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  • Variety of equipment available
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facilities
  • Affordable membership options
Cons
  • Difficulties in cancellation process
  • Unexpected billing issues
  • Limited class offerings

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2025

    I am half-** and the members crowded around my locker and demanded I leave the gym and not return because they said “I didn’t belong there.” Then they blocked my path to the showers crossing their arms saying “NO BATH, LEAVE NOW.” Even though I was covered up and had no slippers on and followed all of their rules. They bullied me so bad and crowded around my locker until I left without showering. Their racism was so scary and unwarranted it ruined my experience. The staff did nothing to protect me. Don’t come here if you are half-**.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2025

    Crappy gym but their billing policy is criminal. Why should you pay 30 more days after cancellation. Because they want to steal from everyone they can because they suck. They say that they tell you before you sign up but that isn't the case at all. As a matter of fact they act like it's real easy to cancel and it is not.

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      Staff

      Reviewed Nov. 23, 2025

      Gold's Gym in Colonial Heights is too HOT inside for the ones who actually workout. The EMPLOYEES raise the temperature rather than the EMPLOYEES putting on a sweater. The CUSTOMERS should be comfortable.

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      PriceMaintenanceStaff

      Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025

      I’m really disappointed with Gold’s Gym, especially the Vancouver Mall location. The staff is not friendly or welcoming at all — they make you feel uncomfortable instead of motivated. Most of the equipment is old, worn out, and several machines are broken or out of order for weeks. For the price they charge, you’d expect a much better experience. Definitely not recommended unless they make serious improvements.

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      Customer ServiceBillingTransparency

      Reviewed Nov. 10, 2025

      Gold’s Gym kept billing me incorrectly every month and wouldn’t fix it. Instead of resolving it, they tried to send the balance to collections. I had to go through the Better Business Bureau to get it settled. Very poor transparency and customer service.

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      Reviewed Nov. 4, 2025

      TRASH!! REAL women are NOT safe at this gym! Letting men walk in the women's locker-room just because they “iDenTIfY” as a woman is insane!! Very disappointed and will be boycotting y'all played out ** gym!!

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      Reviewed Nov. 4, 2025

      Since you guys enjoy breaking moral codes and hating God so much, I will be canceling my membership and will make sure no one I know is a member anymore. You allow men to dress and undress in front of women. That's all it takes. It's very dangerous to think this is ok. I have daughters, and if something happens is your gym dressing room too then I will do the unthinkable to your business. To avoid such violence, I will just spread the message on how evil and incompetent your company is.

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      Reviewed Nov. 4, 2025

      Disgusting practice of allowing MEN into WOMEN'S locker rooms. I wouldn't set foot into a Gold's gym if I was paid. The deplorable circumstances allowed within these facilities is an embarrassment to decency and society as a whole.

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      Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppBilling

      Reviewed Oct. 21, 2025

      Right now, I am giving the entire enterprise 1 star, and I just started my contract a week ago. I was called midday by the guy that signed me up after I left a scathing review on Google Maps yesterday morning because I signed up through the app for a morning yoga class, got up at 5:45 to dress and get on the Metro (I am in DC) to go to my "home gym" and the instructor was a no show, no call, no cancel. Ended up doing a solo workout. And he called at the behest of that location's manager who did not want a bad review. He wanted to try "make up for it" by peddling free PT sessions, and my own solo virtual yoga class. I told him I wanted them to figure out what was up with the instructor and to be better about contacting clients who sign up for a class that it going to be cancelled. He was nice about it and I removed the review on Google Maps, but it just left such a bad taste in my mouth.

      On top of that, though I have physical access to all the locations, I can only access and sign up for classes in the app that are available at my "home gym" i.e. the gym I signed up at. The franchise aspect of this company means the app is useless for those that have access to multiple locations. Last, the payment scheduling...cancelling is impossible not only because of the exorbitant fees to quit early but also because they charge you bi-weekly. If you do not get that pay schedule is designed to make it harder for you to quit, then let me tell you, it is. Not even two weeks and this gym is a total joke. Sadly, where I live it's the most convenient so I have to make do till this time next year when I will absolutely not renew. DO NOT JOIN GOLD'S GYM. I used to work at both LA Fitness and Washington Sports Club (now all NYSC) and with their problems, either is preferable!

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      TechStaff

      Reviewed Oct. 19, 2025

      Unfair cancellation policy. Not understanding at all. Do not open a contract with them. You will pay $300 in fees. Can only cancel if you become disabled. I will not go to this place again. I will share with everyone there are better options than this money hungry gym that is not understanding.

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      Gold's Gym author review by Joey Thurman

      Gold’s Gym was founded in 1965 in Venice, California. After being featured in a bodybuilding documentary in 1977 starring Lou Ferrigno and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gold’s Gym gained popularity and expanded internationally. It now has over 700 company-owned and franchise locations in 38 states and 28 countries.

      • Fully equipped: Gold’s Gym built its reputation through a commitment to functional, state-of-the-art equipment. It continuously updates its fitness equipment and programs to reflect the latest developments in the fitness industry and exercise science.

      • Group exercise options: Gold’s Gym offers many fitness classes, including popular options like spin class, mixed martial arts, Zumba, Pilates, yoga and more.

      • Personal trainers: Gold’s Gym employs certified personal trainers to help customers plan fitness programs and meet goals. You can work with a trainer one-on-one or in group training sessions.

      • Child care area: Customers who have children may appreciate Gold’s Gym’s child care areas. Kids can participate in supervised activities, crafts and games while parents and caregivers exercise.

      • Express locations: While most Gold’s Gym locations are large, fully-appointed fitness centers, the company recognizes that some customers prefer a smaller, less intimidating workout experience. The new Gold’s Gym Express is a no-frills, basic gym for those who prefer a fast, simple workout. There are currently ten Express locations with plans to open more.

      by Joey Thurman Fitness and Nutrition Advisor

      Joey Thurman is a nationally recognized and spin certified health, fitness, nutrition expert and television host He is the author of "365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life." His work has been featured in publications such as Men’s Health, U.S. News and World Report, NPR, People Magazine, Shape, NY Post, Fitness Magazine, ‪Women's Health and many more.

      Gold's Gym Company Information

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      Gold's Gym
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      www.goldsgym.com