Milestone Athletic Club shows 4.2 from 239 reviews, and its five written reviews describe something bigger than a standard gym: a heated pool, group classes, cryotherapy, a movie room, and a basketball court, all reportedly for a specific, low month-to-month price.
A Price Worth Naming Directly
Zelda Prater's review is the most concrete on this page: "The classes are included - aerobics, Zumba, yoga, and so much more, movie room, cycle room. And the best part is the price! No contract, no enrollment fees, month to month. $31.99. Oh, forgot about the full basketball court and track that will be open in May." A specific dollar figure, a no-contract structure, and a list of included amenities is unusually concrete for a gym review, and I'd take it seriously as a real data point, even though pricing this old should be confirmed directly before assuming it still applies.
More Than a Gym, According to Two Independent Voices
GBBF Corp makes a specific claim about scope: "Best health club in the whole Midwest. Great place for weight loss or building muscle. They even have cryotherapy to help boost immune system! Tough to even call it a gym or a fitness center because it brings so much more to the community." Vitality Recovery, independently, frames it similarly: "It's affordable, friendly, and very high-end. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and authentic." Two separate reviewers both reaching for "more than a typical gym" language, citing cryotherapy and a broad amenity list as the reason, is a real pattern rather than one enthusiastic account.
A Family Story Worth Noting
Lori Sims's review carries a specific, personal detail: her daughter Kiana gave her a Milestone membership as a birthday present, worked out alongside her, and has since become a trainer at the club herself. She also credits the gym directly for flexibility: "Even when I was unable to attend for a couple of months, the company was willing to pause the membership until I was able to return, which was very much appreciated." A pause option during an extended absence is a specific, useful policy detail worth confirming if you're worried about a membership going to waste during travel or illness.
A Specific, Fixable Complaint
Tessa Somich's review is otherwise positive but raises one concrete issue: "The pool was a good temperature for lap swimming and also clean. It was a bit hard to swim laps without lane ropes - makes it quite choppy - but overall, great experience." That's worth flagging precisely because it's fixable and specific: if lap swimming without shared-lane chaos matters to you, ask whether lane ropes are used during open swim hours before assuming the pool works like a dedicated lap facility.
What's Missing
No review confirms whether the $31.99 monthly price from Zelda's 2020 review still applies - pricing this specific should always be verified directly rather than assumed current. Nothing confirms whether the basketball court and track, described as opening "in May" in that same review, ultimately opened as planned.
Who It's Not For
Anyone who wants a dedicated lap-swimming pool with reliable lane ropes - one reviewer specifically notes their absence made laps choppy. Anyone assuming the 2020 pricing still holds without confirming directly.
27845 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44092. The phone number is +1 440-833-4011, and the website is onyxgyms.com.
FAQ
What amenities does Milestone include beyond standard gym equipment?
Reviewers describe a heated pool, group classes (aerobics, Zumba, yoga), a movie room, a cycle room, cryotherapy, and a basketball court and track.
Is there a contract?
One reviewer specifically describes a no-contract, no-enrollment-fee, month-to-month structure at $31.99, though this should be confirmed directly given how old that review is.
Can you pause a membership?
Yes, according to one reviewer, who describes the gym pausing her membership during a multi-month absence without penalty.
Is the pool good for serious lap swimming?
Mostly, according to reviewers, though one specifically notes the absence of lane ropes made laps choppier than a dedicated lap pool would be.