Best Gym near State-college, Pennsylvania

This gym is decent. It's closer to my apartment and i don't have to wake up as early to go here to get an early workout in. There's not as many workout as the IM building, but it's not as crowded.

Modern, state of the art facilities for gymnastics training. I was very impressed with the size, cleanliness, and overall environment. I would love for my son to be able to practice and compete here.

Variety of equipment is negated by all the annoying Greek life people who take up the machines mainly to sit there on their phones. Also the basement-like facility has ugly fireproofing visible on the ceiling.

Pretty nice gym and close to my dorm. They have a variety of machines. But there are no mirrors

It's crowded at almost all times of the day. The gym itself isn't too bad but it is the worst one on campus.

First of all they are very rude. Second of all it is always dirty. Finally they do not consult properly and explain all the rules. They barely open their mouth and instead offer a paper to sign. Very unprofessional, unfriendly, and completely inefficient. It’s honestly unbelievable how bad the service is.

I'm sure you can find a gym with newer equipment, better classes and more amenities... But here's your bottom line: its adequate and supports a wide range of needs. The place is never too crowded, the equipment is good enough, it's got a lap pool and a therapy pool, it's got classes, tons of activities (including basketball courts and outdoor hockey rink) and it's got child care, all at a pretty good price. The North club might have better equipment but it doesn't have child watch or a lap pool. Fitology might have better classes but it doesn't have the weight room and pools. ... I've left to try other gyms a bunch of times but I always come back.

No padded weight plates or padded platforms for Olympic style lifts. Overall basic gym that gets the job done.

They are so bad at managing. They could at least send email when charging money from your account. They do not consult well and listen well.

I'm really let down by what I've seen at the child watch. While some staff members are genuinely caring and attentive to the kids, others just sit there, glued to their phones, completely ignoring the children. This inconsistency in care is really concerning. They have this rule where parents can only stay for five minutes, and I can’t help but feel it’s so we don’t see what’s really going on. I get that the program is free, but does that mean some staff feel it’s okay to just play on their phones instead of watching the kids? It’s really not what you’d expect from a place that’s supposed to be safe and nurturing for our little ones. There are some really mean ladies there.

The staff are very good and friendly, the environment is clean and hygienic. If the business hours were an hour longer, it might be better. I usually work too late, so I rush to exercise every time I go there.👍

This PF is the nicest I have been in. It seems fairly new. It is very clean The equipment is new. This PF is a little smaller floor plan than most, so it is very convenient and efficient to go through your workout. I highly recommend this Planet Fitness.

Extremely nice gym, love the new free weight equipment, very friendly staff. Would 10/10 recommend, and have recommended.

Great, friendly staff. Perfect for what I need in a gym and within walking distance which is a plus. No free parking offered but there is a parking garage right across the street for $1 an hour. By far my favorite Planet Fitness!

Probably my favorite planet fitness. I have been to quite a few planet fitness locations but this one has the most amenities and nicest workers. There are plenty of machines, free weights, pull up bars, and other equipment. After over a year of going here, all of the above is the same.

I have been a member of Ki'netik for 3 years! I highly recommend this gym. The workouts are always different, so you never get bored. The trainers are amazing! They are constantly checking your form to help you get your best results and to prevent injury. Finally, the members at this gym are just really nice, approachable, down to earth people. It's a very warm place, where all are welcome. If you want to get a good all around workout in a really friendly environment, this is definitely the gym to go to in town!

Ki'netik Fitness is hands down the best fitness experience I have ever had! I have been a member of and worked at a number of gyms, and fitness has always been a priority of mine. I feel that the dynamic and exciting workouts provided by the energetic and knowledgeable staff have allowed me to reach new levels of personal fitness. In addition, the supportive community of members is a great network to keep you motivated and on track with your goals as well as creating new and challenging goals. The equipment is always in great shape and the gym is spotless. Staff are always available to give pointers or modify the exercises to accommodate individuals' fitness levels. The short intense workouts are ideal for people who want to get the most out of their time at a gym. Enroll for a free week and you'll be hooked!

I have been a member of Ki'netik fitness since 2010 and the workouts keep me coming back! The instructors are awesome and new owners have been there since I began. Friendly, never pressure but push you to do your best. I love this gym as there is never the same workout! K will always be my go to gym!!

I have worked out with a personal trainer for a number of years, so when I prepared to move to State College one of the first things I did was look at reviews for all of the gyms and personal trainers in the area. What I found is that the great reviews for Ki'netik are all true. None of the trainers I spoke to in State College had the attention to detail and desire to cater to individual needs that Roberta and Missy have. They are both so welcoming and make time in their day to fit with your schedule. They are also knowledgable about fitness and health, and are able to work around my injuries. Take it from someone who did the research on all the other trainers in State College: you won't find a better deal (and a better duo) than here at Ki'netik!

I had been going to gyms ever since gyms first became fashionable. Been a member of many, including local gyms in our area, and I say without hesitation that Kinetik is hands down the best fitness facility I’ve ever been a member of. Never a dull workout, great, knowledgeable motivators, and everyone is expected to perform to their full potential. Feels like a big family. The floor-to-ceiling blackboard always contains motivational handwritten notes. My favorite one that got me through one real tough workout said: “You can. End of story”.

The front desk staff is always awesome & so friendly (Becka, Nicole & Isabel- not sure if spelled all correctly, but they're always smiling). And instructors Kim & Kamyar Are So Awesome, their energy pushes you to do your best & always there to assist (especially since I'm using a cane & relearning my body post traumatic health events)! Amazing Establishment, Wonderful staff + coaches & love the orange lighting.

Coaches are amazing! I have been a long time member even though I don’t go often. When I decided to cancel, I went it and filled out paperwork only to be informed latter in the day that the employee gave me the wrong form. So I had to fill out a form online with some crazy email confirmation. Seems like a sleazy way to keep a membership active. Join and have fun but when it comes time to cancel pay close attention.

I have very positive experience at Orange Theory and love all the coaching staff is superb— I really mean it! A GREAT gym that is very motivating to go to and right now, it's the only thing that really gets me going to the gym every day or every other day! I HIGHLY recommend it! I give it a 10/10

Orange theory is amazing because of the wonderful instructors. As I get over my knee surgery, Megan has been wonderful helping me find the right exercises. I am done with physical therapy months earlier than expected thanks to orange theory and Megan.

My first time going to a orange theory class was absolutely amazing!! I was greeted by Ryan, Kiara, and Megan with smiles. I felt so welcomed right away. As someone who lost 50 pounds and gained it back I was a little self conscious but Ryan was the instructor and he was so EMPOWERING! I felt amazing and upbeat. The class pushed me while also keeping me in my comfort zone. I can’t stress enough how great everyone who works there is. On top of that the class really got me sweating and my heart rate up. Love love love this location, instructors, and overall the atmosphere!

By far the best location and the best members of any gym in State College. It’s right downtown, free parking, and has everything you need wether you’re just starting your fitness journey or are a competitive weight lifter!

Your classic old school serious lifting gym. No frills or fancy BS equipment. Love the various membership options (day, week, month, or month to month). Makes this gym one of the most accommodating in State College. There are some cons. A lot of the weights/bars are covered in rust and need to be replaced. Rubber plates are beat to heck and severely damaged.

support local businesses! such a great vibe at this gym, from the friendly staff to the classic feel you get from working out here. they have so much to offer, from tanning, to crossfit, and enough weights and machines for everyone. there's even an octagon fighting ring! you won't find that at any other gym. as for cleanliness and covid-19 regulations they do an outstanding job. i highly recommend

The equipment is old and dirty. If a machine breaks they don’t fix it. Bathrooms are gross. If you care about lighting while you workout then DO NOT pay for this place. To top it off you get charged for an extra month if you don't cancel 30 days before the next bill. So since I cancelled 4th instead of the 1st I am paying for the whole next month too. This info about cancellation is tucked in a nice quiet little corner at the bottom of their website. This place is a racket.

Most of the equipment here is dated and needs to be repaired. The staff are sometimes friendly, but they remain at the desk and are not ever on the floor to offer feedback or assistance to patrons. Machines are often broken down, a few new items have been added just recently, including lots of free weights, but the most used equipment is never maintained and often out of order. It's one of the more affordable gyms in town if you don't pay for anything extra, but it wouldn't call it q hood value.

I’m a college student who has been seeing Dr. Molly Love for about a year now and she is so awesome. She always gently adjusts me so it cures the problem without making me sore and she always remembers me and things going on in my life between appointments which makes me feel extra cared for. Everyone in the office is nice and makes it extremely convenient to make, cancel, and remember my appointments. I couldn’t recommend them more !

My husband and I have been going to Nittany Valley Chiropractic with Dr Molly Love for the past 5 years. Dr Love has seen me throughout two pregnancies, and this care helped alleviate pain and discomfort during this time of great body changes. I also recommend prenatal massage with Jewels Sandoval. The office is incredibly well organized and it’s always easy to get scheduled for appointments. What I love the most though is how well cared for I feel every time I go.

I see Dr. Molly Love! I’ve tried 6 chiropractors. Dr. Love on the other hand is the best one out there! I have a bad lower back pain for over 10 years, i have improvement!!! Also a herniated disc in my neck. She’s helping me so much. To be able to leave a doctor’s office happier, taken care of so nicely by everyone, and experiencing this progress is a rarity for me, and so is she. She has the greatest bedside manner which is so important to me. The staff is amazing, and so sweet. Wanna actually be excited to go to a Chiropractor? Go to Nittany Valley Chiropractic. All the Doctors are wonderful. I’ve never been taken such good care of. Dr. Molly Love is so kind, and intelligent. Thank you all!

Dr Molly Love is amazing. I went to her with neck problems that would cause shooting pain into my left shoulder. After a few visits, I could tell a difference as the pain had pretty much went away. I definitely recommend her if your dealing with pain.

I've been seeing Dr. Schall for a few years; she's attentive, caring, and fun. Recently, I was suffering from what I thought was an ear infection. I had pain in my ear and several MDs examined my ear and reported no sign of infection. I casually mentioned this to Dr. Schall during a routine adjustment. Dr. Schall worked her magic, and in a few short visits, helped me with what I now know was jaw pain. My pain is gone and my jaw is working better than ever!

Victory Sports Performance and Fitness is definitely a great place to go. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and always willing to help. They have classes to fit your schedule and needs. The equipment is well maintained. When you enter their is always someone at the desk to greet you. The owners are very hands-on and family oriented people. The place is very clean, which makes it a pleasure to work out. I would definitely recommend it to my family and friends.

I stopped into Victory for their 30 minute free stretch demo. The fast results of immediately feeling looser and less tight blew my mind. After speaking with their friendly staff, it seems like there is something for everyone there no matter your fitness goals! The gym was clean and everyone working out there looked very happy. Highly recommend!

Recently my husband and I joined. We had no idea of the quality of the facility. The owners are committed to running a quality gym; both with equipment and customer service. The classes are excellent, and my husband liked his personal trainer a great deal. I highly recommend this 5 Star Gym!

This place is AWESOME! All of the equipment I want and more. Great staff. Clean. Personal training (based off of a functional assessment) if I want it. Body composition testing. They even offer group fitness too. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Well run facility. Rob, Jackie, and their staff are great trainers.

Dirty gym. As a former D1 athlete I can certainly say this gym misses most bare minimum expectations. I bought a 1 month membership to try it out and happened to get COVID and missed a large portion of the month. I asked the desk multiples times if they could be courteous and either give me some refund or another month so I could at least get money worth. After emails and phone calls to them I finally got answered and was told they would call back soon (they never called). So besides having poor management — the weights, benches, machines, mats all have holes and rust. It’s a sore sight to the eye and I’m not sure a single piece of equipment is in the 2000s era. Let alone you’re smashed together next to one another because how tight the gym space is. And if you have any questions about the gym or of the sorts… don’t bother asking the front desk. They just sit on the sofa and say “uhhh I don’t know”. 0/5

Nice gym! Reasonably priced and not too crowded during peak hours

I go here especially for the Les Milles classes. The instructors here are friendly and great! The space they have for the classes is full of mirrors which can be a pro or con depending on preferences.

Nice locally owned gym. The staff are very committed to your having the best workout experience. Small but mighty:)

About three years ago I joined this gym because they have daycare for my daughter. The facility is small, but has all the basics I need for my workout. The staff is really friendly. The new manager (Scotti) is awesome. I love Fernanda's Yoga -- she's amazing!!!

I've been working with Toya for 8 months and it's been both physically and mentally transformative! I never thought of myself as much of an athlete. I struggled in gym class and ballet as a kid and restricted myself to very basic cardio as an adult. Since I started training with Toya, I'm not only stronger, I see myself in new ways. I've learned that with the right training, dedication, and encouragement, my body is capable of doing big things!

I have been working with Shane and Toya for around 2 years now, in some form. Everything from just questions when I first started working out to preping for my first competition. These two are some of the best people you will work with. They listen to everything you tell them and they find ways to work through issues. They have taken the time to sit down and just talk, and it's real talk. They will support you in anyway that they can, just to build you up and make you the best that they can. The best part is that it's all for you, the client. There is nobody else that I would goto for advice or training in the area. Keep up the great work guys!!! P.S. The only reason this is not a 5 star is, even though I can't say enough good, there is always room to improve. I know these two well enough and they will not only meet the challenge but they will demolish it.

Great trainers.

Next LVL caters to all fitness levels and has a variety of programs that change each day. I enjoy the mix of cardio, strength, agility, mobility, and hybrid workouts that are programed. The classes are diverse and always fun, challenging, and engaging. The community at Next LVL is amazing, you met incredibly friendly members who share a passion of fitness. A great positive environment where the trainers push you to your best ability!

Next LVL is an awesome circuit based class. I love the class environment as it’s welcoming (not intimidating for newbies!), challenging, and clean/spacious. JR is great at encouraging you to try heavier weights while always being really positive about where ever you are in your fitness journey. You can check the schedule if you want to go on a day that’s more strength or more cardio focused, which is nice whether you’re mixing it into your routine - or just going everyday I love NEXT LVL!!!!!

Love coming to Next LVL for my morning workouts! The classes are fun, upbeat and will push you to the next LVL! The HIIT workouts are intense, dynamic, and always leave me feeling accomplished. The coaches are fantastic- motivating, and always ensuring everyone gets the most out of each session. Whether you're new to HIIT or a seasoned pro there is a place for you here! Highly recommend!!

Love Next Lvl Fitness classes!! They always keep it fresh and fun, and it's so nice to not have to think about my workouts. Love the music, motivating environment, and awesome workouts!

Love Next LV Fitness and I’m excited to get back into the routine once kids are back in school. A wonderful sense of community and small town feel. The 8:30 class and members get me excited to workout and go each morning. The instructors are wonderful. I’m ready to hit my 250th class 🙌🏼

Judgment free zone! Its always clean. Staff is always friendly! They ask if I would like to tan right when I walk in, they know my routine!! A great location for people of any fitness level. Highly recommend for the New Year!!

I'm 77 y.o. and Planet Fitness has everything I need to stay healthy and flexible. I can go at my own speed. The hydro beds and tanning booths are great extras that make you just feel good. I barely ever have to wait to use any piece of equipment which helps me do my routine smoothly. The staff is there for any help I may need. They are on the ball with keeping everything disinfected and working properly. It's a very welcoming place that makes me feel comfortable and unjudged.

This is my go-to gym in State College! To be honest, I've never been a fan of Planet Fitness. The ones I've been to in New York and Florida, I've never had the experience I wanted. Usually, it's not as clean as I like my gym spaces to be, amongst other things. As an avid recreational bodybuilder, I have very, very specific gym needs, the most important being a very clean space. That's what attracted me the most to this PF in downtown State College. As a fairly new facility, it is in excellent condition and is very well maintained. With State College being a college town, everywhere is usually ridden with students, which also is not one of my favorite things (although I am a student myself, haha). Unlike many of the other facilities, there is space to breathe and be in flow with my training without having to be constantly rushed and waiting to access equipment. I hate that there are no barbells and really heavy dumbbells, but the diversity of equipment meets most of my needs. When I need to do free heavy lifts (like squats, deadlifts, and benchpress), I'd usually just use another facility, probably once a week. But the joy of training I've felt at PF here is unmatched at any of the other gym facilities I've been to in State College.

Moved out of college and been trying to cancel my membership since. This business is 0 help in doing so. Wasted over 500$ so far as they won’t let me cancel. I have records of multiple calls and emails to them. Seems dumb that they want me to travel all the way back to State College to cancel a membership ….

This is one of the larger and nicer planet fitness facilities I have been to. Plenty of Smith machines and free weights. They have a full size monkey bar type machine too which is great for pull-ups and other back work