One-to-One Fitness Center

Not sure why everyone has such bad reviews– the equipment seems to be in fine condition to me (maybe not brand new, but completely fine). Possibly they’ve gotten new equipment since the old reviews. Nice lockers/​locker room, easy to drop off your stuff run outside, and then come back. I like the layout of the place, and it never is ridiculously crowded (but not empty either). I don’t have any complaints.

They advertised a «couples» special, but did not put anywhere in their website or their paper ad that the gym requires the couple to be co-​habitating in order to qualify as a «couple.» They should really have made it a roommate special. I’ve had several difficult experiences with this gym, and I recommend that you go elsewhere for your fitness needs.

They have the only piece of equipment that has shown to reduce the curve in children with scoliosis, the Medx Torso rotation machine. There is not another machine within 2 hours of our home. I called them to see if my daughter could use the equipment there and because she’s younger than 15 they won’t allow it because of insurance purposes. I asked if I could sign a waiver saying they aren’t liable for anything should my daughter be injured and they won’t do it. I am shocked that with something so seriously health related they couldn’t allow it. Terrible!

This is the most hygienic gym I’ve ever been to. They constantly (and I mean constantly) clean all the equipment here and do laundry runs every hour on the hour. The locker rooms, sauna, showers and changing rooms are super clean and sprayed down/​wiped down every day. I’d say that this is One-to-One’s strongest area: how clean they are.
They also have very friendly employees. When you first come in, the front desk person greets you and you get a towel and a locker. The other gym goers are very kind and genial and willing to help you out if you don’t know how to use the equipment. There are a good selection of classes but I wish there were more available. The Recovery zone is a nice addition but kind of pricey.
When I go to this gym, I love using this section where they have all these Matrix machines set up in a circle. You just cycle through all the machines to work out the majority of your body. It’s a pretty cool set up. I also love how there is so much equipment available too so there’s never really a wait for anything. There are tons of treadmills and stationary bikes and other stuff that I don’t even know the name of. The group fitness room is also pretty big.
From the other reviews I saw on Unilocal,everyone seems to be complaining that there is a lot of outdated equipment. That’s true but I’d say the majority of the equipment is new (they just keep the old stuff there as an option I guess). I know that they just added lot of new weights to the weight room (I don’t really lift that much so I don’t know much about it) but most people I see in that room seem generally happy with the equipment they have.
Overall it’s a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. It’s a little tight sometimes but it’s because they have so much equipment squished in and honestly I don’t even really notice it most of the time. I really like the place overall. It’s just all the options available and the gym membership itself is expensive.
Summary:
Pros: Clean, good equipment, great employees
Cons: Expensive

Those who feel this place is good haven’t been to a real gym. All 1−2−1 has are cardio equipment. The weight room is a big joke. Really tight on space and rusting. This place is only good for people who work at UH as it’s right next door. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Wanted a close, local gym that I can go to. I found One-​to-​One through CWRU. «Discounted» $ 39 per month membership. It’s slightly overpriced, which I don’t mind but my problem is that the equipment is outdated, so you are not getting what you pay for. Cardio equipment is OK, but the weight room is SO old. The weights are RUSTING! They are rusting so badly, you can smell it on your hands afterwards (don’t ask why I am sniffing my hands) and if you know what I am talking about, you KNOW that is gross. I haven’t gone in the pool so I can’t comment on that. One thing I enjoy here are the classes, they are worth checking out. Otherwise, no point in joining this gym. I am terminating my membership, as the classes alone are not enough to keep me.

Ah one 2 one. What can I say? The classes are great here, definitely try out hips, buns, and thighs. If you’re not planning on going to some of the classes, and you aren’t in professional school and have the luxury of driving to a better gym, don’t waste your money. The amount they charge is outrageous for what you get. All the equipment is incredibly outdated, I honestly think there are 5 stretching mats in the entire place, and the locker rooms are so crowded. I would only buy a pass here if you are desperate.

Getting a 121 pass was probably the best purchase I made at Case in the past 2 years! I heard a lot about 121 in the past, but I never purchased a pass because I thought it was too expensive. I believe regular membership is about $ 60/​month + initiation fees. Yikes! As a starving medical student, this was just too much for me. But! I recently found out that the student membership costs only $ 39. Okay, not too bad I guess? HOWEVER, if you’re a graduate student, it’s only $ 29/​month with the membership fee charged onto your tuition! SCORE!
Other Unilocalers have complained that their equipments are outdated and old. I didn’t find this a problem because the equipments are very clean and easy to use!
What I love the most about 121 are the classes! The instructors are super helpful and always introduce multiple variations of movements to accommodate the different levels of students! Some of my favorite classes are Zumba, cardio muscle, muscle conditioning, and yoga flow. There are multiple instructors for each class, and each of them have their own style of teaching, so you kind of have to attend different sessions to feel out which style you like the best! The class schedule is available on their website. It accommodates to your work/​school schedule, with classes at 6am, noon, and after 4:30pm!
And did I mention there’s FREE parking in Veale? Free for 3 hours on weekdays and 4 hours on weekends! Just make sure you get it validated by the front desk before or after your work out! :)

When you join 121, you get a few free personal training sessions. At first, I was a little intimidated and didn’t really want to try them. Then, I decided it was worth a shot; a little potential embarrassment and awkwardness would be worth what I hoped would be the end result.
My trainer has been great. She showed me how to use the weight machines that I’d previously steered way clear of, and helped me figure out how many reps I should do, as well as what weight I should be using. She was endlessly patient with me, validating me and reassuring me when I asked a million questions (only slight exaggeration). She even helped with some exercises I can do at home if I can’t/don’t make it to the gym. My sessions have been very enjoyable. I previously considered myself someone who was fairly knowledgeable about exercise and, despite that, I feel like I’ve truly learned a lot of valuable information that I’ll keep using long after I’m no longer a 121 member.
With that being said, the $ 50 a month is still fairly outrageous. Never going to get over that sticker price. But I do feel like these complimentary sessions are worth it. I never would have started using weights if it weren’t for the guidance of a personal trainer and I’m really pleased with that aspect of my membership! For me, that’s worth an extra star.

This gym is filled with old equipment that is so beat up and outdated it becomes dangerous to use. The weight room is an absolute disaster with no free space, largely due to the fact that there are tons of leg machines that do the exact same exercise (which happen to be 30 years old) cluttering up all the free space. The circuit machines are nice, but often crowded with one-to-one’s AARP members, which constitute most of the clientele at this gym. Though the gym brags about their «new» spin studio, they leave it locked whenever there isn’t a class taking place. If the gym would drop some of their old equipment, and free up some more free space in the cramped building, it would go a long way towards improving the overall performance of the gym. Absolutely not worth the $ 40 a month to be a member, they should only be asking their members a max of $ 10 a month for the quality of experience you get. All tv’s are shared with no audio hook ups at the gym, leaving most people reading the closed captions on HGTV during their workout. Terrible clientele with poor gym etiquette. Only reason I go here is because there is nothing else workable in the area.

Expensive for what you are getting. Equipment is dated. If you are outside of Case you are gouged and not welcomed, more likely you are tolerated. Not neighborly, its insular, snobbish and cold. Management has abrasive sexist attitude with chip. Fitness staff and students friendly though.

I have been a member for about 3yrs, was out of Cleveland for a year, came back, but just decided not to renew my membership. The space is cramped, old, drab. The membership fee is outrageously expensive, almost twice the cost of most other gyms. The only redeeming quality about this gym is the convenient location on Case Western’s campus. It’s a shame Case itself doesn’t build a decent gym to put this p.o.s One-​to-​One out of business.

I like the location but this establishment could really use an update. The cardio equipment and machines at the front of the gym are perfectly fine if that is what you come for, but the weight room has some issues. There is no open floor space, and a fair chunk of the weight room is filled with nonsensical equipment that nobody ever uses. As an example, there are five different leg presses and at least three different types of lat pulldown machines with different handles, yet only one squat rack. I wish the management would consolidate and get rid of this stuff and make room for more of the things that people are always standing around and waiting for.
The staff are all helpful and all the other customers seem to mind their own business, except during bro social hour (6 – 8 pm). If you go during peak hours, expect to stand around and wait.

I was a member here for 2 – 3 years. I found the space too cramped for comfort. Too many machines combined with not enough space to move around.
The gym does well because of it’s location in the middle of Case/​UH but in terms of the gym experience there are better options. I have since joined the CrossFit CLE gym downtown and I LOVE it.

I signed up for 1−2−1 because I can get it free through my health insurance at work. I have several friends who go there as well, and they seemed to like it. I was also completely tired of exercising at Bally’s in Severance due to the unusually high numbers of creepers there.
I’m pretty impressed, actually. It’s small, it’s a little crowded, but most people seem to mind their own business and get their work out in. The interior is a little drab, but I’d prefer this over bright colors. The equipment is well maintained, I rarely have to wait for a machine, and they’ve just put in some new equipment. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to help if needed. I enjoy the free lockers and towel service, and I do frequent the smoothie bar after working out. Free parking is available in the Veale Garage, you just need to get your ticket stamped at the front desk.
I find 1−2−1 to be a great gym for what I need. I’d recommend to my friends.

Kind of expensive for what you get I think. In Arizona, you can work out on higher quality machines at the Y for half the price. They do have an extensive list of classes here though, such as pilates, yoga, zumba, and step aerobics. There are a number of personal trainers too that you can sign up with, which I have heard are good. In addition, their smoothie bar is quite tasty. Although the machines are older, they are well maintained, and there is never a long wait (if any) for popular machines. There are also massage therapists here which offer competitive rates on massages which are available to non club members (for a higher price) as well as regulars.

Cons: cramped, drab interior (everything is dark grey). Shared TV’s on the treadmills. Is expensive and can get really crowded. No free parking nearby.
Pros: Seems to be where many of the case’s finest come to work out. I once noticed an anchorman from channel 5 on the treadmill next to mine. Many professors as well as students, but more adults than college girls standing around talking. A get in, get out vibe and it is always encouraging to see someone three times your age still working out. Has an indoor track and snack bar. Free lockers.

Wow, I can’t believe someone liked this place. Look, they’ve got the basics: weights treadmills and, if you like classes, then you might like this place. However, the staff needs work, the place looks like it was last updated in 1991 and its pretty cramped. If you live in Cleveland Heights, you can get the same features (minus some of the classes) at the Cleveland Heights Rec center for something like $ 100/​year. Hold off on One-​to-​One.

This gym has the atmosphere I find most conducive to a good workout. Whether I’m there to lift, do cardiovascular, or a class, I find myself engaged and into it. I don’t know if it’s the more urban atmosphere, the clientle, or the fact that it’s a little hip, but I like it. The equipment is in good shape, the staff are friendly, and the building doesn’t make me feel like I’m exercising in a Walmart.