Had a membership when I first moved here about 15 years ago, back when it was known as 'Metromuscle.' Wound up canceling and moving on to other big box corporate gyms shortly before the previous owners closed with no notice. From what I understand, they had a couple of more owners after that.. both of which let the gym slide downhill a bit. However, decided to come back just over a year and a half ago as I had heard that they were under different owners, and they dropped a significant amount of money on brand new equipment and ,,,WOW am I impressed! 5 new Power-racks & deadlifting platforms, Cadillac weightlifting bar, specialized/color coded Power, Strength & Squat bars! Talking to one of the front desk employees, he said, "they Purchased over $60,000 of new equipment and kilogram/powerlifting weights." They also have hand sanitizing stations/towels to wipe down all the equipment after you're done using which is great! Especially post-pandemic I've made it a point to support LOCALLY owned businesses and this is def one of the best gyms in Otown! In addition as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community I can say they've always been welcoming to myself and any guests that I've brought with me for a day pass. read more

I had some mouth-breathing teenage employee come up to me, interrupt my workout, and loudly say "you need to come with me right now because you have a balance and owe the gym money". I didn't even have a balance on my account either, their system didn't update and it was an error on their end. Super unprofessional atmosphere. read more

No BS gym $60 a month (which is more than fair especially for a gym in the downtown area) no enrollment fee or processing fee no recurring payment or banking info required. all you need to do is download the app they use the gym has a classic look which is my favorite compared to the modern stuff. I absolutely loved it here and it was super easy to sign up. read more

They make it difficult to cancel your membership and won't do it unless you call at the right time when the boss is there. I am currently researching ways to bar them from continuing to hold my membership. read more

For starters, gym is under construction fyi. No big deal for me as I see the potential and know once they finish it's going to be super nice. Came to try this gym as it's closer to my house and was greeted by a rude employee who honestly did not make me feel welcomed. I felt like a bother. Everyone has bad days so I didn't think too much of it. Came in a different week and received the same attitude and non welcoming energy from same guy at front desk. I will not be coming again. Not the kind of energy I'm willing to PAY for. I can deal with under construction gym but not rude people whom my money essentially pays for. ‍ read more

I still love this gym. There is new ownership, and they are doing a great job in remodeling the gym and adding a lot of new equipment that powerlifters would love. Lines of squat racks, deadlift jacks, many barbells of different weights and thickness (squat bar, deadlift bar, and power bar), and calibrated weights. I noticed the gym has gotten more popular, but even when it has more foot traffic, all the machines are still easily accessible and I hardly ever have to wait for anybody. The only thing my fiancé and I might get stuck waiting on is the stair stepper because there's one. Hopefully they add another and then they'd be set. Oh, and they also have a meal prep service called Fit N Prep, where members can order to pick up healthy, macro-counted foods that are freshly prepared and packaged. Many friends have tried them and say they taste great. Overall I still enjoy going here so I highly recommend it. read more

The Gym Downtown - Snack bar - Gyms Near Me - Orlando, Florida

As you can see below I've had terrible experiences in the past BUT I've now signed up a third time and have been going about a year and felt I should update the review to reflect the gym as it's not owned by bloodsuckers anymore. The staff is so friendly and nice! There is so much equipment even if it is busy you can't tell. I go to bootcamp every Saturday at 9 with a live DJ and about 20-40 attendees. The ceiling looks like it's under construction and it could be a bit cleaner but I'm sure that's a work in progress. 1 star post prior to new management in 2015 post : This place is a joke. I started going here back in 2007 when it was a different name and apparently different management. About 2 years ago they pulled this collections stunt trying to claim I owed months of membership dues but only when it was in collections... like what gym do wouldn't stop you when you worked out or wouldn't call you or email you if there was a problem with Monthly payments? I had to deal with this before and now fast forward two years and I'm getting calls again from a collections agency stating I owe $215 and I haven't stepped foot in that gym in almost two years. I'll never support a company that treats their precious customers like this. read more

Top tier strength training gym in Downtown Orlando. Plenty of iron and new Texas Strength Systems equipment. I highly recommend the Gym Downtown if you're serious about training. read more

07/07/2017: partial props to gym and manager. They did finally clean the place and have kept it that way. Looks like some improvements are coming too. Update:05/29/2017- I had to update review. Place has gotten disgusting. AC was broke for two weeks, the men's locker room is disgusting. What's worse is the floors around the weights and machines is disgusting. They haven't been cleaned in months. I know because I've tracked it. Staph is a huge deal for me and may be the reason for me to go elsewhere. I haven't seen an employee clean anything or mop in months. Disappointing to say the least. Clean this place up! It is what it is; a small gym downtown. No frills but not expensive. Offers great classes- Yoga, Dance and kick a#s spin classes. No cable or wall of tv's. you can get a shake and supplements. It's not sexy but it does the job and the location is great for downtowners like me. read more

Gym has pretty solid equipment but the workers don't do anything, the place is super dirty and they never clean any of the floors, equipment or anything in the bathroom read more

I saw online that they were offering a free trial week so I thought "let's give it a try!" So I went one afternoon, walked in, and looked for anyone to ask about the promo. I stood there for probably three minutes although it felt like ten. Finally, i just walked over to the juice bar and found an employee. He was listening to whatever was on his computer so he didn't here me. I waved and greeted him louder and finally he noticed me. I asked him about the promotion and he told me that I had to print off the webpage advertisement. I told him, I'm not printing off a whole page with pictures just for the promo. He said he can't do it then. Then he just stares at me. So I offered a solution - I ask to work out for the day. He tells me I can work out for three days without the promo -- why wouldn't you say that from the get go?! THEN after I sign up, he just stares at me again so I have to ask where everything is. He gives me a"tour" but bashes the gym and employer the whole time. Seriously??? Then he tells me because I'm a woman that i must only be interested in Pilates classes so just look it up. Not only did my "trial" start poorly, but the machines are so old, the only bikes are the spin bikes, and the music system is awful. And Frankly, the staff is unhelpful and unfriendly. The ONLY reason I am giving them two stars is for convenience. Living and working downtown, this WOULD HAVE been the gym of choice. read more

**Update: Because I left a negative review, The Gym Downtown decided to forcefully cancel my membership. They stopped me in the middle of a workout and made me leave. Honestly, I was happy to be done with them, and it just goes to show what kind of business it is. Rather than facing the issues, or maybe offering an apology, they bury their head in the sand. Please read on for my original review, and take note of the photos.** I've been hesitating to write this review, but seeing as though members are finally speaking out, here we go.... The facility is run down. The equipment (especially cardio and cable machines) are regularly inoperable and all are in desperate need of service, notably lubing some of the guide rods on the machines. The AC has been out for about 2 weeks. Also, lately there hasn't been running water on and off throughout the month. There are easily-repairable holes in the walls, a number of broken mirrors throughout the weight area and group x room, the metal tracking on the floor, which I had tripped over, has luckily been removed, but watch out for the large bubble in the rubber flooring by the water fountain, it'll get ya. The floors in general are dusty, and the concrete foundation under the flooring needs re-leveled as there are noticeable dips in the carpeted floor. Too many cardio machines in general, many of which do not have the required open space behind them to be handicap accessible. The bathrooms? One of those situations where you may as well not bother washing your hands afterwards. I actually saw the owner running out of the men's room a while back saying "WE ARE GOING TO NEED MORE DRAINO!". Major plumbing problems here. I've mentioned these drawbacks, and many more, to a number of the employees here. All but one or two gave me the recited "Rocky is aware of the problems and apologizes. He is working on finding someone to come out but it's going to take time." garbage with mild attitude. I've worked in a number of gyms before, and my boyfriend has been the GM of both big box and individually owned facilities and I can tell you that what's going on here is lazy, incompetent management who is unwilling/unable to spend the money required to properly maintain this place. Above all, when he's actually there, the owner parks in the only handicap spot out front though there's no evidence of a handicap decal. I wouldn't recommend this gym to a friend, but will likely maintain my membership, until something better opens nearby, for the absence of crowds and price point. read more

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I love this gym. Not too overcrowded and they've recently upgraded their equipment and I think they're renovating. The staff are super nice and not overbearing like the chain gyms. read more

This is the worst gym I have ever been to. I was a member for less than a year in 2013. The facility itself was adequate but I didn't use it enough to justify my membership, so I went in and canceled it. Fast forward to 2017 when I received a letter from a collection agency claiming I owed $162 to The Gym Downtown. I called the gym to inform them that I had canceled my membership 4 years ago and they must be mistaken. On one of my phone calls with the manager, Shay (sp?), she acknowledged that this could be an error in their system but still refused to waive the fee. I requested that the owner, Rocky, call me to discuss but as of now (about a month later) I've still received no call. Word of advice to anyone considering membership with this gym- choose another gym. If you do become a member of The Gym Downtown, hold on to your receipts/records for at least five years so they can't try to scam you out of your money like have to me. read more

I travel to Orlando for work. I get bored with the Hotel Gym and this place is pretty perfect for what I need: A no frills gyms with squat racks, benches, weights from 2.5 to 120+ lbs, fit and motivating people all around, Cardio stuff, and Spin (or other classes) included for under 9 bucks a day for a 24 hour visitor pass. I go at night and buy a 24 hour pass for $8.52 and use the gym that day and then go back the following day (as long as its within 24 hours of getting there the first day) and use that same pass again for spin, leg day, or whatever else. Never too crowded. Wayyyyyy better than just working out at the hotel (walking distance from Grand Bohemian or Embassy Suites where I stay) read more

I just joined this month, and thus far it has been a surprisingly good experience; no-hassle joining, no hidden costs or contracts, friendly staff, and a nice facility. I keep odd hours, so the 24/7 aspect is very helpful, and there is enough equipment/weights to accommodate even peak times without a lot of standing around. It has a pretty mixed clientele, which means you're not n average person trying to get fit surrounded by Greek deities all the time, and the place has always been very clean. The thing that has stood out the most, though, is that the staff has been exceedingly friendly and accommodating; it's a place you want to be, without all of the usual fitness snobbery that so many gyms seem to have. The owner is a great guy, who seems to be on site a lot. With classes included for 29 bucks a month and no contracts, it's tough to beat. read more

Dont join until you know the true culture of this Company! This Gym reopened after being shut down a number of years ago for shady dealings when it came to over charging customers. The new management sadly is now doing the following the same path as the old owner. I canceled, in person, 5 months ago along with another customer. The gym stopped charging my friend and continued to charge me... I have called, visited, called again, they give me the run around and will not refund me over $100 they own me. The owner, who knew me by name will not return my calls. The last time I went in a worker told me the person I canceled with was stealing cash and that might have been the issue. I dont know why they feel the need to take that out on me, a loyal multi-year customer but that is what they are doing. The owner has owed me a call back for 3 months and nothing ever comes of it. Orlando is a great place for local businesses that usually take care of the locals... this is not one of these businesses. read more

I just wanted to drop in a quick update here to say that all my main issues from my last review have been fixed. I've never seen the 2.5 lb plates mysteriously disappear again, or even get close to running out. They also switched the radio station so that it now regularly plays a 90's alternative/rock/grunge radio station, which is much more to my taste (damn younglings and their electric-onic dance-time sex music). Plus, the gym staff are always very friendly and available, so I'm sure if I had just asked, rather than spend my time mishearing the lyrics, they would have freely changed the station. In addition, I'd like to add that the other clientele have also been very solid. Although you get the occasional oddity (e.g. asking when we'll be done in the squat rack, proceeds to use squat rack... for curls), everyone is at the very least on the level of Doesn't Bother People, but many are on the level of Pretty Cool Person. One gentleman, who judging by his bearing must be quite the scholar as well, even gave me a pair of nearly-new lifting shoes for free. Not even for "free" free, with quotation marks, where he says it's free but then suddenly I'm helping to hide a body. But actually free. Lastly, I recommend bringing your own water or drink, as there's only one water fountain, and they somewhat regularly have to turn off the water for maintenance. read more

I've been coming here since 2008--before the unexpected closure (for back property taxes) and while the previous owner was double charging for a few months. It has since changed hands and seems to run a little bit better, but it still needs some major upgrades. I'm a little torn on how to review this gym, because I love it, but wouldn't really recommend friends join. So I'll split up my rankings: Classes - FIVE STARS - I go for the spin classes. Christina and Aimee will make sure you burn off those burgers and beers you enjoyed over the weekend. They also have yoga, bootcamp, and other classes but I can't really comment on those since I've only been a handful of times. Facilities - ONE STAR - This. place. is. ghet. to. The roof leaks, the water is randomly turned off at various times (sometimes for days at a time), and I wouldn't even look in the showers. There's always a couple of machines down, but they do take the time to mark the machine with the date it went out of service and I've never seen it take more than a couple of weeks to fix. Plus there's always enough machines open so it doesn't really affect me. The spin bikes are questionable--they just got rid of a few and replaced the seats on a few others--so make sure you get there early to claim a good bike. Price - FIVE STARS - Seriously, I pay $25 a month (price varies depending on specials). There's no sign-up fee (at least when I signed up) and I believe they charge a $25 equipment fee once a year. You can't beat that price for a gym with classes! Even if I only go to spin once a week I'm getting more than my money's worth. The staff is friendly and it's never crowded. If you can deal with the janky facilities then I'd recommend joining. read more

The gym has equipment, but here are the issues the short owner cares less to fix: There is no wi-fi (really? It's 2016 folks) There is a cable system that has not worked for 3 months and just stays inoperable. The bar bells are not checked for tightness on a regular basis. Lawsuit pending. The TVs on the treadmills are broke. The workers do not mop, vacuum, or clean any equipment. Please make it a better gym. It has potential. read more

DO NOT JOIN THIS GYM. I live across the street from this gym and joined in Aug of 2013 as there was a wider variety of equipment. Whilst the equipment and the gym itself is without issue, they've a serious management problem - in that their owners are rather nefarious and shady. I cancelled my membership as i travel for work and wasn't using the gym - there was no contract. It is now Nov 2016 and I am receiving calls from a bill collection agency. Apparently my account was being charged until 2014. Note: my account was cancelled, just like you would read from other reviewers here. For 2+ years i've received no communication - phone nor post informing of any issue. Now i'm being told i've to pay a bill collector ????? I earn rather well and have zero blemishes on my credit. My reason for reviewing here is that my issue seems to be a common one. for the $20 savings on a membership with another gym that you would receive from this one. The thievery of their owners will mean no end to headaches if you join. STAY AWAY FROM THE GYM DOWNTOWN. read more

Man it sucks so bad that Orlando has come to this point. I use to love this city. This gym is not maintained and there are homeless people everywhere outside. Be safe going there! Gross! Trust me when I say the gym is gross. Equipment is falling apart. Homeless people everywhere and they will steal your bike if you leave it outside even if it is locked up. Do not risk it going to this place. read more

The outside reflects the condition of the inside, Disaster. Buckets collecting rain water and drips from fountain. Falling insulation, hair balls and sticky equipment. One person on staff at a time with no capabilities to do or answer anything. This place is convenient but that is all. Treadmills must be over 10 years old, Complete with sticky rollers and torn belts. Update- The gym states I'm not under contract but I must pay a cancellation fee. If I'm not obligated what am I paying? read more

Awesome gym and awesome staff!!! Love it here!! There is no other place I would rather go than the gym downtown baby!

Be careful of this place. Received a phone call from a collection agency stating I owe a balance to this facility. I cancelled my membership almost 4 years ago in person. So much as to I thought it was a scam call. Seems like a shady business. read more

This place must be going out of business, I was a member at this low end gym when I lived in Orlando 3 years ago and the other day I received a call from some collection company saying I owed them $335 and if it wasn't settled, they would report it to my credit bureau. The owner is some guy named Rocky who will not return one phone call. FYI, if anyone is reading this review after receiving a call from collections, it cannot affect your credit score. So don't worry about paying it. Current members should find a new gym as this one sounds like it's tip toeing on bankruptcy lane. read more

I have been going to The Gym Downtown for about a year now and really like the place. I have since moved a little farther but still continue to go to this gym over the other near me. It is priced fairly, open all the time, have a good selection of weights and equipment, and not busy at all in the afternoons and weekends when I go. The elliptical's and treadmills are nice with their own TV's (a feature Anytime Fitness near me did not have) I like the equipment, layout and size of the gym. Its pretty clear something happened with the staff since they did replace a lot of people all at one time. That change did not have any affect on me. It's pretty obvious those negative reviews are from disgruntled ex employees. I never had any problems with anybody that worked or works there now. I have not gone to any of their free classes so I cant give any review on that. I have not seen any issues with the cleanliness of the gym or mens locker room. The orange footprints on the locker room floor is distracting but it does not seem dirty. In fact, I see the staff constantly picking up and putting back the weights the members leave around, clean up, take out trash, and keep everything pretty decent. They do not have a sauna or pool. Tanning is extra if you want that. I see a lot of people not wipe down the equipment when they are done. I wish they would put up signs like other gyms telling people to do so. read more

DO NOT SIGN UP HERE. Member for 1.5 years, now they're down to only three working pieces of cardio equipment. Raised my rate 50% without adequate notice. I wanted to cancel 2/16/18 and have been charged for two extra months. Was actually told "best option is to just let it go". read more

For me, this gym is finally what downtown Orlando (Lk.Eola area) needs, with mostly all new weight/equipment, friendly staff, clean locker room, and all the workout classes are included in the $29mo. I have been going every week since opening last spring - and while I do not agree with the bashing reviews on here about it being dirty - that is certainly not my experience, but I will agree that the training instructors do not seem to stay very long. As for Rocky, I give him a thumbs up encouragement to keep getting better at the business. read more

Great variety of equipment, but needs to be redone. The locker rooms are old and I would never step food in the showers.

I'm giving this gym 1 star because of false advertising. The pricing on the internet is totally incorrect, and there is a large painted sign on the window that reads NO ENROLLMENT. This is not the case when I tried to join today, I was quoted a 25.00 enrollment fee and 25.00 a month. The internet says 26.99/Special or right next to it, 29.00 a month. So...what is it? They gym itself is not a new facility, definitely has some wear on it, but it was clean and the young lady at the desk was pleasant and apologetic about the the enrollment fee when I asked, however, I kind of got warning bells over the incident so I opted for the 3 day free trial and think I'll look at Planet Fitness and some others. Too bad, waiving the fee would have clinched the deal.... read more

I recently signed up to The Gym Downtown. It is located in a convenient location with ample parking options. The 24 hour schedule makes it so you can fit in exercise every day. They have a good selection of equipment and friendly staff. All this couple's with the low membership fees makes it a definite recommendation. read more

I love the classes at the gym downtown. I'm a mom of two babies so it'd be nice if they had child care like la fitness but I prefer the environment here way more than all the other gyms I've tried, like la, planet fitness, and anytime fitness. read more

This is one of the best gym to go to.. The atmosphere is good the employees are welcome and very nice and very well manner. There is no judgment at all how planet fitness should be. I love this places. There a spot for every one. And almost never crowded there extra machine to go around. Very clean place.. The price is right and there are open classes. I love it here. read more

I'm visiting from virginia and needed a gym for the time being. Must say this is the worst gym I've been to. Employees are too serious, equipment is old as heck, and the facility is half assed constructed. Ie. Construction dust is still in the bathroom. I don't believe the negative reviews are from disgruntled employees. read more

Excellent gym. Monthly fee is less than $30 a month, no crazy signup fees or hidden fees in a contract. Very easy to sign up, and you're not locked into a long contract. Staff is friendly and always available. The weight selection is great. Dumbbells up to 130 lbs, plenty of flat/incline/decline benches, and a good selection of machines. There are quite a few hammer machines as well. I typically go between 6:30 and 8pm on weeknights and mid afternoon on the weekends. It is a little crowded until around 7:30 on most nights. Not crowded to the point that you can't work out, but you might have to wait a minute for a squat rack to open up. Members are a wide range of serious to casual. Most have great gym manners of racking weights when they are done and not slamming or dropping weights. All of the weights are rubber or rubber coated. This means you don't hear weights slamming around, but it also means that dumbbells are very long. This is a problem if you're a narrow person like me trying to do dumbbell bench press with 100+ lb weights; they're so wide it's hard to handle. Parking is rarely a problem. They have two small lots and you can part in the nearby parking deck for free at night. It's a great location right in the middle of downtown, though it seems to be near a lot of parades and events at lake Eola, so it can sometimes be tough to drive there on the weekends. read more

Such a great place to work out at. The owner is such a great person and is so passionate about his business- which is getting you in the best shape of your life! Go in there and see them today, you will NOT be disappointed. read more

I worked out there on a day pass and enjoyed the experience. The staff was very friendly and even came over for a spot when I was struggling on a set. The gym has a wife variety of equipment and is well maintained. read more

Equipment is often broken and unavailable for extended period of times. Bathrooms are poorly maintained. Management should seriously charge a fee commensurate with the quality of the gym / equipment. If 30% of the equipment are broken or unavailable, gym dues should reflect this. While this does not absolve the fundamental need for consistent functional equipment, it at least offers some tangible compromise for its' members. Superficial smiles with empty apologies are unacceptable. read more

Great gym. Has everything you need for a serious workout. Never too crowded. Great staff. Been coming here for more than 4 years! Great hours! read more