Gold's Gym

Pros: Extensive gym equipement, classes, great hours and price
Cons: I dont live near one now

I joined Gold's Gym a few years back. One of my managers at work got us all really great corporate discounts. It was too good of a deal to pass up.

I had always wanted to join a gym but I never really knew much about it. I wanted a gym that...

Pros: The Gym appears to be clean.
Cons: Dishonest, unprofessional, like dealing with the mob.

For anyone reading, this is a repost. I encountered a glitch that was posting my review under two (nearly identical) names, which has since been fixed and is now under the correct name. However, I believe this one is important enough to re-post, if for ...

Pros: Plenty of weight lifting equipment
Cons: small, cramped: not very "luxurious"

My husband and I have been members for some time. He pursuaded me that this would be a great investment so we joined for 3 years. He fell in love with the "industrial" ambiance our first day there. The whole place "breathed" sweat....

Pros: great free weights and machines; relatively inexpensive; motivational atmosphere
Cons: no pool; small locker room; atmosphere is maybe a bit too serious for some

I lived within a couple miles of the original Gold's in Venice, CA, for the past year. We didn't have a Gold's anywhere near where I grew up, so the Venice location was the first I ever saw. I remember thinking the place was terrifying when I walked...

Pros: Hundreds of Gold's to Visit
Cons: None

I've belonged to gyms off and on for years. I think I've tried just about every gym in the area, most of which have gone out of business. Lack of membership I guess. When I no longer could deny that I needed some toning up after losing weight by dieting...

Pros: Widest selection of fitness equipment, many beneficial programs, Men!!!
Cons: Can't think of a one!

I was so happy to see this new category today, because I want to tell you about Gold's Gym and why I would not ever think of going to another fitness center.

I have been a member now for over 2 years. An ex-boyfriend introduced me to this...

Pros: Excellent equipment, clean facility, friendly employees, comfortable atmosphere
Cons: Gym can sometimes be very crowded at peak hours

When most people think of Gold’s Gym, the image of Arnold Schwarzenegger lifting gargantuan weights in a dingy, tattered facility enters the mind. You know the image. It’s most likely a black and white picture of Arnold squatting 500+ lbs. while...

Pros: Great Equipment, large facility, not over crowded, convenient location
Cons: Takes too long to fix damaged equipment, not much help from staff

When I was looking for a gym to join a little over a year ago I had several criteria:
- location relative to work and home
- cost
- equipment
- how busy is the gym?
- locker/shower facilities
- ability to use gyms while...

Pros: Very close to home, brand new equipment, well maintained
Cons: Lack of variety in classes, both in classes available and times offered.

When you think about Gold's Gym, you might automatically associate it with a gym full of body builders with big, rippling muscles or girls priming their tight little bodies for the next fitness competition. At least, this is what I thought about Gold's...

Pros: Full set of muscle-building equipment, lower cost, travel rights
Cons: Music (rap/metal) , overselling by some franchisees, useless web site

I joined the Gold's in Mountain View, CA a year ago because 1) low price, $30/month, and 2) some of my friends go there. It proved to be a wise choice.

First, Gold's gyms are not uniform, although they have a certain "style" and...

Pros: Great equipment, knowledgeable staff, don't have to wait in line to use machines
Cons: Easy to be intimidated by the buff guys

Now I had a stereotype about Gold's Gym when I arrived at the new Gold's Gym in South San Jose. I figured it was going to be a sweat soaked gym with only big muscle guys lifting, intimidating the few weaklings with every bicep curl or tricep extension. I...

Pros: friendly staff and clients, clean, great equipment
Cons: no pool

I joined this chain back in 1996, having never lifted anything heavier than a 5-lb dumbbell. I was charmed off my feet and would never dream of going to any other gym. Here's why.

I am a physical girl. I like to "do" things....

Pros: Spacious, new equipment, friendly people, low membership fees.
Cons: clicky until members realize you are serious about working out, building cannot expand to make it bigger.

I joined my Gold's Gym in Braintree, Massachusetts three and a half years ago and would not change it for the world. I loved it so much I started working there about a year later.

This gym is great! I have not gone to any gym that has been...

Pros: friendly staff, flexible terms, great facility
Cons: lockers and showers too tight

I joined Gold's Gym in Tysons Corner VA because it was near my new workplace. The price was ok (under $50/mo.) and it opened 5am thereby letting me avoid the horrendous Tysons commute. The Gold's people were friendly and very flexible in their...

Pros: new equipment, a lot of equipment, no waiting in lines
Cons: music, inappropriate dress by some members

I joined Gold's Gym about two years ago. Granted, I haven't taken full advantage of my membership at all times, I often do not have the motivation to go.
However, Gold's Gym is the best gym I've ever seen. The Gold's that I belong to is huge, much...