Anytime Fitness

This is a great branch — very clean, well maintained, and has lots of options (punching bag, Jacob’s ladder, etc.) Plenty of space and at least on the weekends when I’ve been, never too crowded. Everyone actually does rerack their weights here.

I just moved back to Austin after living in the southeast for a few years and have been frequenting this location for 2+ months now (~3x/​week). I’ve been to several dozen AFs across the South over the last few years, and this is easily one of the best I’ve utilized:
–Two power racks and plenty of weight
–Stations for dips/​pullups, and plenty of different machines (including a Smith machine) if you’re into that
–Multiple benches and a great selection of dumbbells
–Big, well-​lit area away from the lifting floor for stretching/​yoga/​calisthenics
–Several treadmills/​ellipticals/​bikes for cardio work
–FOUR restrooms that are consistently clean and stocked with TP/​paper towels
–Solid WiFi
–Complimentary water station
–Very helpful and friendly management
–Convenient location with plenty of parking
I couldn’t recommend AF more highly, both as an overall business and this location in particular.

My chief complaint was the wifi at this facility but they upgraded it to a more suitable connection speed. Also, they renovated the space and it is much nicer now!

I travel allot for work – I did belong to LA Fitness but the nearest LA Fit is 50 miles away. I am a SERIOUS gym rat. Most AF are small-​REAL small.
I use AF in Sulpher Springs, Tx, Greenville and Commerce, Texas and been to allot of others.
I simply stopped going to Sulpher Springs Tx AF and avoid the town as a whole. The Sulpher Springs (east Tx) is WAY WAY to Religious! The Sulpher Springs AF gym has bible versus on the walls! Religous «stuff» can be seen and found frequently in the gym. I had a complaint one time and walked into the office of the female manager was reading her Bible in the office!
When my «partner» and I moved to Tx from Calif, Sulpher AF refused to offer the «family plan» because we are both men – The words were used «Family discounts for a man and a woman only not two men.» There have been other issues at this gym regarding maintenance of equipment and cleanliness-​those issues have improved over the last year. Sulpher AF is in an old strip mall – training here is simply NOT enjoyable.
The Greenville and Commerce AF’s are owned by the same guy– he does a good job. Those are clean and well-​maintained. Yet you still get the east Texas «bible beater» crowd all trying to make good on their New Years resolution. They DO make it a challenge to train. I try to stick to Commerce and Greenville AF gyms most of the time but to be honest, the other members make it hard – now I find myself working out in the middle of the night and off hours when I’m alone. That was never the case when I trained at LA Fitness.
Forget using the AF’s in Tyler, Texas – it’s East Texas! Parts of East Texas are still «dry” – Tyler is one of them! The members of these clubs all reflect the Christian mentality. Both Tyler clubs are very small and underequipped – I have seen more floor space in a 7 – 11! I find myself just wasting my time when I go to Tyler, AF’s.
The better equipped AF’s are in the Dallas area – but still small: so I just pay the $ 15 visitation fee for LA fitness and lift at the Dallas LA Fitness «Signature» THAT GYM rocks! This is what I do when I go to Houston, Austin, Oklahoma City – I use LA Fitness brand!
You can’t even find an AF in Southern California! Probably because AF simply cannot compete with serious gyms like 24 hour, LA Fitness, ect. The serious gyms are larger, cleaner, better equipped, and more «up to date» on their corporate policy concerning, «diversity».
Ive seen EXCELLENT «neighborhood gyms”– sadly most AF’s are not that.
Yesterday, I got an email from AF corporate; they want to charge my partner and I (remember no family discount) 35.00 EACH for «administrative fees» (our bank account was compromised by fraud-​B of A locked it and AF couldn’t make the withdrawal). AF corp also wants to bill our individual monthly dues, and plus a 5.00 late fee each. That is $ 100 in fees and dues for one month! We have had AF since 2009 – So now I have to fight AF over their excessive fees!
AF is being told «why should I pay you that when I can drive 50 miles to LA Fitness and get not only a better gym; one thats better equipped and offers a family duscount to gay men! There is also a gym at Texas A&M in Commerce! It has pools and everything– AF charges the same dues at the college but has half the service of the college! No cancel both memberships.»
AF is NOT a gym to use if you work out seriously; its not friendly in some cases to LGBTQ community (case-​by-​case basis), and the corp office is willing to over charge on fees– its worth the drive to LA Fitness.
If you travel – «heads up» when you get into these small gyms in small Texas towns! Remember your not in Los Angeles or Dallas– the gyms and members of those gyms can be openly hostil if you dont share «their values»

WHY IS IT 64 degrees in there?!
When I opened the door… a gross smell of body odor and rancidness hit me and I may of threw up in my mouth a little bit.
The gym is quite spacious.
Bathrooms don’t have a median between the shower and the toilet/​sink area so the entire floor is pretty much wet when you go in there.
They have good toilet paper though.

On my search for gyms, I came across Anytime Fitness and looked at their website. They offer a free 7 day pass (like most gyms), so I went to the register page to sign up. However, upon looking at the page, another offer popped up and gave me a 14 day pass if I use Facebook to scrape my full contact details to get the pass. I figured they’d need my full details anyway once I got to the gym anyway, so I went ahead so I could get the free pass.
Perfect! The email comes and welcomes me to my 14 day pass and says I need to call to speak with someone to arrange my visit. So I call, and tell the guy who answers that I’ve just got my pass and that I’d like to come in today to start my 14 day pass.
He responds by saying, we don’t have a 14 day pass, just a 7 day pass. And I said, well actually I’m holding the email that welcomed me to your gym for a 14 day free pass, and he says, ya, well we don’t offer the free 14 day pass, just a 7 day pass. So I say, ok well that’s pretty shady, especially since I just used your site to sign up.
He said I should have gone to the site for that specific gym, not the corporate one (as if I’m supposed to know there’s a separate site), and that I’d see there is not an offer for such a pass.
So I head over anyway to check it out and when I arrive, he’s there. He welcomed me into his office, and sat me down and went over what the free 7 day pass was. He required my checking account routing number or a credit card to go ahead and sign up for their annual deal of $ 540, and what the 7 day pass is, is prolonging this billing.
He required name, address, and all this information in order to try out the gym, and said it was my responsibility to cancel by the 7^th day if I didn’t want to be charged.
I could just see it now. I’m on my 6^th day, and they inadvertently charged my card for $ 540 because they counted the days by hours or something. The fact that the shadiness of them not honoring a piece of paper with their gym information offering me a 14 day free pass for their gym gave me no feeling that there would not ultimately be a problem with me canceling before my ‘free trial’ was over.
Yet another falsely advertised gym with a shady process. LA Fitness and Anytime Fitness should combine since their cultures are so closely aligned in this fashion.

I’ve been working out at this gym for about 5 – 6 months.
Pros — It’s convenient. It is what it is, a gym for me to work out in. It has served it purpose until recently.
Cons — It’s been under 65 degrees at this location after the temperature dropped. Friday Nov. 14 I talked to someone working there about the temperature and was told it wasn’t suppose to be that cold. The guy I talked to said they would take care of the problem and the temperature would be warmer. Tuesday Nov. 18, it’s still under 65 degrees at the gym. The problem has not been fixed.
Mind you I’m not asking for 75 degrees, but 64 is a bit ridiculous. 68 – 70 degrees seems reasonable.
I have a medical condition that makes me intolerant to cold and can not workout in a gym this cold. I tried to tell the guy this on Friday Nov. 14 but was told I could not cancel my contract. I am now paying for a service that I am physically unable to use because of health reason and they are doing nothing to help me.
Update*
On the evening of Tuesday Nov. 18 I received a phone calling telling me the owner had agreed to turn up the temperature a little. This is after being told on Nov. 14 that it wasn’t suppose to be that cold.
On Wednesday Nov. 19 I woke up to this email telling me they would not accommodate my request and to «try dressing warmer.» I did go in my thermal running gear, layered too, and my fingers were still going numb and I was shivering. I was also told it’s higher than the owner as the policy for accommodating one person. Uh, he’s the owner and corporate told me they have no control over what he does at his gym. As if telling me it’s not suppose to be that cold, then telling me they could turn it up a little, then telling me they wouldn’t accommodate turing the heat over 64 wasn’t confusing enough, now I’m being told the owner has control but he doesn’t have any control???
Here is the lovely email I was sent —
” Hi Katharine,
We do understand your concern and frustration, but we cannot by Anytime Fitness standards to accomodate one client. We cannot cancel your contract for being cold. There are options: You could go to another facility we have 6 locations in Austin, dress a little warmer when working out, or as a last option and that’s not guaranteed. But if you bring in proof of your condition, I can bring it up to the owner and see how he wants to handle it. I did talk to him about your concern, but was told it’s higher than him as far as policy for accomodating for one person in the gym. Again, we apologize. If you have any other questions or concerns feel free to stop by or call us during our staffed hours.
Kind regards,
William Norat“
I did go in my thermal running gear, layered, and was still freezing my ass off at your gym, so thank you for the suggestion of dressing warmer. I tried that, it’s still cold.

This is my home location. I’ve been to a handful of other AF spots, and this one is my favorite, but it’s mostly because it’s a block from my house. :)
Pros!
*Two racks
*General circuit weight stuff
*No wait for lifting or cardio, typically
*Usually no more than 7 people working out at a given time, I’ve been there early in the morning to the 5−6pm rush, probably tops there have been 15 folks.
*All the basic stuff you need – bands, ropes, dumbbells, TRX stuff, etc.
*Staff is willing to help out on request, and also leaves you alone, whee! I’m not sure if they’re willing to provide lengthly fitness advice, probably? They seem pretty friendly.
*Four private shower/​bathrooms, more than most AF I’ve been to, and kept very clean. If you hit the club at the end of a non-​staffed day, you might find a messy bathroom, but 95% of the time they’re great.
*Wireless; it’s slow, but it works. Sometimes when I’m doing cardio, it is too slow to load Netflix, which annoys me more than it should. Cardio is kinda my fun thing to do because lifting is a bitch, and I like watching TV while I bike! #firstworldproblems…
Cons!
*Expense. I think this location is more expensive than others, and I kinda wish I’d travelled to a different location for my first month, just to get the membership, but would’ve felt bad about that since this is definitely my home location. For 12 months, it’s $ 49/​mo, plus a key/​signup fee (~$ 90) plus a $ 45 dollar fee in spring for some random equipment they decide to buy (last year it was a Jacob’s Ladder which I’ve seen members use twice, and I’ve gone there over 40 times). This is not an inexpensive gym, and if I wasn’t just a block away and if I wasn’t planning to use it 6x/​week, I would choose a different place. For the convenience, and the fact that I zoom there often, it’s totally worth it for me, but for the average person, kinda depends on what you’re willing to spend and why.
*The flooring under one rack needs to be resurfaced, it’s wonky and unsafe for heavy squats, I’m sure they know about it and it isn’t a big deal, but if you’re a giant lifter of greatness, check the racks and pick the one that’s got a good ground. No bumper weight thingies which I have no idea how common they are, but I like them for deadlifts. :)
*Other AF offer a free personal training session to get people started. This would’ve helped me a ton, I’m recovering from a broken bone and felt unconfident going straight into weights. Now I’m good to go, but I think one free session is pretty base for what a club should offer. I’m not a fitness expert, but I’ve always been an athlete, so I could do it on my own – I think for inexperienced people, joining a gym is super intimidating, and having one-​on-​one help for an hour or so to get going, would make a world of difference.
*No clear guest policy. I should ask them about this and update my review. I’m near a location in Madison, WI, right now, and they let me bring my visiting friend in for a couple free workouts, no problem. Perhaps the Guadalupe location has a similar plan?
Overall, I’m glad I joined, I go almost every day, so for me it was a great investment and continues to be… but I also work out very independently, do my own research about what I want to do and plan my goals accordingly, so if you don’t have the background in athletics, you might want to consider a gym with classes or more guidance. This is non-​crowded, great space, with basic equipment to help you achieve your goals, provided you’re willing to put in the time to figure out what you’re doing. :) They do offer personal training sessions for additional cost, and I’ve sorta observed those sessions happening, and the trainees seemed fairly pleased, so if you’re heavy on the bank, go for that.
Regarding Anytime Fitness in general (locations around the country) – I love that I can travel and still visit a gym. This is a giant perk, and so fantastic. I’m not near my home gym right now, and I’ve been visiting a different Anytime, and it’s awesome. I travel a lot, and would’ve skipped joining a gym if it weren’t for this major perk.

While this is a very nice and clean establishment, it is the ONLY Anytime Fitness I’ve ever been to that would not allow its members to bring their bike inside while working out.

This is not my home location, but it’s the location by campus, so I’ve stopped in here a few times for convenience’s sake. It’s clean, the equipment is pretty well maintained, and the crowd is pretty young.
The bathrooms could use an overhaul, but they aren’t bad by any means. The water gets plenty hot, so hey-​o! Haven’t interacted with the staff really, as I’m generally in and out pretty fast, heading to another event and just need to get a quick workout in.
I do wish they had some better mats for doing core and stretching. They are pretty thin, and my bony back can feel the hard floor through them. Other than that, it’s a great location. Glad it’s there.

While visiting family at the near by heart hospital, I decided to buy a day pass. Great little gym and good atmosphere! I’ll def go back if in the area again!

The good: The facility is clean, the workers and patrons are friendly, they have a security system, the vending machine has everything you could ever want (including headphones) and the cardio machines have TVs.
The not-​so-​great: Canceling my membership has been stressful.
I stopped attending the gym about 3 months ago because I started to lift weights at home. Although I wasn’t using my membership, I didn’t ask to cancel it before my contract ended. I’m a fair person and I don’t expect Anytime to change their policies. That being said… I emailed the owner, Glen (n), over a month ago to ask when my membership expired.
I explained that I no longer use my membership and would like to cancel as soon as contractually possible. I did not receive a response, so I called in last week to double-​check my membership info (I work and attend class during office hours, so it is difficult to make a time to call them – which is why I chose to email them). A fellow named Sean was very polite and informed me that I was currently on a month-​to-​month contract – what? My contract had expired already and I was being charged for a membership I told Glen (n) I didn’t want. In order to cancel the membership, I had to give a 30-​day notice, which means that I will have to pay an additional monthly fee.
I am responsible for knowing the terms of my contract, including when it ends, but when I call to verify that information, I expect a response. Had Glen (n) responded to my first email, I would have sent in my 30-​day notice and would have been spared paying $ 120 extra that I don’t have to spare. I explained this to Sean and he said that Glen (n) would call me this week. He didn’t, so I just now called back and was told that Glen (n) said that he had explained the cancellation policy (yes, a year ago) and gave no indication that I should expect Glen (n) to call me.
So, this is my response. I expect that if I give my money to a business, they take the time to call me if I have questions or concerns about the trade we’re engaging in. I also expect them to care that I’m unhappy with the line of communication. Let me add that I have been very polite, even when I called today. I told Sean that I was unhappy and would like for Glen (n) to call me; however, the past has given me reason to believe that I will not receive a call.
For getting the brush-​off, I give Anytime 3 stars. They otherwise would have gotten 4 or 5.

I like this gym a lot when I can motivate myself to get there. It is the perfect size to feel like an intimate space but also feel like you can do your own thing. The small nature of the gym does allow for lots of contact with other gym-​goers and as long as you are friendly I think this is a positive experience. I often see the same people working out when I do but there are never more than ten people there when I go. It is a basic gym with all the things you need and nothing you dont. If you have your own routine and want a nice and calm place to pursue it, I think this is the place.

I love the TV’s on each of the cardio machines! I like to think that if I run fast enough on the treadmill, I’ll be able to catch one of those decadent pies or succulent burgers on Food Network for myself.
I’ve come here at various times of day, and it’s never been crowded at all. The busiest I’ve ever experienced was perhaps 8 – 10 people mid-​afternoon on a weekend. I really appreciate this aspect, as I’ve never had to wait in line for anything here.
Even when it’s late at night, I feel pretty safe here. The security system is a good one, and everyone knows upon joining to not open the doors for anyone who knocks as they need to use their own key. The gym is well-​lit, and there were even emergency buttons available in case the need for help ever arose.
The gym is right on Guadalupe near bus stops, making it super easy to catch the MetroBus to and from workouts. Anytime Fitness has free wifi, so I can easily get online on my iPod to Google routes and bus times without having to leave the gym. If I have awhile before my bus arrives, I tend to just hang out on the couches until it’s time to go.
They say «No Pain, No Gain,» but I feel I’ve gained a lot from the convenience, nice atmosphere, and nice facilities at Anytime Fitness that make working out as painless as possible.

I’ve been a member for a couple of years now and have recommended to friends, so my review is well overdue. Glenn has done a fabulous job with this gym, it’s just the right size for a neighborhood gym, lots of equipment, never a wait. Oh and the members are pretty darn good at cleaning the machines after a workout, a small detail that makes a world of difference.
Granted I’ve never been there between 11pm and 6am, but I suspect for some people that’s a big benefit. The big benefit for me is being able to use any anytime fitness around the country — means there’s no excuses when I’m travelling or visiting family. Or maybe anytime fitness becomes the excuse when visiting family — instead of «you’re driving me crazy» now I can say «I really need to go to the gym after all that turkey». Much better.

I used this gym for a period of three-​four months when I had an apartment located close by. I have to say I was genuinely pleased with this gym experience. Having been used to a smaller gym, I actually found this one to be just the right size. There was plenty of equipment and it was never too crowded with people, which is exactly what I wanted in a gym. And given I found myself there at after-​work hours, I was completely surprised to find myself not fighting for a machine.
Room for improvement: I will say I missed the option of group fitness classes and I do think it could use a lower price point. Also, the name says Anytime Fitness but any time I left late in the evening, the lack of lighting in the nearly abandoned parking lot was a little eerie, such that I tried to limit ‘anytime’ to the day/​early evening.

This gym makes you feel good as soon as you walk in. The owner and his dogs have great personalities. When I went in it was always quiet but I could focus on my work out and then sit on their comfy couch afterward to read a magazine article or two.
Nice bathrooms, lockers, and vending machine.
I’m looking forward to getting a personal trainer here.

I love my gym. I’ve been coming here for a few months now (actual paid membership time far exceeds «a few months»). I am always there early and gone by 8 or 9 am. And there is hardly ever anyone else there! My workout partner and I love that. We both visited the UT FIT Institute and have half a dozen workouts we follow. Since the gym isn’t enormous, it’s nice to have the freedom to move around the equipment without infringing on someone else’s space.
Another plus is the gym’s owner. Glen is really kind, pretty funny, and very good at his job. In fairness, since I’m always there so early, I rarely see him. But he made a point to tell me last week that I was doing a good job. He’s seen the progress I’ve made, especially in the past 8 weeks. Very cool. He’s always quick to respond to issues and to offer his expertise on any machine, exercise or workout routine.
My only complaint is minimal. I really wish Glen offered free WIFI to his members. It’s a cheap investment with a steep reward. Don’t most gyms offer this now?
I still have to give my gym 5 stars. It’s half a block from my house — any downfall is eradicated by the fact that I can wake and walk to the gym in less than 20 minutes.

Couldn’t get over the offensive SMELL! Cool gym but disgustingly stinky. Had to cut my workout short.

I’ve been a member for about 4 months now and needless to say I am very happy with the gym and my trainer! I shopped around for gyms and decided on Anytime Fitness as it was new, convenient, and not crowded like the mega gyms. It has everything I need and more without being overwhelming and overcrowded. In fact, I have never had to wait for a machine or piece of equipment. The private showers and restrooms are also a plus as I often work out before or after work.
The gym is very clean, well-​maintained, and of course has «anytime» access which is always nice. The owner Glen and his training staff are always willing to help and make it a very comfortable environment. They were running a promotion when I signed up and I got 4 free training sessions. I took advantage and tried all the trainers and found a match with Christina. She is awesome! She is extremely knowledgeable and makes each and every workout count. She’s pretty tough sometimes, but when I finish my workout it is all worth it. I have seen great results and she has delivered just what I wanted.
All in all, I definitely recommend this gym.