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Founded on the principle of offering a state of the art facility at an affordable rate, The Wellness and Fitness Center was established in 1986. Locally owned and operated by the Ostrenga Family, we proudly serve the residents of Panama City and the Bay County community in a casual atmosphere and a place where each member can feel comfortable regardless of their current activity level.
The Wellness and Fitness Center is not just another place to “workout”. Our unique group of highly trained, professional staff will assist our members in lifestyle enhancements through fitness coaching, nutrition and weight loss management strategies, and assistance in reaching lifestyle goals.
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★ 5
We were visiting for the Holidays and wanted to work out a few days while we were in town. Great customer service and super reasonable price for the week! I loved the dance room for my workouts!
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Addison Z
★ 5
I have loved coming to wellness! The community in this gym is amazing, everyone is so supportive and friendly. I can’t wait to see what the new building looks like!!
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Ryan Bastian
★ 5
This gym is truly like one big family! The staff are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet — they’re always willing to help and make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is amazing, and the gym goes above and beyond to make sure every member is happy and satisfied with their experience. I’ve lived in Pittsburgh, PA, Norfolk, VA, and now Panama City, and I’ve never found a gym like this one. It’s truly one of a kind — the best gym in both Panama City and Panama City Beach! They’re always hosting fun events and have awesome merch that shows off the gym’s great community spirit.
If you’re looking for a place that feels like home and motivates you to be your best, this is the place to be! 💪🔥
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Logan
★ 5
Been going here for years now great gym love the atmosphere and people, great community to be apart of
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Arely
★ 5
Pleasant atmosphere, cleanliness, very helpful staff, and all the necessary variety of training equipment 💕💕💕
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GI Jane
★ 5
This review is for the group classes, I am not sure about the rest of the gym, which looked nice but I did not experience firsthand other than walking through to get to the group class room.
It was easy to register for a drop in class on the MindBody app while I was visiting PCB on vacation. One does NOT need a gym membership here to register for a drop in class, and the drop on class cost for bodypump as of writing thisbreview was like $16 which is QUITE reasonable. The classroom and equipment were clean. The participants and coach were friendly before and after class and kept the energy up during the session. Overall, if I lived here full time this would be a great gym to have a membership at. I will be coming back on future vacations if they keep allowing drop ins on the MindBody app since I enjoyed the gym class experience here so much.
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Celeste Hartman
★ 5
I have been here since May and I have absolutely loved my experience here. The gym employees have enhanced my workout experience by providing tips and tricks for me as I’m trying to lose some baby weight. It has been nothing but a positive and uplifting experience for myself. The environment is welcoming to all walks of life :)
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Alex Chatterjea
★ 5
This gym is a great price. Has great staff and is very clean. They are also building a new gym in Lynn haven Panama City. Check them out!!!
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Mike Bednarz
★ 1
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Chad Calliendo
★ 5
I don’t come to the gym often, but every time I do I feel at home. It’s hard for me to feel comfortable in gyms, but here I always feel comfortable and safe. I love the warm welcomes from the staff every time I come in.
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Jacob Mandapat
★ 5
Compared to the other gyms, I am a big fan of this one in particular. It is smaller with less people which is more comfortable as a beginner. But it makes up for that with a nice community and great employees.
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Lincoln Blankenship
★ 5
Been here for a couple months now and I am very pleased! I come early in the morning and my favorite part is the staff. They always greet me when I come in and greet me when I leave. I feel very welcomed and I feel at the right place!
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Ramona
★ 5
Very clean, very good environment, and very happy to be here! Used to be at another local gym and got a day pass here and loved it ever since!! I very much recommend coming here, great community!
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Jacob Mandapat
★ 5
WnF is not the first gym I’ve been to, but it is definitely my favorite. It is small but has great equipment, a nice community, and the friendliest and most helpful staff.
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Kenzie Barber
★ 5
I just started going here last month and it has been a great experience! The gym is always clean, well-organized, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The staff is super friendly and makes you want to return.
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Spencer Lykins
★ 5
I attended Hailie’s yoga class for the first time and already can’t wait to go back! She immediately made me feel comfortable, welcome and relaxed- even as a beginner! Her class was challenging but also very doable and fun. 10/10 recommend
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Katelyn Parsons
★ 5
I absolutely love going to Wellness and Fitness Center! The staff are so friendly and welcoming—they really go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. I usually feel pretty intimidated in gyms, but not here. It’s such a positive and encouraging environment, and I’m so glad I found this place.
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Dan Jackson
★ 2
Very small. Extremely crowded. Not enough equipment.
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Kason Komar
★ 5
Always love coming here! Staff is always welcoming when I come in and are always smiling. Great machines and great equipment, easily the best gym in the area!!
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Brittany Giles
★ 1
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Brandi Oliver
★ 5
I signed up almost 2 months ago mainly searching for some good and "Fun" classes! And I definitely found the perfect duo with Michelle and Sydney are absolutely everything I have searched for and wanted. They have taught me so much about form and the correct way to get the results I am wanting all while making it FUN! I would highly recommend joining it's a win win, you get to reach your goals,make friends and truly enjoy and look forward to class with these two ladies! Forever grateful 🫶
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Erika Hayden
★ 5
I signed up a couple of months ago and have been attending classes during the week, and I have to say—I’m beyond impressed! The instructors are truly AMAZING.
Shalom is calm, consistent, and never misses a beat i just love her. Mishelle brings nonstop energy, Ana is fun and full of flow y'all need to bring her to the mornings :), and let’s not forget Hailie—she’s taught me so much about proper form in yoga. I’m so happy with all of them!
I also have to mention Sherri—she’s probably the sweetest lady in the world. I don’t usually let anyone babysit my little girl, but I completely trust her. My daughter always wants to come back just to see her!
The gym is always spotless, fresh towels are always available, and the front desk staff welcomes everyone with a big smile, making us feel right at home. I can’t wait to see the new location!
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Tyler Glenn
★ 5
Great staff they are always helpful when assistance is needed to learn new equipment and really focus on maintaining great personal and professional relationships with all the members feels like a family environment. 10/10 would recommend
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Micah Jones
★ 5
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simple living 303
★ 5
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Mason Henderson
★ 5
Layton Simmons works, wish i could add more stars.
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Molly Orth
★ 5
I can’t say enough good things about WFC! Cleanliness is super important to me and that is something they take seriously. There is always someone vacuuming, mopping, or wiping down equipment which I truly appreciate. I don’t feel gross when I leave like I’ve felt after leaving other gyms.
Also, I can’t say enough good things about Sherri!! I don’t trust many people with my kids but she is one of the few. It wouldn’t be possible for me to go during the day if it wasn’t for her and I actually only take my kids on the days she is there. I think other parents must feel the same because the childcare room is always crowded on the days she works. She makes my workouts possible and is so sweet with my kids. Please give this lady a big raise!! Many of us couldn’t be here if it wasn’t for her!! 🤍
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Danny Boy Vega
★ 5
Great gym great people a gym where anyone can meet their goals.
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Robert Persons
★ 4
It’s an open gym, seems clean or clean enough.
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Peyton Williams
★ 5
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Kristen Russell
★ 5
I love this gym. It has child care 6 days a week which pays back the membership fee. The staff are nice and helpful as are the clientele! Even if the folks have a "gym bro" look (and I do not ☺️) they have always been respectful and pleasant. In all honesty the devotion inspires me in my own work out. Thanks!
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Danny Donofrio
★ 5
Best gym in Panama City, great place for weight lifting or get on the treadmill with a book!!! I’m glad I came here!!! I feel welcome and everyone is respectful 💯💯💯
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Link Ming
★ 5
Amazing
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Bubba Chacon
★ 5
Really good quality
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Cain McNeil
★ 5
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Brianna Smith
★ 4
Good variety of equipment
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Rafael Garcia
★ 3
Has the essentials. Gets pretty packed after 4pm. I liked the after hours key access, towel service, & the childcare inclusion. Canceling membership must be in person which is a little inconvenient. I would have stayed if it wasn’t for me buying a home gym.
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Matthew Green
★ 5
Hands down best gym in Panama City. Atmosphere is great, staff is very knowledgeable and they keep the equipment well maintained. You hardly ever seen any machines out of order unlike other gyms in the area. Been going here for almost 3 years and I plan on staying.
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R.S V.S
★ 1
Floor ties loose, bathrooms are muggy and hot. Showers have mold. Equipment is too close together. Paying fancy prices for a gym that you hate using.
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Kelsey Humphrey
★ 5
I love this gym! I go to the group classes they offer. They have a wide variety of times to accommodate busy schedules.
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Ken French
★ 5
Gym have accessible for tall people?
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Juliahnah Forehand
★ 5
Great price for unlimited classes 6 days a week! Also if you need a little more motivation, personal training sessions are very affordable! Amazing staff to keep you inspired.I love this gym, definitely has helped me keep myself on track.
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Mareka Pigrum
★ 5
Great place, love that they have babysitter/ child watching area while I work out.
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Henri Harrison
★ 5
Absolutely love this gym. Great equipment. 24 hours. Equipment for all needs.
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Hugo Leosdany Perez Marchan
★ 1
Literalmente me robaron mi dinero en este lugar. El joven llamado Patric, el cual te afilia y no te habla ni te avisa acerca de los cobros "anuales" sin sentido. El gym mas caro, pequeño y apretado del mundo. El señor que limpia parece que anda persiguiendo a todo el mundo. No limpia donde estan los equipos vacios... no, el limpia donde hay personas trabajando. Es un desastre incluyendo a las personas caminando en ropa interior por el gym mirandose en los espejos... lo peor que he experimentado No lo recomiendo para nada.
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Brayden Robinson
★ 5
Super great gym! Love the atmosphere! Has all the equipment for a good workout: treadmill stair master barbells and lots of machines too!!
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Joni Barlow
★ 5
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Jess
★ 4
We just joined, and while the gym has some decent equipment, the reason I give it 4 stars is because of the clients that go there and have zero gym etiquette. I have never been to a gym where so many guys walk around with no shirts or shoes. Plus, so many of them just hog up equipment while texting on their phones and can't clean up after themselves. For those of us who really want to work out, the amount of socializing that occurs at this gym makes it difficult. While I'm not for a gym with a bunch of silly rules, it would be nice to enforce some common sense gym etiquette.
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Tim Mueller
★ 5
This is an awesome gym for people of all different fitness levels. Lots of great equipment and a positive environment.
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Justin Lawless
★ 5
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brian johnson
★ 4
A good little fitness center and it is a little bit small we could use some more free weights and a little bit larger selection of machines but it's a good place to go get your pump on
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Chae Bailey
★ 2
If you want to play and socialize without actually breaking a sweat, then this is the perfect gym. The gym itself is ok. It didn't have everything my husband and I needed, so we didn't choose there. But the people inside were definitely a part of why. Way too social and people just standing around, taking up machines to just talk. If you actually work out at the gym, I'd choose somewhere else, like Fitness 360.
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ThisNThat
★ 4
I really like this place. They don't have weird rules like some places. Heaven forbid you wanna do dead lifts or you grunt and make noises. They really do pack a lot of equipment in their location. Granted I'm able to adjust my schedule to come at times that are a little more light. All the machines work and they try hard at keeping the place clean and clean towels for everyone. I only don't give it a five star because it's just lacking because of it's size
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Chris Miller
★ 5
Love all the options for working out
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J K
★ 5
Wow! This fitness center is amazing! Tim, the owner & his staff are all super friendly & so knowledgeable! They have an area in the gym that mom's can leave their kiddos to be watched while they work out!! So convenient...Love it! Definitely would recommend!!!
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Kyle S
★ 3
Decent place. Quality equipment. Owner is chill.
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Glenn McGirt
★ 5
Great gym, full of everything you need to accomplish your fitness goals. This is not like Planet Fitness, no lunk alarm so you can lift like you mean it. There's plenty of weights for all of the machines, like three dumbbell racks, boxes, barbell lifts, tools for stretching, etc...
They teach classes, however I don't partake so I can't comment on them, but they look great and have amazing equipment for them. They also have childcare services during certain staffed hours as well.
Their cardio section is a little light (likely due to space limitations) but there's still enough that you can cardio when you want.
When a lot of people see Planet Fitness as a comparison they immediately think a warehouse full of gym bros grunting and flexing, but I promise you that isn't the case here. This is a real gym, with a lot of options so you can get as targeted with your workout as you'd like. With that being said I've seen every type of person in the gym. The bros, those who look like they might be rehabbing, those just getting started, power lifters,older, younger, all the genders, all the races. Forget a lunk alarm, everyone is here to work out and respects the workouts of others. I feel more accepted and less "gymtimidated" here than at Planet Fitness.
I've never walked in here and said, "what a terrible playlist" either. This is the first time I've walked into a gym and felt confident that I'd still want to workout if I forgot my headphones.
Towel service, drinks for purchase during staffed hours... I just wish they had more space so they could add more things like a sauna, maybe a basketball court, or some mats and bags, but I can definitely say that they have the important things covered and well!
I compared gyms for a while, and when I walked in and toured, I saw this was perfect for a serious lifter getting back into the gym and fell in love immediately, and the more I dive back in, the more I love the options I have for a great workout!
A solid gym.
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tyler larson
★ 5
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Jennifer C
★ 5
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Michael Fox
★ 5
In Panama City visiting my son, this is the gym he goes to. Well equipped, serious weightlifting gym. Look forward to future visits.
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Zachery Anderson
★ 5
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Andrew Engle
★ 5
Great equipment and very clean gym. The staff is always helpful and kind with a very accommodating manager.
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Brandon Burg
★ 5
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shotime
★ 5
Best 24 hour gym in the county by far. Has the most equipment, has the most space, has the heaviest weights, and even has a studio that's usually quiet for stretching. There's no better gym in the county!
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Sherri Wright
★ 5
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Cullen Norris
★ 5
Knowledgeable and friendly staff! Hands down the best gym experience in bay county!
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Rimon Cotton
★ 5
Best gym around
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Eddie Navarez Jr
★ 5
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Brandon Jones
★ 5
Best gym around Patrick too fye 👍
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Denzell Scott
★ 5
Awesome Gym and Awesome management!!
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Jeremiah Hatcher
★ 5
Wellness and fitness is the best gym in PC hands down. 24/7 really comes in handy.
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Sulaiman Tariq
★ 5
Great gym to workout in. Very friendly staff and have been hitting my goals since I joined!
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Nqqblet Jenkins
★ 2
It’s an okay gym with the right attitude. However, the gym is too crammed with equipment. That would not be the biggest issue if the place was being properly cleaned. Too much sweat and dust with not enough airflow. They need more space.
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Adriana Cisneros
★ 5
Clean gym, well staffed
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Stephanie Wilbanks
★ 5
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Daniel Belc-Powell
★ 2
Overcrowded. Has much more of a high school locker room vibe. No rules, people walking around in flip flops, jeans no shirt sweating over everything. Men's bathroom always dirty and the urinal overflowing everyday. You can get better for the price.
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Rach Ra
★ 5
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Rachel Smiley
★ 3
We would workout at this gym all the time. The equipment is newer and of great quality however, we cancelled and stopped going due to how crowded it is. I guess that’s a good thing for the owners but you would walk in and barely be able to get to anything due to how crowded it is. You’d walk in thinking you were going to do legs and have to change what you’re doing due to everything being taken. Other than that great gym.. clean showers, nice staff.
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M Lock
★ 1
Canceled my membership due to the overflow of rude douchebags dropping weights, not racking weights, taking their shirts off, constant videoing of themselves, bringing small children into the workout area with them and never cleaning equipment. It would be beneficial to have staff put a stop to this nonsense and also spend time cleaning instead of sitting at the front desk.
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Juan Andres Gonzalez Gonzalez
★ 5
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James Ullmer
★ 5
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Whitney Davis
★ 5
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Cody Daniel McComack
★ 5
Machines, free weights, showers and the whole is clean. Open 24/7 to members
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MrLWT22
★ 4
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tim burt
★ 2
Not terrible overall. Could definitely do better. Don't know why they allow no shirts and loud yelling teens dropping everything. But I guess it's florida thing?
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Bill Martin
★ 3
Can something be corrected about the music? Not everyone likes matilicia.
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Travis Burkett
★ 5
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Daniel Powell
★ 4
Great place. Can get busy and crowded at times but staff is friendly and helpful. Would be 5 stars If it was a bit bigger.
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Joel Ullmer
★ 5
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Graham Taylor
★ 5
This gym is amazing! Love the people and love the atmosphere!
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Brandon Sheffield
★ 3
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Brad Andrews
★ 4
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Annette Gray
★ 5
Visiting in town and this gym had everything I needed for a great workout on vacation 💪
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Brian Hier
★ 5
Good gym plenty of chill people even if its busy.
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Soni Black
★ 5
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Dedric Smith
★ 5
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Danny M.
★ 4
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Troy Heffernan
★ 5
Glad to see you back open.
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Iron DPT
★ 5
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Carrie dolphin
★ 5
Great place to workout. Plenty of equipment to go around, even during the busy times. Would 👍 recommend.
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Ronnie McGill
★ 5
One of the best gyms in the area where members make you feel like family.
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Keara V
★ 5
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Lisa Simone
★ 5
Fantastic gym honest business people. Great gym with all the equipment you going tp need. Great price.
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Margaret Smith
★ 5
Do they have the classes I want at 5:30 in the morning. I have to be to work at 7 so I just perfect.
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C P
★ 5
My sister and I just joined today. The atmosphere is quiet. The trainer we had (Rebecca)was amazing and patient with us. All of our questions was answered and it was easy to join over 60 classes a week. Clean restrooms and equipment.
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Josh Bowen
★ 5
Love the new facility. Top notch! Definitely happy this place is open
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Artu Archer
★ 1
New Gym has nothing the old gym has. I have been waiting on this place to come back after the hurricanes and I might as well work out at home.
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Les schaffer
★ 5
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Abram Plybon
★ 5
Is this place still open? Also the phone number seems to be disconnected.
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Josh Zweifel
★ 5
Clean place, plenty of options, 24/7 is nice. Competitive prices, considerate staff
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Cody Harris
★ 5
Great staff, great equipment and most importantly best times! Just started a membership and am already above and beyond impressed with the quality of this facility on all aspects.
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Lynne Dayutis
★ 5
I felt very comfortable and was well informed about every question that I had.
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Chad Forgue
★ 3
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Diana Ramirez
★ 5
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Destiny Parsons
★ 5
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Franklin Lynch
★ 5
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T J
★ 5
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Daphne Lewis
★ 4
Some of the classes are extra now....but we'll worth the money. Zumba comes free with membership and 2 of the best instructors in town.
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Josh Wurst
★ 4
This is a convenient 24/7 gym with adequate exercise equipment to fit most, if not all, needs. Although it is very busy during normal business hours, it never feels overly crowded. The left half of the building is dedicated to cardio equipment, while the right side is dedicated to weight lifting and machines. There is also a back room dedicated to functional exercises (battle ropes, ketllebells, tire flips, etc.) as well as 2 separate rooms for classes. If you're looking for good personal trainers, Jonn and Ashley Barrameda are amazing and operate out of this gym, and I have great personal experiences with both of them. The only problem I've had (the reason for a 4 star rating as opposed to 5) was in regards to billing and the manner in which the owner handled the matter. He was rude and defensive, and only through threat of legal action did he stop arguing and resolve the issue. I haven't had an issue since, and the rest of the staff is very accommodating.
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Mara Lopez
★ 5
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Azsha Monique
★ 5
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John Noble
★ 4
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drummer1249
★ 5
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Stephanie Starke
★ 5
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Alan Hardy
★ 4
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Joan Holley
★ 5
Recently remodeled and enlarged. Great yoga and spin classes with membership.
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Dane White
★ 4
Nice gym, can get crowded, good temp, friendly staff, PT sessions, classes, good culture, lack of equipment other gyms usually carry. Have showers though.
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David
★ 5
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vidal perez
★ 5
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Seth Koller
★ 5
I love this gym. I've been working out here for about 2 years and I have no plans on leaving for as long as I live in Panama City. Josh and Chris are friendly staff who make getting SWOLE here all the more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to join a new gym, whether you are an experienced weightlifter or even just starting out.
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saleena hicks
★ 1
No customer service, nobody showed me around or explained how anything worked. Overall not a good setup or variety of classes.
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super dee
★ 1
I have emailed two times trying to discontinue my membership yet this wellness and fitness center continues to debit my card. Please stop charging my card! I have not been to your gym in three months. Stop. Beware
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Melissa Jackson
★ 5
So comfy and non stressful
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Shandi Payne
★ 5
A great gym with a wonderful staff.
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Lori Sagehorn
★ 4
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Alysia G
★ 4
Nice staff, laid-back. Has childcare. Could use some more equipment.
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Bryan Jones
★ 5
Complete gym for evryone
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Jimmie “Luckyfishbone” Plaisted
★ 5
Clean.. knowledgeable staff... variety of programs
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Ryan McAdam
★ 5
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vickie wiggins
★ 5
Love this place! It is smaller than national chain gyms and people are there to exercise, not show off or socialize. They have any equipment you would want. It is always clean and staff is wonderful.
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Bhavesh Amin
★ 4
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K K
★ 5
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★ 4
They have zoomba there for only $5 a class so that's great, it's vary clean and friendly
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Lori Castellini
★ 5
Great gym with everything you can imagine. Cardio equipment, machine, free weights, and two cross training areas with rigs, kettles kettlebells, wall balls, TRX, tire flips, you name it!!
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Ariann Johnson
★ 5
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Marisol Bryant
★ 1
THE OWNER HAS 0 LOYALTY TO HIS INSTRUCTORS OR HIS MEMBERS. HE CANCELS CLASS VIA TEXT WITHOUT CONSIDERING THE MEMBERS THAT WORK THEIR SCHEDULES AROUND THOSE CLASSES.
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Nord Ost
★ 4
I used to go there 3 years ago. Charge was cheap and included all group sessions. Loved Monique's group class but it was just ridiculously packed. Too many people wanted to attend it. Sometimes I would arrive on time but all the spots would already be filled with others who had the luxury of coming way earlier and bumming around. I worked so i could not. Loved yoga with that good looking petite instructor (sorry, forgot her name). The only bad thing was shower. It was never bleached!!! The dirt would sit on the shower walls for months! Same dirt. I pay attention to these kinds of things so I kept checking it every time I went to locker room.
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Bryan Long
★ 4
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Carla Young
★ 2
Nice people but the place is old and smells. The locker rooms are just small, outdated, day care for my daughter - it is small, doesn't look like fun, she didn't like it there. I could not get a tour I was told jut to look around. We will not be joining.
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Rebecca Shay
★ 1
They told to look around while on texting on their cell phone, wouldn't even show me around,
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