Let's set expectations up front: this isn't a gym for adults, it's a children's gymnastics academy. Central Gymnastics in Marietta, Georgia, carries a 4.5 from 38 ratings, and the reviews describe kids' classes, birthday parties, foam pits, and toddlers taking their first tumbles. If you came looking for a place to lift or run, this page won't help you. If you're a parent weighing where to enroll a young child, keep reading.
What parents value
The recurring praise is about flexibility and low pressure. One parent summed up the appeal: "it's very flexible and low key. If your child misses a class, you can choose another class to do as a makeup class." Another liked that the style scales to the kid - "if your child just wants a place to get some good exercise and have fun, they can do that here. If they want to really get better at gymnastics, they can do that, too." A parent who brought two- and three-year-olds for the first time called it "an engaging and well run class" and praised the coaches' control of a room full of small children. For birthday parties, an older review described a "spotless" facility and a popular foam pit. That's a consistent picture: relaxed, forgiving of busy family schedules, good with little ones.
The complaint I won't gloss over
There's a one-star review from March 2025 that makes a serious allegation - it accuses coaches of discriminatory treatment and rough handling of a child, from a parent who says their kids attended for years before pulling them out. I'm not going to repeat the names it lists or adopt the claim as fact, because it's a single account and the specifics aren't something I can verify from here. But I won't bury it either. It exists, it's grave, and it's the kind of thing a parent deserves to know is on the record. Weigh it as one voice against 37 others that describe patient, welcoming coaching - and if it worries you, the honest move is to visit, watch a class, and ask direct questions before enrolling. That's what I'd do.
What the 4.5 is really measuring
A 4.5 from 38 ratings, with mostly five-star written reviews on file, tells you the quiet ratings without text are pulling the average down a bit. That's common and not alarming - some parents click three stars over a scheduling gripe and never explain. The written record leans strongly positive on coaching and flexibility, with that single sharp exception noted above. Read the words, count the voices, and trust your own eyes on a trial class more than any star count.
What's missing
No review states a price for classes, camps, or parties, and pricing is usually the deciding factor for enrolling a kid. The listing gives hours - varied across the week, opening as early as 09:00 some days and running into the evening others - but no fees. Check centralgymnasticsacademy.com or call for current rates and the class schedule by age.
Who it's not for
Adults looking to train. This is a youth gymnastics program, full stop. It's also worth a careful in-person visit for any parent given the mix of strong praise and one serious complaint.
FAQ
Is Central Gymnastics for adults?
No. It's a children's gymnastics academy in Marietta offering kids' classes, makeup classes, and birthday parties. The reviews describe toddlers and young children, not adult fitness.
How much do classes cost?
No review states a price. Check centralgymnasticsacademy.com or call for current class, camp, and party rates and the schedule by age group.
Should I be worried about the negative review?
There's one serious one-star complaint from March 2025 alleging discriminatory and rough treatment. It's a single account among 38 ratings and can't be verified here. Most reviews describe patient, welcoming coaching. Visit, observe a class, and ask direct questions before deciding.