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Royal Oak Gym

3.9 (64 reviews)
Closed 5:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Broken mirror/broken glass

Surprised at how many good reviews this place has.... Towels used to clean machines are brown.... Theres garbage all over the ground, holes in the ground covered by plywood/carpets, broken mirrors, broken machines.... (And the list goes on). Its eerie how theres no music and no windows... making it feel like a prison gym. As for positives they allow chalk and heavy lifting. I get how people may like the old school vibe of this place but it doesnt make up for the fact that it is filthy and outdated! Some paint and updating and cleaning would go a long way for royal oak gym.

RO Gym is a old school gym perfect for those who want a serious workout without the fluff of the new places or the look at me people. Equipment all works except for some of the cardio machines. Now one thing, now sure how the girls locker rooms are but the mens is nasty as can be so make sure you bring some sandals. Was not even sure if the showers based on how it looked but the water is hot and that is what counts. Here are some pics of the locker room, if you can get over that then you will like the place.

Running in to old friends prepping for a bodybuilding show
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Phenomenal old school gym. This is where you go if you want to lift heavy ass weight! People who lift here are very serious about their craft. Humongous human beings moving weight. Highly recommend

A lot of good free weights here. Not those rubbery ones

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This place is No nonsense!! Strictly Body Build, Workout and Sweat!! The place is Dusty But lots of Various Equipment to Use!!

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I do powerlifting and they had power bars with metal plates, deadlift platforms with deadlift jacks, and plenty of benches.

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