Best Gyms with Free Weights near Albuquerque, New-mexico

I wish I could give this gym a higher rating but I have been going to the gym for the past year and management is horrible. When asking the GM Cathy to help me with my late fee she gave me smirky responses, like “I’ll wave the fee but it will come out of our employees check.” I did not feel comfortable after that day plz get back to me

I can only speak about the aqua center. Have explained to the staff that It is often very low in water and on 4 occasions, someone has filled it when we are in it (mid-morning). Then, it’s too cold to reap the benefits. We suggested that someone fill the hot tub prior to closing daily and allow it to warm up in the night. No such luck. Nothing there has improved. In fact, it appears to be getting worse. The pool area is rarely monitored or staffed so people sweat like pigs in the dry sauna and then get in the pool or hot tub without showering. Hot tub often looks dirty and instead of emptying it and cleaning it properly, I think they throw more chlorine in it… so much it burns your eyes. Pool equipment is often strewn about because members don’t put things away and there is often trash on the floor…wet Kleenex etc. Ugh.

The platonic ideal of the obnoxious gym. Music blasting at 80 dB (I just checked) so that I can't hear what's playing on my noise cancelling headphones. Often accompanied by bro blasting his own boom box. No one wants to deal with him. Sales reps walking around pushing shots of pre workout supplements. An aquatic area that needs to be soaked in bleach. Water fountains that have been saying for weeks that the filter needs to be changed. Machines in disrepair and weights missing. But it has new paint so that justifies the $50/month fee? Honestly I'd be much more forgiving if I could listen to my own music without going deaf. This volume is obscene.

Have any of these issues been resolved? I have been looking for a new gym and everyone recommends defined fitness but I don’t see justifying that amount per month for a facility that doesn’t live up to the price. Please get back to me.

Overall is a great gym with good energy. Almost anytime you go it’ll be busy but everyone has good gym etiquette and will let you work in. Is a gym for more serious lifters. Only complaint is the price ($50/month) and hours (closes @10PM).

Phil (I believe his name was) was very helpful over the phone and had the best attitude ever! He helped me resolve the issue I had with payment. Besides this, this planet fitness is great the facility is clean and the people are kind!

I recently moved out of Albuquerque and needed to cancel my membership. When I called to do so, I was told that I had to send a physical letter explaining the reason for my cancellation. They informed me that email wasn't an option because they couldn't print it. Seriously??? Being on a trip with my family, the request for a physical letter was both frustrating and impractical. The whole process felt unnecessarily difficult and time-consuming. Very disappointed experience with this place. Don’t recommend it at all!!

They stopped being open 24 hours and the locker rooms are filled with homeless who use the location to shower. Most of the time I come in there is an obviously homeless person just hanging out in the locker room.

This one a little different than the others, in a good way. For example, the lighting is very dim, and a it's little smaller than the others, and I don't mind either, especially since I prefer as little light as possible and and since it's never too busy. it has all the equipment I need to get them gains 💪💪 also

I love this Planet Fitness location. It is the cleanest one I have ever gone to and the staff is friendly and attentive.

Went here for about 2 years. Locally run and has pretty much everything you could need. Bathrooms were always clean as well as the equipment. I had to move countries for a while and the cancelling was as easy as sending an email, very polite and respectful.

Great facility with many great pieces of equipment to choose from. Definitely the cleanest Anytime I have ever been to and I’ve been to over 20 Anytime Fitness locations. I can say this is the cleanest one and has the most options as far as equipment is concerned. The staff is amazingly kind and knowledgeable, and the vibe in the gym is out of this world! They mentioned cancellation with the franchise billing company had some technical issues recently but they have been resolved. I thought they offered an 7 day trial however this location only does a 1 day trial, and that’s all I needed to know this was the place for me. All in all I highly recommend this place and suggest you check them out 💪

Im a member of anytime fitness out in El Paso Texas. I was in Albuquerque for a MMA fight and needed the extra sweat before weigh ins. I chose anytime fitness because of its familiarity but I am happy to have chose this location exactly! Got business done and was able to leave feeling accomplished and more motivated. very clean area, very spacious. if ever in the area for another fight, I’d definitely revisit this location. stephen, who I assume is a manager was very kind and communicative. appreciate all his patience and support!

Nothing less than transformative! Anytime has become my home away from home and an enthusiastic partner is getting this feisty old gal’s body into shape. Fabulous trainers Jonathan, Margaret, and Tanya and what a wonderful staff addition is Caitlyn! Bravo to Briana and Minot for creating the supportive, welcoming and clean atmosphere.

This Anytime Fitness is very clean and well maintained. The owners are also really great people and clearly care about their members. I had an account freeze situation and one of the owners made sure to make it right for me and never left me hanging. Great place overall!

My mom and I enjoyed PF three early mornings a week. We utilized the 30 minute workout area. It met our needs (I am 65 my mom 83). We were excited to return after the new equipment was installed - imagine our dismay when we went to work out as usual and the 30 minute workout area was no longer! We inquired about the closure - we were told that not enough clients used that area - well goodbye planet fitness!

Great establishment. The staff here provides a lot of support, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Big shout to Kano for always having a great attitude & even giving input on my lifts.

I love working out here. They keep the place clean and their equipment is always in good condition. The staff is always very friendly. Definitely recommend.

I’ve been working with Blaire to create a custom workout that suits my needs. Not once did I feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about my weight or lack of skill in fitness. He helped me to feel motivated to keep up with this journey. Anyone that’s really struggling with getting started, this is absolutely the place for you!

Planet Fitness Eubank Albuquerque is Great! They have all the equipment that I use. I have lost 55 pounds since I started there.

I LOVE THIS GYM great machines and great energy best hack squat i have ever used. Real deal gym and nice cardio equipment. The only 2 problems i have is the chest fly and seated leg curl i wish they could go heavier but that’s a personal preference. Try out this gym it’s 100% worth it

The gym is an alright gym. It runs on swam coolers so it can get fairly muggy and there arent enough fans to circulate the air enough. It's also a little tight in terms of space. The equipment is right on top of each other so even if the gym isn't busy, if someone is working on the equipment next to you, they are only 2-3ft away from your workout space.

The place is way too cramped but worst of all I was actually made really uncomfortable by some of the other members who work out there. I’m just minding my own business and on 3 separate occasions I was actually made fun of by other members! Definitely not a friendly environment! Also they make you sign a contract, the billing is reoccurring and they don’t just cancel your membership if you don’t pay your dues they will actually send it to collections. Not sure if that’s standard for a gym but it caught me by surprise.

Good equipment, 24/7 access, clean, everyone friendly no matter the time. Owner is nice and I've had great customer service. Keep up the great work.

When I joined, I was told they're open 24/7. However, they're not staffed 24/7, and don't list the hours when staff is present so members can go when the doors will be unlocked and open. To have to buy a key to make sure I can get in doesn't seem very reasonable to me.

After having an absolutely horrible experience at another location just miles away, we were ECSTATIC to find this place. This is the kinda place you wanna pump it, tan it, relax it and shower it up. 1) Friendly staff. Always willing to lend helpful tips on the local area and always with smiles! 2) Relatively clean bathrooms. Definitely not a sorority house bathroom but certainly nothing like the bathroom at your gay friends house who has OCD. Picture a bathroom in a home with working parents and a kid or two. 3) Plenty of machines! 4) Tanning and massage here too. Not a ton of this equipment but definitely sufficient. Would use this location again if we return to the area!

Sarah is the best she is so helpful and kind she is fast and efficient and gets u the help u need to get what u need done and if u don’t understand how a machine works she will help u ♥️

I like this PF location. They have their equipment laid out in the perfect order for a great workout rotation. It’s never too crowded when I go on the weekdays lunchtime. Equipment is in good shape and it’s super clean. Bonus for black card members, they have unlimited tanning beds and stand up tanning. Hydro massage table and free haircuts.

The staff at this gym are always incredibly friendly and welcoming. This gym is always very clean and well taken care of.

Staff is always kind, greet you as soon as you come in. The gym is clean. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Kudos to staff they’re amazing

This gym has been ridiculously hot. Multiple times I have gone in and just walked out because I know I can’t workout when it is 74-76 degrees. I have asked several times if they are gonna address this and haven’t seen a change. If you can workout in a hot environment, then go for it. I simply cannot. Other than that, the gym is clean and has the small gym feel. Never feel like it is too crowded.

This is a great, small gym. Love it. Not that many people so you can actually get a good workout in

This is a great exercise facility. Ramses and staff are always welcoming. This location is always clean and well-managed.

The owner's response to my review is absolute garbage because he is a garbage person. I was a member of Anytime for years and quit my membership after my terrible experience with this particular club. As a result of poor management here, I will never return to Anytime Fitness again for any reason.

They closed the bathroom so I wouldn’t shower after my workouts now I can’t even use the bathroom to pee canceling my membership the gym here is too small anyway equipment is very limited.

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this gym. My membership was abruptly terminated due to an alleged violation of rules, even though I made sure to follow all of the gym's guidelines. To make matters worse, when I inquired about the reason behind the termination, I was met with zero clarity or explanation. On top of that, during my interactions with staff, I was cussed at by one worker and then had a manager raise their voice at me in an unprofessional manner. This type of treatment is completely unacceptable, especially when I was only seeking an explanation about my membership. I’ve never encountered such poor customer service, and the lack of communication and respect is beyond frustrating. I strongly urge management to improve their communication and professionalism—this experience has made me feel completely disregarded as a customer. Needless to say, I will not be returning to this gym and I will be taking my business elsewhere!!

Great small gym with all the right equipment. I really like working out at Powerflex.

This is a great gym with good equipment. It would be nice to have more towels with which to clean equipment. It is gross having to touch the soaked towels and defeats the purpose of having them there when they are saturated. For all the current patrons, if you are not using a machine, move away from it. It's very inconsiderate to lounge on it with friends when others are waiting.

I just listened to my granddaughter expressing frustration because she is subject to $25 a month payments to this gym for two years although she isn't going to it. I read most of these reviews and see many complaints of the same, and the remarks from the ownership in that regard. I also read very positive reviews of the cleanliness, staff, equipment, convenience, etc., many rating 5 stars. So with respect to both I'm pitching 3 stars on behalf of my granddaughter because she won't offer a review. She doesn't want to participate in social influence, I suppose best states her rationale. I'm proud of her. Me on the other hand, I think something needs to be said. I've been in professional business all of my life and am retired now. I can't understand justification of a business that thrives on the unknowing commitment of young people for any reason except opportunism. She said she was told it's in the contract. She said she joined online. Apparently she clicked on the link that everyone online tends to click on in acceptance of all the terms and conditions. Now she did move from home, but not the 25 mile requirement. But she said she incerely found the gym not to be what she expected as the deeper reason she doesnt go. It just wasn't for her. So when trying to cancel, the message she got back is that she has to pay until the end of her term, October 2025, but won't be automatically renewed. $25 a month doesn't sound like a lot but to young lady working and going to school it is. I don't see any wisdom in this business move at all and it really grieves my heart. I would never recommend this business to anyone. Any business with a sense of fairness and integrity would never render payment for unwanted goods or services. If the business really is that good, it would thrive on those that need and use it for that reason. As Moses said, "Let my people go." If indeed you are better than that.

Great little gym! Got everything you need to get the job done. Convenient location. Wide variety of weight and cardio equipment and no LUNK alarm. 😆

I went to this gym and broke out in hives. The smell is terrible. I went to my allergist and he asked if I was exposed to any new cleaning products or detergents. I couldn’t think of any and then remembered the terrible smell at the gym. I reached out to the owner to ask which products they used and he assured me it was “all natural”. After speaking with other people, I learned that it’s Fabuloso. Fabuloso is horrible for respiratory health in and can cause issues as well as allergic reactions. It’s also not suitable as an antibacterial or antiviral. I’ve talked to other gym members and they had to stop going because of the smell. It’s so strong that it sticks to your clothes. Please consider using a scent sensitive product that also kills germs 🙏

Traveling from Australia to visit friends in NM I was so happy to find Designer Bodies in Corrales. "World Class Gym" is exactly right - incredible setup with all the very best equipment. Am incredibly thankful to Dwain and his team for being so welcoming. Thank you!

Great gym! Never crowded or hot on the inside. Lots of unique and fun machines to use, that I've never seen at any other gym. And the bathroom and shower room are always very clean.

The best gym I have been to in Albuquerque by far. Designer Bodies has it all! Awesome equipment, the best staff, and a family friendly environment. They don’t give prices over the phone, but membership is very reasonable if you want the best equipment/weight lifting facility and an encouraging environment for any fitness level. This gym is worth checking out

This gym has been a game changer in my life! Dwain’s nutrition program and approach to exercise facilitated a net loss of 30lb of body fat over a 4 month period during my program. Due to family obligations I have been out of the gym for the last 3.5 months, however I have been successful at maintaining the lifestyle and weight lost during my absence from the gym. I am excited to be back in town and able to resume training regularly. Oh by the way, I am 70 years of age and highly recommend Dwain’s expertise and Designer Bodies ‘World Class Gym’ to anyone my age who wants to regain quality of life and age gracefully.

I would give this facility zero stars if I could. The general manager is one of the worst and most unprofessional individuals I have ever come across. Not surprising, considering that he is not qualified for the position whatsoever, and is just one of their top earning fitness trainers. Not only is the facility extremely dirty and my husband contracted shingles virus, it's basically impossible to get through to the HR office seen as how their message machine is full and they never return phone calls or even answer the phone. Please don't waste your time on any complaints to the manager as he will suspend your account for no reason and you have to spend the next week trying to get it reinstated with an HR company that doesn't answer their phone. I would never recommend this gym to anybody! Please spend your money elsewhere.

Here’s the thing. If you have In-Body machines at any of your gyms, how about this company get some management that actually comes up with new ideas to help its members and to bring in profits. Stop using the InBody machine at whatever locations that you have them, to try to lure people into Personal Training packages. Put a five or $10 price on the assessment and the printout and let your members come in to see where they are. It Is absolutely ridiculous to just have a member who is a paying member have to schedule a session with a personal trainer Just to get a body assessment of where they are from the InBody. A member should just be able to call and schedule a time where they can come in and a trainer or an employee can use the InBody machine on them and give them their printout and they pay a fee for it if it’s really about the ink in the paper. Gym management and fitness managers these days or something else. This is not rocket science. So somebody thought it was a great idea to have this Available only every Friday in the month of January Again to try to lure people into Personal Training. Just make the service available to all of your members to use when they need to or put a fee on it. It is the height of stupidity that a gym member has to call All Around to find someone to take 10 minutes to come in and get their body measurements. Why are you paying people all this money to sit on their ass and not come up with ideas to innovate and to help out the members?

Love this gym but only problem I had was with this tall dude Drives a big truck with construction company stickers always parks in the front walks around with a limp socializing and hogging up 3 machines went and took one of them and he tried to step up and say he was using it that's super annoying, I don't know if staff allows this but dude definitely needs to be educated on gym rules and respect for other gym members or have his membership revoked. Some people are actually trying to exercise get in and out no socialize.

Absolutely terrible. I will be telling everyone I meet that Defined Fitness are a bunch of scammers. I am out of state and can’t cancel my membership. I am told that I must come in in-person to cancel (yet somehow I can renew my contract and make a payment over the phone). Tomorrow is the 24th of December so they are going to try and charge me for January if I don’t cancel by then, even though I’ve given them no less than three written notices. This is unacceptable and it feels very scammy. Just let me cancel my membership!!!!

This defined fitness is smaller than the one Juan Tabo, but it's much much cleaner.

This is hands down THE BEST Anytime in Albuquerque. I came here all through COVID and they enforced the mask policy for everyone's safety. They are very clean, it's grown, the owner is a complete professional and an old fashioned gentleman. The manager Dominic is so polite and courteous. I love this gym.

This gym is always clean! Probably the cleanest gym I've been to. The staff is friendly and available to help, but never overbearing.

I joined Anytime Fitness while visiting my hometown of Albuquerque for 6 weeks. I needed something simple, clean, gets the job done without too long of a wait or crowds. This location met and exceeded those expectations. The initial wait of 30 days to use any location was the only bummer, but I think that’s a corporate thing. The Tafoya family who operates this location does a great job. I’ve never seen a cleaner gym. Aside from “after work hours” around 6-8, you may have to wait for some equipment. Other members I’ve interacted with are nice, seem to understand the limited space, and likely will let you jump in between sets. Plus I dig how they celebrate and promote the nearby West Mesa community.

My local home gym, hands down one of the best fitness center EVER. Staff is amazing and a HUGE SHOUT OUT TO Dom and Peter for always putting their members first, being compassionate and changing the world with one person at a time. Eat healthy, stay hydrated and keep it groovy baby.

Why go anywhere else? This place has it all: 24/7 access, free weights, machines, treadmills, etc. Ideal for swinging by before/after work and even in the middle of the night if you're bored. Best part: your key gives you access to any of the locations nationwide after 30 days of membership! I travel all the time for work and it's nice to swing by the local Anytime Fitness and get my workout in whilst I'm out of town.