Gold's Gym

Pros: reasonably priced, clean, lots of machines, many locations
Cons: no pool, not much personal attention from staff

The most common New Year’s Resolution is to get in better shape. Back in early November, I decided to get a head start on this goal by joining my local Gold’s Gym. With plenty of modern machines and a pleasant atmosphere, Gold’s is a great place ...

Pros: Provides a professional fitness training atmosphere for those serious about maintaining overall body health.
Cons: A little intimidating, especially for the beginner going into fitness training.

I joined Golds Gym in the winter of 2002. I needed to get out and get on with my life after losing my husband that previous summer. Although I had exercise equipment sitting there at home inside my basement, actually a heavy-duty professional ...

Pros: Serve a specific market, lots of free weights, good staff
Cons: Only for the experienced, lots of free weights, intimidating atmosphere

Does Gold's Gym conjure up images of massive men wearing tights that ripple with muscles? It should, because that is what Gold's is know for and best at providing.

Gold's Gym is the largest international health and fitness center in the...

Pros: Positive atmosphere, very good equippage levels, helpful staff
Cons: Some equipment needs repair/replacement

Ten years ago, Gold's Gym opened a location within a mile of my house. I was looking for a replacement for my local gym, which was adequate in terms of equipment but was a 25 minute drive. I had also visited Bally's and was quite unimpressed. I wasn't...

Pros: Friendly, informative staff; trend toward improving current locations; numerous locations to use, good equipment selection
Cons: Individual locations vary widely in quality; automatic credit card payment MUST be used

I have read numerous reviews about Gold's Gyms and can hardly believe these are the same gyms I have gone to -- and loved -- for going on three years. I highly recommend Gold's Gym, with a caveat ... so read this Epinion all the way through. I belong ...

Pros: Largest Gym Chain, Hardcore Mentality, Diverse Offering, Variety Of Equipment
Cons: Some Locations Have Limited Hours, No Workouts At Other Gyms Without A Travel Pass

I like to preface my reviews by establishing my credibility in the given field. In this case, I'll begin by mentioning that I joined the "World Gym" in Pasadena, California back in 1991 in my late teens. This same gym was bought out by Gold's about two...

Pros: A well-cared-for, reputable, attractive, stimulating, helpful, courteous work-out environment.
Cons: Not cheap, must sign a year-long contract

Gold's is not a health club. It doesn't have bells & whistles like a pool, indoor track, racquetball, a day spa, etc. If that's what you're looking for, try Bally Total Fitness or Sport & Health Clubs (only in VA, MD, and Washington D.C.). Gold's ...

Pros: Lots of locations; wide selection of equipment; reasonable prices
Cons: Stingy guest policy

I joined Gold’s Gym fairly recently, after I moved to Texas and accepted a position with a company that offered corporate gym memberships. My fiance and I were both growing a little soft in the middle, so I figured it couldn’t hurt us to move our rear...

Pros: None
Cons: WARNING!!! DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER THIS GYM!!! FRAUDULENT BUSINESS PRACTICES!!!

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! DO NOT CONSIDER JOINING THIS GYM. AFTER YOU SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THEM, THEY WILL CHANGE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR CONTRACT WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE OR APPROVAL. I had been a member of this gym for 2 years. A few months before ...

Pros: Great Variety of Equipment, Friendly Staff, No Hassles once you Join, Location
Cons: No Swimming Pool or Hottub(yet), No Towels

I recently joined Gold's Gym in Sandy Springs, Georgia. I have lived here since September of 2006 and I had been looking for a gym to join since I had moved to Atlanta. The only problem is so far I had been running into ridiculous initiation fees at most ...

Pros: Suitable for travelers who are already Gold's members elsewhere.
Cons: Dirty. Facilities and equipment in poor repair. Peculiar contracts.

Albuquerque, New Mexico - There's a lot more wrong with this Gold's Gym than there is right. Here's a list of the things that have ticked me off during the 8 months I've been a member:Fluctuates between open 24 hours and open daily hours. When I ...

Pros: Lots of Equipment...Good For Experienced Gym-Goers
Cons: Newbie-Unfriendly

The Little Man Hunts For a Gym

When I was still in high school and uncomfortable with my twiggy body, I decided that 30 pounds of muscle would be the solution to all of my problems. The way to get it? Lots of nasty weight gainers and...

Pros: No hassle lifting/aerobic training, has some classes, indoor basketball court
Cons: Traffic outside gym/mall is bad, mall is run-down

Overall Impressions: Gold's Gym, clearly, is a franchise and everyone is slightly different ...

Pros: Lots of equipment and a very serious workout atmosphere
Cons: More for staying in shape, rather then GETTING in shape

Over the years, I've belonged to my fair share of gyms and health clubs. To me, there seem to be two distinct differences: some have overweight people as members, and others don't.

I will admit that I was a bit intimidated at first by the...

Pros: New, Bright, Great Staff, Mega Services. Marketed to Normal people
Cons: No Towel Service, Could use an 80s dance music tape

The new Gold’s Gym in Crofton is just great. But before I go over the specifics, let’s review some the thing you should look for when joining a gym.

1. You must make the commitment. Without it, save your money or keep collecting that Home...