This is what every gym should be. Fantastic customer service and a clean facility. The price for…read morethe 6 days we were here was only $20. I was most impressed by how well their staff takes care of this gym which in return the clients do so as well. There is nothing out of order. All the weights are racked. In the week I was visiting, I saw the staff wipe down with polish the lockers, sweeping and mopping the floors, wiping down all equipment, taking out trash, refilling the cleaning wipes, and cleaning the bathrooms. There are two main areas, the weights and cardio machines on one side. There is also a stretching area in the middle and then the powerlifters and crossfit style area on the other side. I went to a class "12 days of Christmas" and it kicked my butt. The instructor was awesome and the class was packed. There are two large fitness rooms upstairs for classes such as spinning and even kickboxing. The ladies locker room is impeccable. I even used their showers one day. They even have a dressing room. Highly recommend! This will be our go to gym when visiting the area.

Gym is decent . Equipment is old . Biggest issue is with whoever controls the music. Make sure you…read morebring headphones unless you love Taylor swift & Drake

Stopped by here on a Saturday, luckily a manager was still there that I ended up asking some…read morequestions to who was really helpful with nutritional information. Also it was spacious enough and not crowded.

Yes, I admit openly that I can be a snobby New Yorker and yes, with some sheepishness I can also…read moresay that when I visit the Reading PA area, my expectations of finding a quality gym are low. That said, when my sister came to visit our family from Florida, she took me to the local Reading PA Anytime Fitness gym and needless to say, I was very very impressed. Not only were the facilities top-notch, the manager Troy was extremely gracious and helpful in helping me set up a short term membership and a tour of the facilities. Now when I visit my family in the Readin PA area, not only do I have awesome food to look forward to, I also have this awesome gym to look forward to and burn off some of my moms delicious cooking. Seriously, if you're in the area and gym hunting, go here and your hunt is over.

Gym isn't bad, I've worked out here for years. It has everything you need. My problem with the gym…read moreis shady business practices. I pay every year up-front for the year, I never wanted them to have my bank account or debit/credit card info. Two years ago I paid by check(huge mistake) last year, a few weeks before my renewal date I asked for a price for the next year. I dropped off payment a few days before that date, and thought everything was good. On my renewal date I see an addition charge on my account from golds. They actually used the routing # off my check and charged me without approval. When I approached the manager to ask about this, he saId it was apart of my yearly fee ( even though I never agreed or gave approval). I let it go, and continued to use the gym. Today, a year later, the same exact thing has happened! DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY OF YOUR ACCOUNT INFO!!

Be sure to read the fine print if you want personal training…read more Buyer beware...

Love going here while traveling!…read more They're opening Pilates by LA Fitness on the 20th! We're so excited to go back and try it out

Lots of machines, pool, sauna, adding pilates soon...friendly staff. I do think they have some…read moreleeway to cut some of your fees when you sign up but you have to ask.

I selfishly hesitate to write a review because I don't want this gym to get overcrowded... :)…read more Nonetheless, for those looking to join a new gym or switch gyms, Retro is the best choice. I switched to Retro from BZ, having also attended Gold's, LA Fitness, and a few smaller gyms in Berks County in the past (including the colleges' fitness spots). The facility is better all around: it's cleaner, more up-to-date, has better ventilation, better equipment, and better showers/locker rooms. If I'm being picky, the only changes I would make would be to add an additional mirror in the Group X room and raise the placement of toilet paper dispensers in the bathrooms (they're very low if you're tall). But really, that's all I've got by way of constructive criticism! Staff is friendly and they remember your name. (And if you're reading this, Retro staff: Claire is a pseudonym.) To be particular: Janet is an awesome group fitness director and the classes reflect that. I also love that I can sign up for classes online: it guarantees me a spot in class and helps me feel that I cannot skip the gym because I treat it like a scheduled appointment not to be missed. Retro also has a smoothie bar, tanning, and better hours than most of the other gyms in the area. Biggest plus: Retro is far more affordable than just about any other facility. It's friendly to your wallet. My husband and I are both very happy with our decision to switch to Retro.

Mediocre gym. Owner is a jerk who doesn't care about customers. Makes up fees to charge when you…read moreleave the gym for things out of one's control. Don't sign up. After being there for years because they had day care, I moved and was told I had to pay a cancelation fee. Way to make moving even more expensive.

Brooke and Nate at the front desk were very helpful with my questions, I really appreciate there…read moretime helping me out. Thank you guys. Gerry

Usually a great location. No hot water in the shower. WIFI doesn't appear to work either.read more

I'd been lifting pretty regularly for 5+ years, mostly doing various highly dogmatic powerlifting…read moreprograms (Starting Strength etc), and despite being under various coaching tutelage, I didn't feel like I was getting good results for all of my efforts. This has completely turned around since I started working with Dane. His method basically is individual programming based on your goals and restrictions, but he pretty much programs everyone in the gym at once, despite everyone doing different things. It feels like a crossfit gym when you walk in, but everyone is doing a different workout. (and somehow he manages to keep track of everyone in his head which still baffles me) After going there for 6 months (only once a week or so, supplemented by my own workouts when I'm away), I've put an inch on my arms, hit the elusive 3 plate deadlift, and alllmost managed a 225lb bench (soon!). And perhaps the ultimate endorsement - a bro compliment from a random dude at my Brooklyn gym saying that I was "looking big." (I am not a big dude. Also, I am comparatively old.) Anyway, go here. You will be completely destroyed after the first few sessions, but it's worth it.

Dane has been a fantastic weightlifting coach. He individualizes all programs and helps you…read moreunderstand why he is programming specific lifts. At all times, he knows what you should be doing and is ready to critique your lifts. Not only does he help with the lifts, he helps in motivating all his athletes. Garage strength is a very welcoming environment and everyone cheers on each other! I highly recommend Garage Strength to anyone looking to become a better athlete.

Clean with nice equipment but it's a very small gym with basic machines. It gets overcrowded…read moreespecially around the new year where there won't be machines available. The led light are blinding and there's rarely any staff there. If you're able to go midday this might be the place for you but anytime from 3-6 you might be out of luck.

This gym itself is great. It's the owner that is the problem. He's arrogant and argumentative…read more When anyone tries to tell him the gym is less than perfect, he gets defensive and downright angry. He complains constantly about how much the gym costs to run, how he was forced to paint etc. One huge issue is that the gym is hot, very, very hot and extremely humid. He refuses to do anything about it and says 72 degrees is the ideal temperature to work out. The thermostat is set to 68, but it definitely feels more like 78 due to the humidity. It's only going to get worse as the temp outside gets hotter. He needs to be open to hearing the opinion of members.

I love this gym!! The manager, Lori, is so friendly as well as Chris, one of the personal trainers…read more Jeremy is another trainer that kindly came up to me one day and asked if my friend and I wanted advice on form and was so supportive. The ONLY thing that I would change is the price. It is a little pricey but the amenities are wonderful. As a college student, I pay $36/month. Everything else is phenomenal- it's local, open 24/7 365 days a year, and always so clean. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place with free weights and want a place close by

Great place to work out in, clean and enjoyable environment. Visiting in Blandon needed to get a…read moreworkout in and keeping Exercising during the holiday break!

Great gym, I joined with my teens and we love it! Has great class times throughout the day and…read moreevening. There are many different classes to keep me interested. Everyone is really nice, friendly and helpful. I use the childcare for my toddler and the ladies are very nice and my son looks forward to going there.

Apparently you can't get a price to join Colonial Fitness Center unless you hand over at least some…read moreof your personal information i.e., email, telephone number etc... Pleasant woman answered the phone when I called. I asked if she could give me a price. She said "Sure, I have that information." Then some shuffling went on in the background, I heard someone else talking, suddenly she needed my name and phone number and would call me back. I replied with "No, that's ok. If you're busy I'll can call back later." She responded with "No, no it's fine. Just give me your number." Oh my god. She continued to ask for my name and number. I finally said "forget it." And hung up. She used caller ID and called me back immediately! I blocked the number. Still have no idea what it costs to join Colonial Fitness and now I don't want to. Try the website you say? Website is even worse. Totally useless. All I wanted was a price. This is why people don't work out.