I have a membership at a corporate gym in the Phoenix area, which I do love. However, it lacks some equipment I prefer and gets too busy. I was recommended by a friend to try Fitness 1 due to the quality of equipment as well as the old school atmosphere. The communication with Chad prior to visiting was great. He welcomed me when I came in and showed me around the gym, explaining how it was laid out and where I can find certain pieces of equipment. This included equipment like the pendulum squat, which can't be found in most commercial gyms. He also showed me where much of the power lifting equipment was and even discussed the childcare. I spent the next 90 minutes using amazing equipment such as Rogue, Precor, and my personal favorite, Arsenal. The culture in the gym was great. Everyone was working towards their own personal goals, all while supporting and assisting each other. They were even being spotters for others in the gym who they did not know, but supported nevertheless. Other gymgoers were not playing on their phones or hanging out in the gym, showing they were all there for a reason. After a good 90 minute workout, I went back and spoke to Chad. I told him I wanted to get a membership, paying for an entire year up front. Chad was able to do all this without pressuring me at all, which seems to be uncommon in the gym world. He lets the gym and the culture the staff at Fitness 1 has created, along with others in the gym, sell the product. All of this came with no hidden fees, which is just icing on the cake. Fitness 1 is a hidden "gym" in the fitness industry. It is an example of what all gyms should be and should be mirrored. read more

Best gym in the valley. You will get everyday people and professionals BUT nobody cares! People here go into the gym to workout not for a fashion show which is nice. Reminds me more of an old school gym!! read more

Nice gym. Clean, quality equipment, plenty of room, people that workout there are cool and actually work out and not stand around socializing getting in the way like at corporate gyms. Owner is cool and so is the staff and trainers. All around it's a nice gym. read more

Love this place. Family gym where you are greeted with a smile every visit. Great equipment good music and an inviting atmosphere.. If you want to work hard along with some very motivated people, this might be the place for You! Highly recommended!! read more

Awesome gym. Locally owned and operated. Chad does an amazing job keeping the business up to speed with the latest equipment and always clean. If you want a real gym,with an amazing owner Fitness 1 is your place!!! B Wolfe read more

Great gym. Huge selection of equipment. Clean facilities. Perfect for the powerlifter, bodybuilding, or novice. Knowledgeable trainers if you're interested in learning to lift correctly. read more

Legit non corporate gym with a ton of goodies. Dumbells go up to 200lbs. Ton of goodies

By far the hardest working members in the gym. All business all the time! If you want to focus on yourself and be motivated with others doing the same, this is the best place! read more

The is one of the best, if not the best, gyms I have been to. I travel a lot and see so many gyms across the US. The amount of equipment, the cleanlienss, and the quality people who train here is fantastic. I always feel comfortable, welcome, and fired up when I am training. The equipment choices alone really should keep someone coming back, but this place is the whole package. The owner, Chad, is doing a fantastic job. When I am in town, this is the only gym I will use. read more

Hands-down the best gym I've ever been to, everybody knows everybody, everybody treats each other like family and the owner Chad is awesome

We visited AZ in Olympia Week and everywhere we travel we love to try local gyms and specially nice ones. We were really happy found this gym. From the entrance we greeted like a family it was nice experience. It's big size gym, nice layout and well maintained equipments. Highly recommend to everyone who wants to have a great service and awesome atmosphere to workout. read more

Moved from the 7th st location because of COVID. Wasn't looking forward to the switch I'm a creature of habit. But I should have been coming here the entire time. Great equipment, the people there are great no talky just lifty. Chad the owner awesome. Support this great LOCAL BUSINESS! read more

Iron dungeon. Good equipment selection, great rates, family owned, competent personal trainers. This place is awesome for someone motivated to make a lifestyle change. A bit intimidating at first overall an awesome atmosphere. read more

One of the best gyms I've ever been to. Everyone is inviting, helpful, and motivational. The equipment is well maintained and adjusted to please customers. My daughter loves the kids club as well. read more

This is a great family owned gym. I do not feel judged because I am over weight. Instead I am greeted warmly and they have personal trainers for all types of fitness. Chad Bruce runs a clean and well fitted fitness gym. He even has a machine for my bad knees. Great prices to! Chad makes this a great gym read more

Tons of equipment. Very inclusive atmosphere. Great music choices to keep the energy up. I love supporting small businesses any way I can, especially if the business provides QUALITY return on investment for their members like Chad and his team do at Fitness 1 gym on 35th ave and Union Hills. You don't get this kind of experience with the bigger gyms. Join with confidence. read more

Excellent gym, great sense of community here. Tons of equipment. Gym is very clean and organized. The hours are perfect. I switched from EOS to here and never looked back. If you're serious about your training this is the place for you. Check it out you won't be disappointed read more

Been coming to this gym over a year. The staff is friendly, and the owner has a sense of community, you can feel it when you walk in. They've also increase their awareness of COVID responsibilities. I support great local businesses like this one. Luis read more

If anyone in the valley is looking for a new gym or to get going, I 100% recommend Fitness One. If you're looking for a place to do cardio twice a year, is fancy, and superficial, I would say try another place. But if you're looking for a gym full of motivated, friendly, helpful, and independent people, check out Fitness One. They're locations are fairly simple, which is nice. Both employees and members are usually down to talk nutrition, workouts, and just cool stuff. Price is great. I asked the manager if there was any way to bring my monthly payments down, and after chatting for a bit, he brought it down by $4 after I already got a great deal when I signed up about a year ago. Anyone and everyone should at least check this place out. read more

If you're into that whole small hole in the wall gym then this is good place to be. Never gets that busy, equipment always open, and a good assortment of weights. Plus people are good at minding their own business so you can get your workout in. read more

Fitness 1 Gym - Progress.. - Gyms Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Called the front desk and the guy who answered was a complete asshole. Rude and unhelpful.

Highly recommend this gym! Everyone is so friendly and you're always greeted at the door. Chad and the staff make you feel very welcome. The gym is well kept and they have every machine you need to get an effective workout. read more

Awesome gym. Has a lot of machines that all my other gyms didn't have. I love it and they open late read more

Fitness 1 Gym - Dennis James and Big Rami - Gyms Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Update - Fitness 1 is still charging my boyfriend. He has canceled his membership multiple times and they have still charged him for months. He finally had to get his bank involved and the gym on a three way call. The fraud rep tried to confirm is it was canceled and the rep from the gym basically played dumb insisting it has been canceled. Last resort the bank had to put a stop payment on the charges. A month goes by and the gym literally emailed the charges of a late gyms fees and a returned item fee.......This establishment is complete joke. DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE AND GET A GYM MEMBERSHIP HERE. read more

Well maintained, custom equipment, friendly staff, and clean environment! There are always two sides to every coin: a reward or a punishment. Covid-19 was nothing but challenging on many fronts, but, a reward of the pandemic is the closing of "big box" gyms I had previously sought out to maintain my physique at. On the verge of a mental breakdown "sheltering in place" alone, a friend recommended I check out Fitness1 Gym 35th and Union Hills. I met Chad and was given a tour of the facility. While it certainly isn't the largest facility, every square inch, is utilized to the benefit of US (the members). There are so many "cool" pieces of equipment that are older and you won't find in the new gym chains. While the equipment is older, you'd never know it by mechanical wear - each cable, resistance, and plate loaded machine well cared for. Lubricated, pads refaced, etc. The best part of the facility is the family there - if you are a stranger, well you won't be for long. You'll be accepted as part of our family; where judgments aren't passed, heavy lifting is encouraged, and results are complimented. If you read all this, what the hell are you waiting for? Go to Fitness1 Gym. See ya there. read more

They closed one of their locations and sold the accounts to another gym without notifying members ahead of time. I didn't even find out until I called them about something unrelated. No email, no call, no letter to state that they were selling my account to a totally different business, and they transferred my billing information without notice or approval. read more

If you are looking for a gym where you feel comfortable in your own skin Fitness 1 is your place. Chad will greet you on the way in and put a smile on your face before your workout. Members and trainers are friendly and want to make others feel like this is a place to achieve whatever goal you are working towards. I highly recommend being apart of this great Fitness 1 family!!! read more

I love this gym!!! Let me tell you why... EVERYONE (and I mean everyone) is so friendly there. The trainers especially (*cough* Maya Papaya and Tony). Even though they aren't getting paid by you, they still help any time that they notice your form is off and correct you. The owner, Chad, always says "good morning" to everyone he sees. The cute little front desk gal, Sophia...I think, is sweet as can be, very smart, and can answer all your questions. They have some of the best equipment I have ever seen and all of them work like new. To top it off, they have a handy vending machine with protein shakes that you can grab on your way out, along with super cute merch. It's not as clean or as fancy as the other gyms, but honestly... I'd still choose it over any other. Not to mention, the owner is a PATRIOT and he respects your right to choose #SupportLocal read more

They just don't care about you. All they care about is getting your money. When you cancel they will keep charging you. Beware. There are plenty of gyms. Avoid this place read more

Have been to many gyms but Fitness 1 remains one of my favorites. I find the atmosphere motivating and consider it a "serious" gym. The owner, Chad, is always friendly and accomadating. read more

Best gym if you wanna be surrounded by motivating people. Place stays clean and well maintained while still using old school equipment! Plus Chad's the man! read more

I called to inquire about a one day pass. They said sure and it was only $10. I got there, only had a $20 Bill. They didn't have change. They said no prob, keep your money, just have a good workout. They still provided a personal tour, I noticed a very clean facility and that they worked very hard to provide a clean and safe place. Very friendly and welcoming! I did my short workout, and left them the $20. Small business owners like this deserve it... and more! read more

The atmosphere is great for staying focused and getting a great workout. Everyone who workouts out there is actually dedicated to training, and not focusing on being creepy or too concerned on how many selfies they can get. Pretty low key not too packed even during peak hours of the day, so you aren't constantly waiting for equipment like most other gyms. Overall a great gym for people serious about their training. read more

It's small but they have all the necessary equipment to get the job done. The staff is friendly, no one bothers me during my workout, it's clean and people are polite when sharing the equipment. There are def. some characters there but then again there are ones at every gym. read more

I really like this Gym, I like that it's locally owned, prideful owner, the equipment is always kept in shape, however there is one wobbly piece I'm not sure if I'm doing it wrong or it's broke. Aside from that I love this place. The owner always there you should stop and talk to him. He's personable and nice. read more

Great gym. Most of the equipment is older which is what I like. Never too busy early in the mornings.

Don't go here. They have terrible business practices and no customer service skills whatsoever. If you come to any of them with an issue, you are greeted with a terrible "I don't actually care" attitude. And then you get to argue with them for months to get your issue fixed. After which they will try to get you to come back by offering a super cheap price. No, thanks. read more

This is where you want to be if you want strength. Equipment for everything you can imagine! Trainers are awesome, encouraging, knowledgeable and personable. I work with Kathy Cole and she knows her fitness. I've only been going for a couple months but I'm not leaving! read more

Great gym. Never too crowded, nice employees, super clean. There's a handful of gyms much closer to home but I drive past all of them to come here. Would recommend to anyone looking for a new gym. read more

Been coming here for months. Good equipment, good trainers. Everything else I kinda sucked. About a month ago Will and Paul took over management. The place is now clean. People greet you with a smile, feels like a new gym. read more