Diamond Gym Sports & Fitness LLC

The original East Coast Mecca. Founded by former Mr. New Jersey and Mr. Physique USA, the late John Kemper in 1976, Diamond Gym is an absolute landmark in bodybuilding gyms. I first heard about the place through an old WWF video of the British Bulldogs I found on YouTube years ago and I knew I had to see this place. It's a serious gym for serious trainers only. I'm talking so serious that all the cardio equipment is on the second floor, away from all the weights. Not even a single treadmill on the main level. In 2007, Dwayne McDaniel took over ownership and, from what I was able to see upon my visit in July 2016, he didn't change a single thing in the place (not including the flat screen playing old school bodybuilding videos at the front desk and speakers blasting music everywhere) - all the old free weights, barbells, plates and machines are literally the same pieces that were always there. Even the wooden panels are still there! It's essentially like working out in a museum, much like Bodyworx in Paterson. I totally recommend Diamond Gym gym for any serious lifter. It'd undoubtedly be my main gym if I lived in the area.

Best place to workout! Weights are always available and people to offer advice, a spot, and great tips!

I used to go to Diamond gym when John Kemper owned the gym and he was competing in the early 1980s I was never there until a few years ago when I joined and Dwayne became the new owner.. I must say there's nothing like the Diamond g y m atmosphere Dwayne has done such a good job with it it's maintained its Integrity as one of the original old school gyms combining some of the new..

The good the bad and the ugly. Dwayne is an outstanding owner. He really cares about the gym and each member. The equipment gets a 3 out of 5. 5 being reserved for Bev's and the no longer around amusement park for gym rats ,Strong and Shapely . 5 is for having every peice of equipment and not knowing how to use it but you can still get jacked. 4 is for gyms like Dolphin in Brooklyn. A virtual warehouse of equipment. I gave the equipment here a 3 but added a star for the vast amount of pro and national physiques that regularly frequent the gym. The gym has great chest leg and shoulder equipment. Arms and back are dated. The place is a gym. Yet, it's the best gym of its caliber for the price. If you have competitive aspirations and live in Jersey, this is it.

Started my training with Diamond fitness early last year, Killian pushed me in the best sense. He has also gave me diet tips and ways to work on actively being fitter in my life style. Great gym and staff