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This was my go to gym on base but now it’s just an H2F office space that closes at 1500. Should not be closing gyms on post when the ones we already have are so full.

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It says open but it’s closed and nobody picks up calls…¿?

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★ 4

Yeah it's a good gym. Plenty of equipment, super busy during PT hours.

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★ 5

I think it has a pretty good selection of equipment. There's a room specifically for cardio with ellipticals, a stair stepper, different types of treadmills, and two Jacob's ladders. Then there's the weight training room, which has a variety of machines, dumbells, etc. I've seen two rooms for classes, but haven't been in them. There's also a sauna, but I haven't used that, either. My main critiques are that it tends to be humid and that it isn't open on the weekends.

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Nice classic gym

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★ 4

It will always be 5/5 because Army!
Read further for Star Context (might be 3.5 of 5 - but just read)
Note:
I will attempt to give an unbiased - but honest review
Quote:
‘…If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. …’ (James 2:8-9, KJV)
Review:
1)
**Disclaimer:
NO ONE is perfect - I get that,
i simply want to encourage healthy change in all realms of human interaction mutually
(I am obviously not always perfect in how i treat others - my goal is to correct myself, and be better every day -
I repent and ask forgiveness for any way i ACTUALLY was wrong.)
2)
I have been in the Military now for years
(not at all as long as other Service Members, but long enough to have a gauge of Military Post Gyms)
3)
Strictly speaking about
“ESTEP Physical Fitness Center” (down the street from Air Assult Auto)
a) The gym, as a facility, has a lot to offer.
Whether your Any component or status of
The Military, or an authorized Civilian respectively -
there is something good for every type of health minded individual
b) from the level of equipment types ESTEP has (and it is extensive),
to the types of events ESTEP is able to facilitate (it has a full on yoga studio!),
ESTEP definitely wants its Patrons to not feel limited in their health goals!
4)
With regards to Star Rating:
a)
The part where I felt it necessary to NOT give 5 of 5 Star Rating (*at least not currently/yet) is because:
while the equipment and things of that nature Are Enjoyable,
there is something everyone knows about - but isn’t something that in many regards is talked about:
**Military Facility Staff interaction
with Military and Civilian Members (treatment/relations)**
b)
One of the best ways I can explain this (to maybe 90% or higher accuracy),
is to direct anyone to the Google Reviews for “Byrd Clinic Fort Campbell”
(across from PX Shoppett and Jimmy John’s) to get an idea about what people ARE’NT talking about -
BUT:
since ESTEP isn’t a Hospital, in important ways, SOME things simply don’t apply
c)
**Disclaimer:
c1) most interactions with ESTEP front desk staff will be brief,
c2) i notice the younger staff are nicer than the older staff (and there is this really sweet African American lady who is a little older - but is a sweeter person as well)
c3) and on a sort of “superficial” level, they will greet most people (all depending - keep reading)
(though there is a level of bias there I’ve noticed towards various people…)
c4) *To The Staff’s overall credit:
Sometimes, even the individuals that don’t normally display the quality of greeting/service you would expect from a Military Gym - STILL sometimes greet everyone and service everyone’s needs adequately.
5)
Professionalism is an Army Term.
Everything under the jurisdiction of The Military is meant to display the unquestionable “7 Army Values and Ethos”.
I enjoy every time i get to interact with an Honest American
(both those who are rational AND irrational,
both those who have “esprit de corps” - AND those who are jaded; ALL are American, and i am joyfully contracted for life to defend the freedom of the same!)
6)
Some ideas for positive growth at
ESTEP Physical Fitness Center:
a) **NO MATTER WHO WALKS IN YOUR FACILITY:
Ya’ll should have a standard (and positive) ESTEP Greeting
- Soldiers and Their Families
(with all the difficulties they face)
are hoping someone on their days path will encourage them
[imagine how one kind morning greeting can positively effect someone!!]
- this will foster a high likelihood of good attitude in anyone who might enter ESTEP
b) You can give out pamphlets for how to foster good mental health and have a positive and meaningful day
(*Soldiers ESPECIALLY are dealing with that on levels that ESTEP Staff,
is likely NOT Aware of - ahem! Hint - Hint…)
7)
God Bless All ESTEP Staff
(both mature and immature in their professionalism🙂)
- Jesus is the Lord

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★ 2

Not enough workout Machine selections.

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★ 5

Love the sauna and steam room

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★ 5

Small gym but a lot of equipment. Never feels like you're standing around waiting for a spot to open up.
Spin Room, Yoga Room with a small play area for kids. Sauna/steam room too.
One of the best gyms on Campbell hands down.

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★ 3

Great gym, but needs A LOT more parking

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★ 5

Great place to workout before and after work.

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Great place to train and unwind

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★ 5

Kind and nice people! Equipment is always clean!

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★ 5

Kid's corner is amazing. Equipments are clean and up to date. No more excuse to work out !

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★ 4

It could use a little updating but I like some of the classes here and it is in a convenient location.

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★ 5

Great place to get a quick workout in before or after work! Never crowded! Has everything you need!

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★ 5

The staff is friendly! Great space and not too crowded. I am kind hesitant to write a review because I love coming here! If you are someone who is very intimidated about going to the gym then look no further! One advice, get there and try it out! Lots of great equipment!

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★ 5

Best gym on base!

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★ 4

Same as shaw gym nit impressed

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★ 3

This gym doesn't open until 0900, disappointed to hear it wouldn't open at 0500 anymore.

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★ 3

Clean, very functional, plenty of space and equipment.

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★ 4

It does the basics enough to get your through a good day's work out

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★ 5

nice staff, great variety of free weights

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★ 5

I go here in the mornings and it isn't packed at all. Good place with a lot of variety of weights from free weights to machines. The place is always clean and maintained.

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★ 4

Great place... great staff...

Do be aware that the Estep Wellness Center closes daily (M-F) at 19:00 hrs. It does NOT close at 21:00 hrs as the hours indicate on the big sign outside the facility nor as the website for the Estep indicates. It isn't a problem as long as you plan your workout accordingly... You can do it all there, just be aware it closes earlier than advertised. Keep that heart rate up and the weights moving!

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★ 3

More designed for crossfit however during these corona times it's the only gym for non active duty. Wish it had more machines.

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★ 4

To those who complain of this "non- active duty only gym" is because the other gyms on posts are "active duty only". When I got to Fort campbell I was so excited to come on post to work out but was quickly told no spouses or retired guest. Luckily, Estep was available for spouses, retired and DOD employees. I'm sure the other gyms have gone back to allow spouses (maybe) haven't had the opportunity to go since all the school closures in Clarksville.

Reason I gave it 4 stars is because the gym needs leg press machines, thats the only draw back. They have a huge ninja warrior obstacle course in the middle of the gym taking up space. (Not being used) But this gym is better than no gym, so I can't complain too much.

Gym is always clean and low crowds, I like it a lot. The employees are nice. I almost didn't want to leave a review because I don't want it to get packed, but I gotta defend the non active duty aspect, every gym on post was literally active duty only from the start of covid.

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★ 5

I love using the Jacobs ladder and the free running treadmill

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I'm first as a fiddle

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Excellent service

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If you are into CrossFit, this is the gym to visit on post.

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Great clean gym...staff no so great 🙄

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★ 5

Nice older asian women

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★ 1

When estep was a fee based facility it was awesome. Now that its a physical fitness center this place is awful now crowded. And I am only giving it one star because of the staff.

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★ 5

Wonderful.place with awsome staff.

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★ 5

Best gym on campbell. Out of the way and never full. Has everything needed

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Love that they have a jacuzzi and a steam room

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I went to Estep for years. I recently came back for a short while and it's definitely changed for the worse as others have said.

The bathrooms are humid but the workout areas are only hot when it's supposed to be cold in winter so the heat is on, and in Tennessee fashion the temperature swings warmer than expected so they open the doors. Honestly, it's usually pretty decent. The only people complaining about temperature are those that don't actually train and break a sweat. They want a comfortable place to take up space and lolligag through their "workout."

The giant jungle gym in the middle is dumb. Soldiers are stupid and are gonna find a way to get hurt on it. The staff said it's usually only used during PT hours anyway. That's sad because there's other training they can be doing. It my time in country, I never went up ascending or descending monkey bars.

This place used to have a membership or pay for the day fee. People liked paying for the exclusivity so they can get after it. The best part was being around people who ACTUALLY train. Now, all the rift-raft that take up machines and weights come in and occupy space while running their face pump. Fat squads of Soldiers come in and take up space, rather than workout like they should be doing. These 600-9 offenders need to go back to Frat or whatever BCT gym they came from.

Gertsch gym was my go to years ago because they were the meat head gym where you could sling some iron around like minded people. Then I discovered Estep and never looked back. Sad that others can't enjoy the old experience.

On the bright side, there is still plenty of equipment to do what you need to do. Unless one of the squads of wide body support Soldiers comes in, then you're stuck waiting....

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★ 5

Awesome gym

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Great place to go and lift lots of heavy weights.

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★ 4

Good gym all services available, also spin classes available

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★ 5

Great gym on post , friendly staff ,hours are good and live the environment usually never crowded.Perfect choice of equipment for every type of training

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This place has very outdated machines and all the weight bars are rusty and none of the plates match. There is a hig jungle gym for people who think they are American ninjas but really aren't. It boasts of a sauna and steam room but they're never open... that's ok tho because the main weigt but room is hot enough to be a sauna and steam room together! The bathrooms are more humid than the Congo model summer! Happy sweating. The only people that are giving this place a 5 star rating are mold spores and mildew.......

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★ 5

Best gym in fort Campbell

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★ 5

Its free now sooo go

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This went from the best gym on post to the worst. We didn’t mind paying the monthly fee. It’s just too small to be a free gym, plus it’s closed on the weekends now. There was a reason people paid to go there.

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It once was one of the best gyms on post, I had no issue paying to use it. They put the adult jungle gym in it (would have made a better fit in Frat gym), removed some equipment and changed the hours. Your still able to get a work out there but its a great example of why you don't fix things that are not broken. Its sad that now it's free I only go as a last resort. Its as if they gave Estep gym a unneeded lobotomy the building is still there but what made it great has been taken. RIP EWC.

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was the best gym in town; now because of cost cutting measures of paying staff to work weekend when most people would like to use facility is now closed on weekends. This gym is now closed every weekend and national holidays- sad state of affairs.

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Prices are to high to be on a military base

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★ 4

Great gym but unnecessary if you live on Fort Campbell.

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Costs to use this place. Not sure why.

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Costs money and very small weight room with limited old equipment

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★ 5

Love the classes and has a very good weight room and a cardio room that I feel comfortable with. Def worth the money

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Compared to off post facilities the prices are not all that bad.

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★ 5

Great place

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Lots of exercise equipment, not crowded.

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Ok

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★ 5

The energy, the staff, and the support of everyone who works out our takes classes makes ESTEP topnotch! The classes keep you pumped up and ready for more even though you're secretly wanting the sessions to end! If you're ever down, take a class with Angie and let her sincere enthusiasm, endless energy, love of her job and people, leave you feeling better than when you walked in!

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Old School Gym... Great!!!!!

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★ 5

Had all of the equipment I wanted and closest to my house.

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★ 5

Fantastic! I use it every morning - has a variety of equipment and is the most reasonably priced Gym in the area. Unfortunately, it is only available to those affiliated with the military.

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