| Mon | 05:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Tue | 05:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Wed | 05:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Thu | 05:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Fri | 05:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Sat | 07:00 am - 08:00 pm |
| Sun | 08:00 am - 08:00 pm |
I've lifted at multiple Gold's Gyms in the area. Arlington (glebe rd), DC (SW), Rosslyn, Alexandria... and this 1 has benefits and drawbacks.
Pros: Larger locker room than most
Friendly Staff
Not too busy but not a ghost town
Fun and accepting environment
Dedicated parking lot
Cons: Classic Gym area does has a bit of an odor when walking in
Overall it's an above average gym and I had a great workout!
I have been a member of this golds for YEARS and have enjoyed the improvements they have made recently (much more clean).
Over a year ago I changed my membership to include the bodyscans.
Almost EVERY single time I have scheduled there has been a glitch with the machine. I work early hours and have a weird schedule, so coordinating these scans is a task. The price for this service is not worth the hassle that comes along with it. So if you sign up do not do the scans
Moe Jones, membership adviser, was an exceptional representative of this Gold's Gym during my research process. The facility is large, machines accessible, plenty of weights, a few lifting platforms, and numerous classes. My wife and I signed up late September and have no regrets.
This place would be good, but it's filthy. Come in at 5am and there are paper towels laying all over the floor and none of the weights are re-racked. Pics are from about 5 minutes after opening.
This Golds gym is recognized as the largest in the East coast. Three stories of massive amounts or machines and working areas as well as private rooms for spinning, yoga and organized classes. Great personal trainers and staff.
BEWARE- SCAMMERS. Fradulent Charges
The management at this gym are completely unresponsive, rude and complicit in fradulent charges to credit cards.
Note I paid extra at this gym for a "no-contract option". When my credit card expired they charged me 117% biweekly late fees for 2 months. When I went to settle the account for the monthly fees due, they charged me over $180 for less than two months. When I told them that was outrageous and requested a refund they told me that ws against their corporate policy. The manager also told me that I needed to learn to suck up to her or she would refuse to stop charging my credit card. She said she would "get back to me" but the gym did not get back to me...,
I called the gym back repeatedly over a 3 month period, 11am, 5pm, 7pm and the manager was "never there" according to front desk staff. The gym did not get back to me...
When I contacted corporate Golds, they confirmed this is NOT their policy and that this local gym would get back to me to resolve these fradulent charges. The local gym did not get back to me...
3 months after I physically turned in my signed cancelation notice to my "no contract account, I received an email from golds indicating that they had finally received my cancelation notice and that they would continue to bill my account for 2 more months before stopping. When I called the gym to have these charges removed, there was no manager available and they did not get back to me.
I submitted more emails, and they did not get back to me.
BEWARE- SCAMMERS. Fradulent Charges
The management at this gym are completely unresponsive, rude and complicit in fradulent charges to credit cards.
Note I paid extra at this gym for a "no-contract option". When my credit card expired they charged me 117% biweekly late fees for 2 months. When I went to settle the account for the monthly fees due, they charged me over $180 for less than two months. When I told them that was outrageous and requested a refund they told me that ws against their corporate policy. The manager also told me that I needed to learn to suck up to her or she would refuse to stop charging my credit card. She said she would "get back to me" but the gym did not get back to me...,
I called the gym back repeatedly over a 3 month period, 11am, 5pm, 7pm and the manager was "never there" according to front desk staff. The gym did not get back to me...
When I contacted corporate Golds, they confirmed this is NOT their policy and that this local gym would get back to me to resolve these fradulent charges. The local gym did not get back to me...
3 months after I physically turned in my signed cancelation notice to my "no contract account, I received an email from golds indicating that they had finally received my cancelation notice and that they would continue to bill my account for 2 more months before stopping. When I called the gym to have these charges removed, there was no manager available and they did not get back to me.
I submitted more emails, and they did not get back to me.
Pro: Good amount of space, lots of equipment, interesting people and a great feel.
Con: no full squat racks, barbells are not great quality, not enough deadlift platforms, only two Olympic platforms (for a large gym) not enough places to squat and could use some more specialty barbells.
Pro: Good amount of space, lots of equipment, interesting people and a great feel.
Con: no full squat racks, barbells are not great quality, not enough deadlift platforms, only two Olympic platforms (for a large gym) not enough places to squat and could use some more specialty barbells.
Good gym. I really enjoy the classes offered. Big group class space on the upstairs level with a spin and smaller room. Not many gyms in the area with this much space.
Good gym. I really enjoy the classes offered. Big group class space on the upstairs level with a spin and smaller room. Not many gyms in the area with this much space.
Water fountains do not work and have never worked. Very few of the bikes have toe straps. Just a a disappointing gym.
I went in person in October to cancel membership, it never got done. Had to go back and talk to Theon Ross in person with proof that I canceled it and he did absolutely nothing to help solve situation except for telling me I still owe the balance and it was never cancelled. Hilarious. Any Golds is better than Ballston.
Never Again.
The staff is curt and often unhelpful. The weight room and the equipment is not cleaned often enough if at all. With that said, they offer a diverse set of courses ranging from beginners to experts.
It's a good gym, not a great gym. It fills most of the requirements reasonably well. There's one particular Hammer Strength machine that I'm a huge fan of and it's pretty popular at Gold's Gyms. It's a seated row Hammer Strength where you're not pulling down or up and the hinges are fixed above your head instead of down by your ankles. This particular gym doesn't have one and that's fine. Unfortunate though. It's reasonably clean and I haven't seen any broken equipment while there. Seems like four stars is a really fair review for this gym. Please don't see four stars as a negative thing, it's just not quite five stars is all
It's a good gym, not a great gym. It fills most of the requirements reasonably well. There's one particular Hammer Strength machine that I'm a huge fan of and it's pretty popular at Gold's Gyms. It's a seated row Hammer Strength where you're not pulling down or up and the hinges are fixed above your head instead of down by your ankles. This particular gym doesn't have one and that's fine. Unfortunate though. It's reasonably clean and I haven't seen any broken equipment while there. Seems like four stars is a really fair review for this gym. Please don't see four stars as a negative thing, it's just not quite five stars is all
Poor customer service. Called in to cancel my membership and spoke to someone named Tyron Johnson. During entire conversation this gentleman was rude and inconsiderate. When I made him aware of how he was coming across, he informed me that it was impossible because he got excellent customer reviews and that I could review them on line. Im not sure what his other online reviews experience was like, but after my experience with him I do not care. If he is answering the phone for the gym should treat customers with courtesy and respect.
Cybex equipment is old and space is small. Ended up leaving and going to another gym with better systems.
Great selection of equipment, especially if you're into conventional bodybuilding or powerlifting. They've got 2 platforms , 5 or 6 squat racks, sufficient bumper plates, and quite a bit of Olympic bench presses. They most certainly have a number of isolation machines that you won't find in a lot of other corporate gyms. That being said, most of the equipment is pretty outdated and worn out, but the monthly price is fair for the value received. Weightlifting section is ideally designated to the bottom floor, but they have ample room for cardio machines, classes, and Crossfit-style training (battle ropes, sled, tire flips, etc.) upstairs on the main level. They even have a little "quiet" (no music) area in the far back, which I thought was courteous. The 3 stars is simply due to the volume of people present during peak hours (430pm - 830pm). It's simply not as efficient or enjoyable as when it's less congested. It's by far the most occupied gym I've ever had to work out in, and I've been working out for about 16 years now. Some will say that they enjoy the testosterone-driven competition, to each his own, I suppose. Again, totally not a bad gym, if you don't mind spending 2.5 - 3 hours there at a time. It's definitely got that old school, retro feel to it, which I can appreciate.There's basically no ventilation in the bottom floor, so the mist of warm sweat is practically palpable. Don't get me wrong, this gym is pretty perfect for the stereotypical bodybuilder, but after a long day at work, sometimes you just wanna get in and get out without having to wait 20 minutes at a time for a machine. Would recommend to a certain type of people.
Great price if you get an employer discount. Six squat racks (2 OLY platforms and 4 steel squat racks). I wish there was more space dedicated for more squat racks, and maybe some open space to do deadlifts. Deadlifts do not require a squat rack but unfortunately people like to camp out in the squat racks doing exercises that don't require a squat rack!
Can get very crowded during prime time rush hour, have had to wait 10+ minutes for a squat rack, but people are generally polite and form an informal line to wait to get into a squat rack.
Lots of equipment for lifting and weight training. Lots of cardio options. Full selection of classes. Nit a glamour gym b a real workout gym. Not cramped for space. Surface parking for free.
Old school gym especially downstairs. Unless you go at 6pm you will be fine. Although the parking lot is full at 6am as well! Sales staff are good and front desk are friendly for the most part.
Most of the weights and machines are in good working order. Not a lot of space in the weight room and the crowds can get pretty large leading to long wait times to use equipment.
This is overall a good gym and pretty consistent with most Gold's Gyms. They have a fitness studio for classes, a weight room downstairs, and a cardio room upstairs. The weight room is clean, and it's fairly big. That being said, there isn't a whole lot of room to move between exercise equipment, so it's a little difficult to do things like farmer's carry and whatnot. Still, the weight room has plenty of equipment. They also have the usual protein and shake supplies at the counter and offer custom shakes as well.
Nice gym. Can be crowded in the mornings and evenings - difficult to find a treadmill, but overall a great place at a great price. Good classes, too
Plenty of equipment, mostly in fine shape. Generally experienced, polite members. If you want it to smell nice and have an overly friendly front desk person, go to equinox. If you're too stupid to read parking signs, go train in your living room.
The morning person with the nose ring at the front desk needs to moved to another position. This morning after a great workout, I tried to purchase a protein drink. A woman check in with an outstanding balance on her membership. I was asked to wait until her mater was resolved. The front desk attendant proceeded to checked in several other members while was still waiting to make my purchase. I guess my time is not as valuable as other members.
5 - star gym
1 - morning attendant
Results -- 3 stars VERY AVERAGE
I walked in to check out the facility and to ask how parking works. I had to wait quite a while for the desk attendant to even address me. She just gave off a big, "I hate my job, and I don't care if you know it", attitude. It smelled. The place is disorganized and dark. The parking situation is predatory. I'm already a Golds member, and work near this place, but I think I'll pass on it. It made me appreciate my Fairfax Station location, better.
Great location. Hours could be a bit better on weekends- close at 8pm. They have a good number of squat racks and benches.
