Genesis Health Clubs - Olathe Ridgeview

★★★★★David Cook

I want to specifically communicate my appreciation for Braxton Morrical, trainer at the Ridgeview location. I began working with Braxton in February 2025, and he has been an important part of a dramatic turnaround in my life in my mid-sixties. With his guidance, support, and accountability, I have lost approximately 43 pounds, going from 252 pounds down to 210. Just as importantly, Braxton has helped me build endurance, strength, and muscle. Braxton consistently challenges me, and I often leave workouts exhausted and aching — but I would not have it any other way. He pushes me in the right way, and I am better for it. Please recognize Braxton for being a terrific trainer and an outstanding representative of Genesis. I would give him six stars if it were possible. David Cook.

★Joshua Thomas

Update, the A/C still broken for the 3rd year in a row. New water fountains are broken and spilling sewage on the ground. There is now cockroaches being seen around the facility. Parking lot has became more deteriorated. The promised new weights and machines that were supposed to arrive last fall never arrived. 😂 The owner appears more focused on celebrating 39 years in business, but seems to forget that the only reason he is still open is because of his members. What was once a well-maintained private club known as Healthridge has now deteriorated into a run-down “Diamond Club.” The parking lot has been in disrepair for years and should have been replaced long ago. Inside, there are no towels, the equipment is broken and outdated, and the HVAC system fails repeatedly—leaving no air conditioning in the summer and no heat in the winter. Even something as simple as a hairdryer hasn’t been replaced. I have a shake pass for the cafe but can’t even use it as it’s never staffed at the times they are stated they are open. During Covid, they changed the hours, specifically, Saturday mornings and never changed them back. They need to be changed back to 6 AM. So people can utilize what they are paying for. Most recently, you can’t even check in to the club, because of a broken system. While, you can pay a quarter the price at crunch and have an apple pass and all brand new equipment. This club has become the “red-headed stepchild,” and unfortunately, it shows.

★★★★★Mike Byers

I absolutely love this gym! They have everything I want. All the free weights, weight machines, and cardio equipment you could imagine. Love the sauna, steam room, hot tub and basketball courts as well. Staff is super friendly and accommodating especially Devin who is always happy to help with whatever I’ve needed. I couldn’t be happier with this gym!

★★★★★Jason Smith

Great staff with a very nice facility. Jeff and the other trainers do a great job helping you accomplish your fitness goals. Megan’s group exercise classes are a must for any newcomer. The cafe has great food as well. Everyone is always very helpful. Thank you!

★Bri Partridge

**Disappointing Decline: My Gym’s 15-Year Journey to Neglect** I've been a loyal member of this gym for 15 years, through ownership changes and supposed "improvements." When the new owners took over, they spent money on cosmetic upgrades—paint and superficial fixes—giving the illusion of repairs, but nothing truly changed. For five years, I’ve waited for a new AC and heating system, hoping that the comfort level would finally match the price of membership. Instead, the gym remains unbearable for most of the year. At 6 a.m., when it’s only 70 degrees outside, the gym is already **80 degrees and humid with zero air circulation**. Their version of "air conditioning"? A few fans that barely move the thick, sticky air. Walking in, you immediately feel the suffocating heat, and even the staff seem drained and miserable. Corporate recently visited, heard the complaints, and **shot down the possibility of a new AC**—which means August will be even worse. And if you think summer is bad, **winter is just as miserable—only the opposite problem**. The gym’s airflow is so poor that the inside becomes **freezing**, to the point where dumbbells are painfully cold to the touch. You literally have to wear **outdoor gloves** just to lift weights because the metal is so ice-cold it hurts your skin. It’s not just the climate control that's failing—**broken equipment sits untouched for months**, ignored by management. Two machines have been down for three months now with no sign of repair. The parking lot is a **pothole-riddled mess**, and every attempt at fixing it involves cheap patchwork that crumbles within weeks. Even the **handicap section is dangerously uneven**, posing a serious fall risk. Today, I’m finally cancelling my membership. It’s clear that corporate sees this "diamond" club as nothing more than a cash grab, refusing to bring it up to even a **basic** standard. It’s heartbreaking, especially since I love the dance classes here—but there's absolutely no way to enjoy them in a **80-degree, airless room**. If you value a functional gym with proper maintenance and climate control, look elsewhere. The ownership has made it clear that member comfort is the least of their priorities.