Okay, this is a really convenient gym. For those of us that live in the Soulard/Lafayette/Benton Park area, this is the closest one you'll find without having to drive 10+ minutes, and if you're like me, if I don't have a spot around the corner I'm probably not going to go. This place is freaking HUGE and has SO MUCH EQUIPMENT. They have plenty of treadmills in multiple locations (you're nervous about being in the open? No problem they have some in a back room), but I'm more into weights - I love that they have every type of weight to choose from, plenty of racks, AND they have so many individual pieces of equipment. Sometimes free weights/racks make me nervous, so having individual machines is freaking awesome and the ease of use is so much better. They have multiple spaces, including a back room that is pretty secluded which is perfect for new people/for stretching. They also have balls, steps, small weights, etc back there. They truly are an all encompassing gym. My only complaint (some people don't care about this) - it is very overwhelming for women AND for those of us that aren't SUPER fit. I will not come in here without my fiancé because I'm too nervous haha! It's....a lot. There's a lot of really fit people and coming from a small planet fitness, this is a lot to take in. Overall, great location. The equipment seems to be kept up nicely, and there's something for everyone. read more

Way too expensive. Advertised a free day pass but didn't specify you needed a Missouri or Illinois id to get it. Poor customer service. Kids feet were in the front desk the whole time he talked to me. Not willing to work with my crew who moves around a bit. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Updating my review after going here for over a year. I still love all the equipment, that's really what keeps me around. However, there are a few things that push me toward switching to somewhere new. -Cleanliness. It just isn't very clean. I see staff cleaning regularly but they seem to focus on the floors. Which is great, but the machines need cleaned as well. There are paper towel dispensers a few places around the gym but they are pretty inconvenient to walk to depending on what you are using. They also produce the smallest, thinnest paper towel so that you really need 3-4 to properly clean with them. I would say about 50% of the time they are out paper towels. And the locker rooms are absolutely disgusting (at least the women's is). Everything from the benches to the stalls and showers needs deep cleaned. There is only 1 soap dispenser that works properly so for months it was the only one shared between 4 sinks. They did begin buying small soap pumps, thank goodness. The showers are straight up nasty, with broken pieces of wall laying around them. Toilets don't all flush properly so usually at least 2/4 of them are clogged or filled. Hand sanitizer on the floor is straight liquid, makes a big mess. -COVID precautions. They are not enforcing masks or social distancing. It is really tough around peak gym times. It gets super crowded, as all gyms do at this time, but is not safe when patrons are not wearing masks or cleaning the equipment. read more

If all you do is lift weights, this is a GREAT gym. If you use cardio equipment, it's a total joke. Either way, it is also completely filthy and in disrepair. 1. Weight equipment -- they have a very impressive variety of quality machines, free weights, etc. You won't find anything better in St Louis city limits - period. Seriously, the new downtown Y, OneLife, Sante, Planet Fitness, Fitness Factory, etc...no one comes close. Fit City is the hands down winner. 2. Cardio equipment -- with such a great weight lifting side, you would think they'd have cardio covered and they do sort of. They have a ton of equipment. The problem is that almost all of it is old, rusting out, and filthy. On nearly every machine, you can see visible rust where people have sweat and no one bothered to clean/maintain. And the units that have TV capabilities aren't hooked up. Two other weird things...the elliptical machines won't return to a "1" / neutral incline. Even when they are set to "1", they still operate at an incline. Lastly, the placement of the cardio equipment is bizarre. Of three total rows, two of them placed in socially awkward positions. First row faces a wall with your back toward the rest of the gym. Third row is also set with your back to the gym, directly face-to-face with the 2nd row. AWKWARD. 3. Filth/disrepair - Other than the rusting out cardio equipment, you can look around in any direction and just tell no one ever cleans the place. Dust accumulation on the floor, mildew on the floor, places where sweat hit but wasn't cleaned, etc. Many of the TVs aren't working, and oh...in the middle of COVID, NONE of the hand sanitizer stations have any sanitizer. read more

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I am a self diagnosed gym hopper, I tend to switch to different ones often. This gym is the only one that I've ever stuck with! The staff always makes you feel welcome and the community is unlike anything you'll find elsewhere. The gym itself is always clean and has the best equipment in the St. Louis area, trust me I've been to all of them Whether you are a bodybuilder, power lifter or just someone that wants to hit cardio a couple times a week this is the perfect place for you! read more

The best gym I have found in all of STL during my now 3 months here hands down. I have 2 gym memberships now and both are within 2 miles or so from home. My other gym is 24 hours and uber powerlifter/weightlifter friendly which I do love about it. Its even walking distance from home so I give an edge on that. However when time is of no issue I am usually gonna be coming here to Fit City as often as I can. The gym equipment is new, well kept, top brand chosen and geared towards both machines, plate loaded, free weights and performance conditioning. They even have a whole side room/sectioned off for powerlifting and functional training, platforms, rings, power racks, belt squat, reverse hypers and more. Someone who designed this must be a competitive lifter to know these details. The people here come to train and kick ass no doubt. You see all types from beginner to pro status, record holding lifters and competitors. Some look pretty intimidating but everyone here is friendly as shit and treats everyone else like family it seems. Men, women, younger, older, they have it all. The staff are super kind and welcome everyone when you come in and when you leave by name, I like the personal touch a gym has with its members. The gym staff trainers are always out on the floor with clients and seem to be super focused on the coaching aspects of training beyond just counting reps and saying "good job." Smoothie bar, tanning, and clean locker rooms with showers, wifi available to boot. This is THE gym to be a member of if its anywhere near your work or home. The vibe it gives alone makes you want to train harder and be one of the family. read more

Fit City STL - wicked workout Wednesday! - Gyms Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This place really is a sea of fit people. I have never felt as out of shape as I do walking into Fit City (and I've been lifting for years), but I'll take that as "inspiration". You know the fit girls on Instagram that work out in cropped tops and hot pink pants? They don't only exist in Insta-utopia, they are also at Fit City! So are loads of 1st Phorm people (cultish??) I mostly come for the cardio machines since I lift elsewhere, and they are good enough. No real TVs on any of them (some have TVs but they don't really get channels ?), And the TVs they have hung are always on stupid sports commentary, but I'm not there for the TV. Don't come for the stairsteppers- always full with the same people on it for an hour, or it's "reserved" with a water bottle, and it's "saved" for someone after them. Some of the lifting equipment is super unique. They have every machine you could ever ask for. A hip thruster machine? You got it. A special squat machine? Sure thing. A HIIT machine? Yep. If you don't know what those are, nor did anyone else till they came here. Personal training is provided by a sub-contractor, Relentless Fitness. I think they also offer posing classes in addition to the fitness classes, rest assured I will not be doing any posing! They also have tanning beds. For the birds, y'all! Check out my melanoma scar and maybe you'll think twice about those bright lights. Do you even spray tan, bro? The Cave area has all the legit stuff. When I go mid-morning or early afternoon, there is plenty of space and open equipment (except stairsteppers). I've never had to wait for anything else, but rush hour could be a different story. For $20/month I can't complain. Everyone is friendly (even if I am uber intimidated) and it's a 30 sec drive from my house so I haven't excuses. My only complaint is the "maintenance fee" of $50/year. Get over yourself and just make it a slightly higher monthly cost. I HATE those kinds of ancient ways of tricking you into paying. Sneaky, sneaky. The bathroom is also frequently out of paper towels but it does have a sign to let them know if it needs anything, so I'll blame the patrons for not speaking up. Bring your favorite neon green drink in a gallon jug, 1st Phorm tee, and personal towel. You'll be playing for a while. read more

This gym is INCREDIBLE. By far the best gym I've ever been to. I want to stay in STL just for this gym. They have every piece of equipment imaginable - way more than a traditional commercial gym. Energy is good, staff are friendly, overall great place to lift. Would highly recommend going here if you're in the area. read more

This is the best gym for lifters. Period. I travel a lot and I visit countless gyms, but this is the best one I've been to for weight training. There's a ridiculous amount of space and they have every free weight, plate loaded or cable driven piece of equipment you can imagine. They have something ridiculous like 6 squat racks so even at peak hours you should be able to get in and out. Every piece of equipment seems brand new. No rush, the adjustable setting click into place seamlessly. Not one broken machine in site. The variety of equipment is what's really sets them apart. For example, if you wanted to develop your lower pectorals with a decline bench motion, you would have at least 4 options (not counting dips). You'd have the decline adjustable bench that you can use with dumbbells (if you want to focus on getting shredded), you have the fixed decline bench with the barbell (if you wanted to focus on mass), you have the plate loaded decline bench (for convenience), and you'd have the decline bench with cables (to strengthen stabilizing muscle fibers). I haven't seen any other gym with such variety. They have a good assortment of cardio equipment, but unlike other gyms, they don't obsess over it to their detriment. They have everything you would need, but not to a level that is duplicative and unnecessary. The space itself is huge. It's basically just a giant room with no walls so they maximize space. Many gyms are split level or sectioned off which makes it hard to get a circuit going. Here, all the equipment you need for a day is only of couple of unobstructed steps from one another. The staff members are extremely helpful and courteous. There's a protein shake stand and great branded merch at the front desk. GREAT HYPE MUSIC. Awesome place. read more

Fit City STL - Gyms Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I decided to check out Fit City when I made the move from the county into the city and it's actually amazing! Coming from club, the change has been incredible. There's so much more equipment and an even better vibe to the member community. Needless to say, I'm glad I switched. read more

I am am avid gym goer. I belong to a gold's in milwaukee, just here in STL for a wedding weekend. Read reviews that mentioned having every imaginable piece of equipment and I had to check it out. 1. They have a sled drag track on astro turf. Are you kidding me?! 2. They have a reverse hyperextension machine. So rare. In love. 3. They have a separate room with 4 lifting platforms and a jungle gym setup with 4 squat racks with 4 landmines, ring stations and tons of kettlebells 4. They have all the standard gym equipment with some neat space saving racks for barbells 5. They have 5 C2 rowers. Felt like this was worth knowing. 6. Some sweet stretching equipment that I didn't get to try out. 7. A group workout room as well I'm so jealous. No way I don't come back to this gym if I'm back in town. read more

Fit City STL - The jungle gym apparatus in the separate powerlifting room - Gyms Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Came to visit St. Louis and was recommended by several Yelpers. The gym has space for functional fitness, as well as strength training. While the equipment is technically sound and fancy, it is not necessarily the greatest quality. Many of the bars do not have a great knurl for proper grip. Bathrooms were dirty, and not maintained. For those who specialize in Powerlifting or any discipline in strength training- this place is alright. For the bodybuilder or amateur fitspo athlete- this is your heaven. read more

Fit City is a Great gym! From the minute you walk in the door, you're greeted with a warm and friendly smile. The front desk staff, the Managers, Brendan and Kyle are all so great! They always make themselves available for any assistance! They really value you as members This gym has plenty of room and great equipment! There are plenty of dumbbells and machines, and some pieces of equipment seem to be unique just for Fit City. There are some leg machines I've not seen at any other gyms. I'm short, so it's not always easy to reach some of the attachments for the cable machines. However, there are steps attached to these cable machines which allows me to adjust the weights. Plus there are some other upper body machines which I can adjust to a light enough weight which is easy for me to use. The members at this gym are great and always willing to help if needed with some machine. Good music playing and not too loud where it will not drown out your music on your earphones! The ladies locker room is spacious..which is so nice. I was very happy that Fit City has offered Silver Sneaker memberships! This is an excellent perk and savings for seniors!!! Anytime I go, it's never too crowded. Every time I go to Fit City I get an excellent workout! I highly recommend this gym! read more

I've been a member of Fit City for a couple of years now and visit regularly. The staff is friendly, the gym is big and the selection of weight machines, free weights and cardio is quite good. Additionally they have a smoothie bar, tanning, and a large room for spinning and special classes. I haven't used any of these extras, so I can't really say much about them except that the classes are few and they seem to be revamping their class schedule. There are saunas in each locker room, but no pool. Compared to my previous gym memberships, Fit City is above average. The only negatives are that the men's bathroom isn't the cleanest and usually stinks, and of their 4 stair-masters, there is often one or two not working. Those things seem to break down all the time. Membership is around $30 a month. It's rarely overcrowded, but I do try to avoid peak times. read more

I've lived in St. Louis my whole life and as a young woman, its been a struggle to find a gym that has great equipment and a great vibe WHILE still fostering a comfortable and friendly environment from the members and staff. I can honestly say Fit City has been a breath of fresh air since i joined over a year ago. read more

Great gym and tons of equipment. Crowded though, and folks tend to "park" on the equipment for 30 minutes at a time. Lots of body builders that feel like they can "reserve" about 3 or 4 pieces.of equipment at a time, by leaving their bag by 1, a phone on another, their water bottle on a third, etc. Main gripe is the locker rooms are dirty, small, and need updating and typically smell so bad you need to be able to hold your breath for the duration you are in there. You definitely would not want to shower there, and the sauna is a tiny box in the corner that looks into the locker roo.. read more

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The gym was not that bad but at times can be overcrowded. the gym membership is entirely too high. After a year membership the membership should have been canceled. The gym continued to take money off my credit card for a year and half. I called to asked about the money because I moved Out of town. I was told I had to come in person to cancel. This gym is the biggest rip off ever. Dont let them rip you off it's not worth it. I asked to speak to the owner which I have seen at the gym on occasion and he never called back. That shows how much he cares about patrons. read more

This gym is a lifter's paradise. Equipment is organized for muscle group split routines. Staff is very helpful and locker rooms are clean and convenient. Prices are very affordable and well worth the commitment. read more

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It's an all-right gym with great hours, the price is reasonable and it does not get too busy. This has been definitely the best gym in the nearby area. One big detail, if you have a significant other definitely watch out for the guy/employee that mingles around with the camera if you think he's only taking pictures of women he is. He will introduce himself and act friendly, but will push himself and make advancements on them the moment he sees an opportunity. He was always aware of my now ex-GF status and never respected it. I am trying to avoid anyone going through what I went through in fit city, and is easy for me to say that this is not a safe space for that reason. He will try to offer personal training to them and invite them to come over in a heartbeat. I am trying to save anyone that I can to go through what I went through. if you care about something like this be aware and don't let your guard down because he is actively looking for vulnerable situations. read more

After being here a few weeks I've came to a sound conclusion that this gym is a great gym. Probably the best gym in the area (I mean it's always busy so they're doing something right). Peak times suck sometimes for getting what you want to use but that's it. Some minor gripes only, which are: The equipment may be newer but some of it is pretty worn already. The men's locker room is tiny & gross and smells like sweat almost 24/7. The "sauna" is super tiny also & cramped. The smoothies state real fruit on the signage but they're not...they're made from concentrate or something...only the banana smoothie is the real fruit one...and that's only sometimes. I'll most likely stay for my full 1yr contract & stay a member after. read more

Have been a member of the gym for quite some time. While in the beginning I loved the gym atmosphere, it is a different gym now. The cardio equipment is consistently broken. They only bandaid the problem. The equipment is only fixed for maybe a week before it is broken again. Even though many have complained about it being broken, there is new turf bought and over equipment without much regard for the machines that are used and still break down. Also, the gym decided,the day before memberships were auto withdrawn, to send out an email telling members that prices were going up. No two week notice or a month notice like most businesses, just twelve hours via email. The staff members in the morning are amazing though! Just wish the gym would focus on things that need fixed. read more

This gym doesn't look like much from the outside, or even when you walk in the door, but stick with it. It is a no-frills gym full of people serious about improving their fitness. Most of the clientele are serious lifters, but there are people from all walks of life here. This is a great place for people who know what they want and are ready to get after it. It is not a dank basement either; high ceilings, well-lit, plenty of space. Yes, there are some of the periphery amenities associated with gyms nowadays (trainers-for-hire, smoothies, tanning), but this is a true lifter's gym. Highly recommended if that is what you are looking for. read more

Best gym I've ever been to, well worth the investment.. Loads of cardio equipment; woodways, intenzas (one with virtual scenery climbing mountains, beaches in Italy..), stair climbers.. and more weight lifting gear than I've ever seen. Everything stays clean, staff is very friendly & welcoming.. Coolest cross training area; long painted turf track for sledding ;) Med balls, bungees, jungle gym for circuit workouts.. love this place! I've achieved a 6lb loss in mass since I started a few months ago. I've cut down 10lbs.. feeling great. See you there tomor read more

Favorite gym in St. Louis. Good equipment. Nice staff. A lot of very fit and dedicated individuals train here, the atmosphere entices you to train harder and not make excuses because everyone else is working hard. The culture is also welcoming to all types of individuals and fitness levels. read more

The worst experience that I've ever had with a gym came from here. At first I was awes with the heavy weight equipment. Reminded me of my cross-fit spots back in Chicago. I looked past the broken cardio equipment and grimy handles. I started a membership, went all of four times, then moved out of state for work. I noticed no cancellation language on the contract. So I came back to STL to cancel on at least four different occasions and the workers were no help and said that I would have to talk to the owner who was never there. They continued to charge me until I locked my credit card. One day I unlock and they charged me back to back over seven times in one day! My year long contract was up by this point and they continue to try to charge me to this day. They even did a negative report to the credit bureau! I have paid hundreds of dollars since that unfortunate day in July of 2019 when I signed up for this hell-storm. Save yourself. Besides, much of the gym equipment is dirty and broken down. So I'm not sure where these additional yearly fees are going. If you notice, most of the people who recommend are people from years ago or people who only drop in, not people with paid memberships. Fit City has not evolved with the times. They desperately try to money grab. #sad Try the multitudes of other gyms like HD Fitness or Onelife. There is competition in town at One Life Fitness. Much better and cleaner gym with good cross-fit equipment and turf. I wouldn't wish the headache from this gym on my worst enemy. If they did it to me, they will do it to you. Avoid a membership like the 'Rona plague. https://www.onelifefitness.com/gyms/ballpark-village read more

One of the best gyms in the area at a very affordable price. New equipment, very clean, and TVs everywhere

Lifters paradise, but to speak as politely as possible: this place is filthy. Legit filthy. I came from Club Fitness (and now commute 15 mins to go there instead of Fit city). I understand that not every gym has all those features: but for the love of god....please put the staff to work and have them clean the place. The foot rails on the treadmill...the sauna (for the love of all that's holy clean the sauna) and the bathroom. I haven't been sick for seven years and within a week of going here I had gotten sick. No one wipes down the equipment (because there's just dirty towels and spray bottles). Invest a little in the small things that make a difference: antibacterial wipes and a little service, and you're golden. I'm going to give it another shot because I like to support local and it's two minutes away from my house. read more

Awesome gym. Super clean and well maintained. Only knock is the $50 cancellation fee, major bummer the antiquated gym cancellation fee still exists. read more

This gym has great equipment and plenty of it. I had been looking for a gym that had plenty of cardio equipment and free weights where I'd never have to wait to get on a treadmill. That type of gym was sorely lacking in this neighborhood, as it seemed everything around was a crossfit gym, a personal training gym, or small boutique gym. this place definitely filled a need. The price is right too. read more

Great gym and great equipment! This is a very diverse gym so you will see a lot of fitness freaks and then your average joe, so a broad spectrum of customers. They do offer tanning, personal training, babysitting while you workout. It can be over crowded here on certain days and time which is a huge turnoff cause I just want to get in and order it without having to wait forever fever to use a bench. Wouldn't go anywhere else in stl to workout! read more

Worlds best gym. Love this gym, incredible equipment that's maintained perfectly. The staff is awesome and the atmosphere is dedicated and serious, which I love. This isn't full of club fitness bros but rather professionals from downtown and many fitness competitors. "The Cave" has ample squat bars and mats for power lifting which, while not impossible, usually means there's one open. Sauna, tanning, smoothie bar and classes are also available but if that's what you care about the most, just do us all a favor and take your bro-self and go somewhere else so we can keep the environment dedicated at fit city. But if you actually want to lift on the best equipment there is out there, this place is it! read more

I recently joined this gym and I like it. It's not expensive and they keep it up well. The showers are basic but that's ok. 1 major issue not in their control ... Young girls who take every weight they may use for the work out and set it aside. I have asked, are you using those 5 pound dumbbells. Answer, yes. Then she turns and continues to have a conversation for 25 mins( no exaggeration) and doesn't touch them once. Ditto for sitting on a machine and inbetween sets texting and talking. Not for a few minutes but for a long time. Last night one was sitting on a machine for 1 hour to do 3 sets. Not the job of the management to teach people to share. But maybe they can post things like this and it may catch on. My remedy to this? I try to never go between 3 and 7 pm. read more

Pretty incredible gym for the price. Everything brand new, lots of weights and machines, Olympic platforms, kettlebells, rowers and other CrossFit type equipment. read more

Awesome local gym, good space that doesn't feel crowded like a lot of other gyms do. They have a great cardio area and also a piece of Astro turf that runs the length of the gym which allows you to do some really different exercises to change up your routine. The best part is the separate area dedicated to lifting. Overall a great gym that I would recommend to anyone living in the city. read more

Fit City is exactly the kind of gym I've been looking for. Great value for what they have to offer. I have had most memberships at chains that offer a sterile and uniform experience. Fit City stands as the opposite with a personal and community vibe. Highly recommend. read more

Really nice gym at a reasonable price. Lots of machines and friendly staff. There are a lot of very serious weight lifters here.

Awesome gym! High end equipment and a good assortment. Friendly staff. Best gym around!

The best thing about it that it's 5 minutes from home. 1 downfall not open 24 hours. Nothing unique or different about it to make it stand out from all of the other gyms in the area. Also you may want to follow through at some point about private training and loss of membership if caught. Private training goes on all the time. Meathead City. The equipment isn't the best quality. read more

Higher than most local gyms and definitely the busiest. Not worth the convenience of the location to have to wait un line for machines. Also charging an annual equipment is absurd. Your accountant would handle depreciation not your members. Also might want to actually maintain equipment with that money. read more

I have been a member at FitCity for over 2 years. It is the best gym in the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis area! The workout equipment is plentiful and unmatched. The staff is friendly, informative. The gym is a true workout community where members feel valued. The gym also offers quality fitness training services from Relentless Fitness. I am a proud member of both. Thanks FitCity for being in the city and supporting my health and fitness goals! read more