Gyms reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 306 Reddit reviews across 98 subreddits and 107 posts to rank the best Gyms brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/portlandme, r/Dallas, r/Upperwestside, r/Scottsdale, r/berlinsocialclub. Top-rated brands include Planet Fitness (3.9/5), YMCA (4.1/5), Gold's Gym (4.1/5).
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Reviews306
Subreddits98
Posts107
Brands100
Products7
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#1
Planet Fitness
3.9
(44)
"At 10 bucks a month is hard to beat."
"Is always going to be the cheapest option if you are starting out."
"Imo planet fitness is the best bang for your buck"
"Easy one. Planet Fitness."
"Planet fitness is the goat"
"Try Planet Fitness! It’s a great gym for beginners."
"Go to planet fitness."
"Try planet fitness or eos for cheaper options."
"Planet Fitness is the best…No judgement zone and nobody even looks at you at all."
"Planet Fitness was my choice for awhile, it's a quick subway ride up to 125th on the A/C line."
#2
YMCA
4.1
(23)
"The Southeast Raleigh branch is a 10 minute drive from Lake Johnson."
"Probably the best bang for your buck."
"Is fabulous."
"Is a great option."
"YMCA is terrific and offers numerous exercise options."
"The YMCA offers a pool and a variety of classes."
"The YMCA is also down the street, less packed and has a lot of classes."
"Check out the YMCA. It has nice well kept stuff."
"Ymca is pretty good for me."
"There is a Y in Pennsburg that is amazing."
#3
Gold's Gym
4.1
(15)
"Gold's gym is perfect for me."
"The best environment is in Gold's Gym."
"I’ve been to a few of the gyms here and for me Gold’s is the best by far."
"Is probably the best in the area."
"Das wären sie im Golds Gym"
"Gold's Gym in Burke/Fairfax Station. I like it. Friendly staff and members."
"Golds and cult are great options!!"
"Considering women friendly options: 1. Gold's gym - Kokane Chowk"
"Golds gym, even at peak times you can get your work out in. Plenty of machines."
"North central golds gym has a lady’s section too."
#4
LA Fitness
4.1
(14)
"LA fitness Staten Island. Thank me later."
"LA Fitness is a good deal for 35 bucks a month."
"Many older adults taking Aqua Fit classes."
"It is very close and clean. I pay 35$ a month and have multi-club membership."
"LA fitness at 17138 Autry Pond Rd has solid runs."
"They have a nice court and I always see folks in there using it."
"The LA Fitness in Westworth is one of the cleanest gyms I’ve been to."
"I go to LA fitness in Burlington. Has multiple locations, which is good for me."
"I did a free trial at LA Fitness a few years ago and really liked it there."
"Look into their active and fit membership."
#5
Anytime Fitness
4.0
(14)
"Anytime fitness will be your best bet. All locations are clean, never too busy, and equipment isn't 80 years old."
"Anytime fitness is great in my opinion."
"It's kinda small but it has pretty much everything you need to get a good workout in and there's always people there in the evening."
"I toured here and may join as it's nicer than PF."
"Your best bet might be Anytime Fitness, which has locations in the Bywater and Gentilly."
"Anytime fitness Bungalow road."
"I think the only place i’ve seen slightly better is at Anytime Fitness."
"Pretty good way less packed than goodlife."
"Anytime will be soon in Jagatpura."
"Anytime fitness"
#6
Crunch
3.7
(10)
"Crunch (current and perfect for my needs)"
"I reviewed the other gyms in the area but crunch was the best option for me."
"They also have everything you need."
"They have a sauna in the locker rooms."
"Crunch. I pay about 32 and change a month and it's great."
"Crunch on 30 and Planet Fitness in Manchester are great IMO."
"Crunch has pretty much everything you need for a good workout."
"Crunch Waterloo might work, the Kitchener location is pretty dated so I wouldn’t bother."
"The crunch on 83rd was where I went when I lived on 104 and it’s reasonable for price and capacity."
"Yes, crunch can be crowded at peak times, but not nearly as crowded as planet fitness."
#7
Lifetime
4.7
(7)
"Lifetime hands down! I went to ymca for awhile and personally don’t feel the classes compare."
"Lifetime doesn’t just have childcare but they also regularly have family activities and events."
"Lifetime if you want childcare with actual enrichment activities."
"You’re not gonna find nicer than Lifetime!"
"You’re not gonna find nicer than Lifetime!"
"The Lifetime in Cary is nice."
"Lifetime is the best. But it's not cheap."
#8
Orange Theory
4.7
(6)
"I love Orange Theory and there are three local locations."
"I love orange theory."
"Orange theory!"
"Orange theory is a lot of fun and I’ve found it to be friendly and welcoming!"
"Orange Theory has been great and you can buy individual classes instead of a whole month membership."
"Good if affordability is not a concern."
#9
Armor
4.2
(5)
"Armor is great, pretty much any machine you can think of and I’ve never seen a crowd there."
"Armor is definitely a great gym!"
"Amour is probably one of the few “serious” bodybuilding gyms in Birmingham that come to mind for me."
"If you want a body building gym, this is it."
"There is Armor Gym in Crestwood blvd. Haven't been but it looks like what you're looking for"
#10
PureGym
4.0
(5)
"As far as stair masters go, PureGym West Bridgford, ROKO, and Rushcliffe Arena are your best bet."
"PureGym in Bridgford is really good, great value and well looked after."
"Pure gym in west bridgford is good and cheap."
"Honestly depends on what you want out of the gym. Pure Gym is absolutely fine."
"Pure gym which was great but during rush hour... it was horrible."
#11
Cowboy Fit
4.5
(4)
"I've heard really good things about Cowboy Fit."
"They have a outside area to train in."
"Definitely check your health insurance for gym membership discounts."
"They have a outside area to train in."
#12
The Form Lab
4.5
(4)
"They offer HIIT, tabata, TRX, strength, kinstretch, and yoga classes."
"The Form Lab!! Lots of classes that are mixed gender."
"The Form Lab! Buy a 10 pack punch card and try a variety of different types of classes."
"I really liked the Form Lab when I went there."
#13
EOS Fitness
4.5
(4)
"I’ve never waited for a rack there."
"Eos Fitness. Best bang for your buck"
"I used to really like EOS fitness ! Good bang for my buck imo"
"EOS. There all over the valley. Lots of free weights, Squat racks."
#14
Lifetime Fitness
4.5
(4)
"The trainers are professional there."
"It’s very expensive."
"Very nice, kinda pricey. The price keeps most of the nonsense away."
"Lifetime fitness is pricey but I like the amenities."
#15
Crunch Fitness
4.0
(4)
"Really good value for the price"
"Crunch has great classes and they definitely have personal training."
"Crunch (frisco & plano locations ) are inexpensive nice and normal."
"If you’re looking cheap, crunch is cheap."
#16
Fitness Connection
4.0
(4)
"Fitness connection, in hulen is pretty good."
"I like the one in Sparks."
"$10 a month. Really good equipment."
"For a budget friendly gym, I really like fitness connection."
#17
NYSC
3.8
(4)
"Nysc has dumbbells, barbells, benches, squat racks, and basic machines."
"I recommend NYSC because it has a bunch of convenient locations in Manhattan."
"I like the 94 and Broadway location a lot."
"Your options are between nysc, fitness factory, crunch."
#18
Top Shape
5.0
(3)
"It’s affordable and has a great variety of equipment."
"My visit there was friendly, it was very clean, and the pool didn’t reek of over-chlorination."
"What you get for the price is honestly a great deal. The atmosphere is friendly."
#19
Movati
4.7
(3)
"Started at Movati at The Boatdwalk last month with my gf and we both have been loving it"
"Started at Movati at The Boatdwalk last month with my gf and we both have been loving it"
"Movati is a very nice, upscale facility with all the bells."
#20
Equinox
4.0
(3)
"Equinox has the best equipment and is cleanest."
"Equinox, Third Space, UP."
"Never understood a $200+ Equinox membership."
#21
GB3
4.0
(3)
"GB3 has mixed reviews on here but I’ve been there for three years and enjoy it."
"All around I would say GB3."
"I do GB3 and it has everything I need. Nothing fancy."
#22
Vasa
4.0
(3)
"Vasa is probably your best bet."
"VASA day pass is $10 I think. It’ll have everything you need."
"Vasa on Penn has child care."
#23
TMPL
4.0
(3)
"Def TMPL hell's kitchen and Equinox Greenwich Ave."
"TMPL in Hell’s Kitchen and Gym U in Chelsea. I would pick TMPL over Gym U since they have multiple locations all over the city."
"Pretty solid, and they have a location in Astor Place."
#24
ClassPass
4.0
(3)
"Classpass gives you access to different gyms. They have a 14 day free trial offer."
"I recommend Class Plass tbh but depends on your workout!"
"Have you heard of ClassPass? They’re giving an exclusive free trial."
#25
24 Hour Fitness
3.7
(3)
"24 Hour Fitness."
"24 hour fitness, take a shower use the sauna, swim a little"
"The locations in the burbs are pretty nice tho (el cerrito, moraga, walnut creek)"
#26
Fit4Less
3.7
(3)
"I liked my time at Fit4Less on Weber as well, both solid “cheaper” options."
"Come check out Fit4less on North service road it’s a great gym for a cheap price!"
"Fit4Less. Just go at 5am you’ll be fine."
#27
Ford
5.0
(2)
"Extremely friendly... Very uplifting environment. Highly recommend."
"Ford's or Madtown Fitness."
#28
KUMA Fit
5.0
(2)
"If you’d be into trying out kickboxing, you should check out KUMA fit."
"KUMA Fit – in Westbrook and Saco – is a kickboxing studio."
#29
Gordon Field House
5.0
(2)
"Gordon Field House is the only real gym on campus."
"Gordon field house is the best."
#30
LVAC
5.0
(2)
"LVAC, best gyms and best uh, clientele."
"Is by far the best of choices."
#31
Orangetheory
5.0
(2)
"I go two or three times a week to the one on 92nd and Columbus and it’s a great workout."
"Love Orangetheory! Great workouts and a bunch of class times."
#32
Kru Dam
5.0
(2)
"Kru dam"
"Went to kru dam and loved it"
#33
Tamalpais Crossfit
5.0
(2)
"Tamalpais CrossFit in San Rafael also has 24 hour access."
"Great gym and coaches."
#34
South RAC
4.5
(2)
"South RAC for sure."
"South RAC was always my favorite."
#35
Fitness First
4.5
(2)
"If you want the best equipment, Fitness First is the gym for you."
"Fitness First."
#36
The Gym Group
4.5
(2)
"Good Quality Equipment, Lots of Machines."
"Personally gymgroup is perfectly decent. ok price, no reception, no need to speak to anyone, brill"
#37
Iron Office
4.5
(2)
"The Iron Office is brilliant, they charge more than double what GB3 does."
"Iron office but it's north of $100 a month"
#38
Best Fitness
4.5
(2)
"Best fitness in Albany is the best for classes imo."
"Best fitness in colonie is great."
#39
Amber Crossfit
4.5
(2)
"Best cf box and proper weightlifting gym (olympic)."
"Amber CrossFIt."
#40
Legacy Gym
4.5
(2)
"Legacy Gym is really good. There are 2 of them both 24hrs."
"Both legacy gyms in Laredo have Women Areas."
#41
Svn
4.5
(2)
"If money is no object SVN has the nicest view"
"Svn, palms hotel gym, privus, club circuit al hamra and golds gym"
#42
Ford's Gym
4.5
(2)
"Adding another vote for Ford's as a woman who strength trains! Great environment and community."
"I’ve not been there but I’ve seen this question asked enough times to know the answer is Ford’s Gym on Winnebago Street."
#43
Gym+
2.7
(3)
"Gym+ is good."
"Gym+. Cheapest gym, plenty of gyms in Vilnius."
"Gym+ and Lemon gym are the main two chains around."
#44
The Garage Gym
4.0
(2)
"Has good reviews."
"It has good reviews."
#45
Virgin
4.0
(2)
"I think Virgin is generally better, albeit more expensive."
"Best middle ground gym I’ve been to is Firehouse."
#46
Snap Fitness
4.0
(2)
"Really good selection of free weights and machines."
"SnapFitness in SoPo. 24hr gym so you can go whenever you want."
#47
Nuffield
4.0
(2)
"Nuffield - decent mix of facilities. Pool, gym, free weights, classes, cafe, sauna."
"But it's expensive!"
#48
SALUD
4.0
(2)
"SALUD!"
"Salud in Portland is good if you like pilates."
#49
Title Boxing
4.0
(2)
"I’d check out Title Boxing."
"Maybe title boxing?"
#50
Cult
4.0
(2)
"Golds and cult are great options!!"
"4. Cult - Spot 18 mall"
#51
Smart Fit
4.0
(2)
"I like the Smart Fit gyms in Latin America. Good price for the amount of equipment."
"Is a chain of gyms there."
#52
JCC
4.0
(2)
"Another good option is JCC."
"The JCC in the West End of Allentown has a pool and a lot of programs for it."
#53
Trufit
4.0
(2)
"Trufit by North Star."
"Seen some real tall mfers (6’4-6’7 range) ball up there."
#54
Emporium
3.5
(2)
"Best gym in Birmingham is Emporium"
"I tried emporium for a few months but eventually got sick of it. Half of the machines / cables are broken... Overall felt like it just not a pleasant place to be."
#55
FitX
3.5
(2)
"I can give you a coupon which reduces the monthly fee from 29 to 24."
"FitX has it for 1 day"
#56
Holmes Place
3.5
(2)
"Holmes place offers a free trial (although you have to book the appointment and listen the sales pitch / introduction)."
"Holmes place also has day passes, but they are really expensive."
#57
Summit
3.5
(2)
"Summit has a free day pass on the Summit app."
"Summit day pass is pricey like 30 now I believe."
#58
McFit
3.0
(2)
"McFit had a day pass for 10€ but not sure if they have it anymore"
"Not exactly sure how much it costs."
#59
Basis HP
5.0
(1)
"Basis HP has the best trainers and programming in Chico, hands down."
#60
Gravity Haus
5.0
(1)
"Gravity Haus is the best!"
#61
OneLife Fitness
5.0
(1)
"I've been going to OneLife since it opened like 15 years ago."
#62
Swoot
5.0
(1)
"Swoot has amazing Pilates microreformer classes."
#63
Studio Trilogy
5.0
(1)
"I genuinely cannot recommend Studio Trilogy enough!"
#64
UNO Fitness Center
5.0
(1)
"UNO has a fantastic gym and is a great value."
#65
Tera BJJ
5.0
(1)
"Easiest best gym in the city and province. Lots of structured classes for beginners."
#66
MoveMe Pilates and Barre
5.0
(1)
"A really lovely studio on Presumpscot Street just around the corner from 295 exit 8."
#67
F45
5.0
(1)
"$53/week f45 has changed my life forever."
#68
Portland Yoga Collective
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend!"
#69
Grateful Gains
5.0
(1)
"It’s a locally owned personal training studio that will change your life."
#70
John Reed
2.0
(2)
"I went to John Reed and I recommend you not to go."
"Definitely cannot recommend John Reed in Rüttenscheid atm."
#71
Athelonics
4.0
(1)
"You could try Athelonics in City Mall."
#72
Spyre
4.0
(1)
"I really like Spyre."
#73
Premier Fitness
4.0
(1)
"Mie imi place la Premier Fitness, am mers o bucata buna de timp si la Gym Mar Strong :)"
#74
Body Shop
4.0
(1)
"I go to Body Shoppe no less 4 times a week. I love it there."
#75
STLTH
4.0
(1)
"STLTH offers boxing memberships and they do regular fight nights if that's of interest as well."
#76
Innovative Health
4.0
(1)
"Innovative Health in Atlantic/Judkins Park area is solid and affordable for what you’re looking for."
#77
24/7 Fitness
4.0
(1)
"24/7 Fitness in Bearwood which my wife and I quite liked. It’s not the most modern by any stretch but the crowd was generally older and more relaxed."
#78
EVO Fitness
4.0
(1)
"Daypass €19.90"
#79
F.I.V.E
4.0
(1)
"Try the F.I.V.E, across from Home Depot on Ridge."
#80
Reformery
4.0
(1)
"If you like Pilates, try the Reformery. The space is beautiful and classes are fun."
#81
Esporta
4.0
(1)
"The esporta near 41 and bonita beach road is becoming an athletica by the end of the year. athletica is a nice gym."
#82
Bodyscape
4.0
(1)
"The gym I use is Bodyscape at Shaw’s Bridge."
#83
Olympus
4.0
(1)
"Olympus in Burke -- very nice gym, no BS."
#84
Bannatyne's
4.0
(1)
"I go to Bannatynes in Brindley Place. It's not the cheapest option but I've found other gyms to be quite overstimulating with the lighting and density of people."
#85
Four Seasons
4.0
(1)
"Four Seasons in Glassboro has personal trainers I believe. It’s also relatively inexpensive (at least it was pre covid)"
#86
Liberated Fitness
4.0
(1)
"Liberated fitness on Columbus and 110 is affordable and strength focused."
#87
VIP Fitness
4.0
(1)
"Try VIP Fitness on Amsterdam and 98th."
#88
Nuffield Health
4.0
(1)
"I now prefer the Nuffield health at broadway plaza near 5 ways. It’s not the cheapest but I get an NHS discount and it’s chilled with good equipment and staff."
#89
beFit NYC
4.0
(1)
"I would look at befitnyc and Strength Society NYC."
#90
Waterford Fitness
4.0
(1)
"If I was looking for a 'more serious set up' I'd go to Waterford Fitness."
#91
Tribal
4.0
(1)
"For boxing I recommend Tribal in Dartmouth"
#92
Giant Fitness
4.0
(1)
"Giant Fitness"
#93
Beat81
4.0
(1)
"Get 3 free workouts if you download the App!"
#94
Becerra
4.0
(1)
"For judo: Becerra in Garland for competitive/advanced judo."
#95
ABC Fitness
4.0
(1)
"ABC Fitness in Latham."
#96
Heredeu Gym
4.0
(1)
"Heredeu gym din Decebal cred era destul de curat, aparate nice."
#97
Bobs
4.0
(1)
"Probably Bobs in terms of available equipment."
#98
Vibe BQE Fitness
3.0
(1)
"Maybe try Vibe BQE Fitness"
#99
Crunchfit
3.0
(1)
"Crunchfit is 10 euros, but they are in lichtenberg."
#100
Eastside
3.0
(1)
"Eastside in Plano for beginner/intermediate judo (but much more expensive)."
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