Gold's Gym Slaughter & South Congress

Ive tried other gyms and always come back to Golds. The outdoor amenities are awesome. Having the opportunity to work out in and outdoors is a huge perk all in itself. I’ve taken classes here and I have seen progress with my health and fitness . The lockers, bathrooms, sauna are always clean. I’ve been a member here for years. I love that the members here are serious about their time there. workout, get it done. Just a great gym vibe.

I love this gym! It is very clean--it's kind of a miracle how clean the locker rooms are (at least the women's) I never see paper towels on the floor or icky showers. The main floor is clean, well lit, approachable. The best thing though is the staff--I love the trainers they have and I love that the trainers teach classes. I have gotten to know so many of them as class instructors and it's so nice just to see them around the gym cheering you on. I really like the studio membership upgrade with the Gold's Burn and Gold's Fit classes. Burn is a 50/50 cardio and weights class and Fit is a CrossFit style class (without barbells). I love the burn class, the energy, the people, the trainers, the workouts. Honestly I'm surprised by how much I'm enjoying this gym. I've been going consistently for over a year now and I've never had that kind of streak with any other exercise plan before. It just feels like everyone is rooting for my success instead of the competition/showing off I've seen at other gyms.

Wow, I feel sick having walked in to this gym. I just returned to Golds after past memberships in Bee Cave and the YMCA. This is so close to my home but I can’t pay a business for services when it lacks a basic commitment to cleanliness. These photos were taken at 9:30 pm in the men’s locker room. Two employees working from what I could see. Cancelling tomorrow.

ATTENTION SOUTH AUSTIN: Crunch fitness charges less and gives way more!! They are opening location in Kyle this October! Can’t wait! I pay more $$ at golds, for less amenities/perks, at this gym than any gym I’ve ever been a part of. I pay $40 for a month to month membership. Crunch charges $26, and they give you towels. At Golds, I once asked the front desk for a towel, and they told me that I have to pay extra for “towel service.” For $26 a month at crunch, I get unlimited guest passes to bring a friend. At Golds, I was told when I signed up that I could bring a guest once every 6 months. I brought a guest, and he was told the next time he came he has to pay $15. I asked if I bring him again in 6 months (since I’m supposed to get 1 guest pass every 6 months) if he would have to pay, and I was told yes. I can only bring a different guest once every 6 months. This gym is not nice enough to be that exclusive. They don’t even give you towels unless you pay extra lol. Also for $14 less/month, I get tanning and red light therapy at crunch. I cannot WAIT for the kyle location to open so I can leave this overpriced lame gym behind!

The “no bag” policy only seems to apply if you’re a woman. I watch men and staff walk around with LARGE bags 24/7. Contrary to Moses’ response, men and staff carry around giant bags around the gym daily, i clocked 4 just today. I got a “talking to” by a staff member several weeks ago but never see any of these men being confronted about it. Additionally, if you like to hip thrust this is not the gold’s for you. None of the boxes are low enough for optimal position, even for me and im 5’8 so it’s not possible to lift heavy. The benches are not in a convenient spot for getting them to the platforms either so im frequently forced to use the bench press fixed benches.