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★ 4

It’s a gym, could use some TLC though with some of the equipment

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★ 4

If you're on the lookout for a local gym that feels like home, look no further! This place is a true hidden gem for fitness enthusiasts located in Southdowns.

I've been a regular here for a few months, and I can't recommend it enough. The first thing you'll notice is the cleanliness – it's spotless, which is something I truly appreciate. A lot of the larger gyms lack cleanliness whereas this gym takes pride in it. Plus, the equipment, while old, is still top-notch. Rather nostalgic to be using gear that's stood the test of time and is still in great shape.

What truly sets this gym apart, though, is the atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and always ready to lend a helping hand. And speaking of the people, you'll quickly get to know the familiar faces – it's like a little community within these walls. It's motivating to see the same folks pushing themselves day after day.

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★ 5

I love spectrum at Southdowns! If you have a terrible workout, you can walk right out of the gym and over to the Bulldog for a beer. Only cons are that the WiFi can be a little spotty sometimes on the women’s side of the gym and the workout equipment isn’t super up to date!

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★ 5

Was in town for 7 days, and was looking for a local gym to work out.

For background, I'm a gymrat - mostly do heavy lifting / powerlifting. (bench, squat, deadlift, weighted dips, shoulder press). I was looking for a gym with free weights, and an open workout space to do cardio (shadow boxing, MMA training)

I found this gym close by the hotel I was staying at and joined as a guest. I worked out 6 days, and found it was a great gym.

Hours: 5/5 stars. they open early 4:30 am. and are open most days til 10. sat and sun, hrs are shorter... but that was fine.. worked out afternoons sat sun.

Cleanliness: 5 /5 stars. equipment was clean, the clientelle for the most part put everything away where it was supposed to go. layout is well thought out and spacious. equipment and stations are grouped by muscle groups, and categories.. cardio treadmills, free weights, trx, dumbells.. etc..

Equipment: 5/5 old school equipment mixed with newer stations. Some of the machines are older think 1980s... but they do a great job maintaining the cables, pulleys, and pads. anyone who knows the frustration of cables sticking understands.. the equipment is well lubricated, and runs smooth. the free weight stations are all level and solid. Some of it is old school, but that's what i prefer. they have a mirrored group fitness room, that i used to shadow box, and do kicking... and two other areas which look like rehab areas.

staff: 5/5 the guys and gals I spoke with every day were very helpful. it's a big place, and when I asked if they had an area i could any particular exercise they were helpful. Also since i'm a stranger to Baton Rouge, I was looking for somewhere to find some lighter fare for lunch... the front desk trainer was great ... made a tonne of suggestions for restaurants, and what to order.

Overall...
I was very pleased. The gym was nicer than my hometown gym. I saw a bunch of ridiculously critical reviews.. clearly someone has some vindictive issues and was over the top. I enjoyed using the gym, and rate it 5/5. afterwards I spoke with the manager/ owner... and thanked her... I have no complaints..

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★ 1

The facilities are very poorly maintained. There are no doors on the bathroom stalls in the men's locker room. The showers are single stalls with a curtain which gets wet and moldy when used; they never seem to be cleaned. If it was a normal communal gym shower they could at least pressure was the whole thing and bleach it. Those are way more sanitary. The sauna is broken. They posted a sign a few weeks ago saying all these things would be getting fix that week, but they never did fix them. The steam room works, but the temperature on it is actually way to high, which makes it a little unbearable. The price isn't bad, but then, they upcharge for every little thing: towel service is an extra 10. A cup of water costs a dollar. Renting a locker is extra, and so on. Honestly I'm a little surprised they are even still in business

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★ 1

I pay almost $60 per month to be a member at this gym in southdowns and not only do they now charge $1 for a towel but they also charge $1 for a cup of ice. They have now started closing at 6pm on Friday and Saturday and 8pm on Sunday. Who does that? And now to add insult to injury you are only allowed to workout for a maximum of 2 hours per day. The owner, Donna, is absolutely the most rude person I have met and I can promise her that not only has she lost my wife and I membership but the 10+ people I have gotten to join this gym in southdowns will be cancelling as well. Thanks Donna.

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★ 5

Perfect place for beginners or advanced trainers. I particularly enjoy it because the variety of equipment. The staff is impartial and the members are welcoming.

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★ 3

Okay place I haven't joined

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★ 1

The manager of this location (DONNA) was very rude and made for a terrible experience. If the owner is reading this, then I definitely suggest finding someone else to manage and be the face of your club.

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Donna…the club director of this location is extremely rude and unprofessional. New management is needed. She is a poor representation of the gym as a whole. I do not recommend going to this location.

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My youngest son recently was driving through Baton Rouge when his truck broke down. He was helping my other son, who is in the Air Force, move from Texas to Georgia. Unfortunately, his truck broke down at 3:15 am on I-10. He had to wait 4 hours to get a tow truck, and all his attempts to get another rental vehicle in Baton Rouge were futile. There were no rentals available – NONE. So he booked the earliest flight out, which was at 4:30 pm.

My son, James Martinez, whose review is posted here as well, had to kill some time so he WALKED from the Auto repair shop, purchased some food and decided to go to his favorite place in the world-a gym. Any gym. You see, my son is a classic physique competitor who has traveled throughout the United States for competitions and shows. He is a small business owner and enjoys going to small gyms because he loves supporting small businesses as well. His social media pages, for which he has extensive followers, also have many positive reviews for the many gyms he’s visited and products he purchases. He thoroughly understands the power of word of mouth and marketing on social media.

Spectrum, is a small, nice gym, as he described it to me. However, the treatment he received was extremely rude. A paying customer, who purchased a day pass, and one of their signature smoothies. He was about to call an Uber to make his way to the airport. Was it the small suitcase he was carrying that made this business manager so uncomfortable? Was it his pacing as he spoke on the phone? He was dressed like a gym customer should be and may I add the obvious, you can tell he is a bodybuilder, a mile away. I am not sure what the ideal image for their customers is. He had not slept for more than 24 hours with the ordeal he had gone through. What he had hoped to be a pleasant experience in his hectic day, turned out to be embarrassing and painful as the manager asked him to leave as he described in his review.

Management, employees, are the face, advertising, and marketing tools of a company. Their manager poorly represented Spectrum gym.

I raised a true southern gentleman. He left without arguing or causing a scene because that is who he is, a gentleman.

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★ 2

Nice gym but price is not worth it. I was here for work for 2 months and paid a $50 fee just to sign up but here is the kicker.....I canceled March 15th and they charged me for April too because I didn't give 30 days notice of cancelation. Straight BS. Paid $250 for 2 months. This place is a rip off.

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★ 5

Love the silver sneakers class. Cheryl great teacher

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★ 5

Love the place, it’s up-to-date it’s clean they have childcare and all the classes are awesome

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★ 4

So far definitely has been my favorite gym in the Baton Rouge area so far, the accommodations in facility are outstanding for the price

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★ 5

Love Spectrum!!! 😘

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★ 1

As many of the reviewers stated - they make cancellation impossible. After several calls, and a manager NEVER being there (must be a tactic to avoid cancellations), I had to drive to a location to fill out a form to cancel.

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★ 5

Best gym ever! With the nicest staff! My favorite place to workout!! Recommend to all my friends.

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★ 1

Moved across town no longer making this gym convenient, management would not let me out of the last few months of the contract.... who does contracts anymore? The gym equipment and general condition of the place leaves a bit to be desired for.

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There is never a manager around. They are so quick to sign you up with bs contracts but be warned it is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to cancel. I went in and signed papers. I constantly called and was told a manager would call me back to cancel. Never did. This whole process has been so frustrating and it seems like no employees who work there know how to do anything without the manager. Who is never there. I sincerely hope no one else is looped into this ridiculous and unprofessional gym.

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★ 1

Not a bad gym and all but equipment doesn’t get replaced when it needs to be. Two Olympic bars are bent and one is stripped of all knurling and ones got enough flaking to leave chrome chips all over.

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★ 5

Buen gimnasio fácil de llegar. Tranquilo. Hay hasta máquina para broncear. Muy bueno amplio y hay todo tipo de máquinas de peso y de cardio. Muy completo.

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These reviews have to be staged by the business owners. The actual workout facilities are fine. The locker rooms, especially the mens lockeroom is gross, outdated, dirty, there are big holes and missing ceiling panels above the showers. Who knows what is happening up there. AND their membership policy? $60 a month for a mandatory two years!!!! I moved--and admittedly wasn't satisfied with the place anyway--and they said I needed to provide "proof of move" to cancel! If I lived anywhere within 55 miles or something like that of a Spectrum facility, I couldn't get out of my "contract" which I was never provided a copy of nor was that (lack of a) cancelation policy explained. I'm currently debating on whether to file suit in small claims court based on principle alone and how they rip people off. This place is owned/run by crooks. The downtown YMCA is $40 a month, much nicer and you have access to the several other Y locations, training classes are free etc.

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★ 5

My favorite gym. Great service, the place is clean. Great for individual exercise and group exercises. The staff are helpful at all times.

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★ 5

Great place to train. I love the squat racks and the deadlift platform. The staff is very professional, friendly and helpful. Its like family. Love it.

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★ 4

Great place to work out. Highly recommend the trading programs.

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★ 2

This place was trash. I ask how much was it monthly for a membership. He said he couldnt answer that i had to come in.

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★ 5

I've lost 42lbs here. Never over crowded and friendly staff

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