Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 1,212 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 7 gyms in and around Brighton, MI, led by CROSSFIT BRIGHTON, Orangetheory Fitness and Kensington Valley CrossFit. Together they have 1,212 Google reviews; CROSSFIT BRIGHTON has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Brighton, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Careful coaching earns CROSSFIT BRIGHTON the No. 1 spot among gyms in Brighton, MI, backed by a 5-star Google rating from 239 reviews. Each group class moves through a coach-led warm-up, strength or skill work, and the workout of the day. Exercises can be modified to match participants’ fitness and skill levels. Reviewers describe patient explanations, detailed form corrections, and alternatives for movements that bother a knee. A welcoming community and 5 a.m. openings on four weekdays add to its appeal.
Coach-led group classes
Scalable workout movements
Detailed form guidance
“Coach Jill has the best demeanor as a coach. Great listener, realistic guidance and clear direction with genuine empathy and care. This is a consistent coach culture at the gym by all the coaches throughout the years I have been here. …”
Heart rate-guided group workouts earn Orangetheory Fitness the No. 2 spot in Brighton, MI, pairing cardio and strength training with real-time tracking and coaching tailored to each participant’s fitness level. Reviewers repeatedly praise the guided format, encouragement, and community accountability, with several appreciating simply showing up for a planned workout. Its 4.9 Google rating across 154 reviews supports that feedback. Weekday opening hours start at 5 a.m., and showers are available. Membership is required.
Heart rate tracking
Guided group workouts
Encouraging member community
“I have been coming to OrangeTheory Brighton for a little over a year and I can’t imagine myself anywhere else! I love the sense of community and encouragement that the team and members have built. I look forward to my hour a day every day!”
Encouraging coaches and a welcoming group environment earn Kensington Valley CrossFit the No. 3 spot among gyms in Brighton, MI. Reviewers describe a clean facility, multiple class times, and coaches who help members learn and improve while offering a push. Its stated focus covers experienced CrossFit participants and people getting back into shape, with reviews welcoming all experience levels. The gym holds a 4.9 Google rating from 51 reviews and opens at 5 a.m. on weekdays. Membership and appointments are required.
Supportive coaching
Multiple class times
Weekday early openings
“Great facilities, and the best group of people!! Super welcoming to folks of all levels, and I think they even have a seniors class! 100/10 would recommend!”
Positive feedback on youth training and convenient weekday hours earn D1 Training Brighton fourth place among gyms in Brighton, MI. One parent reports strength and speed gains for a seven-year-old in Rookie classes, while another says their child looks forward to attending and wants more sessions. Other reviewers praise the coaches, workouts, and ease of scheduling classes. The gym holds a 5-star Google rating from 27 reviews and opens Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Membership is required.
Youth Rookie classes
Early weekday opening
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“My 7 year old participates in the Rookie classes and it’s been a great experience. He’s made excellent progress in strength and speed and Coach Peden promotes a positive and fun atmosphere for physical and mental growth. Highly recommend.”
Personal training feedback gives Core Performance PRF its strongest reason for taking No. 5 among gyms in Brighton, MI. One reviewer praised the training and advice they received, saying their surgeon was impressed with their preparation for hip replacement. The women-owned gym has a 5-star Google rating from two reviews. Located on E Grand River Avenue in Suite 201, it recommends appointments and lists wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, and a restroom. Monday through Wednesday hours extend to 7 p.m.
Women-owned gym
Appointments recommended
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“I love Sue. She is great with her training and advice. I recently had my hips replaced. My surgeon was impressed that she had me in shape and ready! I will be going to her for the rest of my life. Thank you Sue. My wife is equally impres…”
Round-the-clock hours and a broad equipment selection earn Anytime Fitness its No. 7 spot among gyms in Brighton, MI. At 101 Brookside Ln, members can use cardio machines, strength-training equipment, free weights and functional training areas. Self-directed workouts, group fitness classes and personalized training provide several ways to exercise. The supplied reviews repeatedly praise cleanliness and friendly staff, while its Google rating stands at 4.1 out of 5 from 117 reviews. Showers and wheelchair-accessible facilities add practical conveniences.
Open 24 hours
Varied training equipment
Showers available
“April runs the best Anytime Fitness Gym in Michigan and Florida. Everything is so clean and all employees and trainers are the best. Makes it easier to go to a clean and friendly gym to exercise. Thank you 😊”
Views of greenery from the cardio machines give Planet Fitness at 1007 E Grand River Ave in Brighton, MI a distinctive detail, noted by one reviewer. It earns rank 8 with a 4.1-star Google rating across 622 reviews, plus practical amenities including showers, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Another reviewer praises the clean gym and updated equipment, though other reviews raise concerns about equipment condition, layout, and cancellation rules. Membership is required.
Cardio greenery views
Showers and Wi-Fi
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Buy new equipment and its all broken within weeks. What person made this poor decision when the old equipment worked just fine. Be smarter PF”
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 Brighton 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 Brighton, MI are open overnight or late?
Planet Fitness at 1007 E Grand River Ave and Anytime Fitness at 101 Brookside Ln are open 24 hours every day. The Training Room Brighton at 5050 S Old US Hwy 23 #100 is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. D1 Training Brighton at 8707 W Grand River Ave is open weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Which gym in Brighton, MI has the strongest combination of a five-star rating and review count?
CROSSFIT BRIGHTON has a 5.0 Google rating from 239 reviews. Other five-star entries are The Training Room Brighton with 29 reviews, D1 Training Brighton with 27, and Core Performance PRF with 2.
Where can I find coached workouts adapted to my fitness level in Brighton, MI?
CROSSFIT BRIGHTON explicitly offers movement modifications for different skill and fitness levels, and reviewers praise coaches for explaining form and providing alternatives. Orangetheory Fitness offers coached, full-body group workouts using heart-rate zones and real-time tracking to tailor the experience to fitness level.
Which gyms in Brighton, MI have showers and Wi-Fi?
Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Orangetheory Fitness all list showers and Wi-Fi. Each also lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom.
Where are children’s training classes mentioned in Brighton, MI?
Parent reviews for D1 Training Brighton at 8707 W Grand River Ave describe classes attended by seven-year-olds. One specifically names Rookie classes and reports progress in strength and speed, while another says their child looks forward to attending. The gym’s phone number is +1 810-819-2744.
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