This location is great, equipment and lockers much better condition than the Destin location, staff is fantastic, and it's military friendly...but... I've begun spending a lot of time avoiding the old guy who always seems to be there mopping the floors and cleaning. I asked him once to please not spray cleaner right next to me while I was doing cardio because of the fumes (I was rowing), he said Sure; now it's like he waits until I'm in the middle of a set and then mops between my legs or under the bench I'm on; he seems to be there during all hours, in the mornings and afternoons, even when it's packed. I try to stay away from whatever section of gym he's cleaning in; it's creepy as hell. I think he's harmless, but lately I've started just sitting and waiting until he's done, or leaving and coming back later. I'm glad the gym is clean...but is it necessary for him to do it as often as he does, during peak hours? How about Sunday during a time when no one is likely to be there? Just a thought. read more

No bench press. No incline bench. No decline. Need I say more? Clean and cool, but absolutely lame they don't have the essentials

Bottom Line: Absolutely horrible customer service. This gym touts 24/7 access, but often has issues with the keycard system and front door after hours. After confronting management about for any time the door operational, I was met with "you don't get reimbursed for when your COX internet is out or your power is out". Franchise: This is NOT an 'actual' Gold's gym. Both this location and the Miramar Gold's are individually owned and are not actually affiliated with corporate Gold's. If you have a membership with Gold's elsewhere, they are not valid here. Equipment: In late 2022/early 2023, they went under some where they removed some staples that exist at ALL golds gyms and reputable gyms anywhere (flat/incline/decline bench presses) and replaced with mediocre half power racks made by nautilus. Their actual array of equipment leaves much to be desired, no real hack squat like their miramar location, no arsenal or pendulum equipment. Price: With this remodel, they have steadily increased membership dues. Their current month to month contract is $59 (+ annual fee of $49) bringing your monthly price to $63. To compare, 2 other local gyms Hardbody fitness and Workout Anytime are priced at $30/mo and $28/mo respectively. Their 1 year in full price is 757+29 processing + 49 annual which is $835, or 69.58 monthly.. how is your yearly price more expensive than your monthly? Obviously their management has zero clue and is running this business into the ground. read more

Customer service was poor. Staff was arrogant, rude, and unfriendly. Just moved to the area and am looking for a new Gym. Hadn't heard great things about this gym but thought I would check it out as I had good experiences with Golds in other areas. Found the staff so rude that I didn't even bother working out. Place seemed very small as well. Unlike any other Golds I've been in. read more

What a cute little gym located in Shalimar! The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is the fact that it IS small, and not really well taken care of as far as maintenance goes. 3 of us came together at about 8pm, and wanted to use the stairmaster, but there were only 2 machines available so we had to alternate. There were also half filled coffee cups and trash strewn throughout the gym. When you initially enter, there is a sign in sheet, but there was no pen available. We had to go behind the desk to grab one. Overall, it had all the machines I could not find at my local Planet Fitness, so that was a great thing and I did enjoy my workout! read more

They just suddenly canceled all classes before some of us had time to NOT pay our November fee. Also, they are still advertising that they DO have classes. read more

I would leave zero if I could. A friend close to me joined back in the spring, since then she had her car hit in the parking lot at the gym. The lady (a member of the gym) got out of her car screaming profanities and threatening to beat her up. My friend no longer wants to go to this gym because she's scared to run into this lady again. The manager of the gym refuses to give a refund nor do they promise any kinda safety precautions if she does return to the gym. Not only that, the manager also refuses to share the footage of the accident in the parking lot. She's asked to speak to the owner which gym manager also refused. What gym in town doesn't let you speak to the owner about the gym?? Wouldn't you want to know if you had members threatening other members?? This gym is running a very sketch operation. I 100% do not recommend this gym, especially when there are so many other great gyms in town. (Anytime fitness, MILITIA FITNESS, cfea, to name a few. They also charge way too much monthly and inaddition you have to pay $3 per hour per child for their child care which cameras have been out of order for over a year. Leaking ceiling over treadmills has been going on over a year as well. Poor management!!!! read more

I never leave reviews for businesses however I have been encouraged to leave one for Gold's Gym. I have attended classes at the Ft Walton site for the past 4 months and have been extremely satisfied with the Instructors of all the classes. However the owner/management of these classes have been lacking at the very least. Several times I drove from out of town only to find that the class instructor had cancelled and the management had not set up a replacement for the cancellation. The gym has no on line notification of cancellations. Zumba is offered presently however there has been no such class for the last 4 months. When we arrived to find no instructor the class attendees were expected to set up an ON DEMAND class on the equipment which there was no instructions to navigate! On Monday, October 30, 2023 we were notified by one of the instructors that Gold's Gym was discontinuing their classes as of 11-5-2023. We were never notified by the Gym's owner/management about the discontinued class schedule. We were given a 1 week notice instead of a 1 month notice so that patrons could have time to search for another class establishment. Please know that their website is not kept up to date so beware that there are no classes beyond 11-5-23, as far as the equipment in the gym, it is very old, worn, and dirty. This includes the bikes, treadmills, etc. Definitely check the website before you do a walk through so you know what you're getting into, good luck. read more

when moving to town finding a new home gym was number 1 on my priority list! I go to the gym 4-6 times a week so I spend a lot of time there so I wanted a place that would have it all and felt right I was a member of a Gold's gym back at home and honestly walking in I felt like I was "home" it has everything we need machine wise as well as free weights! there aren't many barbells and dumbbell mainly have 1 set but I realize that that isn't an issue since it's almost always empty! it's like I'm paying for a private gym, I love that and I absolutely love the 24 hour access! can you use the gym after hours with your membership a huge plus! the machines are always clean and the locker room is spacious and shower clean the time! and the staff here are super friendly which makes in every inviting! read more

Been going for 2 years 5-6 times a week around rush hour on week days. Gym is clean, good temps, and well lit. They have many machines and great free weights (best for miles). I have the $35 a month to go to all golds gyms in the national and I'm glad that this one near me is very solid. Rush hour is a little crowded but not terrible. One problem with golds I've been told is that it's probably intimidating. If this is the case for you then I recommend to go before rush hour. 5 pm and later is crowded and has interesting heavy lifters. Haven't gone in the morning in a while, but lunch time is a perfect time and less intimidating. Weekends are very much empty so if you are worried about "ego" "sketchy" (basically typical gym bros) then I'd go before 5 or any time on weekends. That being said "gym bro" presence is much less than the non commercial gyms around. The men's locker room is clean and has a sauna that is also clean (most of the time). They have a pool but it's had no water for 2+ years. If this pool was up to standard with the rest of the place, this would be an easy 5 out of 5 for an affordable gym. Parking is well lit and never overflows even during the most crowded. By night there is parking out front and well lit. read more

Not a local to Ft. Walton, but needed a gym to go to for lifting while on holiday. I went on a Friday morning, bought a $10 day pass that was good while the staff was present. (24hr venue, but pass good only til 9pm) The venue is small compared to the gym I am a member of at home. The equipment was stacked on top of each other. The free weight area met my lift requirements. The BodyStep class I went to had 7 women in it, including the instructor. I would have loved it if it had a jacuzzi, sauna, and/or steam room. I would visit again if I am ever in this area, but if I lived here, I wouldn't be a member at this location--it's too cramped. read more

I have been a member for about a month. They keep the place very clean, and have great classes. The staff greets each person as they come through the door, and everyone is willing to assist you. It's a great place to get fit! It's best to avoid the after work rush. Sometimes it can be hard to find a place to park. read more

Great gym with fantastic classes. Unfortunately they don't have a 'class only' membership, otherwise I would have joined. Bummer. I like classes but hate to 'work out'. Nice staff, clean facilities, and nice members. Parking is a little precarious. read more

Well, I wish I went here more often but that's my fault. For thirty bucks a month, the gym is well-maintained, clean, has a lot of machines and a plethora of classes. It's crowded right after work but otherwise, not bad. I would give it five stars if it were open 24 hours. read more

I was a member here for 2 years don't waste your time. The building is way too small for all the members they have. The trainers get mad when you make noise while deadlifting... there are no deadlifting platforms so the floors are falling apart. Even better the trainers will talk about you when they don't think you can hear them. read more

This was the first Gold's Gym I've visited on a travel pass from my home location. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and the gym wasnt crowded any of my visits (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 3:30-5:00 pm). The availability of squat racks and benches was never an issue and the equipment was in fine shape for a good workout. I gave 4 instead of 5 stars for a few small reasons. First, there's no deadlift platform and there's a huge damage spot in the floor where deadlifts had been done in the past. There was a pair of good plate locks but they vanished after my first visit. That's not a big issue but the remaining tension locks were scattered around and I wasted some time on the scavenger hunt. Lastly the squat racks are pretty narrow. If you're wide like me it causes some shoulder discomfort on setup. All in all this was an excellent outing to a distant end gym on my work trip and it will be the basis for comparison for any future travel pass uses. read more

In town for the week visiting and the wife and I wanted to get a workout in and decided to try this gym. Absolutely love it! Had everything we needed. From deadlift platform to arc trainers. Will definitely be back. read more

BEWARE!!!!This is not a corporate Gold's gym. It's Emerald Coast Fitness Inc. (dba Gold's gym). Read all the fine print of the contract and do not assume any of the benefits that you would receive as a member of "corporate gold's gym". Your membership is ONLY for this specific location and cannot be transferred nor cancelled. read more

This is a great gym in a great location! The facility is IMPECCABLY clean. Lots of great classes too! The cardio area is just right... it is rare that you can't find a piece of equipment to jump on. They recently went to 24 hour ops M-F too! AWESOME!!!! Now I can get my early morning sweat on! And for those with kids... they even have child care! read more

I LOVE this gym! Its awesome, never over crowed and its kid friendly!

I ran to the Gold's Gym in Fort Walton Beach, and of course was sweating when I arrived. I was told that I can't use the gym while I was sweating. So, I guess you can't sweat while you work out at Gold's Gym. Never coming back. read more

Used to be the premier gym in our area, but has steadily declined in the past year, as competition has moved into the area. The facility is clean, and I was a member for 4 years but have now chosen to go elsewhere. Riviera, and Planet Fitness have much better space and no equipment crowding. read more

Best gym experience I've ever had. Weight room is set up like a body builders dream! I've never taken their classes, but the circuits look original and challenging! Day care is great and is located in a small room with many toys. It's very affordable for an additional $10 a month and they accept babies as young as six weeks (the only gym within a 50 mile radius of Navarre that takes littles under four months). The front desk staff is great and the trainers all look like they have a lot to teach! Great gym and I recommend becoming a member of you live here or getting a week pass if you are visiting! read more

Pretty good gym - I live in California but I've been coming here since the place opened. Friendly staff and decent weekly rates. The place is always decently clean - for a gym. If you don't like being surrounded by meat heads - this isn't the place for you. The members are all very nice but I can see how it would be intimidating for some people. read more

this gym has changed my life! seriously a friend introduce me to this gym, and I'm now 30lbs lighter and feeling confident and healthier than ever before thanks to the great staff. The nutritionist is amazing, she has taught me self control,and how to live a healthier life without killing myself. The thing that I love the most about the gym is everyone is family.... with that being said when i move to California I'm going to very sad:( read more

Tiny gym with out dated and worn down equipment. Staff was always nice that's what gave them 3 and not 2 stars.

OK small gym and group classes. No sauna, steam, whirlpool or massage facilities. Limited childcare available. Poor business admin (fees, billing, termination, etc). Save yourself headaches and $ by going to a different gym that doesn't take its customers for granted... read more

BEWARE OF THIS PLACE!!! I have never been so frustrated with a business before. Beware they lie to you to make a sale and get you to sign contracts. I signed a one year contract with them and then the rates changed by almost 50 dollars a month because I was using a personal trainer. I asked to get this same rate they were giving other people on my existing contract. They said 'no problem'. I went to cancel my account....they say I owe 8 months left because of the new contract I signed. They lied to my face and now will not take ownership of the employees they fired because of their dishonesty. What kind of place is this? Oh and my trainer quit the place because of horrible management and the gym NEVER even called me to set up a new physical trainer. They just want your money. read more

I love this gym. Friendly staff and my son enjoys the child care and I can check on him by turning the cardio T.V.s to the CC channel they have set up to see what the little darlings are up to. They have some of the best maintained cardio equipment in comparison to other gyms in the area, as a matter of fact for the last two days I have seen a maintenance man working on two of the machines (this is a first, and I have been to a few gyms in FWB). They also offer a lot of good classes and everyone there seems to be in beast mode and it sets the atmosphere that I personally like to workout in. You don't see people vegetating on their phones while nursing the equipment either. The locker rooms are always well kempt and there are plenty of lockers to go around and you can actually keep your stuff locked up overnight. I love this gym and sincerely wish I would have gone here to begin with. I thought they would be too expensive but that brings me to my last point...they are no more expensive than any other GOOD gym. You get what you pay for. There is a HUGE difference in Gold's Gym and these 9.99/month gyms. It's worth it to pay a little more for better quality all around. IMHO read more

I've been working out here for about two months, doing mostly Boot Camp and Les Mills classes. All the classes have been well-attended, well-led, energetic, and challenging. Classes available throughout the day, but early morning and early evening are my normal workout windows. Rates were good for me. Friendly staff! read more

The gym is GREAT the staff is very friendly. The kid's club isn't though!! The "workers" don't interact with the kids they sit on the floor the whole time! They've let my child sit in the middle of the floor and cry on multiple occasions while they air there and twittle their thumbs!! they don't introduce themselves and barely acknowledge you walked in. Reported these incidents so hopefully something will be done. read more

A great gym operated by friendly, knowledgeable staff members. Whether you're new to the gym scene or a seasoned pro, Golds will meet your needs...and then some. I like the high experience level of the trainers, as well as the "points" system in which accumulated points can be redeemed for supplements, drinks, etc. The only thing preventing a 5-star rating is the small size, but still overall the best gym in this area. read more

visited for the first time last summer and was pleased. never overly crowded, plenty of weight training options, clean and tidy. i'm an experienced lifter and used to like the 'hardcore' atmosphere of hardbody gym nearby but I hate trying to get signed up and being let in each day plus it's just too unkempt. golds feels more 'mature' and everything is much easier with staff up front keeping things orderly. on vacay in ft walton next week and golds will be my choice once again! read more