Ironworks Gym East in Fort Bliss also know as Mission Essential Fitness "MEF"…read more Is located off Anzio way in East Bliss. Its a large well set large heavy duty tent with an outstanding AC and lots of Cross Fitness equipment along with a few treadmills. Yes, many staff here don't like it when we state that essentially it is a cross fitness facility but it is. Iron Works East is open from Monday to Friday from 0600-1800 hrs with guided 45 minutes unit training available at 0630. If you are planning to bring your squad/platoon/company here for pt please call ahead and make a reservation; this is very important so they can have the appropriate number of staff available to guide and train appropriately. I have always had a very positive experience; the staff is knowledgeable, helpful and patient. All troops must have their CAC card to enter. I do wish they had "cubies" where one can leave cell phone and water bottle etc.

This place is also commonly known as the MEF or Mission Essential Fitness. I come here most…read moreafternoons during my lunch break to do the 30-station work out they have on the board. Its a great workout that only lasts 45 minutes and helps keep your cardio up when you're tired of running everyday which the army loves for some reason. With that being said, the gym is just alright. The equipment they have is geared towards cross fit/Olympic lifts which is great and is really all you need for a good workout. What this place needs, however, is a snack bar that you can buy shakes or food from after your workout. As it stands, it's purely a gym and that's it. The speakers they have are dated and it's obvious they are on their last leg; they need to be updated. Also, the bathrooms - especially the showers - need to be cleaned more regularly. The place appears to be old and run down when the facility honestly isn't that old. It's the failure to maintain the facility which gives off the appearance of it being old. The main guy at the front desk in the mornings - Jon - is extremely helpful and friendly and will gladly explain any exercise you have questions about. He's also the guy you talk to if you're interested in "competing" for the 1,000lb club. All in all, I enjoy coming here as I get a great afternoon workout during my lunch break. Hit the MEF!!

Love working out here. Great trainers and work outs. Each day we have new exercises so it never…read moregets boring.

Love this gym on Eastlake. It's very clean, no scheduled class time. Within 3 minutes of arrival…read moreI'm working out. Well planned daily workouts to target every body part. All trainers are amazing..... shout out to Leila on am and CJ and team on pm.

Joined using their Elements/On ramp program. I had never done CrossFit before and I was really glad…read morethey had this program. Been doing regular Crossfit classes here for about 3 months and I love it! Breakdown: Coaches: I found the coaches to all be really nice! They definitely know what they're doing and they all have different areas of expertise. A lot of them have a background in some sort of PT or exercise. Equipment: Up to date equipment! I have yet to see any broken equipment. They mostly use Rogue equipment, which I personally prefer. Environment: Very clean. I've been here in the late evening and they have someone clean the gym everyday, which I appreciate with how much people sweat here. They also have a 2nd location on Carnegie Ave closer to Fort Bliss. It's smaller but it's still clean, fully equipped and really nice. People: Everyone is super nice and I the best aspect of Crossfit is that every one cheers each other on despite your skill level. People here come from different fitness backgrounds but they all want to improve and be the best they can be. Classes: I like that they have early morning classes and late classes. I like the regular Crossfit classes but they also offer FemmeFit (Crossfit for women), Crossfit Kids, and Fit Club (Weightloss program). They also have Open gym's on Thursdays so you aren't constrained to just doing a preset WOD all the time. Price: It's a very good membership price especially for Crossfit and the area. And trust me, I shopped around. People can complain all they want about the prices here, they offer a tremendously great deal for the quality you get. Remember, you get what you pay for. Yes, you can take "crossfit classes" at EP Fitness, but it's far from the same quality, plus they aren't Crossfit Affiliated. Give it a try, I don't think it hurts to try, and I think it's been one great experience.

I travel all over for work and have dropped into a lot of boxes. That being said this one is now…read moreone of my favorite. What a great group of people and coaches! This is by far the most accommodating and welcoming gyms around. If you're looking to get in shape or dropping in from out of town make sure to check out Bull Strong!

This is the best gym on fort bliss by far! They need more gyms like this! The gentleman that runs…read morethe gym is very knowledgeable, welcoming and supportive! He's definitely very passionate about fitness and will help anyone.

So I had already written a review for this location before but for some reason Yelp didn't record…read moreit. Okay here we go again... I remember when this MFT Iron Works Gym location was a gas station and the gate next to it was open. The staff is passionate and will ensure everyone in their facility stays safe. You can schedule to bring your unit for instructor lead pt. Exercise instructions take about 15 minutes and actual exercise time takes about 45 minutes. This is a great place to learn different circuit like exercises for the ACFT. I remember when this location was a gas station and the gate next to it was open. Wow, that was a while ago. Now days, this location holds MEF (Mission Essential Fitness) Ironworks Gym. Ironworks Gym staff is fit and passionate. PT sessions need to be scheduled ahead of time. They can hold up to 2 units (I am guessing depending on the size) Circuit Exercise Briefing for 15 different exercises takes about 15 minutes so the organized pt sessions last approximately 45 minutes and you do the circuit 3 times. I am sure their organized pt sessions are not always the same but as of Jan 2020 thats the day way it has be ran. Soldiers get a good workout specially a good workout prep for the ACFT. They got plenty of staff around to ensure soldiers conduct the circuit training in a safe environment.

Milam Physical Fitness Center... or better yet, Milam Gym. This gym is kinda like an "old trusty"…read moreplace. Very small, very old (it, along with Stout, are two of the ORIGINAL Ft Bliss Fitness Centers) and has the bare minimum of what you will need in a gym. Located alllmmmooosssstttt on the corner of Cassidy and Jeb Stuart, its more so on Cassidy (same street as Stout gym just MORE towards the PX). Its also super near a church, and the church, is for sure right at the stop light of Cassidy and Jeb Stuart. Its not super easy to spot though, as it doesnt look super big and impressive from the outside like all the other fitness centers on post. Full court, wooden floored, basketball court. Small, but useable locker rooms with toilets and showers for both men and women. Small weight room with and even smaller cardio section. Few TVs here and there, maybe a water fountain or two. I mean the gym has everything you NEED to workout or play basketball. Again, it just aint as fancy as the other very modern and state of the art fitness centers here on Ft Bliss. What does this gym get used for the most? Unit level stuff. I play on a BN basketball team, and our leagues games (Jan-Mar) are all held in this gym at night. 3 Games per night starting at 1800 and ending around 2100. Also, every APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) i have taken or participated in by grading since reporting here over a year ago, has been conducted there at Milam Gym. Our Brigade "Schools APFT" is often also hosted here in mornings. First come first serve basis in the early morning, so APFT will usually start around 0530 and if you get there and get set up around 0500, usually have the whole basketball courts to yourselves.. Nice deal. 100% ID check when you enter the facility. Remember that. Oh yea... speaking of all the things this place DOESNT have, I forgot to mention one more thing its lacking....... PEOPLE! :) Thats right.. wanna workout or shower after work or shoot some hoops in peace (or relatively peaceful)... Milam is your destination.... well.... wait.. sh*t... dont read that. What I meant was OMG NO MILAM IS SOOOOOOO packed... never go there... any of you... ever. Stay away. Go to a different gym. Youre welcome. Das It Mayne

I am sharing this feedback in hopes that management can address an ongoing issue regarding parking…read moreand customer service. On the positive side, Pink Iron is a very clean, pleasant, and safe environment to work out in. The facility itself is great. However, there is a daily issue with parking management that needs attention. Every day, a specific parking spot is blocked off for a member of the staff (Aide). The explanation given is that she needs to unload heavy items daily, though multiple clients have noticed this isn't usually the case. What makes this frustrating is that the plaza itself has a clear policy prohibiting the blocking or reserving of parking spaces. Furthermore, the gym has a rear access door specifically designed for deliveries and staff use. When clients accidentally park in this spot, we are immediately asked to move. Hoping to understand the situation, I politely brought this up with the staff. Unfortunately, instead of a professional conversation, Aide approached me in the middle of my workout routine. She defended the practice by saying that since we are at a gym, clients "can just walk." While I have absolutely no problem walking, it feels disrespectful to force paying clients to move their cars--especially when the reservation violates plaza rules and alternative access exists. To make matters worse, she mockingly asked if I was the one who had been filing reports against it. This made me realize that I am not the first client to complain about this issue. It was incredibly uncomfortable to feel cornered and bullied in the middle of my training session just for raising a valid question. Suggested Solution: I enjoy this gym and want to see it thrive. I highly encourage management to enforce the plaza's official parking rules equally for everyone and to utilize the rear entrance for staff loading. More importantly, I hope staff members receive guidance on how to handle client feedback with professionalism, respect, and kindness rather than defensiveness.

It's a great place. The people are nice. However, the barbell beauty class seems to be a lot of…read moretalk from instructor and not enough exercise in some of the morning classes which all all they have. Saturday classes is a lot more faster than that not as much talking from the instructor. If you want a good workout class the weekday morning, classes are not for you. Morning cycle don't count on getting in. Always full. You're put on a waitlist and it's a hit or miss if you get in.

I love my CrossFit Tierra family! The owners (Vinny and Alex) treat everyone as if they are family…read moreand push you to be the best version of yourself at all times! The coaching staff is amazing and know their stuff when it comes to all the various cross-functional movements you will encounter in CrossFit. The programming is constantly evolving to adapt to what's seen in the competitions and is easily scalable for all different levels of fitness. The best part, everyone treats eachother like family. We work hard and play harder! I'd recommend this gym to anyone looking for a new gym family!

We dropped in for a good workout while driving across country. It was a nice spacious gym with…read moreeverything you'd want for a crossfit type workout. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. The best thing was how willing they were to help when we left a phone inside the gym and they closed right after we left. I called and spoke to the owner, I think, and he changed a meeting he had to help us out. Now we don't have to drive without a phone! I highly recommend this box!

Completely hidden gym . Located behind a plaza & something only a local would know about . Inside…read moreis another local fav business , Frugoz juicery . Definitely worth popping in and checking out .