World Gym Glendale

First of all, I want to let everyone know that the only reason that I have given them one star is because I could not give them negative 5star or else it would have been –5 star already. This gym, which is known for its cheap membership price, is a place where liars chill with their friends.
1) I want to start off with the first sentence that i had been told when i came to sign up 2 years ago– «we are getting new machines in about TWO or THREE weeks!» It is almost 2 years and a couple months but still nothing has been charged. In addition, two years ago there was a few ropes and small tools, which you could use for abs workout, they do not exist anymore; I can assume that they have been stolen!
2) I got along with the idea which says «if someone wants to workout, he can workout even if the machines are not perfect.» Ok… My main problem are the tough guys, they think so, who just come with their friends and start doing deadlifts or squats and start screaming, grunting, dropping the weights and smelling homeless. These guys are just disgusting! The loud noise on one hand, the shitty smell which kills you and any living creature from 10feet away on the other hand!!!
3) bathrooms… I cannot find the correct word for it! I would rather wait 2 hours until I finish my workout and go home and use bathroom than go to their bathroom! I wish i had taken a couple photos, so i could show…
4) sauna? 4 person is the Maximum it can take any more will bring DEATH by suffocation. Furthermore, Small screws are all over the wooden seats.(the screws are made of iron, so they get hot. Hope you don’t sit on them accidentally, because if you do you will get burned!!!)
5) there is a shelf where you can put your stuff in it but there is no guarantee to see your stuff again. I lost my belt, gloves and one hoodie there. And it’s written huge on the wall «we are not responsible for lost or stolen stuff.»… Noice-​_​_​–
To sum it up, these are problems that could be fixed by a good management! I Hope this be useful for new people and also make some changes there. Thanks.

I’ve been a member of this gym since 2012. This place is great for a good work out. They offer classes depending on the day and time. They have a room near the treadmills and ellipticals that are used for different types of classes. I’ve seen people use it for boxing, Zumba, yoga, etc. they have a sauna, showers, and lockers. They have one big room segregated in two sides. One side is where are the weights are and the other side is where the machines are. They have a lot of tvs spread throughout the treadmills/​ellipticals, weights, and the machines. They sell products, drinks, and shakes near the entrance. The employees are friendly and are always there to help. Would recommend this gym to anyone living close.

Been a member since 2002, when I first got into high school. It’s cool because they’ve let me pay the same price, from when I first started in 2002. So my monthly payments have never changed. And I see that not everyone’s experience with this gym, is a 5 star. Some have 1 or 2, and a lot of people say some nasty things about this gym. But honestly, if you hate it that much, go somewhere else… YES the equipment can use an upgrade, but this is one of those gyms where you just go and workout, and get in shape.
Many times I’ve wished that they could upgrade their dry sauna to a steam sauna, but it’s fine either way. It’s just a hassle and anger for the rest of us, when signs are posted to NOT pour water in the electric sauna, but people still do it anyways, and it breaks down.
Honestly, this place is doing their best. Gotta give them some credit, that aside from the fact of their equipment needing an upgrade, they try their best to back it up with their monthly or yearly membership.
You want those high end gyms, where the air is purified, and they provide towels for their members, and have high end equipment. Well guess what? I’m not going to sugarcoat it and say that they have it here, but if you’re EXPECTING those aspects and more, then this place is NOT for you. Go to the 24 Hour Fitness then!
Honestly, if you had time to post a bad review, you COULD be using that time to get in shape, or maintain your health. All in all again, don’t like it, go somewhere else. Less of you, better for the rest of us, that way we don’t have to waste our time waiting for you «bad reviewers» to get done using a machine!

I dont know why people giving this place 1 star $ 10/​month, convenient, and it has what you need. What else can you ask for. Worlds Gym FTW!

Even one is too much for them. They should be negative. Dono how the health department didn’t shot it down yet.

This gym is a mess. You have weights all over the place, no one reracks, u have skinny little puny guys taking of their shirts and working out, there is broken mirrors that are a safety hazard. Horrible staff does not inforce racking of weights! Peasantry!!! Good location. Good parking. Inside is new management and employees are highly recommended!!! I’m a fitness professional and take Gyms and fitness seriously.

I feel like this is the worst gym in California. Dirty, people don’t rack their weights, overcrowded, etc. On the positive side. free parking and cheap membership.

This place has soooo much potential to be a great gym but its not well maintained at all. It had this funky weird smell in the back area by the weights and machines. The staff is very nice the owner is a great guy and the juice bar rocks but all in all it just needs a makeover and to be maintained properly. It has a good sized free parking lot and the hours are very convenient.

This gym is for the manliest of the men, if you can’t handle sweat, and the stench of muscle floating in the air then you really shouldn’t be here. All you sensitive people just go to 24hour and pay 4x more what you pay here. Yes the gym gets dirty sometimes but it’s manageable.

They did fix the outlets … This gym has so much potential just needs new management

Over all the gym is dirty, smells and half the equipment is broken at sometime or other. There alway is the few regulars who smell homeless and the guys who want to squat, deadlift etc. droping the weights and grunting. It’s hilarious! Also the young kids who come in groups and take up the machines who are probably a huge liability to the gym. The guys that work there that allow all there friends in without checking in and the owner who is oblivious to all this.
Any way you get what you pay for and for $ 100 give or take its not bad, to work out and and get on the treadmill. Just bring your own towel…

worst customer service I’ve ever experienced. ever. I called to ask and all they told me was to call a different day and hung up on me.

I’ve been a member for a few years and I’ve tried several classes (Li and Jesse’s classes are the best), used their equipment, and tried their protein drinks (made by Sabrina). This place is great. Yes, you get what you pay for but if you ask me, that’s more than what you get in other places. I don’t need fancy, I just need a place that offers what I need.
This place is it. Free parking, under $ 10 a month, and an extended fit family.

BUYER BEWARE!
These guys totally lie about getting new equipment just to get you into buying a membership. Buyer beware, the wait time for treadmills is about 20 – 30 on a good day. The machines are old and outdated. The guy who helped me told us that they would be getting new equipment in about 3 weeks because they were on back order from two different companies and the wait times would improve, thus was our selling point. If I’m going to spend 2 hours in a gym, it should be to work out, not to use a treadmill. They do not have a strict policy on the treadmills either. Every time I’ve been there, there are multiple people on for over 2 hours during peak time. I can understand if there aren’t people waiting and the gym is empty but when you have a line, the staff should really be enforcing this rule of «20 minutes, no exceptions».
Again, don’t be fooled by the promise of new machines, I’ve overheard them telling the same thing to multiple potential clients. Been there for nearly a year and no new machines. Not one.
The smell is also horrendous! The bathrooms are disgusting, and there is absolutely ZERO maintenance being done.
Needless to say, I will be canceling once my term is up and joining a new, cleaner and honest gym.

I mean you really do get what you pay for.
The main reason I signed up here in the first place is because I moved from the Burbank area to the Glendale area and needed a new gym closer to my house. After going to a few more expensive gyms, I came to realize that the only thing I really needed in a gym was weights and maybe one treadmill machine. I do admit when I first walked into the gym I was a bit skeptical and a bit scared, just based on the appearance and how dirty it looked, but now I don’t mind it as much.
The gym itself isn’t crowded as long as you go before around 4 PM on weekdays. I usually go around 7 AM or so to lift, and all the machines are open, so that’s nice.
Another plus is also the fact that there is a juice bar and a barber shop (weird I know) inside the gym. I personally love the juice bar, and have had a haircut by the barber who works there. Both services were great, so nothing to complain about there.
The one thing that still does bother me is how dirty it is, but then again if I am paying $ 10 a month, I shouldn’t be expecting too much of a place like this. I do have to admit though, that they have been getting new machines and have been trying to improve as much as they can. Hopefully sooner or later they’ll remodel, and have a fresh start with a more clean vibe, but for now the gym serves its purpose by having all the necessary machines and equipment for me to use.
PROS:
— cheap
— old school vibe
— not crowded
— good hours
— barbershop
— juice bar
CONS:
— dirty
— unsanitary
— smells (usually)
— shortage of staff
— broken machines/​equipment (once in a while)

This place is dirty and nasty, i guarantee you 9 out of 10 guys there are a**holes who take up the machines and wont let go, there is a 20 minute limit for treadmills but those big guys use it for an hour and cover the timer with a towel, staff does not seem to care about anything, guy restroom is disgusting, dirty paper everywhere and the sauna is packed with fat sweaty guys, i mean packed like they have to stand in there like a crowded bus. not recommended for females because you will be hit on and bothered by these «big good lucking» guys. you cannot use a machine for more than 2 minutes without dome douche asking you to let him use the machine. do not join, dont let their members lie to you on these reviews

If you are looking for a no frills place to workout at a great price this is it, they have the basics, people are nice and pretty much keep to themselves, I just wish they would make towels mandatory, I feel like I should bring my own lysol spray bottle, that part is disgusting,

Update to my previous review.
I’ve noticed recently that there has been more consistent staffing at the front counter and checking of memberships. I’ve also noticed the gym has been a little less crowded since this happened. This makes me think a substantial number of people in the gym were «undocumented» members.
This new rigor in checking memberships is great. It will force the undocumented crashers to buy a membership and it keeps the gym from getting too crowded by unwelcome guests!

I would not go to this gym even if it were free. (practically is free cause I walked in 2x without any person to check me in) 1^st time to check it out. 2^nd attempt was to see if there were any changes made in the last 3 months. of course not.
WEIGHTS: Worn out, rusted, most dumbbells loose, curl bars have no grip some loose, not too many Olympic bars one of which was completely BENT & nobody was re-​racking anything.
ENVIRONMENT: Felt like 80 degrees, no fans, smell of sweat, man musk and everything in between hits you hard. Floor matts have chunks missing in some areas, mirrors cracked and some shattered on the edges, brick walls making brick powder, busted tiles, no entertaining and useful amenities. The types of people this place attracts.
CLEANLINESS: If you are a remotely clean person with good hygiene, you will be immediately disgusted. I could not find any hand sanitizing dispensers placed around the gym or disinfecting sprays/​towels in every corner to wipe equipment. You will not receive clean towels, the bathroom/​showers will have dirty spots all over, etc.
FACTS: Judging from other reviews and pictures that have been posted you can make up your mind. I wish I would have taken photos to show the extent of problems this gym has. Surprised there have not been any lawsuits or injury yet! All it takes is a couple of team players, actual employees to slowly take care of its issues. Instead, as I approached one of the male employees/​personal trainer with his photos on the walls, I said to him «Hey this is my 2^nd time here just checking it out again» to which he responds «Oh we only do one time try outs, you are not supposed to get another». Way to make me feel welcomed!
VALUE: To those people saying you get what you pay for or that it is a great gym for $ 10? Sorry but BAC Burbank Athletic Club is $ 10 per month and is way better. There are other gyms in the area which are less than $ 20 such as YMCA/​LA Fitness or even a Costco deal for 24 hours if you pay for year upfront. Have a few less Starbucks drinks a month and go to a better gym.
PROS: It is not a small gym so you will find equipment to use. The downstairs area aerobics room is available when class is not in session and has punching bags. There was no one there both times I went. Snack/​Juice bar during normal hours. Oh and a barber/​eyebrow tweezer bro lol.
If you are cheap, live close by, a dirty person and like hot smelly garage gyms worse than your own home, then you wont mind this place.

They sell lotto tickets and steak sandwiches under a print out of Jesus not 10 feet away from the treadmills! However the weights are plentiful though the Glendale locals can be annoying. There is a full line of dead treadmills in the back I wish they would just throw out to make space since it is clear they have no intention of fixing them. a treadmill graveyard is just depressing.
Don’t expect help from the staff as they are just as rude as the locals. In fact you can just walk in without a membership and they won’t even give you a second glance. This is a very cheap gym in both price and quality. Since it’s only 3 miles away from my house and doesn’t break the bank I suppose I can’t complain. OH and forget parking, it’s nearly impossible most of the time (especially when a portion is reserved for hand car-washing…wait what?)