Do not go to Cult Tribe Indiranagar: Why? Read more.
1. Dance Fitness Classes: The dance fitness sessions are particularly disappointing. The choreography often feels overly feminine. All guys who have been dancing here now are acting so feminine with swinging hips and fem attitude. All music is item numbers and full of sensuality. The boring repetitive music selection caters to a style that may not resonate with everyone. It seems to lean heavily on stereotypical notions of dance, no new stylish dance moves. Most people who come to dance fitness are gays and LGBTQ people, who happily dance for girly moves and songs. If you are a straight guy, avoid their dance class! They bring in all girly and gay trainers and make straight guys girly. Their song/music choice is so worst and boring! Because they fired all their senior ones and hired little 20-something kids and good old days are gone. Expect politics at Tribe dance class. Favorite members have their own big gang here, and will be given best places to stand and they are so loud screaming that we can’t enjoy music or relieve stress. After the class, we will get headache and go back. Guys who cannot even dance will stand at the front and show off! Its so funny entertaining.
2. Cult socials: They are like so childish and stupid and boring. Trainers’ favorite group of members will take over the whole sessions and get all the attention. Rest of them do not exist! I didn’t come to freaking socialize. I came to workout! These days this fitness chain is focusing more on creating “a sense of community” for its survival. Don’t fall for their social media hashtags and promise of making you popular on insta.
2a. Fake "fit champions": Guys who really work hard in the gym do not get recognized. All time pass and socializing idiots get all the awards and recognizing.
3. Atmosphere and Attitude: The environment feels like a mix of laziness and forced participation. Especially those kiddy drama queens seem disinterested, and those little boys trapped in grown-up men bodies, which detracts from the overall experience, making excessive noise and disrupting classes with constant chatter and laughter. This creates a chaotic atmosphere that is far from conducive to a serious workout. Do not go to Tribe Indiranagar center in the morning between 8am-11am for this reason. It seems that a significant portion of the members are more focused on socializing than on their workouts. Many individuals spend an inordinate amount of time snapping pictures in front of mirrors, often preoccupied with capturing the perfect selfie rather than engaging in their fitness routines. Flirting and dating among members is rampant, especially if you happen to be attractive; this creates a distracting atmosphere where genuine fitness goals take a backseat to social interactions. The gym feels less like a place for serious training and more like a backdrop for social media moments, which can be off-putting for those looking to focus on their health and fitness.
4. Lack of Professionalism: The trainers and managers appear to be more friendly with these disruptive members than addressing the issue. This lack of confrontation leads to a social club vibe rather than a focused fitness environment. Guy trainers give lot of attention to women and men are fully ignored.
5. Equipment and Class Availability: There are frequent issues with equipment availability, which is frustrating. For boxing classes, you’re expected to bring your own gloves, and classes are often scarce. The overcrowding due to excessive memberships leads to long waitlists and limited availability at desired times. Sometimes weights are unavailable.
6. Trainers and Focus: Some trainers come off as egotistical and arrogant, particularly those from North India. There’s a noticeable bias in how attention is distributed during classes, with men often feeling left out while women receive more focus. This is disheartening for those who are genuinely trying to improve their fitness. The music played during group classes sucks to the core. Some lady trainers play soft romantic music when the class is doing deadlift. LOL. Some play girly folk songs. Lady trainers need to be educated on the music choice. One lady is very rude indeed to members at Tribe.
7. Community and Culture: Instead of fostering a genuine fitness community, it feels like a social club where “fake fitness champions” are celebrated while those who truly work hard are overlooked. Its all about showing off on social media. Reality is something else! The testimonials on the app are fake (trust me, I have seen those members before, after and where they are now), with many participants likely using steroids or not maintaining their fitness levels.
8. Despite the impressive fitness models showcased in the Cult Fit app, it’s evident that few, if any, members achieve similar levels of fitness. The reality is that these images often serve as a marketing gimmick, creating an unrealistic standard that many members find difficult to attain. The gap between the aspirational figures in the app and the average member’s experience is stark, leading to disappointment and frustration.