Hyde Park Gym

Nearly 1.5 years now, and still loving this gym. Everything I said in my original review still stands, and I really appreciate the hours they are open (the super early week day option works very well for me). Can’t see myself going to any other gym anytime soon.

Old school gym with atmosphere. If your looking for a gym that will allow you to do most any type of training, this is a good place to consider. They have multiple oly platforms, squat racks and tons of old school dumbbells, weight machines and mirrors on almost every wall for your pump and flex enjoyment. I knock them a star for the fact that the place is a little dirty, like dusty bunnies from 1995, and it’s fairly hot even with the ac running none stop.

Great local gym, lots of equipment. Perfect for those who are serious about free weights.

I use the punch card payment method (nice bargain!) and work out here as much as possible. Great old school gym. No nonsense and no BS. I’m able to find a way to circuit train even during the busy hours. Love this place! Wish is was closer to Pflugerville. Equipment is old but it’s all in great working order, makes me love the patina of this place even more.

I’m back to working out as an «old beginner» again. slow to speak. I’ve let my body go down hill for quite some time. I’ve passed by Hyde Park Gym for years and finally went in expecting to be intimidated because of my own poor physical condition. I had a quick mind change by the time I left. It’s a gym to gain results without a pushy membership. A Clasic Down Home Gym.

LOVE this gym! It’s super old school but has all the right equipment and weights.
I was given a free week membership to try it out, no pushy ness, staff are super super friendly and it’s a small gym where people actually talk to you, say hello and are willing to help you out.
I rocked in and got on with my workout, no hassle from anyone. You can sense the great atmosphere in here, there’s no blaring music, people come in and do their thing, no posing, no hanging around.
I’d have no hesitation in recommending this gym & if I relocate to Austin it’ll be the first place I check back into!

Just joined and love it. The people are kind and cheer each other on lifts. You leave used, sweaty and happy. I enjoy not having to drown out music and using the silence to focus. The have huge tires for flipping outside which I can’t wait to use. Bathrooms are clean and there is a never ending supply of chalk. If you want cardio, don’t come here. If you want to scream, push iron around and feel like a beast, you are at the right spot.

**Update**
Today the manager came up to me and asked me about my prior review. Pretty ballsy and respectable move on his part. He asked me what and how he can make this gym a better place. I gave him my opinion. He listened with respect and without being defensive. Much respect to him and his team. Because of this I’m upgrading it to 4 stars. It really is a good gym with good people, just ignore the cocky ass kids. :)

been coming here for close to 15 years… this is like an extended family. What other gym in Austin do you know of that throws annual summer pool parties, has a softball team, and regularly gets together to celebrate joys and victories, and to mourn the occasional loss, together as a family? Of course, all of this is optional, but I find it makes it so much easier to stay consistent when it’s about MORE than JUST getting swole, or staying fit. This place is so legit they even have athlete celebrities (not sure the owners would like me to post their actual names here but let’s just say sport illustrated could feature this gym (at least 2 of the people I’m thinking about have graced the front cover… and yes, one of them is the swimsuit edition. hint! hint!) But beyond all that warm, fuzzy and cool factor, this place is as real and down to earth as a gym can get!

A real gym! The only kind I work out in. I was visiting Austin and was very lucky to find this gem of a gym. Whether your a bodybuilder, power lifter or strongman… they got everything you need.
Very friendly staff and $ 10 day fee can’t beat it. Go now.

Do NOT spend your money here. The gym talks about family and friendly environment, however, when it comes to your money — not the case. I have to leave for work purposes and will not be in Austin, thus, I would like a refund or a hold on my yearly membership that I paid for. I was told, «we don’t have accounting documentation that will allow us to refund or place you on hold.» Even 24 hr gym and Gold’s gym has a policy that allows for leave-​of-​work purposes. Spend your money on a gym that allows for flexibility and has more to offer

I love this gym. I used to go to 24 Hour Fitness, but hated it because of it’s rude clientele, crowded machines and fake atmosphere. It felt like more of a fashion show than a gym, but that’s beside the point. Hyde Park Gym has none of that. Staff and members are knowledgeable, friendly and are always willing to give good tips. The equipment is old school but top of the line! And it’s just a cool place. It looks like the inside of a garage. You truly don’t see places like this anymore..

Olympic lifting, powerlifting, cheap, friendly and legit.

Never thought a fancy nancy like me would love a simple gym like HPG but I do! Not having a mandatory contract is very appealing if you need a flexible workout schedule. There are so many different types of equipment and weights to choose from that you probably won’t use most of them but it’s nice to have the choice if you want to experiment. The gym is clean and there is always an upgrade going on. The staff and clients are friendly and eclectic. No snooty «look at how fit and buff I am» ambiance, despite the fact that some of the most elite athletes train there. I have worked out for years in a variety of fitness centers. Hyde Park is my favorite gym in Austin. It may not be the fanciest place but so far it’s the best place.

Best gym in town if you are looking for a gym where people actually come to work out. Free weights, serious lifters and a great location. If you’re looking for a trainer ask for Keith M — the guy knows his stuff, is professional and an all around great guy.

I don’t want more people to sign up at this awesome gym… but that’s selfish. :)
HPG has a solid location in the heart of Hyde Park. Located at 42^nd and Guadelupe St. The parking lot is shared with some of the other businesses close by, but I have never had a problem finding street parking on Ave A (just behind the alley street. But why are you driving? Ride your bike, gives you good pre-​workout cardio! 29″ Forever!
If you are looking for waterfalls, massage tables, and tanning beds, try something south, like Corpus. This place is for people who are serious about getting in, doing work, and getting out. If the mirrors weren’t good for form watching and safety, I would want them removed.
If you need someone to spot, the staff is usually available to help out. There is also a decent amount of registered personal trainers. Everyone is really friendly and will help you reach your goal at your pace (or theirs if you ask for it!).
No Contracts is great for flexibility that you dont get at other gyms. I have Reserves duty randomly throughout the year so it helps to be able to plan how long I want to be active at this gym, rather than eat it from a contracted place.
Some amenities include: protein, drinks, shirts, paper towels, bathrooms, lockers (small and big), showers, AC, water fountains, and chalk.
There is a machine for basically every exercise or muscle you want to train. I believe there are 2 – 3 treadmills, an elliptical machine, benches, inclined benches, preacher benches, sit up bench, dip bars (stationary and weighted), two sets of dumbells ranging from 5lbs to 150+ lbs, resistance bands, gym loops, jump ropes, hopping platforms, dead lift/​squat stands, power lift stands, an apparatus to place a cars tires in for lifting, and multiple cable machines.
There is no music played over a PA system, so bring ear buds if you need music.
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Hyde Park gym embodies everything about what I think a gym should be. They have lots of space for barbell training.(Power Racks, lifting platforms, Bumper plates, chalk, etc) Plenty of useful assistance stuff. (dumbbells, kettlebells up to 44 KG, yokes, sleds, prowlers, tires, reverse hyper, GHD, plenty of pullup and dip spots). The gym is never really over crowded, its a good mix of average people and guys training hardcore strength/​power. Everyone is nice and friendly, at any day I can find plenty of knowledgeable trainers and members that can spot me, or provide cues on my lifts.
Also they don’t blast annoying music. If you want to just lift then lift, otherwise bring your ipod for music. I like that it’s generally just the sound of heavy weights dropping after a Power Clean PR.
You could run your own crossfit workouts out of the back too, they have everything a crossfit gym would have minus a climbing rope and a C2 rower.

It’s been a year — lost some weight, toned up a bit, and I like this gym more all the time. I’ve even come to like the strange, small locker room complete with toilet paper on a metal chain.
The thing is, you come to realize that Hyde Park Gym’s lack of features is, in truth, its biggest feature. There’s no music, so you can bring your iPod or use the silence to concentrate. No televisions, thank god. The gym is clean but there are no frills, in any form, anywhere. Membership fees are right on the homepage. People are super nice which is great, but they also pretty much leave you to your own devices.
The gym is relatively empty before 8 am and from 8:30 pm until closing, and it’s also quiet at most times on weekends. Prime time (unsurprisingly) seems to be after work on weekdays. Even so, I’ve only had to wait for an elliptical once.

An Austin original. Hyde Park Gym is iconoclastic, it defies every current concept and notion of what a gym is. I think people that have seen the giant arm, or have heard of Hyde Park have a misconception about what goes on. Hyde Park is everything you think it is not. The gym is defined by the members who train there, the way that people train.
This is not a large globo gym where you are a number in a system. This is a place where you have a name. If you have questions there are people that can answer them. It does not matter what your goals are, whether you are an elite athlete or grandma, there is room for you.

I hate chains; restaurants, hotels and gyms. This place is genuine and friendly from 85 year old grandmothers, to champion body builders, power lifters, pro-​baseball players to sports illustrated swim suit models. You get it all. So if you are obese trying to start your life again to professional body builders — it is great.
The equipment is old-​school, but I like it. It does have AC, despite its reputation. I forgot — its CHEAP too and great people