuine complaint about Raintree. I walked in, did a tour of the facility and found it really hard to say no.

If you like to lift heavy this gym is awesome. There are now 5 squat racks, a dedicated area to do deadlifts, and I've rarely had to wait on equipment, even if it's extremely busy.

Just came in to get a workout while visiting. This seems like a fantastic gym. Clean. Lots of great stuff. Very friendly and helpful staff. Ori was very helpful. I'm sure I'll be back whenever in the area.

The owner of this club is a nice guy and he has improved it drastically since it was the pulse years ago. It does still have issues with pool and shower drainage which is a concern for foot fungus and the chlorine from the pool should be changed to bromine so clorinated air does not circulate the facility. They do have newer equipment and great classroom facilities. Quitting was a problem after being there well beyond a year, and the office staff was rude, however the owner contacted us and resolved the problem personally. We may eventually rejoin the gym if improvements are made. It sounds like this gym is headed for improvement which is a good thing because it is a prime location for many residents of Fort collins.

I love the yin yoga and pilates. The gym is clean, all the equipment is far apart that makes you feel safe even during the pandemic

RAC has it all. They are open early enough I can work out before I have to get ready and leave for work. They have classes as early as 5:30am and as late as 8pm. The variety of classes keeps me from getting bored, plus they have free weights, machines, pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, basketball court, racquet ball court, and an indoor track. I prefer the yoga classes because they instructors are awesome!

As a women, I have never felt uncomfortable going in to use the free weights like I have at other gyms. There is a low-key ambiance with the big gym benefits.

Love this club. other members always willing to help with suggestions or helpful tips. My whole family comes and loves it as well

Great fitness club. Super helpful and friendly staff.

Been a member for 15 months now, sauna has not worked properly since middle of December. Was broke for over a month and now its only at like 140 degrees where you actually sit. Just had an employee come stand in the doorway to boast about the new sensor and $3000 they spent, letting out any heat that was in there; then proceeded to argue with me when I disagreed. They simply moved the new sensor closer to the heating element so it reads a higher temperature. On top of that, most of the equipment is in disarray, even early in the morning; personal trainers are rude and act like they have more of a right to be there than anyone else; and its extremely crowded at times with new people staying for week long promotions. Raintree is completely negleting their very loyal customer base as well as their employees, it is a disgrace to the community. Also if you do join dont waste your time with the fitness assessment or free training session; you're more likely to get hurt due to an insincere training plan than get anything beneficial.

Just joined this gym! Arguably Fort Collins most complete althletic club. I was impressed with how they ve adapted due to COVID-19. Felt super clean and safe....also they have a chill secondary weight training section for folks who don t need mirrors and loud music

Been going to this gym off and on since 2010 and it has been great. Moving away, but the this gym has treated me right. Thanks Raintree

Best gym I've ever been with. Great student discount. Employees always have a smile on their face, greet you, and always say "thanks for coming." Raintree is an experience that will change your whole day around. I strongly advise you to choose raintree.

Great gym, a bit more pricey, but far better quality than others in town.

Edit: bumped my review to three stars. My wife had been taking our 2-year-old to the childcare in the gym since she started over 6 months ago - we were never made aware from the salesperson(or anyone during this time) that we would need to obtain credits at $2.75 each for each visit our son made. Despite dropping him off multiple times over the course of our six months, no one mentioned it until we saw written in all caps on the sign-in sheet picking him up the other day credits must be purchased and a -6 to correlate to it. So we had to purchase the back-logged credits that day and more so we could take him again - it ll come out to essentially another membership monthly. For the price being paid at the Raintree, I d expect this to be included as other, cheaper, gyms in the area include this. At least tell us about it so we could have factored this into what we pay - it was abundantly clear we had a child as we brought him with us when signing up.

Had to wait 20 minutes to take a tour just to find out the employees didn't even have me registered in the system.

Great gym with the best group classes and training you can imagine. I have used a trainer for four years and I am now stronger than I was at 25 and in great shape. Invest the time, get a trainer and live again. 10 stars for the trainers.i also use the child care and this is 10 star. The kids love it and the care is incredible.The added bonus is the positive feeling they will develop about this healthy lifestyle that will stay with them.

I just wanted to take the time to make a shout out to RAC, specifically, the TRIBE fitness program. Yesterday, marked my last day of the first season of TRIBE at RAC and I am honestly blown away. During my first class, I was huffing and puffing and sweating and crying all at the same time (in a good way). By my last class, I was still huffing and puffing but I had so much more control, good form and motivation. My endurance increased tremendously and so did my overall body functionality.

Real talk, at first I was pretty nervous to be in this class. I thought I would be trying to keep up with the best of the best and then there would be me in the corner, suffering, alone. That said, the program isn t easy by any means but suffering alone was not the case at all lol . I felt great and like a part of a team. If you ve ever felt scared or nervous to be in a class, DONT BE! The instructors (Cori was mine and she is wonderful) are spectacular and very involved. They care about you, know their stuff and are really helpful! My class in particular, grew from a group of strangers to a group of people with common interests. We became a group that supports, pushes and motivates each other. Some of us even sit and chat after class over coffee and protein shakes. It s wonderful to see the tribe that is actually forming. Cliche but the name sure is fitting!

My goal in this review was to attempt to be really descriptive in my experience so people can know the worth of this program. TRIBE is what is going to get me to my next step in my health/fitness journey and I think it can help you too! I m excited for season two and am already signed up! If you re thinking about switching up your workout/routine....if you re wanting to push yourself to new limits...then give it a shot! I promise, you won t regret it. And to touch on the price because it isn t free, don t forget, you re investing in yourself..and that s priceless ;)

I joined around November of '13. The places is incredibly clean, the folks who work there are always super helpful, and they literally have everything I need/want in a gym...everything. I even crank out weekly yoga classes there which is new to this guy, but which have been awesome. It's simply a great place.

I like the community of Raintree. The variety of group classes for members is awesome. A little expensive but I think worth it.

The establishment is outdated in some areas, but their renovation added modern touches. The parking lot fills with water during torrential rainfalls and creates a lake in front of the building. The basketball court is nice but the basketballs need to be replaced and filled with air. In my experience, I will be using Anytime Fitness for now on.

I've been a member of RAC for several years now, having joined when it was "The Pulse" (before renovations). The renovations are really nice, especially the locker room/bathroom facilities. I also love the inexpensive price (student member here). I can't comment on the classes offered because I do not attend them, but it appears that many are offered, and they seem to be well taught and very popular.

The only reason I give it 4/5 stars is that the free weights area seems to have been a bit neglected during the renovation. Its basically stayed the same with nothing (other than a new set of dumbbells) done to refresh it. I would like to see improvements made to this area.

Nice equipment, pretty busy but can still get equipment. Friendly staff for the most part.

We're fortunate to have a great gym open during these times. The studios are well maintained and sanitized after every class. Glad you're around RAC!

Got a massage at the club; let me start that I have had more then a few massages and I did not have high hopes for the RAC having a decent massage staff present; I figured it would be some fresh person out of technical college who used too much oil and no pressure. WAS I WRONG! I had my appointment with Stephanie and she was fantastic, based on me saying that I was having lower back pain and her asking 2 questions and looking at how my body stood she knew I had hip issues which I noticed earlier the day while riding my bike. She used FANTASTIC pressure on my shoulders and noticed my breathing was restricted and addressed that as well. Then she attacked my quads and I think I fell in love. She is very intuitive, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I was VERY impressed. I am going back for sure and I can imagine her and Ja'rod are both equally great. Couldn't be happier. Plus great competitive price! My new spot for a massage in Fort Collins for sure.

Everything with their billing department was cleared up, 5 stars. Great gym

The decor is great, especially the tile in the locker room. It's nice having a choice of using equipment in a room of TV's or in a quiet area. The pool aerobics class is fun. It's great having a coffee shop/deli right in the club. But the best part is the people. The staff is always friendly. And I love my trainer who always has a fresh new hell for me every session!

I absolutely LOVE Raintree! The variety is really important to me - they have a ton of different classes (Les Mils and hot yoga included) with many instructors. If you try one class and don't like it, you're bound to find another you DO like. The Enlighten Studio really does have a yoga studio, high-end feel . The locker rooms are always very clean and the cardio equipment is rarely all full.

So, why 4 stars instead of 5? The crowd may be a drawback for some folks. A few times, I've arrived 5 minutes early to yoga classes only to find them way too full with no space to put a mat. I'm not sure a signup sheet is the answer, but it is worth mentioning. Also, I have three friends who had poor experiences trying to start a membership here after the "business office is closed for the day" - but all three friends work full time and unfortunately cannot stop by during the day.

All in all, Raintree is an amazing gym...one that I hope to be a member of for a very long time!

Don't waste your money on a family membership. My husband and I enjoy the club, but I have a problem with how inconsistently RAC enforces their no kids policy. Since she's been 13, my daughter has met two different friends at RAC regularly to swim and play basketball, and there were never any parents present at the gym when they did this. The friends met my daughter at the door and they just went in; there were no parents at the gym--and no one seemed to care (unless maybe my daughter's friend's parents know the owner or something?). But today, when I go in to pay for my daughter's friend ($10) and use my membership card for my daughter, the membership representative says they can't come in. My daughter is 14 and her friend is 15--they're both in high school. Unless I stay right by their sides while they do what they do, they can't come in. I honestly can't figure out why some kids get in and others don't. If the insurance policy dictates no kids without parents, then this should apply to everyone, shouldn't it? Other disappointing things about RAC regarding my kids: This summer, my 16 year old son tried to go with my daughter (14) and they were turned away. My son also came in for a booked appointment this last spring to learn how to use equipment and the young woman he was supposed to meet with didn't show up so he just came home. The money we pay for our kids seems to go to waste. I am forced to come to the conclusion that RAC is not kid-friendly (or at least when it comes to MY kids).

The best! Great staff and amenities. Great job Raintree during this pandemic crisis.

Raintree is one of the most modern fitness clubs in Fort Collins. The club is always clean, the lockers do not require you to bring your own lock, and there is a variety of group fitness classes. It's one of the only places where you can do hot yoga, one of my favorite things. There is a cafe & bar and everyone is always friendly.

The staff is down to earth and real friendly. Very creative settings from a quiet space, a heated room for hot yoga, and lots of other amenities. Their steam room is real spacious, gets unbelievably hot, and always has eucalyptus spray bottles equipped within it. It s definitely a gym worth checking out! Give them a chance before reading the other reviews, people will find anything to complain about now a days.

This is the perfect spot. The equipment is everything you would need to get a good workout. Parking is super easy, staff and members are friendly, tons of workout and yoga class options with great instructors, consistent hours everyday of the week. Love it!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE it here!
People are great a wide variety of guests coming here! I don't feel alone being easily 50 lbs overweight and sweating my butt off running on the top track or joining the body pump. Trainers are excellent!
Sonia is one of my favorites she does everything from body pump to body combat and she will push you to work out harder!

I love the yoga classes really every trainer there is doing a great job i haven't ran into anyone where i did not enjoy my workout or felt uncomfortable.

Pricing is fair for what you get for sure! personal trainers are quite pricy but i heard its worth it.
I don't really know what i am doing with weights and what not so i usually join the classes if you are there for the first time everyone is glad to help you out and show you how to set things up for the class.

Spacious girls bathroom with lots of mirrors and space to get ready for work in the morning.
plenty of spacious and awesome showers and never out of towels. They also have hairdryers,flan irons and curling irons for the ladies to use :)

Even have a daycare for the kiddos , my friend dropped of her little one and they were satisfied

Such an awesome facility. The staff is incredibly helpful, it s clean, the trainers and well qualified and the general community is awesome. The offered classes are well rounded and my kiddos love the treehouse. This place is great for everyone!

I love everything about Raintree. The gym is great and their locker rooms are always very clean. I also love that they have a cafe where I can meet friends for happy hour or get some work done while the kids are in childcare. My kids also love the swim lessons at Raintree and they adore the childcare workers, which makes all of us happy.