Gold’s Gym

Everything is good except, the ventilation could be better, many machines are too close to each other, not bolted to the ground. Sometimes you find them in one location then another. Overall good hardcore gym.

Overall the gym is big and has pretty much all the equipment you need, though a lot could be updated. The locker rooms are ancient and not very clean. My biggest gripe is what has been posted a number of times on here, cancelling your membership. I was transferred by the military and asked to cancel my membership (I was on a month to month contract). The guy at the front desk said all I had to do was send an e-​mail cancelling my membership. I asked if I needed to provide additional details such as reason for cancellation and he said, no just say you want to cancel and it will be taken care of. Well I sent in the e-​mail for request of cancellation, and sure enough my credit card is still being charged. I will be putting in another membership cancellation as well as having my credit card company block this company.

You know, I really used to love going here. I went in and worked out for over 2 years, multiple times a week. I asked specifically when I signed up, «are there any contracts» and was told flat out «no».
Well, now that extenuating circumstances have caused me not to work out there, I’ve been told that on order to cancel, it is a 60 day process. So I have to spend 2 months worth of fees when I can’t even go there even if I wanted to. They also told my roommate to write an essay on why he didn’t want to work out there anymore in order for him to cancel.
An. Essay.
I can’t honestly recommend this gym anymore. It’s ridiculous.

Is it the flashiest, most sparkly gym ever? No, it isn’t. HOWEVER
The staff cares about the gym, the equipment is upkept, and there’s something for EVERYONE here. Don’t like people watching you when you workout? Use the corner of cardio that’s tucked away. Want classes? Got ‘em. Need childcare? Done. Powerlift? Yup. Casual lifter? That too. PLUS there’s a whole courtyard of fun HIIT stuff to play on, and classes with workouts of the day to really push you. No, it’s not a super fancy, high-​tech, shiny place, but I don’t want to workout anywhere else.

If your focus is on lifting with barbells this is not the gym for you. There are only two squat racks, often taken up by people doing weird TRX things on them, and the weight stations are so close to the racks that when you are loading plates on the bar you have to twist around to do so. Not the safest for one’s back. The deadlift area is just bizarre, you have to go up a step to it and then walk off backwards for your lift. Most of the gym-​goers keep to themselves or are cool, but the few douch-​y MMA wannabe’s that go there are unfortunately loud and obnoxious. Some of the staff was awesome (Hector!) but most were just kind of meh.

Dirty, smelly, death trap. I have complained to the front desk about the conditions of the men’s locker and showers but nothing has gotten better. The garbage cans are over flowing and there’s trash everywhere. IT STINKS TOO! I can never feel clean taking a shower there to go straight to work from the gym so I gave up trying to work out in the morning. The spin room is a death trap with all of the electric extensions they have to use for the fans to keep the spin room cool. I can’t wait for my membership to expire in the next few months.

I went to Gold’s Gym because it is conveniently located down the street from my house and is 24 hours during the week. As i was just looking to try it out, I asked the sales person if they had any contracts available for that time period and he said «yes». So I proceeded to go through the process. I asked him (mistakenly) after I had signed the contract what I should do if I wanted to cancel. He told me I would have to submit a written letter 60 days in advance. So a one month contract is basically a three month contract. Nevermind the fact that I wanted to go to a different gym and pay significantly less for better equipment. I didn’t have any big complaints against this gym except for their sleazy sales tactics and sketchy contracts.

This is the only gym in at Petersburg that’s worth the $$
5 stars for fixing the place up and making it a bright and awesome place to work out. These are some of the best trainers and management in town. They understand what customer service means.
Leadership and a commitment to excellence are evident. If you work out often or just need a new gym this should be your only stop.

After moving to the Old NE area, I was considering switching from LAF to Gold’s and went in and asked to try it out for the day.
Imagine my shock when they refused to give me a pass for the day and I paid $ 13 to find out that the gym had inferior equipment, more dirt, fewer location options and less room (at a higher rate) than the gym from which I was considering switching.
That having been said, from a convenience stand point alone, I probably would have switched to be able to go there a few days a week when on this side of town.
I recently bought a groupon for an insanely low price so looked at it as an opportunity to get my money’s worth and save some time a few days a week. Having read the «small print» carefully, I walked in with my keys, water and head phones ready to train at which time the front desk kid asked for an id for which I had to walk back out to my car as it is stated NO WHERE on the groupon that an ID must be presented.
While I was working on the leg press there today, a guy came over and slammed 45 lb weights onto the machine so hard, it caused the entire machine to shake. while I was doing single leg presses which could have caused serious injury to my knee. I finally had to stop and wait for him to finish racking his weights. He did it not ONCE but THREE times. Seriously? This goes well beyond bad gym etiquette and lack of manners to causing serious injury to someone. THAT is the type of members you will find there.
I’ve managed gyms in 3 states and currently own a company in the fitness industry which does close to 7 figures and just celebrated it’s 18 year anniversary and would NEVER dream of treating potential customers so rudely.
If this is how they treat potential customers, I’d hate to see how they treat their members. I guess that’s why they have to run groupons to fill the place

I love this gym. One of best in the area. Never too much chaos even at peak hours. Clean and well kept. Great variety of classes. Wish there was a bit more parking…

I’m not a fan of gyms and run to work out. However, due to our hot Floridian summer, I slacked off and let myself go a bit. So I joined the gym. The weather doesn’t affect my workout schedule. I still don’t like the machines, so I prefer classes. Spin class was great. Challenging and you do feel like it burns the calories right off of you. It’s in a small room and it did get very hot in there. Les Mills are great! My favorite, in fact. I’ve done body pump and a cardio one. Morning classes are better, because the evening ones get very crowded. If one doesn’t get there at least 15 min early, it’s hard to find space and body pump runs out of weights. You definitely feel the results of the classes. The staff at the gym are very nice. I’m always welcomed with a smile and «hello.» There’s a daycare on site, so one

***APPROACH WITH CAUTIONS.***
The bad reviews that I have read are about this gym’s contract, specifically their cancellation policy which I can see why.
MEMBERSHIP. On the application, you’ll be asked for your SS#, DL#, your employer, job title along with the standards; name, address, phone #. My doctor office asks for this ask well. Do you give out SS# and DL# readily?
CANCELLATION POLICY. Pay $ 65 to go 1 month, or pay $ 42/​month (taxes & fees, etc.) with 2-​month cancellation notice. Make sure you cancel in person and stay on them. You shouldn’t have to but that’s how some businesses make money nowaday. It’s the new screw-​ppl-​legally business model, I think.
If you’re hurt and can’t come back, doesn’t matter. If they tell you it does matter, please get it on paper.
This is the same as Anytime Fitness on 4^th ST N. Both are franchises.
GYM. Cavernous but with lots of equipments, it’s a tight fit. Very clean. It’s opened 24 hours on weekdays. The front desk people reminds me of going to a chain auto shops or a used car sales lot. Highly recommend that you walk around first.
SUMMARY. A very good place to work out. Good rates. As with most businesses nowaday, if you’re armed with info, you’re less likely to get screwed.

Joe they are doing the same to me. Do not join this gym! I sent a certified letter to cancel almost a year ago. They apparently have not got it. I was called saying I owe them over $ 500! Of course I don’t hear back from them until my account is almost a year past due! This gyms cancellation policy is bogus. I’ve had more trouble trying to cancel my account here then I can explain! This gyms business practices are completely wrong! Believe me you WILL pay way more here then any other gym! You will be told one thing and shown another! Don’t do it!!! You have been warned!!!

Bonuses:
1. Child care
2. Free classes first time in
3. Les Mills group fitness
4. Great sound system in spinning room
5. Protein mixing station
It is tucked away in the corner on 38^th/​40^th just off 4^th street which is a bit confusing. However, upon entering you are greeted and staff is helpful. My first time, I called in and the lady helped me find the gym over the phone.
I took my first Pump class here for free. Instructor was on point with her class. Then I took spin in the separate room too for free the first time. The room had a street view which was nice, and had quite a few excellent bikes on site.
They have separate rooms for group fitness which is nice because classes don’t have to wait around for one to get out.
I am looking forward to trying Yoga. I will add that to my review once I do.

Not the best looking gym. A little smaller than what I would like but clean. I went here one time to attend a Les Mills class of a friend. The aerobics room not the biggest but they have more than one.
Located not too far from Shore Acres and across from one of the many Publix plazas it is great location if you live in the area. Offers a variety of machines and has many classes for those like me who prefer group fitness. The Les Mills classes are some of the best, structured classes I have taken so I would recommend giving those ago.
I gave it four starts because I guess I have seen better looking gyms and the front desk was only so courteous. Aerobics instructors are great and this would be a good gym to get a great work out on be it cardio or strength!

Nice gym in terms of machines and free weights. Plenty of treadmills and other cardio equipment available as well. My biggest complaint is the lack of boxes. Only thing resembling boxes they have are little milk crates with plywood on top, and stackable reebok steps. I would love to see some solid 24″ boxes available for those who enjoy crossfit related exercises. Other than that a very clean gym with a friendly staff.