Gold’s Gym

PugPapaLee 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

A Hot Sweatbox -- Beware! – Not a bad gym 8 months out of the year. Then warm weather starts and it turns into a hot, humid sweatbox. I think they actually do turn on the AC during the summer, but they also keep windows and doors open to the outside (upstairs and downstairs), which lets in the hot, humid air & negates the AC. I said as I was leaving the gym today, if it's *this* uncomfortable to work out here in mid-May, think about what's coming in August!" I don't like to leave a workout feeling annoyed and angry... but th... read more

leonaz 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Beware! dishonest new owner – Old owner bought back gym 3 months ago and set the counter to zero for members with existing training sessions. Broken equipment. The nightmare from hell. 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Despite its Hollywood connections, this franchise's focus is on pumping iron, not newfangled razzle-dazzle. – In Short The Terminator and the Incredible Hulk (aka Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno) lifted weights at the gym's Venice, California, flagship years ago, but even today, customers frequenting charter locations are bound to encounter serious muscle. Take note: The boys with bulging biceps are the mascots, not the majority. Gold's generally offers Spinning, aerobics and kickboxing classes, yet weight-training re... read more

newyorker12 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Great Gym!! – I've been a member since 2004. When I first joined I was happy with the number of pieces of equipment but was not fully satisfied with the amount of time it took to have the equipment repaired when it broke down. About two years ago that all changed, I'm not sure if its new management or they got a new company to take care of the equipment but one thing is for sure everything is running almost 100% of the time. The gym is clean, the personal trainers actually know what they are doing, and its a good price. 

jc25190 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

OBTRUSIVE HOUSE MUSIC – It is a bare-bones gym. A bit rough around the edges, the heating/cooling system is often out of whack, and the majority of the members have no concept about stripping the weights when they?re done. But, if you just want to work out, it?s fine? with one huge exception? AT NIGHT THEY PLAY THE HOUSE MUSIC AT UNMANAGEABLE LEVELS WITH THE BASE CRANKED UP ALL THE WAY. IF PRE-PACKAGED TECHNO HOUSE MUSIC IS YOUR THING, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. IF NOT, SAVE YOUR MONEY, EARS AND SANITY. DON?T EVEN THINK ABOU... read more

babette8 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Beware of sharp business practices! – If you DO join this gym and then try to cancel once your membership is up, be aware that they will keep billing you beyond the 30 days from their receipt of your certified letter. It all has to do with their billing cycle, the phase of the moon, and their desire to hold onto your cash. 

saymyname 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Gold's on 54th - unbiased opinion – I'm surprised by some of the overly negative comments below as it is not my experience or that of anyone I know. I do agree that management takes WAY TOO LONG to fix equipment (the shoulder press has been out of service for 3 weeks now & a seated leg curl in the back has had a broken seat for over 6 months) Also there are a few stations that never have a weight pin. To me that is the primary issue that the gym needs to address quickly. I do wonder aloud if the 54th Street location has suff... read more

ksutt 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

WOMEN BEWARE! – I've been a member of Gold's gym for over year, and I have never been satisfied with the facilities. It is unclean, and unsafe at times due to the conditions of the equipment. Most importantly, the owner of the gym is disrespectful and degrading towards women. He uses the threat of revoking membership as a powertrip and method of unethical business practices. Knowing that the money is paid up front, the contract includes a clause where any rules posted or stated orally can revoke priveledges, thus he can make... read more

duper 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Stay away from Golds Gym on 54th Street – Equipment is falling apart. The staff is unfriendly and unhelpful. Tons of muscle head - meat head types. I have been mischarged on occasion. Upon cancelling my acount, (i called on the phone), and they told me I had to come in to the gym. When I came into the gym, they refused to cancel my account and said it had to be by certified mail. Horrible business practice. Stay away from this place.