Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 878 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 6 gyms in and around Lansing, MI, led by State of Fitness, FLEXcity Fitness and Breakthrough Fitness. Together they have 878 Google reviews; Breakthrough Fitness has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Lansing, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Hands-on coaching and a welcoming atmosphere put State of Fitness at No. 1 among gyms in Lansing, MI. Reviewers describe helpful trainers, diverse and challenging workouts, and a clean environment with convenient classes. Its 4.9-star Google rating across 162 reviews supports that feedback. At 154 S Larch St, the gym offers personal training, small group training, and teen sports performance, alongside online classes and outdoor services. Membership and appointments are required, making advance planning part of getting started.
Hands-on coaching
Small group training
Teen sports performance
“As someone who’s always been active and enjoys a challenging workout, I’m pretty selective about gyms and training programs. What makes SOF different is how the coaching, programming and community come together. The trainers are knowledg…”
Varied movement spaces and well-reviewed instruction earn FLEXcity Fitness the No. 3 spot among gyms in Lansing, MI. Reviewers praise the classes, clear instructor cues, and a welcoming first visit that included a tour. Its 4.7-star Google rating from 41 reviews adds support. At 2510 E Michigan Ave, the gym offers free lot and street parking, with weekday hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Membership is required; one reviewer praises the classes but reports difficulty canceling.
Varied movement spaces
Free parking options
Early weekday hours
“Free parking and easy to find! They have several varied movement spaces within one building. It’s great they have showers too!”
One-on-one coaching gives Breakthrough Fitness its strongest case for rank 4 among gyms in Lansing, MI. A reviewer reported improved technique and clearer areas to focus on after a first visit, plus personal bests in an environment that felt safe. Another valued the individual attention compared with big-box gyms. The studio at 1125 Mak Tech Dr, Suite D offers personal training and group fitness classes, with membership required. Its 5-star Google rating comes from five reviews, and listed accessibility features include an accessible entrance, parking, and restroom.
One-on-one personal training
Group fitness classes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Breakthrough Fitness is the perfect one on one experience you miss in the big box gyms. I followed my trainer Viv here and have to admit I wasn't sure I wanted to drive the extra distance or "start over" again at a new place. I was wron…”
Round-the-clock access and personal training earn FitStop24-Lansing the No. 5 spot, giving members options beyond conventional daytime workouts. The gym at 4014 W Saginaw Hwy in Lansing, MI has a 4.3-star Google rating from 81 reviews. Membership is required, and services take place on site rather than through online classes. Wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance and restroom, Wi-Fi, and active military discounts round out its documented features. One reviewer also praised the gym’s offerings and the people running it.
24/7 gym access
Personal training
Active military discounts
“Great gym with everything you could ever need and ran by wonderful people.”
An encouraging instructor and an atmosphere one reviewer calls “inspiring and fun” give Elite Fitness DG its No. 6 spot. At 5642 W Saginaw Hwy in Lansing, MI, the gym has a 4.3-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Another reviewer praises an instructor who pushes participants toward success. Listed hours start at 4 or 4:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, with Monday through Thursday sessions possible until 7:30 p.m. Wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible restroom add practical conveniences.
Encouraging instructor
Early weekday openings
Accessible parking
“Is it really necessary to play the music so loud I can hear it outside the building? Please be more conscientious of the other mall patrons.”
Swimming and court sports help earn Earvin "Magic" Johnson YMCA the No. 7 spot among gyms in Lansing, MI. Alongside fitness equipment, group exercise classes, and personal training, this membership-required facility offers a pool, basketball court, and volleyball court. Weekday hours run from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., giving members room for workouts before or after work. A sauna and showers round out the amenities. Its Google rating is 4.2 from 578 reviews, though one reviewer reports persistent roof leaks and delayed repairs.
Pool and sauna
Basketball and volleyball
Early weekday opening
“Still haven't fixed the roof that leaks all over the weight room after 10 years of it happening. Multiple signs of things that have been broken for weeks to months. They just don't put money into it. The 10 dollar a month gym is more up …”
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 Lansing 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.
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