Gold's Gym

The gym is pretty big and staff are nice. Most of the equipment is new though some are a bit worn and has rust around bolts and flat surfaces. There are quite a few machines, so even at busy times you will be able to workout without having to pause for a free machine. One major problem is ppl don’t put back weights and they are mostly strewn around the work out area and you waste a lot of time looking for the correct set. There are lockers but you need to bring your own padlock. I’ve seen a few ppl with gym bags around the gym floor as an alternative. They have branded clothes, snacks and drinks available for purchase as well. There is free designated parking, which is nice as other locations are paid.

Today was my 2nd time visiting this particular location. I live in DC, typically go to Golds in DC. The gym is decent. The equipment is nice. The restroom stalls need to be updated and maintained better. However, BEWARE OF PREDATORY TOWING. PAY ATTENTION TO THE PARKING SPACES.*** Pulling into the parking lot, I did not realize that literally one side of parking is for Golds and the opposite side is for &Pizza so when I got out of the gym my car was towed. $150 down the drain! I’ve seen Golds respond to other complaints stating that you can’t do anything regarding parking. YES you can; Advanced Towing has so many complaints surely the businesses that occupy this space can advocate for better signage and to utilize another company. Signage that is a pole with labels for businesses and parking instructions. It is very easy to miss writings on the ground when spaces are adjacent to each Golds can also advocate to work with another company. There are HUNDREDS of complaints on ADVANCED TOWING GOGGLE REVIEWS STATING BEING TOWED WITHIN MINUTES!! It’s PREDATORY. PEOPLE ARE BEING TOWED WITHIN 5-10 mins of parking. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS WILL IT TAKE!!!

The Ballston golds gym location is great, I enjoy starting or ending with the sauna and there is ample warmup space upstairs. The equipment is mostly old school and is fairly well maintained, can't complain about that. People are generally kind and the gym environment seems very inclusive. They have 6 power racks downstairs and 4 power racks in the functional strength (turf) area. Almost always able to get the equipment I need within 5 mins of when I need it no matter how busy it is! The staff are fine, I haven't interacted a whole lot with them but they give tours and such for new folks.

So Tuesday 10/29, the gym at 5:45am is still locked up. I’ve been coming here for years now and generally have positive experiences regarding everything, but definitely would like to see this resolved going forward. Reading through some other reviews this seems to have been a recurring issue in the past. People generally have other commitments to get to and pay money for the promise of the gym being open at this time. Hope the staff can find a way forward on this as I really do love this gym. Thank you!

The instructors for workout classes and yoga are great. I’ve only ever had positive experiences with them. However, the gym, locker rooms upstairs, and large rooms where workout classes are held are dirty. The large rooms have dust and hair all over the floor, occasional broken equipment in the corners, and they are often in general disarray. It is hard to believe this gym is ever cleaned. Additionally, the air conditioning has been broken for almost 2 months now. On cool days this isn’t a problem, but hot days leave the inside so hot and muggy it’s often unbearable. The thermostat reads 82 today. These issues are more than inconveniences and make the overall gym experience feel unsafe. The manager told me to just go to a different location and that no refunds on memberships would be given. Do not pay to go here.