Gym University

4.1 mi

Best gym in town because it has all the equipment you need, it's always clean and the setup is just…read moreperfect. They have a section dedicated just for women, love this because they can workout in there without any creeps overly staring. Open 24/7 and you can check in via your Apple wallet, such a convenience if you ask me.

Lots of equipment, everything you might need , EXCEPT, for a sauna. That's such a bummer and a…read moredeal breaker for me. Clean locker rooms and tanning beds and hydro-massage, all kinds of cardio machines. I guess Crunch has the only sauna in Longview ?

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Planet Fitness

3.1

(9 reviews)

3.5 mi

I am disappointed in the Planet Fitness franchise and this location in particular…read more They allow "their" personal trainer to hold machines for a scheduled class from 12:00 (noon) to 12:30 p.m. When I was there on this day between 11:00 and 11:15 a.m. said trainer had the "reserved" sign up and there was no class nor participants. I ignored the sign but then decided to ask the staff for clarification. I know how to substitute exercises for the machines I supposedly can't use, but this is a VERY POOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. I have been a Planet Fitness member for a few years and have always been an advocate of the franchise. I will no longer be a proud member of the franchise and will never give a positive "word of mouth" for it.

Update: Does their AC not work?…read more I went back at 9pm tonight and it felt like 90 degrees in the gym. They either need to update their ACs, or if it wasn't working I wish they had a sign up or something - I could barely make it 10 minutes before having to leave. Ya just can't have an indoor gym in Texas without AC :(

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Christus Good Shepherd Healthy Living Spa

1.0

1.5 mi

I am giving them a star because the classes in the morning are amazing. However, when I went in to…read moreget a membership, the little girl who took my information never said anything about an extra fee, so when she ran my card and instead of $65, it was $115...that is when she told me about the extra fee that is not refundable. Now that I want to cancel, I am being told that I have to pay for an extra month to cancel. What the heck?!?! If I am not going to be there, why do I have to pay the extra month fee WHEN I cancel? I was told that you can cancel online, but you have to pay the extra month during cancellation...I mean...why? So, I wouldn't advise anyone getting a membership here unless you are told EXACTLY what the charges are for prior to signing up...because NONE of this is mentioned during the initial sign up.

Crunch Fitness - Longview

3.4

(11 reviews)

2.3 mi

Overall good gym. Lots of equipment Accept during prak time which might be like Monday through…read moreThursday. From maybe 5pm to 7 p m it's hard to find equipment. If you go during the nonpeak times it's much easier. My biggest complaint is that it is too hot.

In town for work and was initially going to hit up anytime fitness. But the location next to my…read morehotel was permanently closed, looked at the old map and here crunch was! Most of these gyms are the same footprint. Same machines. Same quality. Friendly folks. This gym is infact that. I have the program through your insurance that gives you access to 15k+ gyms for 25 bucks a month. It is very much worth it if you travel or just want gym variety in your own town. What I really like about this gym is the footprint. Everything has plenty of space around it. Most if not all the machines were maintained. Didn't smell, and everything you want for in a nice gym. If I'm back in town, y'all will see me again.

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Head Over Heels

(10 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great Place to learn and explore new activities. Great instructors, Great humans! I cannot say…read moreenough good things about this awesome place.

What a fun experience!!!!!!! I came in knowing ABSOLUTELY nothing. I walked out knowing so much…read moremore and so excited for the next class! Sierra was a FABULOUS instructor! Be prepared to be sore the next day LOL! It was an awesome workout and atmosphere!

Our Burlesque Troupe performing at a Real Working Women of East Texas event.

Our Burlesque Troupe performed at PoleCon in Fort Worth this year!!

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Fitness 1440

1.8

(5 reviews)

2.0 mi

DO NOT GET A MEMBERSHIP IF YOU ARE OVER WEIGHT. Wait what?…read moreIsn't that what a gym is for? NOT THIS ONE. Staff is rude and unprofessional. Treated my mom like SH*T and even giggled at her when discussing a possible member ship. She walked out in TEARS. The owner/manager is rude and inconsiderate-obviously can not control their staff or members. Made snide comments about my moms Medicare and Medicaid insurance (KEEP IN MIND SHE IS ON DISABLITY!!!) I am just distraught and so angry about this. DO NOT sign up here. This place doesn't know how to treat human beings.

I've been going here for about 8 months now and I LOVE this place. The staff is so great, it's the…read morecleanest gym I've ever seen, smells like a brand new place still, lots of equipment, and they have a great selection of services. It's SO affordable too!

FITNESS 1440 Longview

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Crossfit Citadel

(7 reviews)

3.2 mi

My wife and I visited this box over the Christmas holiday. The two days we attended, Tommy and the…read morerest of the gym community were extremely welcoming and friendly. We highly recommend CrossFit Citadel and will be visiting again when we are back in town. I'd also like to thank Tommy for being so responsive when I was initially reaching out to inquire about the gym. Bonus: my wife and I PR'd on Shoulder Press, Push Press, and Push Jerks!

Great experience. Dropped-in to get a good workout in before my Spartan Stadion race in Arlington…read more Great gym with knowledgeable coaches, friendly members, and really nice equipment. Will definitely return next visit.

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Freedom Yoga

1.5 mi

The Release and Restore class was recommended to me by my therapist and I'm glad that I went! I…read morejust finished up a 3 month membership and I was able to go to a variety of classes that are offered. My favorite classes are Release & Restore, Gentle Yoga, Vin + Yin, and Gentle Flow. As soon as you walk into the studio you feel a sense of calm and ease that continues as the instructors help facilitate mindfulness throughout your practice. Every instructor has been caring, welcoming, and accommodating. You should definitely start your yoga practice at Freedom Yoga!

Amazing yoga studio! I always feel so much better after class! Toni is an awesome instructor! Her…read moreRelease & Restore class is perfect for anyone who feels anxiety, stress or grief. Love, love, love it!

View from back of the studio before class.

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Flex Gym

4.4 mi

I can finally workout in a gym that has the equipment I'm looking for, the space to train, quality…read moresupplements, and knowledgeable staff.

From the owner: We are an open gym that is open 24/7! We offer no contract, and we are expanding here soon! When we…read moreadd on we'll have tanning beds, childcare, a classroom, massage therapist, showers, locker room, and much more! We also teach boot camps and classes. Call 903.297.4927 or visit us by Vista College on the corner of Gilmer Rd and Loop 281.

Water Park at the Villages

3.6

(31 reviews)

48.8 mi

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Club Vacation Resort for 4 night, went to water park every day right…read morewhen it opens at 10 AM (During Spring Break). Water and building was a bit cold at first. The park was great for our family. Would come back again. If guests at the resort, grab towel at activity Outpost. They won't let ya bring in food and drinks but you can go in and out, so take a cooler and do lunch in the car.

This place was a good time for the group of 10-15 kids we had. The pool area is small, so I imagine…read moreat peak times (school breaks, summer) it is a bit cramped. The prices are comparable to larger parks and they have swimsuits for sale if you forget. You cannot bring food or drinks in but they have food available for breakfast and lunch. There's mini golf, cornhole, ping pong, and basketball available, along with other board games.

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Longview Jack M Mann Splash Pad

3.5

(6 reviews)

6.0 mi

Cheap fun for the kiddos! (FREE) Always check hours before packing up and going. Gate is locked…read moreoccasionally.

Wonderful, FREE spot for kids to burn if some energy and stay cool! Great for younger kids! Nice…read moreshaded pavilion for adults.

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Eagle’s Nest Mini Golf

(6 reviews)

41.3 mi

The name has changed!! Hopefully it will be updated on Yelp soon. It's now Eagles Nest Mini Golf…read more What a fun place! New owners spent several months rebranding and remodeling this place into a pop culture-themed mini golf course. There's Elvis, Aerosmith, King Kong, Buddy Holly & The "Crickets", baseball, Mt Rushmore, Wizard of Oz, Paul Newman's Fast Eddie Felton from "The Hustler", drive-in movies, bowling, and more. Some holes have a little fun twist. Gotta read the signs at each one! We played on a Sunday--got there just as they opened, so we beat the crowd. Their prices are very reasonable, and they have drinks & snacks available to purchase. We will definitely be back! Forgot to mention that they have theme days/weekends! This weekend was The British Invasion. The music was all from that time period in the 60s. That made it even more fun!

This place is so cool! Our group of four, ranging in ages from 16 to 56. Each hole creatively…read morethemed. The music throughout the course was so much fun to hear & sing along if you knew the words. Such a unique experience & will be back!

King Kong fun

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Martin Creek Lake State Park

3.7

(23 reviews)

22.5 mi

Went camping with my mom and my kids for a weekends trip. We stayed in one of the 2 cabins because…read moremy mom needs her sleeping machine. It was a nice little trip. I took a hike with my little man to see the pine trees lined up and then the next morning took my daughter the short way. The kids loved the lake and my mom loved the fishing. The power plant across the lake lights up pretty but the constant hum coming from it is a bit strange. All and all it was a nice little trip and I'm looking forward to going back. I didn't get a chance to go on the island and I'd really like to go back to do that trail.

Fairly small park with not much to offer. I was supposed to do a campout here with my hiking group…read morelast year in December, but I was moving. So, after Thanksgiving, I was already in East TX and decided to drive to the park to check it out. Checkin was easy at the ranger headquarters. I went inside to purchase a magnet. Their stickers selection was limited and the designs were unappealing. My first impression with the creek lake that it was very beautiful and reminded me of Lake Catherine State Park in Arkansas. The beach portion doesn't allow dogs, so I just viewed it from the park. There's a total of three trails. I found one, but not the other. I searched high and low to find it, but was unsuccessful. I ended up going on the Island Trail. The view of the power plant was nice. The plant was loud. The Island trail was a smooth hike. The path is covered in pine needles and if you look closely, you can find armadillos, rabbits, and field mice. Now the camping portion was very crowded and the sites were close to each other. I didn't see any private sites. It reminded me of Blanco State Park; where you're just close enough to your neighbors where you can see and hear them. How fun! This park isn't worth coming back to explore. I didn't like it much.

Kids in the lake with the forest in the back

The power plant at Martin Creek Lake

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A bit of fall foliage

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Gym U.

15 years ago

Gym University in Longview, Texas provides the best training in: * Tumbling and Trampoline * Pre K Gymnastics * Cheerleading * Dance and more Gym University also offers the world's greatest birthday parties in Longview, Texas. Birthday parties are a special moment in a child's life. Let's team up together to make your child's next birthday party the best ever in Longview!Price: $275 for parties up to 30 children. (Please let us know five days in advance of your party of the total guests you expect to have so we can staff your party correctly.)Time: 1 hour 30 minutes of awesomeness. What do you get? One hour in our awesome gym with your very own "party meister" to lead games and trampoline activities. Thirty minutes in your own party room for refresments and gifts.Best of all - WE CLEAN UP so you don't have to! read more

Landon B.

5 months ago

Manger is terrible with dealing with conflict. Can't communicate properly and is aggravated with staff from doing the right thing.

Jayden A.

5 months ago

Manager Jordan is screaming at employees for nothing and is always aggravated but employees are cool.

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