Gold's Gym
Hill Country Village, Texas
(263)
Hill Country Village, Texas
(263)
263 customer reviews
Adam N.
I'm a member of a Gold's Gym in a different city, but when I travel to San Antonio for work, I always stay at the hotel next door so I can come work out here. I like the overall layout of the gym, and the fact that it's 2 stories. Plenty of space to workout! I usually workout in the early mornings (before 7am), and the gym isn't too terribly crowded. Some of the equipment is a little outdated and the gym can be a little dirty at times, but I always get a good workout when I go. Would love to see them bring back the 5:15am GoldsBurn class. Will be back for sure! More...
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Tina C.
This location offers the best studio, in my opinion. I find all the natural light pouring through the huge windows to be very energizing. The windows are behind you, so when the class begins, there is no sun glare or outside distractions. Just a warm glow inside.I discovered an awesome Step instructor here, Diane. She provides clear, precise directions, which are easy for any fitness level to follow. I really enjoy her weekend class. More...
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Josette R.
I'm always leery about joining gyms, but extremely happy about Gold's Gym. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. There's a lot of groups classes for those who need a little motivation. For those who like to tone out everything around you there's the theatre room. Get on the treadmill, bike or stair climber and watch a movie. I love it!The pool is open for use as long as there's no aquatic classes going on. Give them a try. You won't regret it. More...
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Carol S.
I will say up-front that I am writing this from the perspective of a weightlifter that uses free weights and cables almost exclusively. I'm also highly experienced (one month away from getting my NASM!) so I don't use any of the personal training services. I don't do cardio at this gym (except for the occasional GRIT or BodyAttack class) and I don't ever touch most of the weight machines. I also don't have kids (so no kids club), and my schedule allows me to work out during non-peak hours (mid-morning, mid-afternoon, late evening).That said, I can't understand why this location gets so much hate. It's the nicest gold-level club in San Antonio that I've been to (and I've been to over half of them). Let's all keep in mind everything you're getting here for, like, $40/mo (which for an avid exerciser like me means I'm only paying about a dollar an hour, maybe even less).It's not SPOTLESS, but it's clean--maybe not as clean as LifeTime, but just as clean as the black-level Golds clubs. The women's locker room is always tidy and comfortable, and aside from a stray hair here and there in a shower stall (which is just to be expected in a public shower), I've never seen anything gross. It's not HUGE, but I've never had to wait for equipment unless I'm dumb enough to try to go during peak hours--and at that point, I'd be waiting at any gym. The trainers and staff are cool, but they're not waitstaff the way some are at more expensive gyms--if a spray bottle or paper towel machine is empty, or if a restroom needs attention, you just gotta let them know. I mean, you're paying $40/mo, not $100/mo--the gym doesn't make enough money to keep so many people on staff to make sure everything is perfect all the time.I love that it has the most squat/power racks of any Gold's I've been to--maybe I've been lucky, but I have never had to wait more than a couple minutes for one (at other locations sometimes I end up not being able to squat at all the entire hour and a half I'm there because a dozen people are trying to use, like, two and a half racks). I have personally never had issues with equipment being broken, out of order, or too old to use--if I see a maintenance sign on a machine one day, it's usually gone the next day or the day after that and the machine is either replaced or functional. I also love that it offers a wide variety and an all-day schedule of classes that are included in the membership price--some Gold's seem to schedule 80% GoldsFit or GoldsBurn classes (which cost extra) and almost no good Les Mills/Yoga/etc. classes. This gym offers those programs that you have to pay extra for if you want them, but there are so many other classes that you really get your money's worth with just the basic membership alone.The merch and supplement area is always well-stocked and there are tables to chill at if you're a person like me who lifts, then waits half an hour or so before a yoga/cardio class. There's a small athletic training area with astro turf, a sled, tires, boxes, and all that other fun functional-fitness jazz. And the gym is an open two-story blueprint so it has those nice high ceilings that make you feel less cramped and hot even when it's busy. Gotta love all the natural light that lets in, too.So why not 5 stars? Two reasons. I wish they had longer hours on the weekends (8pm is just way too early for the gym to close, ever). And, the clientele aren't always the greatest. There are, unfortunately, a lot of members who grunt, don't put their weights back, don't wipe down their equipment, and stare at/hit on me. I know this is beyond the control of the gym's staff, but ambiance and community are important for a gym, and this gym doesn't really have that for me (one of the reasons I try to go when it's emptier). More...
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Luz E. V.
This is my favorite location for the following reasons:-the front desk is friendly. Unfortunately, I can't say that about some of the trainers. But the front desk people are very attentive. -clean environment. I always see workers cleaning and people at this location have a good habit of cleaning after themselves. -Pool is great! (Which I use a lot) and jacuzzi too. -women have their own Sauna room. -they just added new machines. I've never seen a machine not be fixed for more than a few days. They are pretty quick. -classes are fun and welcoming. (I love love love the RPM class. I've had all the instructors and they are amazing) -I feel very comfortable in this gym. I've never had any problem with a guy at this location. Ever. They are very friendly for the most part. I usually go mornings too, there aren't that many people, I can use the studio and it's all to myself and my favorite part about going in the morning is the older people there. They are the nicest and sooo encouraging. More...
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Tina C.
Zumba sub today. Welcome, Linda! :) I see her coming and I experience a mixture of excitement and dread. She is not for the novice or those with back issues (me). Yet I stay for the class because she is magical. I'm fairly certain that I work off extra calories just from watching her. If you are physically healthy, her class has all the twists, turns, jumps and wiggles to make your hour pass gleefully. If you're old and falling apart (me) just carefully do what you can do and enjoy the show.... :) More...
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Johnathan Jones
Beat golds ever!!! can’t go wrong.... cleaner than any other!
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Cassandra P.
This used to be my home gym. Would love for it to be again but I need it to open at 4 am on the weekdays. Justice is an asset to Golds, he's courteous and professional.
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Tina C.
I never get the memo when there is a Zumba sub. My first clue is always a few random people standing in the front (clients follow their instructors; go figure). Followed by noticing the normal folks just aren't there, how did they get the memo? Cue my anxiety at this point....back issues are no joke! One wrong twist I'll be out for weeks. BUTDana was the sub and she was awesome. High energy, infectious smile, easy and repetitive footwork, that hour went by so quickly. I won't soon forget that arm workout.My one small feedback (only because I'm old and I can't remember crap) stay on the stage more. When you come down, I can't see you and I seriously forget the movements (yes, three seconds IS all it takes). More...
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Keith H.
This is a great gym. Awesome floor plan, tons of equipment, if you go at right time never a wait for anything. The staff are super cool and friendly for the majority. Been going here for a few years and in past few months spending up to two hours a day here five days a week on average. The customers are very serious about working out. There isn't a lot of socializing going on. Everyone is in there to make changes or improve on their current fitness level. No hard sell for anything. Just a nice good morning everyday and onto the workout. I like it in particular for its high ceilings and large open space. Some Gold's have low ceilings and feel very cramped. Not this one. It is definitely my favorite Gold's gym anywhere. More...
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Cynthia Olivares Crowe
Great club that offers GG Bootcamp!
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Jessica S.
I always drive to this location for the women's fitness area. I really like this location a lot. My only feedback would be to keep the womens fitness AC on at all times to a comfortable temp. I've had to politely ask them to turn it up a few times and they are always very nice and accommodate but it can get so hot in that area sometimes. The rest of the gym is nicely cool though at all times so everywhere else is great! I'll keep coming here because the staff and cleanliness are spot on. More...
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Frank F.
Amazing gym at medical ctr San Antonio and staff very professional under remodel but still kool and clean beautiful
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Tina C.
Outstanding substitute Zumba instructor today. Michelle was awesome, introduced herself, kept steps simple, perfect cueing, used familiar music, demonstrated the basic steps before each song and very good eye contact with entire room. She should be the standard for all substitute instructors. More...
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Emily B.
Absolutely love this gym! It's about a 5 minute drive from my house making it ideal for both me and my husband even though we visit the gym at completely different times. I like to go around 10 am and it's typically easy for me to get to the machines/areas that I need to. The staff is always super nice as well. I met with a trainer once and whenever she sees me she says hello and checks in to make sure I'm doing okay with what we had planned out. My only complaint is that the gym doesn't offer yoga more. I have to go to the one on Bandera to get in my weekly sessions since Culebra only offers it on Mondays at a time that doesn't work for me. However this is the absolute nicest Golds in San Antonio! It's clean and the machines are much nicer than the other locations I've been to. More...
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Kaitlyn C.
Always really clean and helpful employees at the desk. I really like how they sell energy drinks in their merchandise area just in case I forget to grab one before hand. I've tried a few golds gym and like this one the most. More...
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Mike L.
I'm glad to report that the A/C is fixed in the free weight area and it's working well. It took them awhile but it's all good now. The manager, Cheryl, really kept on top of this issue. This club is well organized and is very efficient for serious and novice weight lifters alike. More...
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Tina C.
Still love this gym!Just a question to management; is there anyway to update the class schedule online (or place sign on door) when a class has a sub? I would totally reference that before heading that way. All your instructors are good but some match a client's fitness level/skills better. For example: some instructors have easy/repetitive Zumba choreography, others have spins and tweaks that my back prefers to refrain from performing. Sure, I can modify the advance/new steps, but that interrupts my workout goals for the class. Over time, I have found classes and instructors that match my needs. I adjust my schedule to their schedule. If I knew there was a sub, I would adjust class attendance/class choice accordingly. As far as body pump goes, cueing is very important. Some instructors are just much better than others in this department. I know it's not all about me; this is only a customer service thought.... More...
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Johnny Y.
I have been looking for a gym that is welcoming and has a variety of updated fitness equipment. This is the place! The personal trainers were highly professional and ethical. The gym was also very clean. I completed my initial two personal training sessions with Andrew and attended Gold Fit class. The quality of training and support are beyond what I anticipated. I highly recommend Gold's Gym in New Braunfels and personal training with Andrew. More...
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Johnny Y.
I have been looking for a gym that is welcoming and has a variety of updated fitness equipment. This is the place! The personal trainers were highly professional and ethical. The gym was also very clean! Glad I am a new member. I will update my review once I complete my initial sessions with Andrew. More...
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Ken Gardner
Full service gym, plenty of equipment, nice pools, well stocked locker rooms.
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Carter W.
Incredibly accommodating customer service. Really impressed with staff here. Although the gym is smaller, it has everything I need to have a successful workout and staff appear to be on the floor engaging guests. The equipment is decent, somewhat mismatched but it did not impact my workout a bit. Overall, excellent experience. More...
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Adam B.
This is an excellent gym. The staff are extraordinary, really friendly and accommodating. The gym itself has everything you need for an excellent workout. There's three levels, a ton of cardio, free weights, and plenty of machines. Aerobic Studio looks awesome, and its overall a very great atmosphere and an excellent gym! If I lived here I would definitely be getting a membership. More...
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Greg M.
Love this gym. It has a pool and Cardio cinema. I hate running but a movie to distract me really helps. The body scan when I signed up was a great tool to see where I started at and set my goals moving forward. It's never too packed and they have some tasty shakes if you don't have time for a meal. Hours work great around my work schedule as well and the employees are friendly and helpful. More...
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Monica G.
Although this Gold's is a smaller gym, I'd like to take the time to give this place a shout out for their cleanliness and their great pool! I've been to many Gold's gyms and this one is by far one of the cleanest I've been too! The showers are clean the pool feels great and I love it! Thanks for keep the place tidy and welcoming :) More...
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John H.
This is my local gym. Plenty of free weights, machined weights, and cardio machines to go around, even during peak hours. (You might have to wait a minute, but some patrons will let you jump in .)The cardio theater is a wonderful amenity at Gold's... It makes my cardio time go by so much faster, so long as the movie isn't boring and it is usually something enjoyable/action-packed.I do wish the prices were a little cheaper for the classes, which cost extra in addition to the regular membership. I would get in on those spin and "Gold's Fit (CrossFit-esque training) classes, for sure.For us military, they offer account suspensions and month-to-month membership. Definitely a big plus over Planet Fitness. The only thing is if I travel I have to find a corporate Gold's Gym; membership perks don't transfer to franchise locations.So a great gym and pretty cool staff if you get to know them. And to all the people who workout here: please, for the love of Christ, put away your f**king weights when you finish using them! The customers here leave this place more cluttered than Planet Fitness.UPDATE (22 MAY 2019): FINALLY! I've been away on business for a couple weeks and this is my first trip to my local gym in a bit, and I was very pleased to see how much less the place was cluttered. Sure, a couple weights here and there but nowhere near as much as before. Good job, y'all! More...
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K.C. L.
I usually go to the Culebra location but decided to switch it up today because that location is always extremely busy. I went to this golds around 11:30-12 ish so I'm pretty sure It was during the lunch rush because by the time I was doing around 2 it was pretty clear1st impression: the front desk staff was very very friendly. I guess people have experienced different things according to the reviews.2. I personally loved the layout, very open. This was my first time here so I still have to get used to it. This gym is way bigger than the Culebra location and has way more machines. 3. The crowd is definitely a younger crowd. All the guys were actually working out which is a relief to see people using the gym as a gym, but the females were just kinda...around to be cute ..if that makes sense4. unfortunately the dumbbells were in complete shambles. Miss matched which seems to be a frequent thing in gyms now a days. 5. The women's locker room was pretty clean minus the hand washing area. A lot of water/soap on the counters6. It was good to see people wiping down equipment. Plenty of stations around with paper towels and cleaning solutionI personally liked it but If you don't, there's tons of golds around this side of town and even one right across the street! More...
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Tina C.
Nice location. Classes are great. Patrons are friendly. Parking is great. Staff professional.
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Tina C.
I love this gym. I have been a member over two years and go to this gym roughly five times a week; mid morning time frame. Employees are friendly. Classes are awesome. Facility is clean. Parking is good. It is a very comfortable place to work out; regardless your fitness level. I have always felt welcomed.One negative would be patrons sitting on machines scrolling through their social media. Actually this happens many times. Over ten minutes they are just sitting there looking at their phones, mainly young women. As a older lady I find this ridiculous; use it or move. (Hip abduction and adduction machines). Some posing for Instagram photos in the weight/machine area, makes me chuckle. Girls it is very easy to look good in your early 20s, you are not impressive but you do you and get those angles. :)Also, the Fit class running in the parking lot did disturb me when I was new. It just seems dangerous, and I wish they would put cones/flags out during the class time as a heads up to those thinking about turning right and parking around the back corner. More...
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M C.
Love Paty's Pilates class. She makes us work hard and stay toned. Her sense of humor keeps me going and giggle even if we're so sore and ready to give up! Also love Kathy's short circuit and hatha yoga classes. You get tips from her every now and then to stay healthy and positive. More...
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Bernardo E.
This place does the Job, has all the equipment you need. Nothing fancy, but if ur looking to get a work out this place is in a convienen location.
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Hannah K.
What more convenient than your gym in a shopping center full of food and clothing stores? Nothing. Hungry? Grab a bite after you're done. Plenty of nearby options with yummy but healthy food! Need a pair of gym pants before you go bust your routine out? Lulemon is right next door! The staff of this Gold's gym is phenomenal and friendly. They'll get you set up with the right membership in a super low pressure environment. Love that they listen and cater your membership to you and not try to push you into what membership sale benefits them most. The facility is extremely clean and has ample equipment no matter what style of fitness you're into. Huge clean restrooms and bonus plus plus, they have saunas! Forget your supplements at home? No big deal. They've got all you need located right up front. Stop by this location and give it a try, you won't regret it! More...
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Adrian E.
You HAVE to ask for Joe k! He's the best at training... I was anti gym and training but he has a great approach! He will get you a great work out and DOESN'T burn you out in the first 5 minutes like all the other meat head trainers! Joe makes your feel motivated and good, you won't feel embarrassed or intimidated! Thanks Joe Sign up with Aaron he's very good at getting you in and making you see the big picture and the journey! And will save you money! More...
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Carlos H.
Very clean place, friendly staff. All lot of senior members make it great for mature folks.
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David C.
Clean gym, and nice staff. The men's locker room could use some attending to more often, but I put the blame on the patrons who don't know how to aim for the trash bins. They must think their mothers work there! More...
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Nathan H.
My top gym in the entire area of Central Texas, can't wait to go back each and every day
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Lindsi P.
Tons of dumbbells with a good amount of benches. Very clean. Overall just one of the nicer gold gyms I have been to in San Antonio.
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Simon S.
I've used various gyms over the years. This is definitely a good one. It's big enough to have the equipment you need not so big that you get lost in it. I mostly use the free weights and there is always plenty of room. It has a pool and a sauna. Of course the trainers want to sell you upgrades etc. that's part of their job. The ones I have interacted with mention other options but never press the issue. They focus on providing you the information you need to meet your goals. If you are looking for a good place to workout without crazy games I recommend this one. More...
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Robin H.
I am in from out of town with my grandmother at the nearby hospital. They helped find me a short-term plan so I could get my workouts in while staying close to the hospital.They were very kinds as well.
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Jodie T.
Overall this Gold's location does what it was designed to do- cater to UT Health San Antonio students, staff, and affiliates. My only complaint pertains to maintenance of cardio equipment.This location was petitioned for by students of UT Health several years ago. The petition stipulated that future students would buy into the gym's construction by contributing a portion of tuition fees to pay off the gym and assumed that gym patrons would mostly be students and affiliates of the university. If you are an affiliate of UT Health, you will have zero need to complain or compete over parking at this Gold's location because you already have access to campus and facilities parking. This will sound unkind to say, but if you are not an affiliate of UT Health in some fashion, this really is not the Gold's location for you. It won't be the easiest location to travel to and may not have all of the features you desire such as a full day of group class offerings. If you are a steroid injecting competitive body builder that wishes to throw weights around the floor and reserve and entire area of machines for yourself at once, this place is not equipped to meet your needs. Everything from parking, to equipment selection, to hours of operation and class offerings, to locker rooms were designed to cater to the medical student or professional who wishes to maintain a no-frills exercise routine before/after work or during breaks throughout the 24 hour day. The locker rooms are spacious, clean, and exceptionally well stocked making it perfect to squeeze in a workout before getting cleaned up and dressed to work a full day in the hospital or clinic. The facility even has sleeping rooms you may reserve for taking naps. "No-frills workout" is a keyword in my review here, however the gym more than adequately meets the needs for exactly what it was designed to do: make it easy for medical center students and professionals to come get a workout and get back to work. I've been happy to have had gym membership through my affiliation with UT Health, and this gym is considerably better at meeting my needs (enabling me to workout around my schedule at a convenient location) than the student gym did when I was at a 4-year university. My only complaint is that over the course of my 5 year frequenting this location the cardio equipment upstairs seems to have undergone zero maintenance or repair. It has become increasingly bothersome to be preparing for a workout while wondering what the competition is going to be like to access an elliptical that has all of its functions still intact (adjustable resistance, crossramp, working buttons, working TV screen that picks up all channels and working sound, moving handlebars for arm workout). I can live with one machine being broken down while waiting for repair, but it should be a given that all machines are equally well maintained and functioning. It shouldn't be stressful to scramble for a fully functioning machine and as a customer I shouldn't have to purposefully schedule my workouts during off times in order to increase my chances of accessing a well working machine. Some information from management on the cardio machines' maintenance or replacement schedule would be helpful and appreciated. More...
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Samantha H.
I'm a gold's studio member just for the cycle classes; I don't really use any other services so I'm basically just reviewing the cycle classes. (Everything else, in my opinion, is just an added bonus!)I was hesitant to pay $100 a month for cycle, but after looking at various cycle studios in the area, $100 a month for unlimited cycle classes is pretty good. I signed up at San Marcos, but I live in New Braunfels so I planned to come here more often anyway. After trying both gyms' cycle classes, there is a marked difference between the two and I vastly prefer New Braunfels. New Braunfels' cycle instructor staff is very professional. The classes are structured wonderfully, the instructors rarely leave the bike (another sign that these instructors actually know what they're doing), and classes start and stop at the time they are supposed to. I feel like I get my money's worth and then some. I've been cycling for years, and I've taken cycle classes almost everywhere in the area and Gold's in New Braunfels has the best classes, the best energy, and the best value. The gym is clean and I like the ease of using the app to reserve a bike. I never have any issues getting my spot reserved and it gives me the peace of mind that I will get to cycle regardless of how busy the gym is.I love cycling here and I am so happy I found such a great studio! More...
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Michael G Anderson
Great facility. Nice staff. Steam room. Sauna. Whirlpool. Towels etc
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Nvme Sure
Everything about Gold’s gym!!!
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Sarah Kasprzyk
Friendly staff! The Kid’s Club staff are outstanding and my kiddos love going to play with them and their friends. ❤️
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Kat M.
I have been a member of Gold's for many years and I've been very happy with the classes and trainers. My most recent trainer is Albert Sykes and I am very pleased with how he pushes me. Our time goes by so quickly and I continue to get stronger. Go see Albert if you really want to work hard and see some results! More...
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Hiram S.
For people to say this is the worst Golds Gym they have ever been to must not go to many of them. I travel, both around town and across Texas, and this is a decent location to work out in. I understand that the new thing is to complain and be hurtful, although for the several years that I have come to this location, no one has been rude, un-helpful or ignorant to my needs. The reviews should include methods on how to improve the quality of service, not hateful meaningless words that can't be confirmed. Yes there is always room for improvement, but that goes for everyone of us as well. Unless your perfect of course which I won't buy that at all. Golds staff, simply keep improving ways to support better customer service and generate ways to improve billing methods with your corporate partners. More...
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Cassandra P.
A smaller gym but has just about everything you need. Ab/Adductor machine is calibrated incorrectly but over all the machines are in working order as is the cardio equipment. Weight section is a little small but I've see smaller. I've had pretty horrible experiences with the women's restroom being disgustingly dirty, says more about the IG posting airheads than it does about Golds. And temperature wise it's always REALLY hot in the gym, I'd imagine since the front desk is directly in front of the entrance doors. More...
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Mike V.
I have no idea what these other reviewers are talking about, their gripe was not my experience. While this Golds Gym is not as large as some it has everything you need to get a great workout in. If you don't break a sweat here you have no idea what you are doing. I found the facilities to be clean, everything in working order and the front desk polite. The bathrooms even offered free razors. Nice touch. More...
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Sarah Lynn
Great layout, clean & staff is friendly. I recommend!
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Tony N.
Big gym with good staff members. Golds fit class will kick your butt in to shape. Personal trainers are easy to talk to even when your not a client. Gets busy but people are respectful and know how to clean and share gym equipment. More...
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