★ 5

NO FRILLS NO BS! JUST A LOCALLY OWNED GYM WITH GOOD EQUIPMENT AND 24-HOUR ACCESS. The owner and blue are always happy to help with anything needed. Just a good vibe all around

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★ 5

I vacationed for a week. The owner met me at the gym and for a small fee, I received a digital card to access the gym. The gym was never crowded and had decent AC. I am a weightlifter, so the old school gym was perfect. The owner was very nice, and I would highly recommend. Thank you, Dave.

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As someone who works in gym operations myself, I always appreciate an old-school vibe but this place really missed the mark on cleanliness. The mirrors were dirty, floors needed serious attention, and the gym didn’t feel cared for. The equipment is older, which is totally fine when it’s maintained, thankfully, most of what I used functioned properly, though a few dumbbells were loose.

The day pass was $15, which is steep compared to the $10 day pass at my gym back home in Arkansas (which has 6X the space, way more equipment, day pass is good until midnight because we are also staffed 24/7, and is far cleaner).

I asked a question about the day pass timeframe before leaving, and the trainer cut me off with “you’re done when you finish your workout.” Not exactly the customer service you’d hope for.

Overall, it could be a cool spot for locals or serious lifters, but it definitely needs more attention to upkeep and professionalism to earn that price point.

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I’m from out of town and although i’m on vacation i do like to get a lift in whenever i can. Prior to coming to the gym i looked up multiple gyms in the area and thought this would be the best option. And for the most part it was. It had a great atmosphere, good equipment, and had that very cool old school lifting garage feel to it which i very much like. However, I did try to call before hand to see the price for a day pass and got not answer (i also called at different times and still no response.)

I pulled up to the gym at 12 and one of the gym regulars opened the door for me and i asked her if there’s anyone here that i can pay for my gym membership. to which she says “the owner kinda just gets here whenever he gets here.” Odd but okay.

I’m about almost done w my workout when i see an African American, 6ft 2, 200-250 lb guy walking around chatting to everyone and seemed overall very nice. I thought that he was a personal trainer only to later find out he was the worker (or owner idk).

I went to go finish w barbell RDLs but needed a platform to step up on. I went to the back room to find one. Only to see the same girl who opened the door for me wearing a bathing suit posing in the mirror. Nothing wrong w that since I also pose sometimes shirtless, but out of respect i waited around the corner until she finished her routine so i can get the platform. Then i saw this guy in the room w her who i can only assume was her bf. I tried asking him if he can pass me platform so i don’t interrupt her posing routine but before i can do that the worker in a very rude tone said “what do you want?” to which i tried to respond w “it’s okay he’s giving me the platform” but then cut me off again and said “Well i work here and that belongs back here and you’re not allowed to take that. If you want a platform go on the other side of the gym and get one there”. In a very rude and hostile tone.

Idk if it’s because i wasn’t a regular, wasn’t “huge” enough, or bc of me being the only other person of color, but i felt very unwelcome w the way he spoke to me. Nonetheless i still paid for my day pass outta respect for the gym but as i was paying I saw how nice and friendly he was w others but wouldn’t even bother to make eye contact w me during most of our interaction. i will not be coming back for the rest of my time here.

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★ 5

I heard kevin mckay works out there , so I love it.

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★ 2

It's a great gym, but some of the older men turn the radio up super loud to the point you can't talk to anyone or hear your own music. Will be looking at potentially getting a different membership somewhere else. Mark also goes into the female restroom without knocking, which is super inappropriate.

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★ 5

Best gym in fwb

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★ 5

It has everything you need, and the crew are all great people.

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★ 5

This is by far one of the best gyms I’ve ever been in glad I chose this place as my go to gym while on vacation it’s that old school gym for sure great place great people just an all around great gym for powerlifting or bodybuilding this gym has it all the owner is a great guy and has very reasonable prices this will be the gym I go to if we’re in the area again if your looking to workout forget about those big franchise places and give this place a try you won’t be disappointed

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★ 5

Solid old school, down to earth gym to train at

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★ 5

We Absolutely LOVE this gym! Old school.. good ol iron plates…a ton of machines and free weights…owner and staff are super friendly! I just wished we lived here lol!

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★ 5

Great gym! The perfect spot for training on your vacation!

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★ 5

No frills , down home feel kinda of gym, no pushy sales , or high-tech equipment . Really comfortable working 💪 out here

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People want to throw away your cold bottle of water sitting on a empty shelf while your working out at this gym don’t recommend

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★ 5

Awesome gym! Staff was available last minute to allow a day pass. Definitely will come back and recommend to everyone

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★ 1

Really silly that you can't just walk in and sign up for a membership, unless you luck out and the owner or a worker happens to be there. Otherwise, you have to call and be met at the door. I have never had to do that at any gym I have been to in my life.

On top of that, I was an on/off member for a few years. Primarily, when I would be home during breaks from college. During one of these breaks, I stopped by and signed up, as usual, with whoever the worker was that day. At some point after that, I'm working out with my friend who was a long-time client of the gym. He gets to talking with the owner and mentions I am in town on break from school and working out with him. The owner then asks my friend (not me) if I paid my gym fee, as I am literally standing there in the middle of their conversation.

It's unfortunate the owner appears to have a pretty apathetic approach to bringing in and retaining clientele. And it's insulting he would ask the question he did, to my friend, in front of me, like I wasn't there.

Needless to say, that was my last time giving that business any more of my money. I went to Golds Gym just down the road after that and never regretted it.

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★ 5

Key fob access, very reasonably priced week passes, flexible and responsive owner.

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★ 5

I love this gym. My lady and I always make sure to stop by when we’re in Destin. Dave is super cool and accommodating.
I did catch a case of swoh-lee-oh-sis.. which is a condition resulting from working out at a real gym.

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★ 1

No one wants to answer the phone. When they finally do answer, they don’t even know customer service or how to explain details about their own business

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★ 5

Best gym in the area!!!

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★ 5

Affordable monthly membership, and they have all the equipment you could need for anyone serious about training. One more free squat rack and maybe a hip thrust machine would make solid additions to an already great gym. Open 24 hours for members!

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★ 5

The owner, Dave, is fantastic! Always kind and works well with out of town people like myself. Been coming here for years and my husband and I have always enjoyed it.

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★ 5

Great spot to workout on vacation. It's $20 a day or $70 a week

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★ 5

I was seeking a gym during my week long stay at the beach. HardBody isn't fancy, but it is 5 minutes from our condo and it allows for 24 hr access. I signed up for one week and was given a card key to get into the facility. It had every piece of equipment. The equipment might be older but everything works just fine. The price was very affordable. The gym features Woodway treadmills and a lot of equipment that I've never seen at other gyms.

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★ 5

This gym has all the bells and whistles!

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★ 5

Best gym I've ever been to. Been coming on and off since I was 17 years old now I'm 30 there's to show how good people and the gym are. One thing I will mention people come to this gym to really work out not stand around.

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★ 5

Best workout facility in the area. I've come here every year when I come down. It's more like an old school gym w with a slight modern touch.

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★ 5

Great Gym, spacious for focused workouts

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★ 4

Cheap, 24hrs open, lots of free weights.

Could be cleaner

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★ 5

Love this place.

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★ 5

There are a lot of things I like about Hard Body. Here's some: -wrist and grip equipment no other gym has, best knee raise device anywhere, excellent calf raise machine, very friendly crowd, owner working on improvements. Family price is great. #1 - they were quick to open up during COVID allowing us to continue our gains. We had pretty much no weights at home. I guess the cast iron skillet and SCUBA tanks were it! Go there. You'll thank yourself.

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★ 5

I haven't been to this gym in years since I moved and I've been to a lot of gyms since but I think about hardbody fitness almost every time I'm in a gym because nothing else has come close in my opinion.

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★ 4

Great old school gym lots of equipment little hard to get in but overall loved it saw machines I haven't seen in years nothing like those same ol commercial gyms I miss gyms like this!

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★ 5

Dumbbells to 150, machines for all body parts, squat racks, cable machines, anything you need. Very much appreciated the vibe of just a gym built for men and women that want to work hard and have the equipment to build muscle. Owner worked with a week rate and made it very simple. So glad I came here on our vacation.

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★ 1

This gym is awful. The phone number is some guy’s cell phone. It’s 24 hours, but you have to call and make sure someone is there to let you in the locked door. There was no air conditioning, the equipment is old, the whole place is just ratchet.

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★ 5

Old school frankengym. Nothing is new and most is older than me. This is a real gym where gains are made and immune systems are built. Place is amazing.

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★ 5

Love the space and the equipment there.

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★ 5

Great "old-school" style gym. Owner is a pretty laid back guy, made it real easy to get a few weekend passes and I ultimately got a monthly membership.

This isn't a cardio gym. Lots of weights and isolation machines. Nothing too fancy. Definitely works for me and would definitely recommend.

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★ 5

Este es un exelente lugar..para aser ejercisio.hay de todo y esta muy tranquilo el Lugar .

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★ 5

Trained here 3 times while visiting FWB. Not a fancy looking globo-gym. This is a solid gym for serious lifters or bodybuilders. Everything you need for a reasonable cost (10/day or 30/week). The owner David was a cool guy and easy to work with. You have to text him ahead of time so he can be there to let you in unless you get the week pass, in which case they give you a fob to unlock the door.

Would recommend.

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I always feel at home here. Awsome old school style gym.

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★ 5

I am giving this place 5 stars because the owner was very helpful and understanding. I am only in town for a month and he was able to work something out with me without trying to gut me lol. The gym is a little dated but the selection is great and I don't have to wait for anything, even on busy nights. Pretty good atmosphere. Check them out.

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★ 5

Dave a real great person to know and he keep the gym nice and neat with new equipment.

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★ 5

Great no non sense place to work out!!

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★ 5

Best gym around and I've been to them all. Never packed and it's all business. Roomy with old school equipment. It's great!

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★ 5

I was in the Fort Walton area just for a day, staying at the Hilton Inn, and I wanted to get a good workout in before my flight the next day. So, like most people nowadays, I did a quick google search for nearby gyms, and my attention quickly went towards Dave's retro style, 24 hour Hard Body Gym. This gym has all the equipment you'll need and then some including equipment you wish your newer gyms had. Not only does Dave have an exceptional gym, he is also very accommodating and a pleasure to communicate with. Normally, a guest past for a day costs 10$ and is often paid in cash. Well, I don't ever have cash on hand, so I almost just called it quits. However, after hearing about my situation, Dave generously offered to let me use his gym even though I didn't have a means to pay, wow. Thanks Dave!

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★ 5

It’s a nice local owner gym with just about everything you need. I even got to meet the owner today and he’s a real nice guy. It’s not glitzy or glamorous; it’s a gym for people wanting to work out and that’s fine by me.

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★ 5

If you are looking for planet fitness, this isn’t it. This gym smells of high octane and aftershave, if you can’t grow a beard, stop on by, because this is a mans gym baby! Love it. Dave is a wonderful owner!

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★ 5

Owner is a great guy.

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★ 5

Was on vacation and needed somewhere to get a few work outs in. Owner was awesome! Equipment was just what I needed for my weight routine.

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★ 5

Old-school. Legit. This is a great place to work out. No haters. Positive, goal minded people here. Aaaaarrrgggh!!

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★ 5

Has the sense of an old school gym with unique Nautilus machines and free weights. Kinda gym you can smell sweat in the paint on the walls. Perfect for gym rats and the hardcore. No PC fluff, just hardcore pig iron. Best gym in town for ppl who like to build and develop muscle.

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★ 5

Go get your work out on.

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★ 5

Hey guys!

Let's cut the sh__!

You are looking for a serious place to train, right?

You are tired of the posers, and the idiots in all the other gyms right?

You know what I am talking about right? The ones with the matching color coordinated outfits, the ones wearing full make up. The guys with those little spandex pants under their color coordinated shorts and matching sneakers. Total posers who have been programmed by IG, with all the nonsense on that platform, but I digress.

If that is what you are looking for, this AIN'T THE PLACE!

If you are looking for hardcore guys and gals, who are there to train their a$$e$ off, then you have come to the right place!

I have known Dave for well over a decade, and whenever I would come to town, I would call Dave up and he would take care of me for a week pass, or month pass, or however long I was in town.

The place is serious, has a ton of different equipment so you can always change up your workout, so you can have a great workout, and the people are chill.

You need to train at Hardbody if you are serious, and it's just that simple!

Dave, love ya man, how have you been doing?

Still going fishing all the time buddy?

I will see you soon!

L.

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★ 5

I have been training consistently for 14 years with 5 of those years being at Hardbody. It is hands down the best gym I’ve ever been a part of.

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★ 5

Everything you need at the right price 24/7!

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★ 5

Great gym. Serious people and old school machines

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★ 3

Daily rate for travelers and weights and cardio

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★ 5

Great place, open 24 hours, great trainers, ask for Blue fir personal training!!

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Great gym!... just what I needed

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★ 5

Like Dave mantra is. This ain't no f@*#in health club. It's a gym. Perfect for mental and spiritual growth. Plenty of people there willing to help.

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★ 5

I visited my girlfriend from outta town and as a heavy lifter/bodybuilder, this place is awesome. Yeah, stuff is old but it works. Its the same equipment that has made chanpions on stage. Its dirty, lil rusty, but the people are a family and straight up. If you're looking for a hipster gym or somewhere to stand around n BS try GOLDS cuz this gym people DO WORK! Old school baby! And the price is fair. Dave the owner is easy going.

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