Last updated October 26, 2026 · ranked from 483 Google reviews · How we rank
All 10 gyms in this guide are inside Traverse City, MI, with Google ratings ranging from 4.6 to 5.0 stars. Elite Fitness North leads the list with a 4.9-star rating from 58 reviews, followed by ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness, which has 4.8 stars and the largest review count among these entries at 202. LUXBODY | HIIT Fitness & Recovery Lounge ranks third with 4.9 stars from 66 reviews. Five entries hold 5.0-star ratings, with review counts ranging from five to 27. From the top-ranked Elite Fitness North to tenth-ranked Formative Fitness, this list brings together names, ratings and review counts for comparing gyms within Traverse City, MI.
ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness holds a 4.8 Google rating across 202 reviews, listed on Google as rock climbing gym.
Climbing and yoga
Beginner guidance
Open seven days
“Had a great experience here as a first time climber. The staff (Kevin I think) was really friendly and explained all the safety rules and best practices and also pointed out where to start as a beginner, how to fall, auto belay, etc.
The…”
LUXBODY | HIIT Fitness & Recovery Lounge holds a 4.9 Google rating across 66 reviews, listed on Google as gym.
30-minute group workouts
Strength and low-impact
Dedicated recovery lounge
“Luxbody is a great way to start the day. The classes are quick for those with a busy schedule. The staff and trainers provide an atmosphere that is upbeat and positive for all. Luxbody for the daily win !!!”
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Elite Fitness North holds a 4.9 Google rating across 58 reviews, listed on Google as gym.
Varied training options
Onsite batting cages
Massage and rehabilitation
“A great gym, with some great employees...! I see a personal trainer, "Michael Thompson," there, weekly... The employees are always friendly, although I'm not, technically, a member... "EFN" has underwent numerous name-changes since I…”
Mettle & Moxie holds a 5.0 Google rating across 6 reviews, listed on Google as fitness center.
One-on-one personal training
Small-group strength classes
Free on-site parking
“I’ve had my assessment as well as one follow up personal training session with Kelly so far and I can’t say enough good things about my experience. The space is clean, updated, and centrally located, with adequate parking. The culture an…”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each gym is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Traverse City category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which gyms in Traverse City, MI have sauna or recovery amenities?
LUXBODY at 708 Randolph St #101 offers cold plunge, infrared sauna, red light therapy, and compression in its recovery lounge. Yen Yoga & Fitness at 615 E Front St lists a sauna, swimming pool, and showers. MitnFit at 1048 S Garfield Ave also lists a sauna and requires appointments.
What options in Traverse City, MI offer climbing or martial arts?
ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness at 777 Boyd Ave offers rock climbing alongside yoga and fitness. Reviews describe first-time climbing instruction and visits with children. Martial Arts Grand Traverse at 1127 Centre St offers Taekwondo, Krav Maga, Kuntaw, and Kickboxing, with family discounts and free lot and street parking.
Which gyms in Traverse City, MI have the strongest Google ratings and review counts?
Yen Yoga & Fitness has 4.9 stars from 223 reviews, and ELEV8 has 4.8 from 202—the two largest review counts in this guide. LUXBODY and Elite Fitness North each have 4.9 stars, from 66 and 58 reviews respectively. Rhythm Fit has 5.0 from 27 reviews; fit20 Traverse City, MI has 5.0 from 24.
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