Best gym recommendations on Reddit
236 reviews from r/sandiego, r/raleigh, r/olympia and 65 more subreddits
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#1
YMCA
4.5
(28)
"Recently reopened from a massive weights equipment upgrade."
"YMCA is what you want."
"The YMCA has all of those."
"I personally really love the YMCA!"
"We joined the YMCA and have been loving it."
"It feels like the gym for everybody."
"I can't recommend the YMCA enough."
"Join the YMCA. They have great gyms, not too expensive."
"Your local YMCA."
"If you have a YMCA in your area, would totally recommend."
#2
Planet Fitness
4.0
(26)
"Planet Fitness is a fantastic option for gym newbies, would highly recommend."
"You have questions? They have trainers and videos."
"I love planet fitness. They promote the no judgment thing and also are incredibly affordable & offer hydromassage, tanning, chair massage, and more"
"I don’t have any complaints about Planet Fitness."
"Is chill."
"Another vote for Planet Fitness from me. 24/7 hours, can go to any location, and the equipment is plentiful."
"Planet Fitness is the best value."
"Planet Fitness. I used to go to Anytime Fitness and it sucked in comparison."
"I decided to renew my Planet Fitness membership last tuesday because, much like you, I really want to learn more about health and fitness."
"I would recommend Planet Fitness-you can get the one club only membership for $10/a month."
#3
Anytime Fitness
4.1
(11)
"Anytime Fitness in South Bossier is one of the nicest gyms I’ve been to anywhere."
"Literally open 24hrs with a shower, locker and Aircond."
"I like this gym because it isn’t as crowded and you get a keyfob with 24hr access."
"If you’re near Minatomirai, there is an Anytime Fitness."
"The quiet times there are *very* quiet."
"I personally recommend Anytime Fitness on Ruthven Street."
"Is a great gym."
"Anytime Fitness scratches the 24-hour itch."
"Anytime fitness. I work nights and will go to the gym around 930-1030pm. Almost empty."
"I go to Anytime Fitness. It's well-maintained, never too busy, and only $44 a month."
#4
24 Hour Fitness
4.0
(7)
"In terms of recommendations I’d try out 24 or LA."
"If you were in the South Bay Area I’d say 24 hour fitness."
"I second 24 Hour Fitness."
"I got a personal trainer at 24 hour fitness once."
"It's pretty relaxed."
"24 hour is always a good choice."
"I see some people there on their journey to greatness both young and old and everyone seems pretty relaxed."
#5
Chuze
3.9
(7)
"Chuze Fontana is great. I’m there 5/7 days week. No problems."
"Love it. But you feel the waves of the crowd hard."
"I definitely recommend it."
"It’s a great gym but it does get pretty packed."
"I’m 6 foot 350 lbs and have had no issues at any Chuze location."
"I’ve had this membership at Chuze for almost a year and don’t go because idk how to use free weights and I also feel judged."
"I’ve had this membership at Chuze for almost a year and don’t go because idk how to use free weights."
#6
LA Fitness
4.2
(6)
"I totally recommend it. They also have trainers that will help you."
"Or get a membership that works in both cities? LA Fitness maybe."
"I go to the LA fitness for $25/month and I find it great as I myself am getting into working out!"
"LA fitness in mission valley would be closest for you."
"Go to LA fitness and say you want a guest pass before getting membership."
"I go to both the LA Fitness and Goodlife gyms."
#7
Powerhouse Gym
4.6
(5)
"They have everything you’ll ever want to use."
"They've got a ton of equipment."
"Check out the Powerhouse Gym in Redwood City."
"Powerhouse Gym in Madison Heights has a similar vibe to Royal Oak Gym, i.e. lots of weights and slightly grimy."
"Powerhouse has nice equipment and is very spacious."
#8
Crunch Fitness
3.8
(5)
"I found a Crunch Signature plan that lets me go to every gym, including ones out of state."
"Crunch is pretty nice especially outside of “rush hour.”"
"Crunch is fine, lots of machines."
"Crunch sunnyvale is 13 a month, not as bad as 24 at all but not equinox level."
"It's not the cleanest, but people are respectful."
#9
Gold's Gym
4.0
(4)
"Golds has a pool, classes, saunas, massage chairs etc. All the goodies."
"I would probably check out Golds Gym if I was looking for more serious gyms in the area."
"I really enjoy my membership at the Gold's gym on Cypress Creek."
"If weights, I would look around you for a golds gym or planet fitness."
#10
Crunch
3.5
(4)
"They have a ton of good classes, hot yoga and good weight machines."
"Is good."
"I’ll have to check out Crunch."
"The easy options."
#11
EOS Fitness
4.7
(3)
"Plenty of squat racks. It’s honestly an incredible bargain."
"Open 24hrs for only 9.99 a month."
"I like EOS fitness it’s 24 hours tons of equipment."
#12
Derby City MMA
4.3
(3)
"I'm gonna third Derby City MMA."
"I know that Chewy teaches at Derby City Mixed Martial Arts."
#13
Bloc Shop
4.3
(3)
"Bloc Shop definitely. Three different gyms, lots of boulders for all levels."
"Best bang for your buck is to take unlimited initiation week at Bloc Shop."
"I went to Bloc Shop a few years back and had a good time."
#14
GoodLife Fitness
4.3
(3)
"Has the largest women’s section in Canada."
"Then go do the same thing for good life and anytime fitness."
"There is a Goodlife Fitness club inside of Square One Mall."
#15
Cafe Bloc
4.0
(3)
"Another +1 for cafe bloc, was great fun whole I eas there."
"Cafe bloc is fun IMO, great vibes!"
"Cafe Bloc was where most of my friends went when I was living there."
#16
The Foundation
4.0
(3)
"Really nice gym."
"A solid choice."
"It’s cheaper/less annoying to cancel than Genesis."
#17
PureGym
4.0
(3)
"All the equipment you need and I don’t think the monthly fee is too excessive."
"Recently renovated so a lot of good equipment and space."
"Equipment is good, well maintained, spacious."
#18
Chuze Fitness
4.0
(3)
"Chuze is down the street. It’s a family friendly gym."
"There is a Chuze right in Mission Valley!"
"I was thinking of Chuze fitness myself because it seems decently affordable."
#19
Lifetime Fitness
4.0
(3)
"Lifetime Cherry Creek is pretty decent as far as upscale gyms go."
"Lifetime."
"Lifetime is worth it if you plan to be a regular user of the gym."
#20
GoodLife
3.7
(3)
"24-hour gym - GoodLife Refinery or Brickhouse."
"I will always recommend GoodLife, as it is my favourite gym."
"I've been going to the goodlife at BCC for the last 10 years. Its decent."
#21
Current Wellness
5.0
(2)
"Current wellness!!!"
"Current Wellness!!!"
#22
Rock Chalk Park
5.0
(2)
"I second the free gym at rock chalk park. Your taxes pay for a great gym so you might as well get use out of it."
"My doc recommended Rock Chalk Park. Free to Douglas Co. residents."
#23
ECJJA
5.0
(2)
"If it's Dublin ECJJA, no question."
"I think in Ireland without a doubt you need to drop into ECJJA."
#24
Athena
5.0
(2)
"I love the community there and I’ve made such good friends."
"Athena! It’s small, woman owned, and very community based."
#25
Hardcore Fitness
4.5
(2)
"I've been going to Hardcore Fitness in Convoy for about 4ish months now and I really like it."
"I ended up signing up at hardcore fitness, they have a few around the county. I say check them out."
#26
City Fitness
4.5
(2)
"I just joined city fitness and am very happy"
"City Fitness (which is everywhere) has a really good gym in Newlands."
#27
Blink Fitness
4.5
(2)
"Super nice and very gay."
"Blink is great and really cheap, but i dont think they provide towels."
#28
Cultfit
4.5
(2)
"Sec-12 cult classes are best"
"Take Cultfit 1 month for 3000rs"
#29
Super Fitness
4.5
(2)
"I love it, there’s a women’s only section here and usually there’s no more than 3 people in there at a time."
"Super Fitness on Reynolds is good."
#30
CrossFit
4.5
(2)
"CrossFit! There are a bunch of great gyms in the area."
"Crossfit? https://www.crossfitglasgow.com/kids-teens/"
#31
Kalu Fitness
4.5
(2)
"I reco Kalu Fitness as well. I’ve been going there for 5yrs since it was still Anytime Fitness."
"Kalu Fitness sa Newpoint. Workout there during supposed peak hours."
#32
Triangle Rock Club
4.5
(2)
"The gym community is great."
"Triangle Rock Club Raleigh has an awesome gym area."
#33
OrangeTheory
4.5
(2)
"The atmosphere at OrangeTheory is very welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental."
"It’s a good workout for me."
#34
Personal Trainer
4.5
(2)
"Have you considered a personal trainer that can also help you with meals?"
"Might want to get a personal trainer."
#35
The Gym
4.0
(2)
"It's quiet in the mornings before work/school."
"I just started going to The Gym (that’s the name) right next to 5 and I really like it."
#36
Alpha Omega
4.0
(2)
"Alpha Omega on Bancroft is a small gym with the best equipment."
"They have personal trainers too, its a small gym and affordable."
#37
Edge Fitness
4.0
(2)
"Edge is pretty solid for a commercial gym and hard to go wrong there."
"It's very clean but very busy."
#38
Storm Fitness
4.0
(2)
"I use Storm Fitness near the Acres Club. The trainers are great and there are a good number of equipments."
"I use Storm Fitness near the Acres Club. The trainers are great and there are a good number of equipments."
#39
FitCo
4.0
(2)
"FitCo if you are looking for just a gym."
"FitCo on wise"
#40
Power Rack
4.0
(2)
"A power rack or power tower would work."
"Power Rack is sturdy enough and plenty of exercises."
#41
San Carlos Fitness
3.5
(2)
"Super nice crowd there, really friendly and helpful."
"San Carlos Fitness is close to you. It's a smaller neighborhood gym."
#42
Crunch Gym
3.5
(2)
"Im satisfied with Crunch."
"The gym is very clean, but the equipment seems to break more than I've seen at any other gym."
#43
Fitlab
3.0
(2)
"The classes are tough but fun and the people are all really welcoming"
"Fitlab good but BRUTAL if you miss paying them and i mean brutal, debt collecters calling 3 times a day."
#44
Snap Fitness
3.0
(2)
"Snap good and cheap but no pool or sauna, always very squishy packed in to small areas"
"Snap fitness have an offer ATM. I haven't been there but the offer is good so I'm considering it."
#45
City Gym
5.0
(1)
"Love that place and everyone there is super friendly."
#46
The Weight Room
5.0
(1)
"By far the best overall gym. Tons of equipment."
#47
Apple Fitness
5.0
(1)
"I was never more consistent my workouts than when I started a Home Gym and followed workouts on Apple Fitness+."
#48
Bodyfix
5.0
(1)
"Bodyfix is a v welcoming one."
#49
Master O Muay Thai Academy
5.0
(1)
"Very friendly and is really quick to assess and get you improving."
#50
Evolve Fitness
5.0
(1)
"Best gym around your location."
#51
Be Muay
5.0
(1)
"He's not only an amazing teacher but he's also a fabulous human being."
#52
Power Club
5.0
(1)
"Very Hygienic, S class matrix equipments and really good crowd."
#53
Kasrat Fitness
5.0
(1)
"Been holdin’ the east part of the city down fr that too at a very affordable price."
#54
Boulderwelt
5.0
(1)
"Boulderwelt ost is amazing!"
#55
Nucleus BJJ
5.0
(1)
"Nucleus BJJ has a free women's open mat Sundays at 10 am."
#56
Valley Athletic Club
5.0
(1)
"My best recommendation if you can afford it is: The Valley Athletic Club."
#57
Alliance Athletics
5.0
(1)
"Alliance athletics downtown is AMAZING."
#58
Fitness 19
5.0
(1)
"Best bang for buck."
#59
CrossFit 12 Stones
5.0
(1)
"I’ve never been but my friend owns CF 12 Stones in Kennewick."
#60
High Style BJJ
5.0
(1)
"Recently been going to high style bjj, very nice vibe."
#61
CrossFit Haddington
5.0
(1)
"CrossFit Haddington is lots of fun and great community."
#62
AKR Fitness
4.0
(1)
"It’s a community rather than just a gym."
#63
PCC / Diamond Heart
4.0
(1)
"It’s a martial arts focused gym, but they also have a focus on strength and conditioning."
#64
Nightmare Muscle
4.0
(1)
"Is great."
#65
Lifetime
4.0
(1)
"Feel like I get just as good of a workout in here."
#66
Bonita 24hr Gym
4.0
(1)
"It’s nice they just put all new equipment in there and it’s not too crowded early morning or late night"
#67
DAV
4.0
(1)
"Heavily underrated."
#68
Recreation Center
4.0
(1)
"Rec center is super cheap ($15/month I believe) and there's no commitment."
#69
Local Council Gym
4.0
(1)
"Have you tried your local council gym?"
#70
Swish House
4.0
(1)
"For the cardio portion of your workout you should try a Swish House class."
#71
Quilombo
4.0
(1)
"Quilombo up in sayulita. Cool little gym, great people."
#72
East Austin Jiu Jitsu
4.0
(1)
"East Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor!"
#73
Community Center
4.0
(1)
"If there is a community center near you, it may have a fitness room."
#74
Creighton University Gym
4.0
(1)
"Check out Creighton and Superfly."
#75
Briggs YMCA
4.0
(1)
"I switched to Briggs Y which is really freaking far out of my way but I do like it."
#76
Evergreen State College
4.0
(1)
"Evergreen state college is a public campus and their $600 a year gives you gyms, pools, saunas, and rock climbing walls."
#77
Ryan J Fitness
4.0
(1)
"Mababait naman mga tao doon walang basag trip."
#78
Diamond Nagar Gym
4.0
(1)
"There are three gyms close to Gandaria that have a separate women's section."
#79
Topman
4.0
(1)
"Topman"
#80
Atos Tacoma Gym
4.0
(1)
"Atos Tacoma in University Place, Alliance in Lakewood, Logic Jiu-Jitsu Club near Spanaway."
#81
Spoany
4.0
(1)
"There's a popular franchise here called 'Spoany' that used to do day passes."
#82
Fitness Together
4.0
(1)
"He found it was easier."
#83
Vasa Gym
4.0
(1)
"Your best bet is probably Vasa at 51st and memorial!"
#84
Power Tower
4.0
(1)
"I recommend push up handles for extra depth while doing push ups."
#85
Spokane Fitness Center
4.0
(1)
"Really nice, and they have a girls only weight room."
#86
Jungle BJJ
4.0
(1)
"I've always had a nice time at Jungle BJJ."
#87
Facet Seven
4.0
(1)
"May be more what you're looking for."
#88
Gym King
4.0
(1)
"Gym king"
#89
Club Houston
4.0
(1)
"You'll meet lots of friendly guys."
#90
Houston Gym
4.0
(1)
"Smaller gym but has a good atmosphere."
#91
The Climb
4.0
(1)
"A punch pass or membership is valid at all the branches across the city."
#92
Get Me Fitter
4.0
(1)
"Is really good, quiet & private."
#93
Gym
4.0
(1)
"Also check out the classes at whatever gym you choose. I worked at a gym in Del Mar for a while and I had the best time in various classes."
#94
Gracie Barre
4.0
(1)
"I know Gracie Barre is on academy and tramway and is well regarded."
#95
Various Gyms
3.0
(1)
"I'm an experienced power lifter and have been around various gyms over my life."
#96
Forma Gym
3.0
(1)
"Forma gym but it’s a bit of a drive."
#97
Generic Gyms
3.0
(1)
"Look for any generic gyms will do."
#98
Met
3.0
(1)
"Bit pricey, but there is very much a social aspect to the gym."
#99
Smart Gym
3.0
(1)
"Small but decent."
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