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Aaron Eifler
β 5
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Tessa Echeverria
β 5
Fords is the best gym in have never gone to. Great vibs and great people.
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Matthew Jacques
β 5
Was a member here for a year and a half. Only reason I left was because I moved.
Overall, I really enjoyed my time there. It was like a small community and it was always good to see Ford every afternoon.
It has just about everything you need, plus boxing if youβre into that. Plenty of squat racks to go around which I was thankful for.
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Nat
β 5
I previously had a membership for 2 years. I enjoyed the atmosphere and quality of my workouts. The gym has equipment for lifting, boxing, and some treadmills. The owner and staff are so kind. It was a pleasure to be a member. I could not continue due to moving out of Madison.
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Shel Blondeau
β 5
Fantastic gym!! Very clean, with comprehensive work out areas both downstairs and up. The staff are also very helpful and nice.
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Joe hw
β 5
Gooood
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Tomo Roku
β 5
Best value for money gym in Madison
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Roman Menocal
β 5
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Lukas Krueger
β 5
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Brian C
β 5
Best gym Iβve ever been to. Perfect for both the old school bodybuilder, and the casual gym goer. Great staff, coaches, and equipment.
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Andy Janssen
β 5
I have been a member of Ford's gym (and its predecessor Muscles and Fitness) for more than 30 years. It is an old school gym that has everything one needs to get in shape and stay in shape. The owner, Ford, is one of a kind. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and know his way around the weight room. They other staff are all top of the line, helpful, and always willing to give advice and share their knowledge.
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Everson Pierce
β 5
Awesome gym π
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Alfonsina Nievas
β 5
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Lisa Grulke
β 5
Fantastic boxing and personal training experienceπ
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Sascha Dhanjal
β 5
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Becky Penticoff
β 4
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Tim Woldt
β 5
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Lucas Onder
β 5
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Cory Mueller
β 5
Hands down one of the best gyms around! Full of strong dedicated individuals! Good mix of bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongman equipment.
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kyle mercer
β 5
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Wayne Grulke-Rueter
β 5
Great place to workout.
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Karthik R
β 5
Great equipment, has everything you need while being minimalist. Amazing lifting community, everyoneβs very friendly
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The Zeronix
β 5
old school gold. if you live in madison, support a local business and get your exercise in.
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Sam Cai
β 5
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Joshua D.
β 5
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Adam Hannon-Hatfield
β 5
Great gym with tons of equipment you won't find at most commercial gyms.
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Luigi Coppola
β 3
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Darwin Salata
β 5
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Tim Roberts
β 5
Best gym in Madison.
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John Klopping
β 5
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Tristan Brandhorst
β 5
The place to go for serious lifters
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Brodin Mikuta
β 5
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Buddy Wright
β 5
Old School, Hard core, Legendary, Back to the Basics Gym. So impressed meeting the owner, trainers and competitors! First rate experience!
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Diego Paulino
β 5
Trophies and photos up of athletes that train or have trained there. Gym staff always respectful and they remember names!!! This place plays GOOD rock and hip hop as oppose to the zesty ahh radio music. Fords gym is a classic fasho
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Evin Strand
β 5
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Dillon Novak
β 5
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Aubrey Fisher
β 5
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Cody
β 5
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Eisen Punnoose
β 5
Iβm a traveling nurse always on the lookout for a good gym when I get into town and Fords gym was amazing. There is a certain atmosphere about the gym that will bring your training to the next level, but Do not be intimidated this gym is great for beginners as well. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful. I would bring this gym back home with me If I could. If you are ever in Madison this is the only gym you should be going to! Also shout out to Andrea she is an an amazing boxing coach if you are interested! I took the beginners class and it was well worth it.
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quantumfox
β 5
It's got good boxing classes.
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Toby Reinke
β 5
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Frank Machniak
β 5
Really good, old school gym. Equipment is older, but fully functional. The type of stuff Arnold and Lou used. Multiple squat racks, deadlift platforms and a chalk bowl! Itβs tough to find a gym these days that allows chalk, let alone provides it. No IG influencers recording their workout here, just good people getting a great workout. I will definitely be back the next time I am in town!
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Deana Turner
β 5
Great Place! A true gym.
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Keegan Ihrcke
β 5
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Jackie Fairman
β 5
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Krissie Fretschel
β 5
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Cassandra Kannenberg
β 5
My home away from home. Love it at Fordsβs! Best atmosphere hands down.
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Rafael Rodriguez
β 5
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Erico Oliveira
β 5
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Jayden Lifting
β 5
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Alex McDade
β 5
At time of writing, Ford's has been my regular gym for over a year. It's an incredibly welcoming and friendly place, even to those who were knew to lifting like myself. With every piece of equipment one could need, Ford's couldn't be a more perfect place to get my workouts in throughout the week.
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Dale Kaminski
β 5
Down to earth old school. Lift weights get strong.
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Nathan Barta
β 5
I exclusively train for powerlifting, so I was skeptical of the gym at first because on the surface it looks like a retro boxing gym. Spending just 5 minutes in that gym I felt silly about my initial judgement.
Pros: Cheap compared to large commercial gyms, niche equipment (such as different types of bars, banded deadlifting platform, turf area of the gym), many power racks, heavy dumbbells upwards of 140 pounds. They also have a little shop to buy equipment, merchandise, or protein bars/drinks after your workout. Anything you want to train, they got it.
Cons: Can be busy and crowded at times, some of the equipment placement is kinda awkward, not enough adjustable benches in my opinion.
The pros vastly outweigh the cons. This is what I think of when I imagine a 5 star gym.
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Isaac Wirtz
β 5
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Ari William
β 5
Fordβs Gym is the last real gym in Madison. The staff could not be more professional, all equipment is well maintained and cared for, and the gyms environment encourages focus and hard work in a way that is near impossible to find these days. Hands down the best gym Iβve ever been to
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Π Π
β 5
Ford's Gym is a classic. Has everything that you could possibly need and more. Perfect! And Ford, is a great owner!!!
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Joseph Schulze
β 5
Great place for bodybuilding, strong man training and boxing. Has everything you need for a great price!
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Marjorie Easley
β 5
Like most weight lifting/ boxing gyms, this gym is no frills and has some awesome space and equipment for serious lifting. They have a few deadlifting platforms,π plenty of squat racks and the usual minimal cardio equipment. Not everything is perfect (some older equipment) but that almost makes me like this place better. The staff is friendly and chill.
I tried the 1 week trial membership just before the pandemic and eventually bought an annual membership. They offer personal training (you will get a single session with membership purchase), a couple of group class-type workouts (also avail to tryout) and they have boxing classes as well. I feel welcome and at home, which is really nice. I really enjoy working out here. They've managed the pandemic really well and I'm happy to continue working out here.
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Eric Bloedorn
β 5
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Molly Mitchell
β 5
Best old-school gym in Madison
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Nick Martinez
β 5
Was there for the ladies of iron usapl powerlifting meet and was enjoying the old school gym Ford has there
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Ariana Aranda
β 5
Awesome experience.
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Dean Gardner
β 5
Old school gym. Friendly staff.
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tim knox
β 5
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Ryan Zickert
β 5
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Michaiah Faraj (Makaya Sun)
β 4
Great community atmosphere. Lots of old and cramped equipment, but it has what you need. $10 for a day is hard to beat. Punching bags and a ring.
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β 5
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Kyra Wharton
β 5
My favorites gym . Best trainers ever .
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Alex Arbuckle
β 5
Best gym in Madison
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Neil Skinner
β 5
Good place
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Lee Rettmann
β 4
Great boxing problem for my kids.
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Troy Punswick
β 5
Great gym, great people
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Jenny
β 4
A nice small community gym.
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Carlos Diaz
β 5
Nice spacious gym for working out.
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Hector Gonzalez
β 5
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Jason Torchinsky
β 5
Good equipment, friendly staff, and overall a good atmosphere.
I've been coming here for a few months now (post-lockdown, previously having gone to Madtown Fitness East), and would recommend to anybody and everybody who is interested in getting exercise. People are happy to spot your lifts and give advice on your form.
I haven't taken advantage of their other services, e.g., boxing lessons, but I assume that they're solid as well.
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Jay Adkins
β 5
Old school gym with a great vibe. Clean, friendly, and professional. Has a bit of something for everyone, whether you're looking to build that bodybuilding physique, lift the heaviest weights, train for strongman competitions, learn how to box, or just get into shape, Ford's is an excellent place to train.
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Peter Tirella
β 5
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Pat Mickelson
β 5
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Chocolate Milk
β 5
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Nate
β 5
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Miles Varichak
β 5
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Colton
β 5
I go here almost everyday they have a large selection of weights and the staff is really nice and friendly
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Al Hunt
β 5
Ford's gym has a great old-school feel to it. It's not grungy, but not distracting like some gyms that have mirrors everywhere. The set up is designed for hard work. I'm new in town, and since coming to this gym, nearly every day someone has come up to me in the gym to say hi and welcome me to the area.
This is easily one of my favorite gyms that I've been to, and I've seen quite a few due to traveling for work. Good folks, good equipment, good atmosphere.
This gym may be for you if you do:
-Strongman
-Powerlifting
-Bodybuilding
-Boxing
-Crossfit
-General Fitness
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Carolynne Shurna
β 5
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Saygo Reallo
β 5
The real deal. The best place for a person to grow. Highly recommended π₯π₯π₯πππ
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Lukas Hamblen
β 5
Awesome gym. It's got an old school feel (which I love) while still keeping a high sense of cleanliness, professionalism, and quality. Day passes are only 10 bucks - which is half of what you'll pay at the other gyms but you'll get a better experience!
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Morgan Japuntich
β 5
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Drew Briski
β 5
One of the best gyms in Madison.
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Phil Salant
β 5
Ford's is greatest gym in Dane County. Come check it out. You will come for the gains and stay for the ride!
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Anthony Szura
β 5
Amazing gym with a amazing community. Truly a one of a kind place where everyone wants to see the members grow and succeed.
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Noah Thornburgh
β 5
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Phil Salant
β 5
Ford Sheridan runs a top-notch, no-nonsense, house of health worship! Sam Masino is amazing body building/power lifting coach! Get your iron on at FORD'S and let the GAINS BEGIN!
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Chris Egger
β 5
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Bret Setran
β 5
best gym
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Louis Richwood Transport
β 5
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Jeffy drummer
β 5
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Rick Schwalbach
β 5
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Mike Pawlak
β 5
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Silas Pipson
β 5
If you want to get a gym membership to go to the gym, go to any place in town. Princeton Club, Anytime Fitness, they'll work just fine as places to throw your New Year's resolution money. But if you want to get a membership to a gym that will make you feel welcome, that will make you excited not only to make progress physically, but also socially and mentally, this is the place for you. Ford's is a community like no other, filled with all types of characters with all different workouts, advice, and goals. But what binds everyone that goes here is a seemingly unending desire to constantly push and uplift both themselves and everyone else at the gym. Whether you're benching 45 pounds or 450 pounds, someone will always be happy to give you a spot, check your form, or leave you to do the hard work. And the longer you go here, the more you'll do just the same. I've learned so much in my years going here, but more than anything, Ford's Gym has taught me that so long as you're willing to put in everything you have while you're there, reaching (and more often surpassing) your goals is inevitable.
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Andy Drift
β 5
The weight pit has a great nostalgic vibe to it. They also have kettlebells, sleds and a cardio area. This gym is clean, well equipped with a great staff.
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Ryan Gruszynski
β 5
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β 5
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Lori Reddan
β 5
This gym is pretty amazing! It is really hard-core. Not your typical gym. So much better. The people here are like a community!
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Nicole Hands
β 5
Dropped in while in from out of town. Needed somewhere to Olympic lift. Nice facility. Pretty clean and organized. Lots of barbells, including at least one womenβs bar (just ask β it was behind the front desk when I stopped in). $10 to drop in, which is reasonable these days and considering the facility has lots to offer.
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David Lund
β 5
I'm from Arizona but I worked out here a couple times with a buddy. Nice and clean gym with friendly staff. I felt there was adequate equipment and I believe they also have a boxing ring (they did when I came out there in 2015). Overall great gym and highly recommended if you're in the area.
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A Burd
β 5
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Rick James
β 5
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Bryan young
β 5
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jayden turek
β 5
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Thomas Pudelek
β 5
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brad walchak
β 5
Friendly and knowledgeable people. Great place to get fit.
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Stephen Smith
β 5
Stopped in a few times. Kowledgable and welcoming staff. Wide range of equipment and space. They are adding more space upstairs which is cool. I run there since it's close to my place but there is lots of parking and it's a great location.
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Brennan Fife
β 5
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Caleb McKinley
β 5
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Drew
β 4
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Bryce Erlandson
β 5
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Caden Howell
β 5
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Jane Larson
β 4
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Virginia Hale
β 5
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Niklas Curle
β 5
Friendly people, with everything you want in a gym without the fluff. Awesome place to work out at.
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Chris Eaglin
β 5
Top notch, no bull, hard work and steel
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Paige P
β 5
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David McKercher
β 5
If Henry Rollins chooses this gym, you know it's the best in town.
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Daniel Sannes
β 4
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paul oshinski
β 5
By far the best gym around.
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Jack Bransky
β 5
Had a session with a personal trainer here and it was great! Place is much bigger on the inside than it seems and has great staff.
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erik burtz
β 5
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Manda Gomez Alvarez
β 4
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Kent Wannebo
β 5
In my lifting days, Hodge and I would take turns going here in Madison, and Animal House in Milwaukee when we were getting ready for USAPL powerlifting events. The owner is about as experienced and knowledgeable a power liftet and body builder you will find. It's a great spot for boxing and Strongman training as well. Imagine a gym where Rocky would train when he was trying to get back to his roots. You can go wear your shiny new workout clothes at another gym...or you can sweat and get work done in here with people in the know. Best gym for lifters in my opinion.
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Will Shilts
β 5
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Jordan Broome
β 5
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Tracy L.
β 3
Love checking out new gyms....this one is very traditional and unique. Would of gave it more stars but it wasn't clean.
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Spencer Dean
β 5
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Andrea Holderman
β 5
My daughter is part of Twisted Fitness JiuJitsu here and it's a great place!
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nancie sanford
β 5
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JB King
β 1
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Ryan Clark
β 5
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Nick Dmytrenko
β 5
Three-year member here. An excellent gym if you workout to workout rather than watch TV on your Elipitical. Affordable, friendly with a great range of equipment. The kind of gym where you might expect to run into Rocky.
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Margarita Cid
β 5
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Paulius Musteikis
β 5
best gym in Madison that has boxing ring.
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Michael Maginnis
β 5
Great gym with a lot to offer. Definitely will stay a member for years to come.
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Shannon Staszak
β 5
A great gym with friendly, knowledgable staff in an awesome neighborhood.
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Joe Di Febo
β 5
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Maria Loy
β 5
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Ryon Tucker
β 4
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Moses Wolfenstein
β 5
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Deb H
β 4
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Hannah Burkhardt
β 5
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Benjamin Weichman
β 5
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David Thompson
β 5
This place is old, tough, and a bit smelly, and the perfect place to go if you like to work when you work out!
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Brian Yankunas
β 5
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Orlando M
β 5
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Dane Wilcox
β 5
A real gym. Went there and felt like I was training with the legends.
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Benjamin Manthei
β 5
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jason hlavac
β 5
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Hobbes LeGault
β 5
Fantastic gym, very friendly to anyone who wants to get serious about fitness regardless of gender. Power lifting, body building, boxing, or just general fitness - Ford's has something for everyone.
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Andrew P
β 5
If you're looking for a real gym, then Ford's is it. The staff are excellent and membership cost are very reasonable. A very welcoming place for new people as well. I've been going to Ford's for over 10 years, and I'll never go anywhere else. 5 stars, all day.
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Rae McMahan
β 5
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N 8
β 5
Great gym, a real gym. The staff is awesome, and you'll never find a lack of motivation in the building
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pierre prince
β 5
I go there for the boxing and it feels like I've been going for years, everyone knows you if your serious about working out. your family when you come to ford's gym! Come check us out.
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James Burr
β 5
If you want to work out with some of the best local weight lifters or are looking to be in a no nonsence gym then fords is the place to go.
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Jonathan Long
β 5
The last review says it all. Heed this advice. If you want to get to work, go to Ford's.
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