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Golds Gym
11 Currency Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States
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Li
Review β„–1

It is a gym that I liked very much clean compared to others that I have tried and returned to me because for me it is the best gymπŸ’β€β™€οΈ100%

Da
Review β„–2

I have been very disappointed with the recent encounters I have had at Golds Gym. My husband goes almost daily and I go occasionally with him. Lately, everything seems broken and nothing has been fixed. The list of repairs on the board is ever growing and never satisfied. And who thought it would be a good idea to fill the pool in for a banquet hall?!? The price is great, but at this rate, there are more working machines in a hotel gym. To top everything else off, the clerks at check-in have no presence of authority or managerial experience and there is little to no consistency with them even welcoming you. You might as well have an automatic check in. Maybe the machine would talk to you more...

Mi
Review β„–3

A gym with a weight shortage?? Ive raised the issue with management and they dont seem concerned with having a floor full of machines where a third might not have any plates.

Sa
Review β„–4

The gym is going down hill rapidly. The TVs upstairs have not been working correctly for over two weeks. The excuse given to me was they are working with DirectTV to fix it but why is it taking so long. There is no hot water in the womens showers. We got hot water a couple of weeks ago but now it is gone again. All while the mens showers have plenty of hot water all the time. Many of the benches are cracked. A lot of the equipment is not working. Im not sure why we pay for an equipment fee each year when no equipment gets replaced or repaired.

Pr
Review β„–5

Update On 10/24/2018:John Morgan has taken immediate action and replaced Lighting.Thank you So much John, Appreciated your quick response!!!Worst lightning in Basket ball and Badminton courts. Informed staff to take care of the lights 6 months ago and then on each and every day we are following up. No action taken from anyone(Staff or Management). They just charge you every month but dont provide any facilities.

Ja
Review β„–6

Great community gym. Trustworthy and reasonably priced.

Ca
Review β„–7

Love this place. Good mix of machines and lots of option. Has a crowd that isnt there to just show off, but really cares about working out. Like the Man Cave. Like that equipment is old. Feel like a legit gym. Staff are friendly.

ma
Review β„–8

Whats next first take away towels, then the soap and shampoo from showers, hot tub down for months telling everyone to be patient then closed pool altogether. No hot water the other day think that has been fixed. Basketball court closed till April now. Have not heard anything about rates dropping since they no longer have the burden of the pool around their neck. Still hanging in there but about done use to be too notch place. Now they are worried about having enough room to play badminton

An
Review β„–9

Equipment is good but the staff are rude and the teachers dont know how to teach properly or treat people with good customer service, unless you count belittling a good quality!! Seems like the teachers dont want to be there because its wasting there time! I do suggest to get better teachers and trainers to teach your incoming trainers. Most people dont respond well to rudeness and belittling! I do suggest for you to hire a better training company that will take the time and effort to teach the trainers properly! I give the trainers 0 stars and the Facility 2 and 1/2 stars!

Je
Review β„–10

Golds gym is great. They recently updated their pool, and they added a third evening water aerobics class. I am very pleased. I joined Golds because of Vickis water aerobics class, and I am going to stay a member as long as she has a class a few nights a week. I highly recommend you come to her class, its a lot of fun. For all body types. I am a plus size woman, and I bring my husband and we both get a great work out! Shes also a lot of fun.

Ri
Review β„–11

Redundancy. Seriously. Many machines duplicating each others functions but no decline bench press machine and no decline bench. Otherwise I wouldve rayed it 4 stars.

is
Review β„–12

Love this place. Its basically a second home. Good equipments and good staff. Great people to be working out with as well.

Jo
Review β„–13

Where are the mats to stretch on? otherwise great place, great childcare onsite :)

Ra
Review β„–14

Poor Lighting at Basketball & Badminton Court. Since 6 months on daily basis we are making complaints in the reception desk and several times spoken to the maintenance teams as well, but there is no response and action from the management has been taken so far.Really disappointed with the Service they are providing to the long time members .I don’t recommend any one to this Gym until they fix these issues.

De
Review β„–15

Multiple machines need repair or replaced. Mezzanine hot humid inadequate air circulation. Locker rooms horrible stinky humid inadequate exhaust & ventilation.

Ba
Review β„–16

I have been with the gym for more than 2 years. The indoor courts for badminton and basketball are not having proper lighting. We have been requesting to replace dead lights with some new ones for the past 10momths and no action has been taken. We have tried talking to the management and they never ever responded.we have tried all possible options to connect to the management and meet them in person to explain the problem and guess what.. none of us could meet him in person. One of the worst management I have ever seen.

Jo
Review β„–17

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS GYM!!! Dark, dank, and stinky. The equipment was actually STICKY! From what I do not know. I actually had to beat on the weights to get them apart. My wife and I had a hard time finding the machines we needed and once we did find them, there was always someone hanging around it so we had to wait for what ever reason. Our workout as cut very short because of all of these reasons. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS GYM!!!! This place was so bad I felt crowded and once I got home I felt like I needed to shower with bleachit was the most gross and disgusting place ever. I would rather workout in the aorta potty at the end of a 3 week carnival show!!!! Well not really but both are about as bad.

Cl
Review β„–18

I was a charter member back in 1997. For signing up before ground was broke on the gym, I received a good deal on the monthly rate. Several years later I was told that I needed to renew and the rate was much higher. I didnt stick around much longer. I learned later that many people got to keep their charter member rate, which I was told was not a possibility.Otherwise, if you just want a decent gym to work out at, this isnt a bad place. The only problem for this gym is that is now there are quite a few alternatives that are much nicer. This gym is outdated by comparison. It would seem that they would have been better off to find ways to keep members and gain new ones, not just raise the rates.

ad
Review β„–19

Great place to work out. Has swimming pool and all other facilities. Gym coaches not available sometimes to discuss.

Se
Review β„–20

Lots of space and equipment. The equipment is a bit dated, but its nice that there is enough so you dont have to wait around for someone else to finish.

Br
Review β„–21

Good gym. Only one that opens at 4am if you like to get in early

Aa
Review β„–22

Good equipment but the staff doesnt understand the notion of customer service. I guess when you spend all of your time flirting with other staffers the clients disappear into the background. I also noticed the man assigned to making smoothies repeatedly sticking is hands down his pants... lovely.

Na
Review β„–23

I am surprised to see so many negative reviews here. I have been a member of this Golds two times, for about 5 years each time. The staff has always been friendly and helpful and the group classes are particularly strong. There have been issues with maintenance of some of the equipment over the years, but with the new renovation things are much better. When my daughter was little I used the child care nearly every day and she loved it there. Havent used it for a long time, though.I appreciate seeing that folks of all ages and all abilities feel welcome at this gym.I have heard of some problems with membership staff, but I didnt have any trouble either time I joined or when I had to suspend my membership when I relocated for a few years.

ni
Review β„–24

Poor lighting, especially in the BASKETBALL/BADMINTON courts. In spite of informing numerous times to the help desk people, no action has been taken by the management yet. This issue was from almost 1 year and we have been complaining since then! But we dont see an inch progress in the improvement. Highly disappointed!!

Ju
Review β„–25

Great gym, great employees and owners. Plenty of equipment!

St
Review β„–26

Clean, no hassle, serious gym. All about getting in shape! Recommended to every person wanting to get/stay in shape quickly, & efficiently.

Ti
Review β„–27

Ive been going to golds for about 7 years. Im not a weekend worrior I go everyday. If a big commercial gym is something your looking for then golds is the best in town. I dont know much about the trainers ive never used them but they are friendly. The equipment is as good as you are going to find. There are many people complaining about this facility being dirty. It is not dirty for 1. If you are looking for a pretty and steralized health club go find a curves because you obviously dont care about fitness or getting strong. They have childcare everyday which is great but check hours because they are goofy hours. All in all great gym.

Du
Review β„–28

Been there for years. Great staff. Always clean.

Mi
Review β„–29

Plenty of free weights, which is an amenity that seems to be dwindling at most exercise facilities these days. I especially love the man cave in the back!

Sc
Review β„–30

What is a enhancement fee????They never mention this when you sign up but take out extra $$$ throughout the year.Pool has been down for over a week so now we kick in extra to pay for it?What a joke!Plenty of other places to work out other than Golds.

Ch
Review β„–31

Like the trainers very well informed about the different types of exercises that people need depending on there different sizes and weights

Su
Review β„–32

Spacious.. basketball court.. badminton courts. Fully equipped..swimming pool..

We
Review β„–33

Started coming here through the Blue Cross program. Nice gym rarely busy, some of the equipment is a little outdated but I really enjoy it not being so crowded.

Ki
Review β„–34

I enjoy the friendly greeting I receive from the staff when I walk into the gym. Great equipment and very clean.

Je
Review β„–35

Great equipment plus a pool and basketball court. Great options for classes

ba
Review β„–36

Huge variety in equipment , friendly staff and welcoming environment . Great gym for first timers or seasoned gym goers.

Do
Review β„–37

Have always had a good experience here with staff, other member, and the gym itself. The upgrades over the last year have been great as well.

An
Review β„–38

Noah was right there to help me get signed up great staff great gym

Sa
Review β„–39

Mint Suckers.Very poorly managed facility and 90% of the staff are IDIOTS. I do not recommend this facility. Even after you are done with the contract, they find ways to steal your pockets and that is the only thing they are good at.And on top of everything, they charge you with an annual club enhancement fee which is ridiculous.STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!!!

Pa
Review β„–40

This gym has alot to offer. It has many weight machines,cardio machines,free weights classes throughout the day. This place has personal trainers ,pool and a gym also. Friendly staff. Clean facility .

Ta
Review β„–41

Nice gym, though I wish they had more classes available.

To
Review β„–42

I always have a nice work out ,the staff are friendly , facility is very clean, equipment is great, could not ask for a more positive experience.

Ni
Review β„–43

Friendly staff always clean love the protein shake bar.

Jo
Review β„–44

Knowledgeable and friendly staff that makes you feel like family.

Je
Review β„–45

Very pleasant personable staff.Knowledgeable and wanting to see you achieve your goals and be healthyβ˜†

Cu
Review β„–46

Decent gym. Has a ton of machines and never too crowded.

Sh
Review β„–47

Great gym but poor management of facility. Locker rooms are out of date and kind of dirty πŸ˜•

De
Review β„–48

Unfortunately this location has numerous machines that don’t fully work. They are very combative when this is addressed .

St
Review β„–49

Never do anything with their machines. Machines stay broken for weeks. Pool and locker rooms are disgustingly dirty. Have a mystery $50 fee in the middle of the year that they MIGHT tell you about. Have terrible cancellation policies. I lost over $100 by moving away.

Le
Review β„–50

Very well equipped and spacious!

Aw
Review β„–51

Great facility with very friendly and helpful staff

Ga
Review β„–52

Nice gym, clean, helpful employees

L
Review β„–53

The members at Golds (Currency Drive) gym are great people! I have stuck around this gym for 5 years mainly because of all the great members there and I hate to leave now. To be completely honest and forthcoming I have gotten along with 99% of the staff there too but there is always one bad apple that receives complaint after complaint and his issues are swept under the rug due to the fraternity type relationship that exists between management and employees. The main issue I have with this Golds gym is this type of reporting relationship leads to toleration of destructive behaviors. There is no acountability for trainers saying and doing what they want in regards to members. Therefore, when you have a bad apple trainer that has gone rogue in this situation everything is out of control. The regional manger (Suzanne) shared that it would take a lot of paperwork-dates and examples to get this individual fired for a second time. Even though it would be very easy for her to speak with the names of the employees and members that were witnesses to this harassment/defamation of character and slander. I thought members were the most important part of your business apparently not. This Golds employee (JG) does not follow any kind of a code of ethics as gossiping about members appears to be encouraged to creat more excitement at work. This trainer has been fired from this Golds previously for putting charges on another members account and then rehired back for some unknown reason. I guess risk management is completely overlooked at this gym. In addition, this gentleman had a restraining/stalking order put on him by the member but after the member left the gym he was given his job back. This very same trainer has a misdemeanor involving an incident where he slashed anothers tires because an ex brought a new boyfriend to the gym. In addition, this trainer has been accused on multiple occasions of being a little too hands on with the clients if you know what I mean! Do you really want to train with such a mentally unstable individual? Do yourself a favor and before agreeing to use a trainer at this Golds do a background check on the name of the trainer that you have been assigned. Im not sharing the name for anonymity purposes but I would suggest that if you are trainining there go ahead and run a background check on Mclean County Public Access Search System prior to completing one more training session especially if you are a woman that cares about your safety! Please make sure the first name and last name are spelled correctly!

Jo
Review β„–54

Great place to work out.

Sa
Review β„–55

People in reception are rude. Not willing to listen what we say.

Sh
Review β„–56

Good gym.

Su
Review β„–57

Resolved the lighting issue in gym.

Ud
Review β„–58

Nice place for workout

An
Review β„–59

Recently updated.

Ji
Review β„–60

Hospitable...

Da
Review β„–61

Amazing facility

An
Review β„–62

Love it here

to
Review β„–63

All the equipment, all the training, all the time

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  • Address:11 Currency Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States
  • Site:http://www.goldsgym.com/bloomingtonil/
  • Phone:+1 309-661-4653
Categories
  • Gym
  • Fitness center
  • Physical fitness program
Working hours
  • Monday:4am–11pm
  • Tuesday:4am–11pm
  • Wednesday:4am–11pm
  • Thursday:4am–11pm
  • Friday:4am–9pm
  • Saturday:7am–7pm
  • Sunday:7am–7pm
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