★ 5

My gym. Excellent facility.

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★ 5

Best gym I could have ever asked for in my 5+ years here. Small business with amazing owner, the place is constantly being taken care of and upgraded. Great people, great workouts

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★ 5

The best gym hands-down!! Friendly staff and respectful patrons, spacious and plentiful gym equipment, and affordable too. No need to look any further -- this is the place to go to, and worth the drive even if you're across the city.

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★ 5

I’ve tried a few gyms in Ithaca and this one is hands-down the best. The equipment is top-notch and always well maintained, and the vibe is super welcoming—both the staff and the other members are great. What really stands out is how much they care about improving things. They’re always adding new equipment, bringing in fresh attachments, putting up new artwork, and even hosting fun stuff like stair stepper competitions. It’s clear they’re always thinking about how to make the gym better for everyone. Highly recommend working out here!

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★ 5

Great place to workout, clean and at 4 am quiet.

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★ 5

I haven't been to a gym this nice in decades. Went as a guest and was blown away! It's nice classic gym with every machine you need that's clean and quality. I thought these types of gyms were extinct these days. What a great gym!!

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★ 5

This is seriously the best gym I’ve ever been to. Always clean, stocked, and they have pretty much every machine you could need (and are always adding more). Incredible value for the price.

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★ 5

I joined this gym because the Cornell gyms are too small, overcrowded, and have inconvenient hours. After I joined, a couple of my friends joined too. This gym has everything we need, and we rarely have to wait for machines or free weights. The environment is great—most people clean up after using the equipment, and the staff are incredibly kind and responsible. I feel lucky to have such a well-maintained gym in a small town, owned by people who genuinely care!

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★ 5

Great gym, clean, all you could need.

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★ 5

I am so happy to have found such a nice gym in a small town. The variety of equipment is fantastic, the place is clean, and the owners, staff, and members are all very friendly. Way better than any Planet Fitness or Crunch I've ever seen.

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★ 5

Very clean and well maintained equipment!

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★ 5

Super friendly staff and the owners are great. There’s a huge variety of equipment, and its also very clean. Great environment. Been coming here for 3 years and can’t recommend enough.

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★ 5

TLDR - Join this gym, you won't regret it.

I joined The Gym Ithaca back in 2016 when the East Hill location was just the front cardio/Cybex room and the back room (now the middle room) was the free weight area. At that time, it had a wonderful core group of members that welcomed me and the rest of my vet school class. Since that time, this location has gone through multiple expansions, first adding a third room straight back, then another space parallel to the original gym that nearly spans the entirety of their original footprint. This second addition really is the powerlifter's dream, with multiple more squat racks, benches, and deadlifting platforms. Throughout this growth, this gym has never lost its welcoming culture, helpful staff, cleanliness, or quality of equipment. I got into incredible shape in my time here, PR'ing on all my lifts, and felt good enough to be featured in a few silly fundraising calendars. The only reason I stopped my gym membership was because I moved out of state. However, I may just have to become a professor and move my family back to Ithaca just for this wonderful gym that Lara has fostered.

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★ 5

Best gym I've ever been to in the Ithaca area. Equipment is clean, and staff is super nice.

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★ 5

Been a member for 3 years, leaving town for a different city but this gym has been great for the entire time. They’ve been consistently improving the space and equipment selection over that time and it’s turned into a really solid gym. People are friendly, staff is great, and it isn’t too crowded unless you go at the worst times.

Hoping to find something this good in my next location!

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★ 5

This review is long overdue.

I think it is important to understand that becoming fit or staying fit involves more than a clean, well-equipped space. Working out at home, for most people, just doesn't cut it because you're not surrounded by the energy and experience of other people… Believe me, this is a real thing.

Not only is The Gym at Easthill Plaza the best equipped gym in the area (by a huge margin) and most certainly home to the largest community of friendly and fit people (and trainers), it is also open 24/7, is super affordable and clean.

i know that running a business can be a very difficult task, but owners Lara and Keane make it look like a breeze… This place is amazing.

I've been training for more than four decades.
I have lived everywhere and have belonged to dozens of gyms and fitness clubs over the years.
I can tell you from personal experience that the big-box wannabe gyms, just don't cut it, no matter how shiny they appear to be, and no matter what type of marketing glitz they employ. They're not for me, not for anyone that's serious about training that I have ever met, not long-term, and not when you're looking to be fit for the rest of your life.

Drop by East Hill, or call to see their smaller sister-gym across from Ithaca College and say hi, and you'll see what I mean.

Thank you for your hard work and hospitality over years, guys.

You're the best!

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★ 5

I workout here, therefore it is the best.

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★ 5

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★ 5

Very nice equipment and responsive staff. Open for 24 hours which is a great plus.

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★ 5

The absolute best gym to work out in Ithaca. The staff are great, and super responsive. Great equipment, that they constantly upgrade. This is a gym that truly cares for its clients and the community. I've been to A LOT of gyms, not just in Ithaca, but nothing beats The Gym.

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★ 5

5-7:30ish is the big rush. Great selection and quality equipment. Staff is always friendly. Always seems clean and sanitary.

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★ 5

Top notch gym, little small when it's crowded but great gym for the price. Nice owners. Lots of good equipment and nice plates.

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★ 5

The wide variety of equipment is up-to-date and in good order. The management is great and they're always kind and helpful. Of course it gets crowded after work, but members are respectful and polite. There are a bunch of max racks, all the dumbbells you'd ever need (up to 120 lbs!), and a lot of cardio equipment and other machines. The South Hill location is smaller and has a correspondingly smaller variety of equipment, but it's good for what it is. You'll surely be able to do the workout that you want to here!

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★ 5

Awesome staff and equipment. Nice old school feel.

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★ 4

It's a small gym but has all that you need for a work out. The staff are very helpful and friendly.

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★ 5

Fantastic, affordable gym. The owner is lovely and easy to reach (she's usually there in person!). You can do a monthly membership and cancel anytime. There is a great weightlifting community here.

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★ 5

Amazing gym! I availed the day pass, couldn’t have asked for a better gym in Ithaca. The gentleman (didn’t get his name, unfortunately) who was staffing the gym was very courteous and communicated well.

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★ 5

Really nice gym with great options for everyone. I love how they separate the different equipment types into their own room so they each have a unique vibe and feel. Lara is of course the star of the show and is that incredibly hardworking and friendly. The 2 for 1 membership option is a steal. You can visit both locations, each with their own style for less than the cost of any other gym membership here.

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★ 5

Great gym, lots of equipment, lovely owners

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★ 5

My favorite gym in town. I've been to several gyms around and this one is hands down my favorite. Affordable, clean, friendly staff/owners. Great machines, a wide variety of machines for a smaller space. Conveniently located with plenty of parking in Easthill Plaza.

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★ 5

Very nice staff , great gym and equipment is well maintained. If anything breaks they are super quick to fix it. My favourite gym in Ithaca.

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★ 5

Best gym for powerlifers in Ithaca, love it!

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★ 5

Есть всё что нужно

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★ 5

We like this gym - very clean and organized. All the members are easy to get along with.

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★ 5

Exactly what I wanted. They’ve got pretty much everything- cardio equipment, free weights, mats, squat racks, benches, deadlift stuff, etc. Gets busy during peak hours though.

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★ 5

They are really good at keeping things clean and regulating numbers during COVID. The staff is awesome and the equipment is top notch

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★ 5

Fantastic Gyms (they have two, one here at East Hill Plaza and one in the South Hill Business campus). The owner is super kind (this is a local gym) and the facilities are superb. Cardio, tire flips, and everything in between.

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★ 5

Great gym

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★ 4

Good assortment of free weights and equipment.

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★ 5

Favorite gym in Ithaca. Great price, open 24/7. Lots of weight training equipment. 4 squat racks. Always well maintained and clean. It's a great community.

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★ 5

Has all of what you need great price per month for being a 24 hour gym love it close to the grocery store so u can workout then grab some fresh food right after

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★ 5

Very convinient location. State of the art gym. Safe and secure. Friendly atmosphere.

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★ 5

All the equipment you need and well maintained. Very friendly staff

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★ 5

Convenient location at East Hill plaza, open 24/7, very reasonable membership fee. Lots of cardio and strength machines as well as free weights. Recent expansion added a bunch more space and equipment. Busy place but rarely crowded. Owner does a great job engaging with members and keeping a positive gym atmosphere. Additional location on South Hill too.

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★ 5

I love this gym. It is 24/7 so it works with my changing schedule and is even open on holidays. They have a wide variety of equipment which is great. It is also not normally that busy, which makes it more enjoyable to work out in.

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★ 5

I have been visiting this gym for 3 months and it was great. The gym is not expensive, 24/7, and has all the equipment you'd ever need. The variety of equipment they have is seriously insane. The gym has 5 total squat racks, 3 being high quality powerlifting racks. They have 3 stations with bumper plates so you can deadlift or do the Olympic lifts and have an assortment of lifting gear. I usually go after work at 430 and I rarely ever have to wait for equipment. They also have 3 private bathrooms, 2 with showers, I also rarely had to wait for a bathroom. Overall, probably the best gym in ithaca and the closest thing to a college level gym. If you want to sign up, check the website for staffed hours because they are limited.

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★ 5

If you are looking for a reasonably priced, clean gym with no frills and has two locations, you will find that at the gym. Aptly named for it's simple, easy, non-threatening basic gym offerings. We've been a member off and on for years. My partner and I enjoy being able to get equipment, use weights and come and go as we please whenever is convenient for our schedules. Closest to having a home gym as you will get around here which is perfect if that is what you seek. They have trainers available if you ask at the desk or call the owner to arrange one.

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★ 5

Open 24/7 and a low price! Can't beat it. Nothing fancy but has what you need and the owner is super helpful and nice. Personal trainers available if you want to work with them. No locker room - lockers you can keep your stuff in (bring your own lock) while you are there, 2 changing rooms, and a bathroom with a private shower. Since it's open 24/7 you can pretty easily find a time when it's not crowded. Most people that work out here are friendly, easy going, and not intimidating. Good atmosphere. Go in during staffed hours for a tour or to try it out. The gym goes back quite a ways so it's bigger than it looks from the outside.

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The Gym is open 24/7, so that's good. But, it is very dirty. Trash cans are overflowing, often no soap or toilet paper in the bathrooms. No evidence that equipment or mats are ever cleaned. Nasty, especially during flu season. Emailed owner with a question, she never replied. Opted out disappointed.

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Sure the equipment is newer and nice but don't waste your money on this gym. The lady that runs it was not helpful when I signed up. I made an appointment to meet her and get my fob after signing up and she didn't have any time to show me around the gym. Especially if you are new to exercising or looking to start again, this place will intimidate you and the fact that she won't make time to give you a tour makes it even more intimidating. When I went to cancel my membership I sent the cancelation email as the website instructs and didn't hear anything back for 2 days. So I sent another email just looking for a confirmation that my email was received and I finally got very rude response. Not impressed with this place at all.

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★ 5

Great and plentiful equipment with 24/7 service. Awesome owner and equipment is clean. Upcoming new facilities also a plus.

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★ 4

Great place to work out. Friendly staff, all the right equipment from treadmills to free weights.

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★ 5

I started going here when they first opened and started back when I moved back to the area recently. Here's the eval:

-customer service is top notch, they have limited staffed hours but can always be reached via phone or email. (keeps the cost reasonable)

-good price, these folks care about their customers, the monthly rate is very reasonable, and they even waived the sign up fees when I came back.

-they have a great range of equipment in a nice facility. Free weights, machines, and all the cardio you can want. All well maintained and kept clean.

-not crowded. Even at peak hours I don't have to wait for equipment and can rotate through 2-3 machines without crossing into someone else's workout. Cardio machines always have an open spot.

-open 24-7, easy access, and plenty of parking.

-changing rooms, and bathrooms, no showers, though they have plenty of locker space.

Overall: great place and I would absolutely recommend it. The owners and staff are super friendly and helpful, and it's a great environment for beginners to the workout addict.

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★ 5

Excellent place for a workout. No crowds, 24 hour access.

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