★ 5

Great facility. Perfect week pass for our honeymoon getaway to traverse City. Easy and convenient with all equipment you may need

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★ 5

Best gym in Traverse City

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★ 5

Tyrus representing on Gutfeld last night! Never heard of this gym but that made me look it up! Although it's too far from where i live in Clinton Twp it looks like a beautiful gym!

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★ 5

Saw Tyrus wearing your shirt 9/26/25!!

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I went here for about a month — here are my thoughts as someone who’s been a consistent female gym goer for 4+ years.

The positives:
• Staff is kind and welcoming
• Great location
• Nice sauna
• Wide variety of machines
• Atmosphere is generally good

Things to consider before joining:
• Equipment is extremely outdated, with many pieces out of service (see attached photo of a stairclimber — at the time only 2 of 4 were working).
• Machines aren’t well maintained: ripped seats, broken/rusted weight pins (sometimes takes extra strength just to move them, LOL), and a noticeable layer of dust on equipment. This can throw a wrench in your routine if something is out of service.
• Hours on Sundays are shorter than ideal.
• Locker rooms are fine but nothing special.
• Membership cancellation is tricky: if you cancel after you’ve been billed, you lose the rest of the month you already paid for unless you wait until right before your next billing date. That was disappointing compared to other gyms that honor the remainder of the billing cycle.

Bottom line:
Unless you don’t mind a “home gym” vibe, outdated equipment, and a little creativity to make things work, I wouldn’t recommend this gym.

Update: I noticed the response to my review, but I don’t plan to follow up further. My intention was simply to share my experience so others are aware, as I wish I had seen a recent review before joining and encountering this situation myself. I stand by what I was told directly by female staff regarding cancellation, even if that’s now being deflected publicly. I do acknowledge the efforts being made to address concerns, and my goal here is only to inform potential members. I sincerely wish the gym well moving forward.

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★ 5

Saw Tyrus wearing your shirt on Gutfeld on 7.21.2025.

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★ 5

Honestly it’s a great gym. I havnt had a problem with it being over crowded and most of the equipment is in good shape. They have a separate room for free weight equipment and a field type thing full of kettle bells and a wide range of all types of equipment. Overall I like the gym a lot but if I could make some suggestions. The gym is really dark and it would be nice if there were more lights that kept the vibe but also made it brighter and more plate racks/plates near equipment that uses it would be great. I would encourage anyone looking for a place to lift in Traverse city to try out this place👍🏻

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★ 5

Stopped in town for a wedding, but obviously had to still get the gains in. This place has everything you need to get a great workout in. Perfect pairing of Old School and New School equipment.

The gentleman that was on shift for the front desk was very professional and informative. I was there for two hours and saw the employees re-racking weights several times! That kind of attention to detail and customer service is very much appreciated. If I lived in TC, I’d definitely get a gym membership here.

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★ 5

Purchased a Day Pass, as I was traveling from out of town. The gym was very clean, spacious, and the people there were about their business. Loved it.

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★ 4

lots of obnoxious screaming and moaning males even though they have a sign saying excessive noise isn’t tolerated. a lot of cardio equipment doesn’t work but other than that it’s a good gym with a good selection of equipment and space

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★ 5

This gym is so amazing!! Highly highly recommended!!! Very decent prices.. staff members are always super nice and knowledgeable. They got some new machines on 5/29.. if you have not tried them out I urge you to.. freaking AWESOME!!! I love the lighting too .. it makes me feel like it’s more private.. like people aren’t starring at me! Try it out you won’t be disappointed!

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★ 5

I wanted to get a lift in while visiting family, found this hidden gym, staff was great, day pass was reasonable. Just what I was looking for, just people wanting to get their work in...loved it!

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Meh...
Gym is very outdated, dark, awkward machines as well such as the plate shoulder press and the incline bench which put your shoulders at a very awkward spot. Alot of equipment which is a plus but needs new things

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If you like working out in the dark and their machines are very used up and it just seems dangerous to use.

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★ 5

Always my go to gym, equipment is a bit outdated but does the job. I did hear they are getting new equipment soon. Regardless great energy perfect lighting good headspace.

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★ 5

Day passer while the wife and I were up in Traverse for Thanksgiving. Awesome gym. Nice variety of powerlifting equipment. Nice staff. Friendly patrons. Definitely come again when in Traverse

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★ 5

This is an amazing gym and space. The equipment is all functional and let me just say what makes this place different and welcoming is the staff.

You walk and think that this is a muscle head gym and egos everywhere, but the staff really do a good job at making people feel welcome and offer assistance whenever they can.

If you have the chance or opportunity, get a personal trainer there. I’ve been with Wade and I don’t regret it at all!

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★ 5

Lots of great equipment and space to move and have a good time. Has all the great things a gym should except for a pool or hot tub that would make The Gym the best place to work out in all of Northern Michigan for sure. Always enjoy my time there. Staff is all knowledgeable and nice. Easy to talk to and not afraid to answer questions

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★ 5

Nice gym, they even have a Reverse Hyper which is GOLD for me, just a little dark. Bring a flash light. :)

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The Gym was alright. A lot of the equipment seemed outdated & in need of some serious TLC. The plates were scattered around & it seemed really disorganized. My husband & I went in for a day pass & wasn't entirely sure what the gym had to offer, but upon leaving, we found 2 additional workout rooms (probably where they host classes or do CrossFit) that we could have used. It was good for the workout we needed, but the gym definitely needs to update their equipment.

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One of the best gyms ive ever been to

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Synopsis: half their equipment is broken and the building is falling apart BUT they have a lot of great gym goers there.

I joined after seeing a lot of decent reviews but after about two months or so of being a member and paying for this gym, I am seeing how truly unkept it is. They have around 6-7 treadmills and only 2 of them work. They do not have any out of service signs on them and when I asked about them they just told me they would look at them. This is the same story with the bikes, ellipticals, and stairclimbers. Their weight room isn’t cleaned at all and most of the equipment is in random places because the staff or other members don’t rerack their weights. Regardless of that, their machines are FALLING APART in their weight room. The machines as literally being held together by duct tape.

They do have sauna which is nice but half the time it’s not hot at all and there are no instructions so I might be doing it wrong. Their locker rooms are disgusting and very outdated.

They also have a room with fake turf in it which is really nice but all the turf is ripping off the floor and the walls are all dented, scratched, and dinged. They have air bikes in that room BUT the air bikes are broken.

On top of all that, their staff is complacent and LAZY. My husband drove there one day and when he walked up to the door they told him a pipe burst and the gym was closed that day… it would have been nice to know that before driving all the way there.

Plus when you leave they have a massive pot hole in their driveway so if you have a car that’s low to the ground, watch out.

Say your money and time and try a different gym before coming to this one.

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★ 4

Excellent trainers willing to help you be a better you

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★ 4

We went to The Gym TC on a day pass on the NYE holiday. They quickly responded to my FB message regarding hours and day-pass cost ($15).
The gym seemed geared toward bodybuilders and a social media-inclusive environment (i.e. Colored lighting). My partner and I as powerlifters, appreciated the old-school metal plates and quality Elite FTS Powerbar. We did have trouble finding plates; it appeared many of the 45s were taken in the squat racks which made it seem there weren't many plates in the gym. From what we could tell, there were two bench presses and two squat racks. We did not see any deadlifting platforms/space.
Overall, The Gym is good for us and other powerlifters as needed; however, it may not be equipped to handle the needs of power/Olympic lifters like ourselves on a regular basis.
Would come back to bench again! Or if we were bodybuilders :)

*Edit: As shown in the reply below, it appears the gym does have a powerlifting room, it just was not shown to us. Our feedback would just be asking the front desk to show new members around the facility. Unfortunately, this was not included in our visit, but perhaps the next! Thank you to the owner for promptly responding to our review :)

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★ 5

Clean, good vibe and energy, friendly staff and patrons. Ego’s seem to be left at the front door.

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★ 5

I transferred from Planet Fitness to The Gym, and I have already noticed a change in my body. I transferred one month ago and use all the resources at The Gym. I appreciate the permission to use a virtual reality headset on the treadmills. If you haven’t transferred to The Gym, from planet fitness, I highly recommend taking action now.

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The hours need to be extended for those of us who work unpredictable schedules.

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★ 5

This place is an oasis..safe and sacred. All types of people come here to hang out, work out, get inspired and fit. Ryan, the owner, is positive, kind and very professional. In town visiting my father..did the week unlimited and have come every day.
Will recommend this place to every body. 🔥

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★ 5

Every time my wife and I visit family in Traverse City, we go to this gym. We loved it before it got remolded and love it even more after the changes they made. If you like the old school feel of body building gyms, you will love this place. It was not very busy during the mornings when we went so that was nice. The front desk people are always nice as well. Highly recommend if you're in the are!!!

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★ 5

Great gym, clean, lots of equipment, free weights, a few benches and lots of squat racks. Separate area for functional training and deadlifts. Can purchase 1 week pass if you are visiting the area!

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★ 5

The gym is my favorite place to sauna and work out. The facility is very clean, tidy and very comfortable. The staff is extremely friendly, respectful and super helpful. I love working out here because they're always seems to be enough space, and people are so nice. Enjoy daily drop in rates, or more affordable monthly membership! Super centrally located near art van off south airport.

I love the sauna because it's usually pretty empty, and everything is so clean. It's my favorite place to take care of myself. I love that it's locally owned and I proudly support the sauna :)

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This gym feels like home when you walk in. The community is extremely welcoming to all that walk into the doors. There are many amazing personal trainers available for one on one sessions. I highly recommend the lead trainer Wade Schmidt!

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★ 5

Great equipment and excellent staff, capable of bringing you to the level of fitness you want to reach, and a bit more. I really like the boot camp class as it gets more from me than I would achieve on my own. That’s a sign of preparedness on the part of my instructors which results in better health and fitness for us in the class.

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★ 5

Great gym equipment, environment and sauna. Ability to pay month by month was awesome and the gym was being constantly updated in my time there. Only con was it seems to be getting more popular haha.

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★ 5

Good vibe for working out

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Great gym and steadily improving you can't go wrong with that .

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★ 5

I just joined The Gym because they are willing to accept Silver Sneakers for payment. Few gyms in the area do this. This means that your insurance (specifically Blue Cross Silver Sneakers) will pay for each time you use the facility. There is nothing you need to do other than to obtain a SS identification number (available to eligible members on the site) and present that at the time you join.

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★ 5

Great trainers, lots of support, many options, and personalized fitness routines.

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★ 5

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★ 5

Best gym in Traverse City! The staff is friendly and helpful, and the facility is amazing, I like the black and white aesthetic to the place. Cheaper than most gyms, and improving constantly!!!!

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★ 5

Are you kidding me? Best gym in town because it is THE GYM. Beats out the YMCA for sure. The atmosphere and culture is the best part, Ryan, Mitch, and the crew are doing an amazing job

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★ 5

Good gym. Cheap prices. Clean equipment. Nice sauna

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★ 5

A great place to get your "pump" on...! The owner, "Ryan," if/when he's "in-house," is always helpful, assisting/helping ppl to properly use the machines... And, if you get a yearly membership on Black Friday, each year, its almost as if you're going for free, & only paying for upkeep/wear-&-tear...!

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★ 5

This is hands down, the best gym in town. The people at this gym, make you feel like you’re apart of their family! The owner, Ryan, is always willing to help and share his knowledge with everyone. You can tell he’s passionate about fitness and people!

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We have been members of this establishment for many years, long before it was The Gym. I cannot begin to express our immense disappointment with Ryan, the owner, making the decision to drop the Pilates classes after 20+ years! He can say goodbye to our memberships as well!

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★ 5

I feel fortunate to have The Gym right across the street for me. They have a large selection of equipment, racket ball courts, and a sauna!

Staff has been professional and efficient, and the membership is affordable. Everyone I've met at The Gym speaks highly of the current owner, and it's clear that they really care about their business.

One thing that I feel is missing is having basic sauna etiquette posted somewhere... I've lost count of the amount of times I've had to leave the sauna early because someone gets in with their sweaty, dirty gym clothes on as well as training shoes. Within a few minutes, the smell is unbearable.

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★ 4

Best Gym in the area. A little small but friendly staff, a few things are broken (i.e. treadmills, machines and a few small things) but overall better than the surrounding gyms

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I was being harrassed and cussed at by another gym member as I was doing barbell lunges in a squat rack. I was being quiet, minding my own business, and using all the equipment as it was intended to be used in a respectful manner. He told me he wanted to start a fight with me and called me all sorts of derogative names/slurs. I calmly walked away to the front desk, informed the worker, and he rolled his eyes and ignored my complaint. Worst experience at any gym I’ve ever had in my long career as an athlete. The incident occured on 10/17/2021 around 11:00-11:30am local time (in case management sees this).

UPDATE: The owner, Ryan, messaged me with an apology and handled the situation with the aggressive member in a very professional manner, changing my rating from 1 star to 5. I would give this place another chance due to his reaction.

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★ 5

The Gym TC is the best gym I have trained at! All the trainers are friendly and knowledgeable, the front desk staff is great, and the owner Ryan is a great guy. There is something for everyone here from bootcamp classes to yoga, a good variety of machines, cables, bars/specialty bars, attachments, and free weights with things being added constantly. They have a good supplement selection across a few brands and a fridge stocked with water, energy drinks, ready to drink preworkouts, and proteins. I made the switch to The Gym TC over a year ago, usually training 5-6 days per week, and have not looked back.

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Great gym. The owner is there to help you st a seconds notice.

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One of the best places to workout in all of Traverse City.

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★ 5

everything you want in a gym, plus they have a sauna

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Step aerobic class with Judy is great!

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Great gym! The owner Ryan has put a ton of work in with remodels and additional equipment. Pricing is great for what you get (sauna, tanning bed, and additional perks)

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Had everything I need for a good workout

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★ 5

Best gym in town - Amazing staff and environment.

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Best gym in town! Love the staff and the vast amount of equipment and space.

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★ 5

There’s not a single bad thing I can say about going to The Gym. Everyone is super friendly, and the environment is always positive and upbeat. Very proud to be a member of this place!

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★ 5

Best gym in Traverse City, hands down. Great equipment, friendly staff, and friendly members. A very welcoming environment to people of all fitness levels.

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★ 5

Awesome bunch of people running the gym. Friendly members an owner is constantly trying to upgrade. Everything you need in a gym!

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★ 5

Great place!! Definitely going back.

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These guys are awesome! They make working out fun. Highly recommend

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★ 5

Friendly staff and clean facility!

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★ 5

Best gym I’ve ever been to, a lot of positive energy and really great staff and members, everyone’s nicest enough to talk to and or ask for tips, I’ve been going there for about 5 months and I’m glad I chose this gym! Ethan

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Many members and staff have tested positive for COVID. No mask requirements

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★ 4

Great gym, all the right stuff and nice people.

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★ 5

Great place to workout. All the patrons are friendly. Keep up the great atmosphere.

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★ 5

Outstanding local gym. It has everything you need to get a great workout in without the arrogance of the national “Globo-gym” chains.

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★ 5

Shred!

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★ 5

This gym has everything you can possibly think of. Very friendly staff and really good hours. Always clean. Super nice guys! I love supporting local businesses like these. Thank you!

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★ 5

When I can walk into a place where the owner greets me, knows my name, and asks how everything is going... I know that's a great place to be. Hands down, the BEST gym in TC. Multiple different rooms to workout in. Two floors. The owner and his team are all very welcoming and kind. Professional and VERY patriotic. I've personally seen their involvement with outreach for our veterans. They truly hold quite a rare quality in today's world. Can't say enough good things. This place is DEFINITELY worth checking out!

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★ 5

My wife and I were visiting TC for a week and as normal we always try and find a gym for morning workouts if weather doesn't cooperate. After looking at many in TC we liked what we saw online at The Gym and decided to give it a shot.

After getting a brief tour we bought week passes (very affordable!) and actually liked the gym so much we got there every day. If you're looking for a country club feel (ala Lifetime) then go somewhere else - this is a real gym with real equipment and a great atmosphere for lifting and cardio. We highly recommend it! And if we lived in TC this would probably be our home gym.

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★ 5

Recently switched to The Gym as my gym was closing. The owner, Ryan, is a great guy who cares about creating a space that works for everyone and their goals. The facility is clean and has updated equipment making it easy to take advantage of the time one spends here. Talk to someone at the front desk and get a tour and start your one week free trial for TC residents!

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★ 5

THE GYM HAS THE BEST ATMOSPHERE IN TOWN .

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★ 5

Great staff, very clean and has nice selection of equipment inlcuding a few brand new barbells. Highly recommend this gym.

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Update: the owner of the gym called my Dad personally to apologize for how we were treated and made an effort to make it up to us. I respect that and am optimistic the costumer service will improve.

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New Management!! Horrible costumer service, would advise new owner train employees in costumer service. Oh, and employee shared they had a COVID outbreak so be careful

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★ 5

Has everything that you need plus classes! very reasonably priced!

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Clean, well equipped gym.

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★ 5

Classic old school gym w racquetball. Staff is friendly and helpful

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★ 5

Great free weights and machine range, excellent and ample selection of well-maintained cardio equipment, and a sauna in the locker room to boot, all for a criminally low price. Anyone who rates this place less than 5 stars is either a prima donna or has no concept of value.

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I am a regular...intermittently. I have about 15-20 day pass visits per year when in TC on business or vacation. This is a fitness club... The locker room is less well maintained than the average high school locker room, it is a bit decrepit with rusted lockers and almost clean showers. However, it is my "go to" spot for a treadmill run when the weather is bad or I need a good gym. Tons of equipment (mostly working), lots of nice people, good staff. It is a good value. If you value your no frills workout more than your "club's ambiance", this place deserves your dollar.

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★ 5

Senior yoga

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★ 5

I love this gym. Staff has perfect balance in being friendly and helpful without being in your face! Other patrons are respectful, not bothersome or irritating like I've experienced in other gyms.

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★ 4

Great inexpensive local gym. The locker rooms could use updating, but the sauna and free tanning make up for it. Not too crowded either.

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Needs updating and needs air-conditioning for the summer months on wollyball/ volleyball/ racketball courts. Reasonable pricing. Offer lots of classes.

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★ 5

Locker room is a little tight but besides that. Has great Free weights and Machines. And upstairs is all cardio. I always come back to this gym for a reason.

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Clean, well equipped, staff makes first timer welcomed and comfortable.

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★ 5

Awesome Gym, Friendly staff and very knowledgeable. It has a great hometown gym feel and has everything I need, and more, for my workouts. It can get a little busy at times though. #gym #lifting #GTAC

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Older facility but good prices.

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Getting to be the worst gym in the area. Front desk staff is rude and could not care less about it's members. Equipment is old, outdated, and falling apart. Nothing has been updated or replaced in years. The whole place is just not kept up. Not to mention terrible and inconvenient hours of operation. They have their clientele and they don't want anyone else working out there.

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★ 5

If you want the prettiest looking gym with brand new equipment may I suggest Planet Fitness. However if you come to get a great workout without having to wait most of your workout time for a machine or dumbbells to use this is your place. Each locker room has a sauna and tanning is included with most memberships if not all.

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★ 4

Outdated stuff but good place to get a workout and sit in a sauna

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★ 5

Great staff and management!

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Great workout!

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★ 4

Worn equipment but nice staff, plus they have squash

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★ 5

Great management, super helpful, knowledgeable staff.

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★ 5

I've been a member for 5 years. Class instructors are on-time, skilled, helpful and love what they do. The class schedule has many options throughout the day. No need to go anywhere else!

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★ 5

For the second year in a row, we had a great experience with GTAC and Ryan, one of the personal trainers. This gym continues to be the best gym that we've ever been to. It's very modern and clean; machines work. The staff is over the top friendly and helpful. We'll be back for the 3rd year next summer!

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Great atmosphere and staff. Class act!

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