I've written nothing but positive reviews for Gold's. But frankly, if my dealings yesterday exemplify current management ....hmmmm Two days ago I received an email from a sales rep inviting me to renew my membership. Without haggling, we struck a deal for thirteen months. I went in yesterday to pre-pay and sign papers. Because of a family emergency the gal I dealt with was out, so Paris -- he said he's the manager -- took over. Right out of the gate he said that he will not honor the thirteen month deal, his employee was not authorized to offer it, blah blah blah. I reminded him that she DID agree, and since she represented the company, they have an obligation to follow through with her commitment. (For what it's worth, I've been a satisfied member for over a decade and have always received additional months and a competitive rate, as incentive to renew.) Paris finally agreed to the thirteen months, but made an issue that they will NEVER do that again, and it will be written into my contract. (He repeated this a number of times, like I'm a child who's being punished.) I walked into Gold's, in a good mood. I walked out, kind of disgusted. Seriously, is this the way to treat any client?! And if current policy prohibits extra months gratis, shouldn't their sales reps be apprised? This guy representing the gym should really take a refresher course in Customer Service 101. ADDENDUM: Several evenings later, Paris called to apologize. That's fine. As nobody else who strikes deals, has the "no future extended months" clause specifically written into their contracts, management should certainly delete it from mine. read more

Great front desk staff. Really impressed that they welcome everyone by name and have a genuine smile. Great equipment and enough equipment so that way you aren't waiting around. It's very clean and the cleaning staff and super friendly and they do a good job. The equipment is kept up and clean. Will keep coming here. Jenna was super easy to work with to sign up. read more

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Gym looks nice until you get into the equipment standards. Many of the dumbbells are loose, many of the handles for the upstairs cable systems are missing, and the overall quality of the equipment is old. The members do clean after themselves however that's the best of it. I set my phone and wallet down and picked it up to find someone spit all over my phone. The Highschoolers walk around in sandals and backpacks just leaning on equipment they arnt actually using. The people who are using equipment all seem to be doing 10 sets so waiting for equipment is a negative. People playing music from phone without headphones plus the overhead music means lots of noise pollution. Gym etiquette has really gone down hill. The front desk is friendly and seems helpful. read more

This gym is perfect for everyone really! From the competitive bodybuilder to beginners starting their journey to a fit life. I absolutely love this gym! I've trained in gyms all over the world and all over the states and I can honestly say that this is by far my favorite one. It showcases the true identity that rests behind what golden era Gold's is really about. Good old lifting. The Mecca for those who wish to better themselves. Great equipment, dumbbell weight goes up to 180lb which is impressive and rare, really nice staff, very clean, and the most important is that there are no silly policies. People go there to sweat and work! I've been a member a year now and will keep my membership for as long as I live here. Thanks Gold's! read more

I absolutely love this in Normas, expensive, extremely well-equipped workout gym. Not only do they have several weight route to choose from with both free weights and machines, but they also have a pool, a whirlpool, and sauna and steam room is in both of the men's and ladies locker rooms. They have plenty of cable set up's and even if the gym is busy, you can always find free weights or machine so that you can get your workout in. The staff is super friendly and always greet me when I come in the door. A few of the trainers give me a fist bump and encourage me even though I am not in a training session with them. They also have body pump, yoga, and other classes if weights are not your thing. read more

Gold's Gym - Trainers Near Me - Woodstock, Georgia

Awesome place with a variety of equipment. Of course it's going to be busy when gyms are traditionally busy, but from 5:00 AM - 6:30 AM I may have to change the order of my workout but I'm never just waiting for a piece of equipment do to how busy it is. Front desk staff is great and the ownership group is constantly improving and upgrading equipment. Parking lot can be misleading at times because of large group classes but this is the best gym in Woodstock! read more

This place will try to take all your money, when my boyfriend and I signed up we were told we would not be locked into a contract but she did ask us roughly how long we would be signed up and we said "probably a year, give or take". We have paid $45 a month for the two of us and then had to pay over $100 for "Gym Fees" on October. On top of all this, i has to block the Gyms number because the rep was calling every week to see where I was, why i hadn't come in to work out and trying to get us to sign up for personal training (even though we said we were not interested more than once). Now we are trying to cancel and we're told that we are locked into a one year contract until July 2020 but could pay an early termination fee of $150 per person. That is almost exactly the same amount we would have to pay to stay signed up for the remainder of the contract. If you're considering becoming a member of this Gym then make sure you plan on going often and using all their amenities. If not then I highly suggest going to another private owned gym with lower rates. read more

I was skeptical when onelife took over Golds but one thing they did right was bring on Darrell to the Woodstock location! He's an old school body building guy that will do his best to help out all the members & clients. The gym is hospitable, clean & nice equipment! Love that they have Les mills classes still! read more

I wanted to find a gym for the summer since I go to UGA and needed somewhere to workout during the break. My friend and I were planning on working out together for the summer, and we went to check out Gold's and an LA Fitness. Our summer break was 3 months long and we were looking for a good deal for just those months, since we would be moving back to school after. We went to LA Fitness first and were bombarded with a salesman telling us that we would get 3 months for the price of two, since the first month and last month were included in their package, and we could cancel once the third month started and not pay for it, but only if we remembered to cancel on a certain day or else they would charge us for a full membership, blah blah blah. I didn't even understand it when I was sitting talking to them. However, it was still more expensive than the simple, straight-up 3 month deal that Gold's offered us for a total of $99, startup fee included. We spoke to Morgan, who was incredibly helpful, personable, and nice. She gave us a two-person deal and worked around mine and my friends total opposite work schedules and let us do the membership over the phone. I especially appreciated that they let us pay in cash! Gold's has been very accommodating this summer. I've swam in the pool, which is very nice, and worked out in the gym. I've come at anytime whether it be 6pm or 6am, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. I will be returning to Gold's for every summer that I come home for! read more

This gym is now One Life. They bought this place and now are renovating. I had an anaphylactic reaction and requested a freeze. They made the process difficult and then charged me for the following month once I asked for a refund and to cancel. They charged me first, last and a maintenance fee at sign up which cost almost $150 total. Now they want to keep my last months fee. I just decided since it's handled by a 3rd party out of India and they just talk in circles and follow a script, to cancel and pay them. Just be aware of what you're getting into. read more

Let me start by saying this Gold's Gym is actually a pretty nice gym with all the bells and whistles that a nice gym has; including a nice track here. When I was living in Woodstock I was a member at Planet Fitness looking for a new gym closer to home, and Gold's was that gym. I went online to their site and looked at the gym and it looked pretty good, so I went in to check out the gym in person. I was pretty impressed by the gym itself; the tour of the gym by the membership person was good. But when the tour came to an end the membership guy became the salesman which just turned into a p.i.t.a. as it usually does. The prices were higher than Planet Fitness, but I expected that; but there were all these crazy packages with different prices. I need to think about it and I told the guy that, but he kept trying to get me to sign up on the spot; I was ready to make a commitment yet. We had to tell him that we had to go, but he kept up his sales pitch which was a deciding factor of not joining the gym. My advice is don't be so pushy about getting someone signed up next time. read more

Now one lifefitness. If you want a tour they require a Driver's License so they take all your personal info before you join. Avoid.

It's a fricking ICON in itself! It is reasonably priced, clean, and spaced appropriately. This is a very nice gym and the folks that run the place and the customers that go here are very friendly. You get a greeting and a smile as soon as you walk in. The clientele ranges from body builders to silver sneakers and everything in between. It is a very welcoming community. They have a good mix of group class activity and a personal training staff that is the creme of the crop. I've done personal training at LA Fitness and Lifetime, and my experiences at Gold's has shown me just how a professionally run program should be. I'm giving it five stars, but there are some cons and improvements that could be made: *While the gym is clean, and they're are cleaning folks moving about all day, the cleaners they are using is very off putting (Fabulouso, yuck!). It's almost an offensive odor. *The pool - They have the kids taking swimming lessons and some swim team using the lanes, so getting in a good swim during working folks times (4 - 6p) can be difficult. I also found the aqua fit group classes to be boring. If they could spice it up with Water Zumba, use some music, or make it more challenging, it would be definitely better than it currently is. read more

They have tripled the membership by signing up high schoolers and middle schoolers. During after work hours you can barely find an unoccupied machine. A lot young guys posing and trying to meet the young girls. Which is normal behavior, but I challenge you to get a workout done. The kids don't know how to train so it is just a matter of time before someone gets hurt. The enrollment fee for the kids is really low. Definitely looking for another place to train read more

This is a very nice Gold's. The equipment is well maintained, the staff is friendly. With multiple squat racks and bench presses, there always seems to be one of these more popular pieces of equipment available. Most of the strength training is located downstairs, although there is some on the second floor as well. There is also a swimming pool, and a basketball court. Upstairs is cardio equipment, rooms for classes, a track and a couple heavy bags. read more

When my my family started shopping for a gym about six months ago, I was going to skip Gold's. I heard it was a "bro gym" and as an overweight mom in the middle of a big weight loss, I wasn't interested in getting criticized by gym bros while I was learning how to use a gym. I had nightmares of middle school PE class going through my head. My son and I actually sat in the parking lot for 10 minutes before going on a tour. A friend who was a former member encouraged me to join, and so we took the tour. What we found when we walked inside was not what I expected at all. This gym is staffed by incredibly friendly and helpful people. They are there to help you if you want it, and will leave you alone if you don't. The gym itself is two floors, with the more serious people training on the bottom floor. I mainly work out upstairs where it tends to be a little quieter, but still has a great deal of cardio, resistance, and free weight equipment. There is also a personal training area and the track on the second floor. I hired a personal trainer who I see one time per month. She does a fantastic job of teaching me how to use the equipment, and learn to work on my body, which frankly is something I needed. She does let me know at the end of each session that she would rather we see each other more often, and I always have to explain I'm doing what is in my budget. I would give the gym five stars if I didn't have to always have that uncomfortable conversation, but I understand why we do. Once per month isn't a lot, and we would be more effective at twice per week. I rarely have to wait to use a piece of equipment. The gym is busy, but they have enough to go around. It is kept very clean. There is a pool that my teenager loves, a hot tub, and a sauna. I really like the indoor track that circles the pool and basketball court. The other people working out are fairly friendly, they have left me alone for the most part. I haven't tried the classes yet, they are usually fairly full. We shopped every gym in a five mile radius, from Lifetime to the tiny gyms down the road. Gold's ended up being the best price, even with the yearly fee, and the staff gave me the best feeling about being there. I've been really happy with our choice and keep telling people they should join. read more

This gym is awesome! Great equipment lots of variety as well as a steam room and pool. Everything is clean 10/10 for sure

I recently had a horrible experience with one of the kids club caregivers, which was so random & bizarre because in the 5 years I've been with this gym my children & myself have loved the kids club & the ladies who watch them. Regardless I heard from all three of the managers the very next day. The two general managers & the kids club managers. They worked very respectfully & promptly with us to resolve the situation. Was very impressed by the management & their professionalism. read more

Gym I've gone to for years. No complaints it's got everything you need for beginners and intermediate/advanced lifters

There are plenty of options when it comes to gyms, but Gold's is my favorite. The prices are great and the staff is always welcoming. The gym has plenty of machines, free weights, and space for classes. Dominick at the front desk is always friendly. Check out this gym first! read more

Before I start the review, I think I should quote a friend of mine..."When you go gym shopping, please keep in mind it's a place where sweat and tears break a person and rebuild, it's not a spa, it's not a playground, it's a gym." I've been going to Gold's Gym for about a month now and it's unfortunate that I had to cancel the membership but I thought I'd leave them a parting gift. Especially since some of the reviews on here are a bit outdated and I do believe that the gym has been renovated as well as under new management. When I first signed up, the person I spoke to was Josh, he didn't harass me with phone calls, he didn't ask, "What do I need to do to get you to sign today?" And that already sold me about 50% but at I told him I needed time to decide. When I finally signed up, he even helped me out and all I paid was 25 bucks to get started, no contracts, just a 30 day notice if I wanted to quit. Regarding other staff members: they have always been really nice to me! Big smiles, great suggestions, even showed me some kind of protein drink that was gluten free and zero sugar. Now, some people might say, people who work in the gym are only nice to bodybuilders and hot girls. Well...I'm neither of those things. On a good day, I might be almost cute looking. It's a bit pathetic I know, sometimes I don't know how to get through life lol. Regarding the equipments: I'm no professional but they look new, they work, there is a good amount of equipments for a gym this size and when it gets packed, you may have to wait your turn but the people who go here are very friendly. There's an indoor track, 10 laps equal a mile and if you wimp out half way you can cut through a little hallway in the middle. Hey, no shame in "looking for the bathroom" half way through the walk/run. Everyone's got their own levels. Take me for example, I'm turtle stuck on the track damn near having a heart attack. As of yesterday, I saw that they hung two new punching bags, I'm excited about that! Also, they do have TRX equipment available, you just have to ask the staff. Regarding classes: they have some really cool classes and even Les Mills ones! If you don't know about Les Mills...ohhh it's a killer! Because of my recent heart murmur issues, I have not tried the classes. But I was lucky enough to walk by a class last night and I saw a bunch of ladies enjoying themselves in what seemed to be a cardio dance class. The instructor seemed knowledgable, passionate and I think most important of all, she's not one of those "I look like I came out of a bodybuilding contest and even though I say I'm just a normal person, the minute you look at me I know you wanna be me" people. I know when I go to the gym...I don't say it out loud but I'm always thinking, "That guy HAS got to be on steroids." Or "Man...if I somehow manage to look half as good as him..." Do I do a little window shopping on people? Absolutely! It's my way of telling myself I want to be better than I am now, and also my way of telling myself never ever ever touch steroids. I can't imagine if I look like a mini Asian hulk. Ah yes, the mind of the weak and not so good looking speaks. Other amenities: there's a pool, you can reserve a lane and it looks decent. There's a jacuzzi and also dry sauna and steam room in the locker room. There's also a basketball court and the staff told me I can join pick up games. Ha, yeah, they're quite humorous. Statues that stand outside KFC and McDonalds stand taller than me...join basketball pickup games... Hours: 24 hours all the way to...Friday I think. The gym is clean and well maintained, I see the staff walking around and cleaning all the time. Of course, there are and always will be times that the locker room might have some water here and there or might smell a little funky. It's a gym! It's like having children in the house, there will be times when it's just not as clean as you want it to be. The staff are real people just like you and I, and I think that as long as they're making an effort to do their best, they deserve recognition. We as consumers pay a gym to receive value for our hard earned money but it does not give us the right to nit pick every single flaw. If we don't want other people to treat us as if they've overlooked all the good we've tried to do and only criticize us, then maybe we should treat others the same way. So why the five stars when nothing is ever perfect? Because it's a good gym with good people and it's a gym that you can achieve your fitness level at your own comfort. There might be not be amazing towel service but guess what, for the low prices the gym is charging, what do you expect? I'm being candid...one should be so lucky that you even get a towel lol. I've cancelled my membership because I've been convinced by my brother and sister in law that it's worth the 70+ dollars a month to go to Lifetime for the extra spa and resort amenities. Notice I said SPA and RESORT. On a budget? Go to Golds. read more

Well they like money! They are very friendly when you join and then less friendly, I guess thats their business model. read more

Yes the staff is friendly at the front until you ask them if the mens steam room or hot tub or pool is working correctly............. Then you either get a lie or an " I don't know" Mostly stonewalling and excuses. Norda flat out lied to me today with attitude about the steam room. Which has been not working for many months/years. I chose not to speak people like that. read more

Great gym for every stage of fitness. Love the facility, and especially the Kids Club. Babysitting while working out. Awesome!

I have been a member for 1 month. I was never shown how to clean equipment or where to find cleaning supplies until i complained. The equipment is not being cleaned before and after use. The water in the pool smells awful and green fungus is growing by the steps and where the noodles are kept. I have brought these issues to there attention several times and nothing has changed. It is a good location and nice layout. Please clean up the place. I will be looking for a clean facility. read more

Love this gym! Great location for me, has a great coffee connection in it and helpers are friendly!! Has all I need as I am a lightweight! Offers silver sneakers and fitness programs for seniors. Great pool and so easy to reserve! I referred four friends! Now we can all hang out!! You must at least visit it and try out! read more

Worst gym by far, Tolets are always clogged shit stains everywhere, steam room smells like shit the one time it did work but is always broken, overpriced asf, basketballs have no grip and no air, bad management yell at people for no reason, the too front desk workers are always making out and yell at people for no reason super shit gym don't recommend read more

Horribly run down gym. Does very little maintenance to locker rooms and pool. After several health violations we decided to change to a better gym in Woodstock. Such a shame. It had great potential read more

Very agreeably priced, all in one gym. Equipment is fairly dated, but does the job. Crowd never gets overwhelming where you can't complete your workout. Staff is very friendly and attentive. read more

If you like to lift weights or do cardio, etc. this gym will work. It fits the casual lifter and the intense lifter. I go in the mornings and get any piece of equipment I need when I need it. I do not go at 5pm because like all gyms its busy (not going to complain about that because you get that everywhere). I have never taken a class, used the pool, or basketball court so I cannot comment on them. I pretty much just lift and do cardio. I am motivated when I am there. I have been a member for 3 years and will continue. read more

I went to this gym for over a year, using only the pool and spa (because of an injury) and only left because I moved too far away to keep my membership. I lost 30 lbs in one summer swimming ONLY. The pool has always been very clean, and as I used it every other day, I should know. Many times while swimming, I saw employees cleaning it and the nearby spa. No body-oil scum on the pool walls like other gyms. The ladies locker room shows room for improvement. The shower area always had standing water (and I had to tread carefully or slip) and it was very dimly lit. The shower stalls themselves were ok. It was a safe place for a married lady to go alone and not be bothered by strange men (unlike Bally Fitness) and I liked that I could call ahead and reserve a swim lane. Cancelling my membership was easy and stress-free. read more

The staff here is great. Very friendly and willing to answer any question or concern I have. The only thing keeping it from a fifth start is that I come from lifetime fitness where it was bigger and newer. For the price though, gold's gym in Woodstock can't be beat! read more

Very Professional GM and staff-Was told one thing only to be told something else. Charged late fees even when their was a credit card on file to be drafted. When I tried to resolve the issue GM was very belligerent, unprofessional, rude, and start yelling that this was my fault and threatened to put this on my credit report; which I will dispute. I felt that I was totally discriminated against and this should've been resolved by the GM but he was too unprofessional to listen and agree with anything I offered to resolve this matter. Please Do Not Go Here to Golds GYM Woodstock, GA! Going back with LA Fitness ASAP read more

This is a great gym, very spacious and clean. Sometimes I swim in the pool and use the hot tub, and everything is very well-maintained. Definitely recommend the Les Mills classes including Body Pump! Also the basketball court is a great place to practice my pretend mad skillz. read more

Fantastic customer service here. They were extremely involved in getting me signed up. Facilities are great with swimming pool and steam room. read more

Great place to workout people there are always so friendly and accommodating great great atmosphere

Love this place. Left the sterile (and very overpriced) confines of Lifetime in Woodstock for a real gym! Don't care about a rock wall or squash court? Then this is the place for you. Its a little over-crowded with zombies since its the beginning of the year but there's always plenty to do even with a full house. It has the indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room and basketball court and running track (because everyone knows treadmills are awful!) My only suggestion is they switch the direction of the track on alternating days as it gets a bit tiresome making left turns every day. Other than that, this place rocks! read more

Love the environment. Very warm, open and friendly. Best part is that they have a newly renovated kids club with an indoor playground. Jayden and Elizabeth take great care of my kids while I can enjoy my workout worry free. read more

Awful place, I wish I could give 0 stars. When I signed up I paid for first and last month and my membership was month to month. When I cancelled, they tried to charge me for an extra month, luckily I had already cancelled my debit card. This gym charges a $50 annual fee two months in. After the start up fee, month to month fees, when you sign up you pay first and last months fees and on top of that is the stupid annual fee hidden away among all their other fees in the lengthy contract that surprises you. There are plenty of other, better gyms in the area, and this one is not cheap after you add up all of their fees. don't go with these untrustworthy scam artists and if you do, pay cash, so you know when they take your money. read more

Horrible staff and do they not honor there commitments that they make to PAYING customers. I started at Golds Gym Woodstock because I needed a pool and spin classes to prepare for an Ironman race. Everything was good for the first few months and I was able to get a swim lane every day. Then suddenly a high school rented the pool time right when I had been swimming and from that point I could not get a lane. Additionally, I paid for 1 full year upfront for my daughter and me and I told the sales person that we were primarily coming to swim and take spin classes. He responded that we should never have a problem reserving a lane but that was not the truth. I brought it up to the management and they said that they couldn't help me. Fast forward, I called them back this morning offering to pay upfront for an entire year and I asked about the school reserving the entire pool and the sales person was pretty rude when she said that she couldn't help with the pool "thing". 1) I was a paying customer (not monthly) and they knew up front that I was there to use the pool almost every day after work. Why should I have to sacrifice my pool time that I paid for? This is a true bait and switch. 2) I was treated rudely when I complained before about needing pool times at least every other day. 3) I have friends that no longer go there because of this issue. 4) I basically lost a portion of my membership cost because I had to go to another, more expensive gym so that I could use a pool the I literally pay to use every month, just like I did at Golds's 5) Believe me, I am going to post this on my Facebook page and tell all my friends that go there about this. There are too many gyms in the area. 6) You have forgotten about your true customers and they are not the swim team who could and should practice at one of the local aquatic centers in close proximity to Woodstock. I just don't like being ripped off when I was a loyal paying customer. read more