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Youth strength classes, adult strength classes, and open gym. CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. Free calisthenics park outside.
22 NE 11th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Get directionsAfter being a member of a major gym for years, I started to feel demotivated and frustrated by the lack of progress in my fitness journey. It became a turning point—I knew it was time for a change. I used to pass by The Ark and always thought how amazing it would be to have a coach dedicated to guiding me—someone knowledgeable who could truly understand my goals and challenges. One day, I looked it up on Google Maps and decided to call. That’s when Coach Michael Espinosa answered the phone. From the very beginning, he was at... read more
Such a great gym, Coach Mike is a really dedicated and enthusiastic coach who’s created a super warm and welcoming environment. Lots of very talented lifters here for inspiration but still beginner friendly. Would absolutely recommend to anyone. Thank you Mike!
If you wanna have a good workout, go to ark!! The people are beyond friendly and the vibes are amazing! Everyone wants to lift heavy and is really encouraging. Coach Mike is also super cool and was a welcoming face as a Hispanic who moved to Gainesville. Going to work out ark is the highlight of my day :))
I'm glad the Ark is the place where I first time learned weightlifting. As a beginner, I learned the technique without any knowledge prior here, and I like it. There are a lot of people training at the Ark, from beginners to experienced athletes. I believe you'll find your place if you would like to try or practice weightlifting. Coach Mike makes the Ark a warm, welcoming place for everyone. More importantly, weightlifting sometimes feels too masculine, which might stop some women from learning it. But in the Ark, you'll fin... read more
Coach Mike is awesome! He provides a super supportive and fun environment to workout in and provides awesome feedback. I’ve had nothing but a great time at the Ark!
The Ark Fitness has a 5 star rating with 87 reviews.
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