Gold's Gym

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: State of the art equipment,great supplements available for purchase,helpful staff
Cons: Need to branch out more across the U.S., no swimming pool or running track

I have been an avid weightlifter for the past several years. I am not like a professional bodybuilder or anything but I am in pretty good shape. I play college hockey so it is important for me to remain physically fit. I used to be a member at Bally's...

Pros: Convenient Hours, Plenty of equipment, Quality classes, Clean
Cons: Costs more,but worth it. The most gym for your $$. Contract is fair.

First, I will give one caveat. This review pertains to my 16-month experience as a member of the Gold's Gym location in Dewitt, NY. From reading the other Gold's reviews I see here, I can flat out tell that not all Gold's are created equal. However, ...

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: 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: many machines and weights
Cons: none

Everyone wants to be tone and fit. Gold's Gym can help you reach that body that you've always desired.
I have been in gymnastics for 16 years and just recently quit. Our work outs everyday were intense. When I quit my body lost all of the tone it...

Pros: Excellent equipment and cleanliness
Cons: Hours too short on weekend

All gyms, even within a given franchise, have their own personality. This is true of Gold's in the Bay area. Some gyms are very hardcore and intimidating to the newbie -- others are not. In all cases, the local Gold's gyms share the benefits of a...

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: A lot of metal, less toys
Cons: business driven rather educating

Gold's of Chantilly in Northern VA, USA was never meant to be a Social Club, like many other "Fitness Centers". Gold's started and still keeps the heavy metal as its baseline. You WANT to lift weights? You go to Gold's! You want to play in the...

Pros: Friendly, Variety in Classes and Equipment
Cons: Needs to be open later on weekends

Doesnt everyone join a gym for the New year? I admit, I am one of them.
I joined the closest gym there was, which happened to be Golds Gym. I was scared to death, I had seen so many *meat market* gym's, and I only wanted to go to work on my self...

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: Serious athmosphere, excellent equipment
Cons: Sometimes grumpy staff

There are two kinds of gyms:
1. The trendy feel-good gym with pink coating on the dumbbells, 2456346 spinning/aerobics/yoga classes per day, and 46 machines for butt training (with one single squat rack). Or the other kind:
2. The semi-modern...

Pros: Excellent Staff, lots of free weights & machines, + extras!
Cons: Cost

This gym isn't at all like I thought it would be or have seen advertised...a meat market! Yea, there are several big guys there, but it's not every person like the magazines make it seem. This gym has a ton of extras! A indoor heated pool, sauna, spa,...

Pros: Impressive free weight room, decent aerobics area, acceptable locker room.
Cons: No separate overhead lifting area. No indoor track.

As a serious lifter, I am finding this gym very well-suited to my training goals (one of which is "get in, train, get out"). I work in Weymouth and live in Watertown. So the gym is more or less on my way home. At $35 a month (annual contract), I have ...

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...