★ 5

If you are ever in Port Aransas and need a workout, Karen has you covered. Just text her at the door for entry and pay app for your session. Great facilities and Karen is very nice, helpful, and welcoming.

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★ 5

Good gym, it's got mostly everything you would need.

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★ 5

Only one short phone call and I was provided with all the information I needed, nice equipment and very well kept.

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★ 4

Definitely a great place to go when you are on vacation. Absolutely worth the 10/day pass especially if you consider that they have 24x7 access to their facilities.

Pros: Price point, availability, attitude, and trust.

Cons: Do not expect this gym to be like an outlet gym such as LA fitness, Anytime Fitness, Plant Fitness, etc. Much of both floors are kind of cluttered with random pieces of equipment and the cable equipment machine (1st floor) looks like something from the 80s, so use it at your discretion. Be prepared to move things around and clear a space to work out on pretty much anything except the few treadmills they have.

It honestly helps to understand that this is a small "mom and pop" kind of gym with a very heavy focus on "island style". If you're having trouble with that just think of this place as your parent's garage kind of gym environment where most anything you need is there, but it'll be a bit of a treasure hunt to find it, especially if someone doesn't pay attention to the signs all around pretty much saying "re rack or I'll find you". Absolutely loved Mrs. Karen, she seems like a very cool person though I didn't get to meet her face to face. Definitely intend to go back whenever I'm vacationing in the area again.

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★ 5

Great facility! One stop shop for fitness.

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★ 4

Edit: After my review, I had a great call with Akren. Again, even after criticism, she was very kind. It's come to my attention that I did not get the full experience of the gym. I had no idea there was an upstairs, which based on the description is where I would have found myself at home. I've increased my rating from three stars to four in this edit because Karen is the type of person who you should want to do business with. I look forward to visiting the upstairs on my next trip to Port A.

It's hard to rate something like this. But, I thought it was important to try to do so. First off, Karen was very polite and extremely easy to work with. I have zero complaints in that regard.

I'll preface with, I have no idea what I was expecting. But, whatever it was, this wasn't it. The equipment had very little, if any, rhyme or reason to layout. Most things seemed to be right on top of each other. I could best describe it as a pieced together garage gym. As the only place on the island with zero competition, I still chose to only visit one day of the three I prepaid for. I don't want money back, just emphasising that the atmosphere lead to an underwhelming environment to a great workout.

I hope anybody who reads this just tampers expectations while on vacation.

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★ 5

I love this place because it's open 24/7 and is the only public gym on the island. It's not fancy but has everything you need to get a good workout. The upstairs is awesome because it's not air conditioned and in the summer it gets close to 100° and you can sweat your butt off lifting weights or riding the bike. It's also very affordable.

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★ 5

Amazing experience, Karen was so helpful to me and my sons while we vacationed in Port Aransas. Great Gym, great service

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★ 5

Karen Decker Fitness is amazing! She has everything you need to get a great workout in while you're in Port Aransas. There's a nice stretch / yoga area right when you enter. Tons of weight and excercise equipment downstairs and upstairs. There are lots of heavy bags and a giant mat upstairs if boxing or rolling around is your thing. So much more. Membership options are wonderful or just pay the drop in fee for a one time visit. I live in Port Aransas part time so I bought the 15 visits package and it works great for me. If you're into fitness or just want to workout while you are in Port Aransas, Karen Decker Fitness is the place for you!! 💯

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★ 1

Edited to add: The conversation with Karen began approximately June 29th, an entire week before any hurricane concerns or mention of an evacuation (which lasted less than 24 hours). Her response to my review is not forthcoming or accurate.

I reached out to inquire about using the gym over the July 4th holiday week/weekend. Karen left me a voicemail on a Saturday asking that I call back on Monday. Sounded like everything should have been quick and easy, pay over the phone for passes and get some sort of code to access the gym...no in-person communication required. I was busy with work and kids, so I called and emailed on Wednesday morning. Karen then ignored all of my multiple follow-up calls and emails made over the course of 3 consecutive days. Really disappointing, sloppy, unprofessional customer service.

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★ 5

Loved the gym! Great community feel! Will be back whenever we come down to Port A.

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★ 5

We went to Port Aransas for 4 days and loved that we could access Karen’s gym at anytime during our trip. Facilities were clean and had lots of different options. We will definitely go back. Karen was super easy to work with and very professional. Thank you Karen! The Corley’s, from Georgetown, TX.

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★ 5

As a winter Texan in Port Aransas, I was so happy to find Karen Decker’s gym that enabled me to stay on track with my fitness goals. The gym has two floors of equipment for use and I was able to access everything I needed. The gym’s 24/7 availability is an added bonus, as it allowed me to workout when it was convenient for my schedule.

I’ll be coming back to workout in the gym next year when we’re back.

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★ 5

Dropped in while on vacation - this is a hidden gem of a gym. Fully equipped and very welcoming workout classes.

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★ 1

Horrible owner. Accidentally parked in “her space.” Didn’t realize it. Tiny gym with a tiny parking lot and she carved out “her space”. Should tell you what this gym bearing her name is really about (a vanity project even though it’s a third rate gym).

Anyway, she stormed in while me and my son were working out and very rudely demanded we move it. Acted like we had robbed the place. We moved it, came back in, and then she began hovering around us trying to find a reason to kick us out. I grew increasingly frustrated with her behavior and she asked us to leave, which we gladly did and would never return.

Also, the gym has almost no equipment and is extremely dated.

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★ 5

Was in town for the weekend and I am on a strict workout schedule. I chose the closest gym nearby and I am so glad with this decision. The directions were clear and Karen was very very nice. Yes there are rules as in every other gym but they are clear and simple. The gym was organized and clean. I had an amazing workout and I will definitely return next time I come back to town. Thank you for a great experience!

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★ 5

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★ 1

Gym is definitely not cleaned on a daily basis. And i would recommend getting new management having to text the owner when you enter or exit the gym is not acceptable. Way over priced for what it is I believe there is room for alot of improvement. This is most definitely not a fake review becuase you will even get kicked out the gym if your not vaccinated. DO NOT WAIST YOUR TIME OR MONEY AT KAREN DECKER FITNESS !!

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★ 1

So I'm looking for a new gym and I want one with showers and tanning beds. I need one close to where i will be moving, or close to my work. Since most gyms are open 24 hours, I decided to call a couple last night at 10pm when I got off work to see if they had showers. Upon my search, I call Karen Decker Fitness on the island, to see if they had showers. I got met with rudeness. This is how the call went.

Call:
K: this is Karen
Me: how are you today ma'am?
K: (rudely) who is this?
Me: my name is Daphne, I'm looking for a new gym membership, but I want a gym that has showers. Do you have showers?
K: (again rudely) call back during business hours and we have showers for members
Me: ok sounds good
Call ends
Very rude
If you're not open 24 hours why answer the phone and be rude?

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★ 5

This gym is awesome! Had everything I like to use and great people! Recommend to anyone serious about working out and enjoying people!

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★ 5

Loved this gym. Two floors of equipment and tons of stuff to use. Never had to wait for any equipment. Free apples after your workout and the owner keeps this gym nice and clean. If I'm ever back in Port Aransas, I'll come back to this gym.

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★ 5

Thank you Karen for providing a safe, clean, and fully equipped gym for the community of Port A to use. I’ve never had any problems using this facility and will continue to use it when we vacation here. Affordable and inviting.

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★ 5

I joined Karen’s gym at the beginning of the year, and it has been great! The equipment is really impressive and Karen is an excellent personal trainer, pushing me to always work hard, but also mindful of safety and not over exerting. I have heard Karen with other patrons, local and visitors, from our high school students to winter Texans, and she is always courteous and helpful. I LOVE that she puts safety first and requires vaccination to enter, and maintains a super clean environment. And, as a local, I appreciate that she gives back to the community by volunteering in many activities. Awesome gym, awesome owner!!

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★ 5

2nd year coming back to this location! Coming here is perfect, a great gym for keeping in shape even while on vacation. Karen is always a pleasure to be around!

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★ 1

I just called to get a day pass for the gym and the owner asked how old I was. I told her 42 (not my fault I sound super young lol) the owner laughed and said no you’re not. I tried to tell her I was. She told me she didn’t have time for this right now and hung up. Geeez! How do you get to workout in a cool place as Port A????

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★ 5

I love this gym. Really feel at home and Karen is so kind.

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★ 5

Thank you Karen for maintaining a clean, safe environment in which your patrons can stay healthy and work out!! I appreciate the fact that you make it clear that you must be fully-vaccinated and boosted to enter, and that you maintain safety protocols for all of us using the space. I would not be coming to your facility unless I felt this safe.Thank you, Karen.

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★ 5

Thanks for creating a safe and inviting atmosphere to teach yoga and stay fit.

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★ 5

I live in Port Aransas from mid Nov to mid Jan each year, during which time I use this gym. I am so happy it is located right in Port Aransas. It has a good variety of equipment, is always clean, and Karen and other users are always very welcoming.

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★ 5

Thank you Karen Decker for a safe clean work out environment where I am always encouraged.

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★ 5

This gym is very clean and well-maintained. Owner is friendly and helpful. I appreciate that she has protocols in place to keep everyone as safe as possible during the pandemic. I highly recommend this business.

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★ 5

Awesome home style fitness facility. Run professionally and is about the only open style gym in Port Aransas. Glad we went.

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★ 5

Nice gym for your everyday fitness. Very clean, and easy instructions to follow to allow you to get your workout in. Reasonable price, was only $10, open 24hrs. It has just enough free weight to get your pump. I would go back if I'm in the area. Thank you Mrs Decker!

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★ 5

We recently went to Port A on vacation. It was great to get a workout in! Karen was incredibly helpful and knowledgable. She has a wide variety of equipment and there's something there for every athlete. I'll be back next time I'm in Port A! Thanks, Karen!

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★ 4

Came in for a yearly family vacation and we welcomed and felt very comfortable. Was.able do do my entire routine with zero hassle. Will definitely be returning next year.

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★ 5

If you're coming to Port A for a vacation, look no further for your workout needs. Super personal and responsive owner, tons of equipment, very affordable. I was on a family trip working on some training and looked this place up, glad I did.

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★ 5

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★ 5

Karen runs a very nice and clean facility. All of her equipment was in good repair and worked as should. Have used her facilities last two winters as a winter texan.

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★ 5

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★ 5

Came to Karen Decker fitness while I was on the island for vacation, was hoping there was a gym when I got here. Went in the second day and was really happy with my experience there! They have everything you would find in a big gym but just in a smaller scale which is totally ok with me! Their hot room upstairs was definitely my favorite part, definitely get in a good workout up there! And of course Karen was super inviting and friendly💯

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★ 5

Great gym with a great owner. Karen is always welcoming, full of life and energy, and makes you feel special every time you go in! Highly recommend!

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★ 5

Great variety of equipment

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★ 5

Karen is motivated and awesome!! The HIIT classes are great!!!

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★ 5

Karen has an excellent training program. It is challenging & fun. She changes up the workouts so that all muscle groups are covered. I highly recommend.

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★ 5

While staying in Port Aransas for a guys fishing trip I stopped by Karen decker fitness and it was everything I needed. The gym is very accessible with it being in the middle of the island and offering a 24/7 laid back environment. Also got to talk to Karen while there, a great lady. Will be back when in Port Aransas.

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★ 5

Great place to workout while visiting Port A. They offer 24 hour access and daily rates.

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★ 5

Full service gym in Port A. Cardio machines, olympic weights, boxing, yoga classes, fitness classes, etc. Extremely affordable.

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★ 5

24 hours??!! Love it!!!

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★ 5

I love Karen Decker fitness. With Karen's help I have really slimmed down and notice muscle tone in a relatively short period of time. AWESOME! Thanks, Karen.

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★ 5

I was a Winter Texan, Jan/Feb 2019 and attended one of Karen's fitness classes. It was the 11:00 am class with mostly mature women. The class was a great workout and a hoot. I had lots of laughs and sweat in her class. I highly recommend The Gym, clean,great equipment and welcoming environment.

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★ 5

Convenient location. Karen is great

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★ 5

Great place to relax and workout

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★ 5

Convenient, no hassle sign up, always easy to get ahold of the owner. Great place to get a workout in.

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★ 5

My son is in the Dance Class with D'dee and Sally Jo and they are hands down the best instructors we could hope for for Michael. Our son has high functioning autism and they always make sure to take time to help him understand what the next steps to dancing are, and I appreciate that so much. Michael has come to really love music and looks forward to his weekly dance classes! I would highly recommend signing your child up if you haven't already!!!

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★ 5

Karen is a life saver for having such a well-equipped gym in Port A. I'm visiting here for two days before going on a business trip, and was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up on my workouts. I called Karen and she set me up with no issue for both days. The equipment is new and I was able to find everything I needed easily. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in Port A!

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★ 5

Karen's gym and fitness classes were a welcome challenge for my husband and myself. She pushes you to be a "better you." We are winter Texans and worked out three days a week for the past three months. The routines are never the same and believe me you get a GREAT workout. As Karen says "Sweat the Stress". All the girls were so much fun and friendly! They really made us feel welcome. Looking forward to December! If you work hard enough, you might even earn a "Shark"!

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★ 5

Karen's gym was just what we needed for our two-month stay in Port A! It had everything we needed to stay fit. A really great elliptical trainer and treadmill as well as a Universal machine and free weights. Karen takes a personal interest in your fitness and encourages you every step of the way. My husband and I are winter Texans and with the community pool closed for repairs, Karen's gym was perfect for us. Can't wait to go back next winter!

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★ 5

Karen Decker is the queen of fitness! I love her HIIT class (high intensity interval training). Never in my life did I think I could ever do a class like that. She has encouraged me into a much healthier body. You're one in a million Karen!! Thank you for teaching me that I can do this!!

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