Gold’s Gym

Gold’s Gym Fredericksburg 100% lives up to the legendary reputation of the franchise. I’ve worked out at community centers, at «fitness centers» like Bally’s, and at modern gimmicks like Planet Fitness (for exactly 1 day before cancelling, as it is not a gym, it is a gimmick, more interested in getting your money and coddling the insecure than actually helping people get in shape); but nothing has TOUCHED the experience of this gym.
Odds are, if you’ve seen a type of workout, you can do it here. Too rainy to run? They’ve got more treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals than I’ve ever seen. Want to get strong? Tons of free weights, squat racks, benches, inclines, declines, dead-​lift stations (Olympic AND imperial weights! Try finding THAT in most gyms!), kettle bells, medicine balls, they’ve got it all. Want to try something different? Something more modern? Try the sport conditioning center. Astro-​turn running strip, TRX, heavy ropes, plyo training, they’ve got it!
On top of all this, God’s has a full-​size indoor pool, fantastic personal trainers and tons of classes (everything from aerobics to cardio kickboxing, yoga, you name it), all included in the price of your membership. Best. Gym. Ever.

This gym has an incredible amount of equipment. I have only ever waited to use weights at peak hours, and then only for a moment. They also have a pool and many different exercise classes.
It’s a clean facility, and the staff is very courteous. I almost always am checked in at the front desk by a tall guy with long-​ish hair, and he is consistently very friendly. He even noticed when I got a haircut, which was pretty cool. I haven’t had any sessions with their personal trainers, but they seem very knowledgeable.
Perhaps the most unique aspect of this gym is the «Cardio Theater,» where they play movies in a room with a bunch of cardio equipment. It’s great! I’ve found myself running for twice as long in there sometimes, because I need to see how the movie ends. They also have quite a few cardio machines outside the theater, most of which have TV’s attached.
My only complaint, which is so negligible it has no impact on my overall opinion of Gold’s, is that the TV’s on the cardio equipment no longer have the Food Network, my favorite thing to watch while jogging for some reason. They do still have ESPN, which is a nice alternative. I’ve also heard some kind of schiesty things about the cancellation process, but it seems like they have made strides to improve this.
Overall, Gold’s is a great gym with options for everybody and a great attitude.

This place is awesome until you want to cancel. The facility is clean, huge, and full of nice equipment. The problem arises when you want to cancel. My girlfriend is headed off to a new college and had to cancel her member. She was under no contract and was paying month by month. They told her she had to pay for a the month ($ 35, understandable) by tried to charge her a few extra fees that totalled $ 40. She was able to knock that fee down to $ 25. What that fee was for we couldn’t even tell you. Done deal, right? Well today we found out they charged her again for a month, this time $ 60. Head in there to talk to them about. They were rude and unhelpful. Currently this issue is still unresolved.

Excellent gym. Such a variety swimming, weights, kids care, all sorts of workout classes, etc… love the BodyJam classes. They are fun and so energetic not including jam packed!!!

I am not a «gym-​expert» by any means, but I find this gym to be perfectly satisfactory for those who want to:
1. start working out as soon as they arrive (no waits), and
2. have PLENTY of choices of what to do (with the recent expansion, even more so).
This place has a welcome feel for both serious trainers and those seeking casual exercise. Pool and sauna included.
When I bring a guest, they are somewhat apprehensive about looking «too out of shape» or the like (think of those silly commercials from Planet Fitness — no, people in this establishment who work out seriously are not obnoxious apes). The guest’s concerns are allayed as soon as they get to look around. All shapes and sizes welcome.
Recommended.

This gym is spectacular. Clearly I’ve been getting ripped off at every other gym I’ve paid to join. I look forward to every visit with this gym. No one bothering me to sell personal training sessions. Several workout rooms. Clean! Machines galore. Smoothie shop! Huge! It has every amenity one could ask for and even some that no one would think to ask for. A cardio room where you can watch movies on a big screen? Yes, thanks!
The best gym experience I’ve had yet. Can’t wait to get back in there tomorrow.
Ask for William.

DO NOT SIGN A CONTRACT WITH GOLDS GYM. This place is the most deceiving unprofessional excuse for a company. I am reporting them to the better business bureau and filed a complaint to the FTC. They trick you into signing a small key pad where you think you are just going to be signing to get into the gym on a daily basis but really you are signing a contract they don’t even let you see! I signed up for my membership with Yolanda who lied to me and told me I could cancel my membership at anytime and it was only a $ 50 fee. when I tried to cancel my membership I was told I could not cancel my membership unless I was crippled or moving out of state! and then they laughed at me when I told them I could no longer afford to pay them. Then they have the nerve to offer you a «request to cancel form» which you can only turn in after your TWO year contract that you didn’t even know you signed is up. you’re probably just as confused as I was at this point, let me clarify. they offer you this «request to cancel form» because not only can you not cancel your membership, they AUTOMATICALLY CONTRACT YOU FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS. so that’s why you have to «request to cancel» your membership. if that is not the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever heard I don’t know what is. I would give them negative stars if I could. please for the sake of your sanity, save yourself the trouble and do not give gold’s gym your money, because it’s only a matter of time before you realize how terrible it is and want to cancel and they’ll just continue to steal out of your account. oh and as a response to the gold’s gym manager commenting on the other posts saying that they have heard the reviews and have made it easier to cancel, I’m still trying to cancel mine 9 months later.

Only been to two gyms in my whole entire life and both times I never really work out… just watched my friends worked out or just go to one just because I felt like it was the right thing to do at that time… The gym is not for me… If you don’t like it then you will not be motivated to go… so the best would be to find something you enjoy so that you’re motivated to exercise…
Even though I’m not a gym person I did however thought this was a pretty good gym… place is sectioned out really nicely…
What the gym offers:
–movie room workout
–body building station
–cardio machines
–sauna
–pool
–hot tubes
–women workout area
–second floor for private work out
If your only doing a one day work out its five bucks to get started… not bad… seriously came here just once and compare to the gym I went before this one… this one is Defiantly a more well established gym!

I switched to golds gym a couple of months ago. I’m loving the variety of classes, equipment options, and friendly staff. The prices are reasonable.

In my opinion, the Gold’s Gym in Fredericksburg is just awesome! My wife and I have been members of this gym for the past three years and before that, were members of the Gold’s Gym in Acworth, GA for 3 ½ years, so we can honestly attest to the fact that the Gold’s Gym in Fredericksburg is committed to each member’s personal pursuit of fitness, at least they have been in our experience… if you don t get in shape, it’s not on them… and they have gone above and beyond to make us feel like valued members. Speaking of which, I would like to throw out a special thanks to Von Lavender, Asst. GM, and the GM for resolving our only hiccup (using a term from Mrs. Lavender) in our 3 year membership to our complete satisfaction! They rectified a minor issue that arose between me and their billing company, Taft Services, which was so greatly appreciated!!! As a result, I can honestly say without any hesitation, that the staff at this Gold’s Gym are definitely committed to providing quality customer service, and I can not thank them enough for that!
And I would’ve given them a five star rating if they had a more customer friendly billing company, who exercised better customer service skills and common sense!

Not only was joining a problem with getting charged for two location memberships when I moved, now that I have cancelled for good, it was an even bigger problem. I had to call several times, cancelled 30 days out and still got billed the $ 75 maintenance fee. Maintenance fee is intended for annual improvements to the facility. I never saw improvements and one of the lowest end gyms I’ve ever seen. The only asset this gym has is Vaughn (instructor). Otherwise, thumbs down.

I was a member of this Gym some time ago and moved, I had no problems canceling my membership. I am back in the area and I have rejoined Golds.
It’s huge, and it’s expanding. I would give it 4 stars if it had a separate area with punching bags, I am hoping that this will be included in the expansion. The staff at the front desk area is friendly. The place is squared away from what I can tell.
Overall, I would say this is a nice place to work out but nothing spectacular.
Update since my last review: This gym has improved in many ways since my last review. First off, they expanded and have included more equipment (including punching bags), second, the staff at the front desk are friendlier, I can get my workout here in peace and have plenty of room to where I don’t feel crowded, even during peak hours. I recommend this gym to anyone thinking of joining it.

Do NOT sign a contract with these people. They will rope you into a two year contract and not explain that you cannot get out of it unless you move 35 miles away or get a doctors note.
$ 34.99 for a whole year for NOTHING!!! I am reporting Golds to the better business bureau. There should be an out clause but there isn’t. I am going back to school and that, in addition to my job prevent me from having the time to get over to Golds.
My work now offers Zumba classes in my building for MUCH LESS than Golds.
This contract is a racket. Avoid it at all costs!!!

I’ve been to a lot of gyms in my time and this is one of the lower end quality gyms. Not golds gym in particular just this one establishment.

To get out of the membership contract with this gym often entails going to collections! When I moved over 100 miles away I provided them with an updated mailing address and canceled my membership effective the day the representative in the gym said that I could to avoid early cancellation fees (even though there was no Golds where I moved!). I was told I would incur a $ 30 charge for the last month since they needed a months notice to cancel as well. Not only did they not update my mailing address apparently I was told to cancel one month too early (I forgot that my when I got the membership 2 years before they gave me a free month) AGAIN this is even though there was no golds wear I moved. I also had to pay an early termination fee, collections bees, and other fees associated! When I asked somebody to work with me on the fees, I was confronted by an ebonics speaking manager who refused to listen to me! Not only that but the memberships are oversold at the gym so even when I was a member I didn’t enjoy going because I was constantly waiting for a machine! I was a member at Sport an Health before Golds and they were not nearly as unprofessional! If I ever moved back to Fredericksburg I’d go back to Sport and Health!

I’ve been at Gold’s Gym for over a year now and I like it a lot. Previously I was at Sport and Health in Central Park (for over a decade). I like Gold’s much better. I enjoy the group fitness classes and the facilities are much cleaner. The instructors are excellent and staff is friendly. It’s nice to have a separate room for cycling, group exercise, and mind/​body classes. It enables the gym to schedule many more classes. The pool is smaller, but I haven’t had any trouble getting a lane. I also like the Cardio Cinema where I run on the treadmill and watch a movie. It’s amazing how quickly time goes by when you’re being entertained. Sometimes I add time on the machine just so I can find out what happens in the movie. You’ve got to love that. I would recommend Gold’s to my friends.

Meh… It’s close to my house at least.