The Dirty Gym
Oregon Historic District, Ohio
(30)
Oregon Historic District, Ohio
(30)
30 customer reviews
Van Bell
I read a book about people over 40 maintaining a better quality of life. It basically recommended power lifting since the fast twitch muscle is the worst hit in terms of muscle wasting during old age. This was not an exciting revelation as I had not done any serious lifting for around 18 years. I joined but was nervous even walking in the door. A nice young lady offered to help me. She was very kind an offered to make sure I got where I needed to be. A great first impression. When the power-lighting class started, I was welcomed by Dillon the coach. He asked me a few health questions and we got started. It was brutal. You have to lift heavy stuff to get stronger and the first few weeks of this just hurts. What I would like to point out is that it is the right kind of hurting. It is muscle soreness not back pain, etc. They are very cautious with safety and proper form in this class. My form is garbage, I am still practicing my form as I have to relearn proper technique. Old, bad habits die hard. But not only does Dillon spend time with me working on my form but the other classmates as well. They have often taken time to demonstrate good form and critique me as I perform my lifts. Their critiques do not come across in a demeaning way at all. Though they have nothing to gain from my success, they still take the time to help me. I would also like to mention how excited I get when others in my class are able to push to their next goal. As I spot or just cheer them on, I feel like I get an adrenaline rush as they succeed on their lifts. The camaraderie here is very strong. The gym its self is on the back side of the building your GPS system will take you to. It is an old looking brick building with some black double doors in the back corner with a spray-painted DG on it. Once inside, to your right you’ll see a shelf for your gym bag. A 45-degree glance to the left will direct you to the restrooms and the office. Everywhere else you will find weights, racks and big strong people. Just beyond the office is another room with weights which I think they said was mostly for the Olympic lifters. This gym is adding extra equipment. Most recently, they have added additional racks for squatting etc. It is always nice to have more options/equipment available.In speaking of what the gym has, I guess I should say what it doesn’t have. It doesn’t have mirrors everywhere. There is not a long line of treadmills and stationary bikes. It does not have anyone who has gone out of their way to act macho and be rude to me as a new, less strong member. I also have not noticed anyone overtly checking out anyone else or flirting with each other. It may happen but it has not been apparent. I also want to mention Jeff Downing. He is a massage therapist who is affiliated with the gym. He works upstairs in the ARC (Athletic Recovery Center) and is an excellent resource on sports related issues. As a health professional I can usually see through it when someone is trying to "wow" me with "medical speak" and all of our conversations have shown him to be quite knowledgeable and most importantly – Effective. He HAS HELPED ease the pain my muscles are going through as I begin my training. In the end I would recommend this gym to anyone who is trying to find a gym that is focused on getting stronger with a no-nonsense, hardworking approach. More...
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Andre Harris
Quality gym. Professional guidance. Great atmosphere. Glad that I found your gym. Looking forward to seeing my growth over the next year!!
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Brent Wilcox
Awesome place and awesome staff. Its a sweet setup they have here.
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Courtney Blue Harman
The only other place i would rather be than home.
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Dakota Peters
Educated and professional trainers who have a lot of fun! There are a lot of badass lifters here as well!
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Kristin Jahn
Amazing gym. Amazing staff. They put on a great meet! Super helpful and very informative for new lifters!!
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Kristy Newland
Great atmosphere, great training and great people. Couldn't imagine a better gym to get my beast on at!!
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Nicholas David Sapp
Best gym in Dayton great coaches amazing equipment you go in every time and learn something new, friendly competition between members a real meathead heaven.
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James Tangherlini
When I visited it had great equipment and knowledgeable staff, they understood the terminology I would throw to them about all aspects of lifting. Everyone seemed very friendly, I highly recommend More...
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Alyssa Dawson
Had a great time at the love to lift powerlifting meet! The atmosphere was jacked up and the judges and staff were awesome! Big thanks to the dirty gym!
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Silas Bozman
If you in Dayton or near it and your a powerlifter, strong man or just want a true bad ass gym then this is your place.
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Jason Miller
Freakin best gym I've ever been to. Lots of space and fantastic people to train with!!!
Recommend to anyone starting training or serious athletes in any sport that want to improve their performance!
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Whitney Pierson
I couldn't imagine a better place to train. The knowledge base of the coaches is by far the best I've ever experienced!
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Chauncey Mcdaniel
I've been going to different gyms for a college of years but I believe I've found a home at the dirty gym.Marcus is not only a great trainer but an awesome person. His staff are second to none.only place I've truly felt welcome.plus it's just raw and hardcore.I plan on being there at least 5 days a week. Just an amazing place with amazing coaches. More...
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Kyle Giovanni
Got to go down and train with a buddy of mine who lifts out of this gym. Everyone in the gym is serious about lifting and very helpful. The gym has everything you could need. Mono lift, tons of different bars, and a hardcore environment. Wish I wasn't 3.5 hours away. More...
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Brad Jan Hadden
I will just say this is one of my all time favorite gyms. Love the place and the people.
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Sung Kim
Dirty Gym, is an awesome place to train. Has a diverse group of people that come in and train to see tremendous changes in themselves physically and mentally. Atmosphere, equipment, training style, and coach knowledge is top notch. From novice to experts, this is the gym to be at in Dayton, OH. More...
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Chad Coy
If I lived in Dayton I would train here. Marcus and Matt are two of the best coaches I have seen and I have travelled far and wide.
The training atmosphere is incredible and the variety of equipment is as well.
Regardless of what you want these coaches will get you there!
Thanks for allowing us to train at your facility... I had a great time!
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Kelly Studebaker
I have a bit ouT of the NoRmaL ReaLm of things I can do with my body. I'm a stroke survivor. It is imporTanT that I still try to use MuscLes that haven't been awoken yet. I need help with my squaT to eventually compete in a full PoWeR meet. See I'm a power lifter, I haven't been lifting voLume for a bit because I broke my elbow (my lifting elbow) 2 years ago. I was in physicaL therapy for 4 months. I tried to train aLone, and I'm stubborn so I beat my HeaD against the wall for a year and a half. Yesterday I walked into somewhere that will help my pRoceSs as a LiFTeR. It may take awhiLe but I think the DirTy gym will provide ResuLTs. It takes TiMe to ReBuiLd my TempLe, but it wiLL be weLL worTH it. Thank you Casey and Matt for just a bit of your KnowLeDge. It was GreaTLy aPPreciaTed. More...
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Chrissy Howell
I've never loved a gym more than I love this place. Not only does the facility provide a top-notch, totally unique atmosphere, but the people there are some of the most awesome people you'll ever meet, and they know their stuff! Powerlifting, weightlifting, bodybuilding, crossfit, boxing; you name it, they've got it, and they'll help you become better in ways you never thought were possible. More...
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Jeff Downing
This is the best gym in Dayton! The trainers know their sh#t. I've had 2 sessions so far and they have corrected pretty much everything I thought I was doing right. The slightest adjustments in movement have given me a whole new outlook on how I work out. I am a massage therapist so function is especially important to me, so I truly appreciate their knowledge. Most important, EVERYONE says hello to you when you are there and make you feel like you are a part of the mold of this facility. This is the most non-pretentious gym I have experienced to date. Don't get it twisted, they work you hard!! More...
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Justin Ng
Doesn't matter if you're a beginner, amateur or expert, you're going to learn a lot from the staff if you come in with the right attitude and stay coachable.
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Bill Hoogsteden
These folks are badass, If you want to be strong, it is the place to be!
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omar issa
Being a 15 year old kid I was not sure if I wanted to go workout so the owner took me in for free for the first two months and I LOVED IT. If I didnt have to move i would have stayed. More...
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Sean Kibler
Met and exceeded my expectations. I was in town for a few days from Canton and needed a place to lift for the day. Very cool place to lift, lots of equipment and motivating atmosphere. The staff were helpful and quickly showed me where things were and pointed out some rules but didn't bog me down letting me get to move some iron. I plan on being in Dayton at least a few times a year and I will be sure to return. If I lived here this is the gym I'd be in. More...
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Richard Slemp
I have been coming here about a month now, and I have been sore for about a month now. So they are either really good trainers, or I am a realllllly bad student. Legit though, this is my first time having formal instruction in the Gym. After a long hiatus due to injury, my form had become garbage, and trust me, you can get surprisingly strong lifting incorrectly; however, you are still lifting like garbage. Through their instruction, my form is getting cleaned up, and I am also learning more about Olympic lifting when I primarily did powerlifting. The thing that sold me the most is that the entire group is supportive and they collectively do push you to do better, but they are not going to push you to injure yourself, which is why I avoided submitting myself to having a trainer for a long time. There is a fine line between pain being weakness leaving the body and pain because your body is about to break. Thankfully, the trainers here, just by observation, can usually tell the difference and will tell you to step it up or lay off. Also, there is on occasion puppers and doggos to pet = 5% more gains. More...
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Jeremy Hurts
Great place great knowledge
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Kevin Grogan
Great gym oriented towards strength training at all levels. The pictures belie an intimidating environment, but the gym is really quite welcoming.
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Anthony Pace
I was in Dayton, OH for business and was looking for a place to lift. Came across this place on google and saw the website along with photographs and reviews. I decided to go check it out being I'm a fan of the old school style gyms. The owner, Marcus (previously trained at west side barbell), was a really cool and down-to-earth guy. Not only did he let me lift there when I was in town, but gave me a few pointers on my deadlifts and squats. Very nice guy. All of the other members that were present when I was there were also very welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend this gym. More...
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Nina J Rains BSHA, MBA
I love The Dirty Gym. The people are awesome and offer great advise in improving lifts. I would recommend this gym to anyone in the area who is serious about lifting! So glad I joined!
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