I love this gym but it's not quite 5 stars and I'll explain why. Lets first go through the positives of this gym. Pros: It's spacious, everybody is serious at this gym (no chit chatting/on their phone just sitting at the machine), parking is always readily available, they have a WOMEN'S SECTION (this is a huge plus for me!! Ladies, you'll love this section! No boys allowed!), lots of machines and free weights, music is always bumpin' with good music, lots of disinfecting stations. Although they are not opened 24 hours right now due to COVID, this place is great and I don't have to wait for any machines or weights. I can't wait till the classes open up so I could try it, too. Cons: They need to clean...and I mean clean the dusts on the walls and floors. This is minor and could be resolved quickly but it makes me wonder how often they clean when I see the same dust piles week after week in the same area. The women's restroom smells ALL the time. Not sure if there's a plumbing issue but I gag every time I go into the locker room. There's no WIFI... I was surprised they had no WIFI. Otherwise, great gym! read more

Powerhouse Gym Aiea - Gyms Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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AC unit broken, been out of service since last year. Right now they have big floor unit fans blowing up dust all over the place. Need to keep up with filling up the paper towels in the gym. Spray cleaning bottles are just refilled with water no disinfectant liquid to wipe down the equipments after use. Things in the bathrooms are broken example soap dispensers.And showers have mildew Lockers are out dated and few are broken. Gym is starting to smell like A$$...Need to advise OSHA....For safety health issues.. read more

Trainer "Big Mike" pressured me for personal training sessions. I agreed but wanted to start during my vacation. Another trainer tried to poach me, but I said no. Put $300 on the books to train with "Big Mike". Then Mike said it wasn't for personal training, but group workout - absolutely lied. "Big Mike" was mad that I put legit money on the company acvou t because he wasn't going to be paid under the table like he planned. The tranny trainer who tried to poach me tried to poach me again. Yuck... The gym is a mess. I left the money on a dead account so no one can touch it. The people running the place are a JOKE. Don't trust any of these flakes. read more

I did a trial here and honestly, it just wasn't for me. I heard great things about Powerhouse but I didn't feel comfortable working out here. Yes, there's a lot of fitness competitors here so at first it was kind of intimidating. I also went at a really busy time so a lot of the machines I wanted to use wasn't available. I decided to come back at an off time which was WAY better. I got to do my workout but something about the gym just made me feel like I did not want to come back and workout there. It also feels not as clean compared to other gyms. Pricing here seems to be reasonable and there is plenty of parking in the lot but unfortunately it just wasn't for me. I am glad I got to try it out! read more

Some of the new gym owners are very terrible people. Staff members gossip and talk poorly of paying customers. Some front desk staff are unfriendly and choose who theyre are friendly to. Its not a "family" gym at all. They play favorites. Machines are taken up by the large group trainings they have everyday. Machines are always broken. Big crowds at night that you cant even find a working machine. A/C is always broken. Large gym bags are everywhere. Men are always in the women section. Staff turn around rate is extremely high because staff is treated like disposable trash. The group trainings are formed in cliques and women who tear other down and compete against eachother. Instagram influencers are set up with their phones and tripods everywhere, especially at night. Bathrooms are not well cleaned. Its been a clown show since Dave left. No longer a serious bodybuilding gym since. read more

Great gym with a lot of equipment. Perfect for anyone but especially for bodybuilders and power lifters. The staff is friendly and helpful. Parking is sufficient. I am sure all of their trainers are top notch but I have personal experience with one of their trainers, Johnny Ligsay is top notch. He is very knowledgeable. Great gym. If you are a gym Enthusiast, check this place out. read more

Was great till new owners or management this year. Been going here for nearly a decade. However their poor attitudes and behavior repels me.

The cardio equipment is very old and is frequently non operational. Many hidden fees When I quit they charged me for the whole next month of fees and annual fees for the next month, read more

The equipment selection is ok. Most of the equipment is very old but fully functional. A lot of the barbells are bent because the members have poor gym etiquette. The best thing about PH is that during peak hours when UFC and 24 are jam packed, PH is not. The worst thing about PH is their personal training groups. PH gives equipment priority to their groups. I get that the groups pay additional but they will take over large swaths of the gym for equipment they are actively using and equipment they will be moving to eventually. On top of that, the groups sound like they are auditioning for one guy one horse with their obscene screaming. They really ruin the experience for the rest of the guests. The rates are not substantially lower than any of the other gyms. There is no sauna. There is a women only training area but hardly anyone uses it. It just compounds the lack of availability already stressed by the training groups. read more

Apparently not everyone has to follow the rules here. Some clown that brings her own pink dumbbells leaves two to three gym bags on the gym floor while she works out. Gym bags are clearly not allowed, but somehow she gets away with it smh. read more

Great gym! Has everything you could really need - lots of weights, machines, cardio equipment, and a group room. They could use some additional accessory muscle equipment but also wouldn't want it to be more packed. It's a tight fit, but it's never too crazy crowded - probably because of the hours. They are open 4am-11pm. They play good music. Respectful patrons. I agree with other reviewers in that it could really use a deep cleaning but otherwise no complaints. The staff is super nice and they offer multiple types of memberships, even short-term ones. read more

Pretty awesome place! The name is intimidating at first but everyone there is super nice and friendly. One uncle even taught me how to adjust one of the machines. They have a separate women's only section which I genuinely really really appreciate. Their equipment is well maintained and they have a big space as well. All their treadmills work so that's a huge plus too. One of my fave gyms on island even though it's a bit further out for me. read more

Well I been a member for about a year I think. And it was hard going in as overweight as I was. When I got there the staff was cool and helpful. I thought it was how the introduction was. Well over. A year later they are the same. Cool. Always smiling. Always willing for talk story. Wam welcomes are good for a place like that. And I always get That. I been out for like 3 months and when I returned they remembered me and helped boost my encouragement to keep going. Small gym? I think not. With all the muscle going on in there, small is not in their vocabulary. Inspired to see bodybuilders and power lifters and body toners all in one house getting theirs. And there is no bad vibes. Respect flows every possible way. #PHG #mygym #houseofgains **********Update 04/30/19********** I'm very disappointed with the discharge of a member. I called on Friday April 26 to terminate my membership. On this day every month, I am charged $26.00 for monthly membership. I have been paying this for about a year, without stepping foot into the gym. (my fault) So basically I've been making donations to this gym. Back to my 1 . I called on Friday in hopes to terminate before being charged again. And I was told the accountant was not In and that I would get a call back. No call. I call Monday thinking she would be in and once again no accountant available. Well call you back. I did get a call back but now I wasn't available. So I called back today 04/30/19 and spoke with the accountant. Let's say I wasn't happy. Accountant: how may I help you? Me: I would like to terminate my membership Accountant: we can definitely do that I just need your last name. Me: (provided last name) Accountant: ok that it thank.... Me: well I had another issue. I was trying to cancel my membership so that I wouldn't be charged another month and I was charged a annual fee of $51.18. Accountant: well the account was charged on Thursday not Friday so the payment wouldn't be avoided. Me: why this month was my account charged a day before the actual payment? This has never happened before. (Over 3 years) Accountant: we would have needed a 30 day notice of termination anyways. Is there any other questions you may have. Me: no. Thank you. I think this is a shady move to charge me a yearly fee upon canceling? So now I have made a year commitment to something I wanted out of. Based on this alone, i adjusted my rating to a 1 Star. The accountant wasn't even willing to work with me. Not even an humble apology. read more

Powerhouse Gym Aiea - POWERHOUSE GYM #houseofgains - Gyms Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

If you are into getting down and dirty with the hard-core old school jam our house is the way to go. The equipment is sufficient and the environment is intense and if you're not ready to get down to business and you should go somewhere else!! From beginner to pro Powerhouse offers what you need to get fit and stay healthy. Go see my guy Lyndon for your membership and get cracking!! Enlist a personal trainer to kickstart the new you !! I love this place and all it has to offer. It really is a POWER HOUSE!! #nobodyrespectstheweak read more

Thankful for Powerhouse Gym Aiea putting in the extra effort with cleaning and making efforts to create distance within the gym and still make it a viable place to work out despite the COVID-19 limitations. No appt's needed, and they have a HUGE capacity, so if you are tired of your current gym, try it out. read more

This is only day 2 but I love the small Gym Effect. Of course, when you go into a gym of lifters (men); you feel self conscious as a women. Wait a minute, there's just as many women at Powerhouse getting fit too. You can do squats and overlook Pearl Harbor. It's a beautiful view. The gym itself is a little outdated. But it's about the experience. They offer sessions that focus on your Goals. There's no judgement and of course, everyone's sweating it out to great music. Man, the music pushes you to keep going. It's only Day 2...I'm feeling the burn. More to Come. ‍‍‍‍ read more

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Let's get the negative out of the way first: I'm not convinced that any gym is truly a 5-star gym. Powerhouse Aiea has all the makings of a 5-star gym, but for that reason, their sheer busy-ness makes it very difficult to work out here without the machine or weights you need being taken. Taking the aforementioned into consideration, this gym is well stocked with a large cardio area and numerous sections for weights and machines. Most impressively, it has a women's only area that is well-respected by gym members. The gym also offers free workout classes and paid classes such as martial arts. There's a gorgeous view of the water from most of the weights area which just adds to my love for the location. Most equipment is well-kept and the gym itself is fairly clean. The location is also 24 hours, which is hugely appealing if you work any awkward hours. The gym offers childcare, personal training, and body fat analysis. With everything this gym offers, it's pretty astounding that it's so inexpensive. I expect everything to be overpriced in Hawaii, but ~$30 a month for a gym membership is a good price to me. They also offer military discounts too. Both the staff and the gym-goers are pretty polite too, and I have yet to have any bad service from here. I even had a time where I went to Target before the gym and they stored my refrigerated groceries for me while I worked out! If you can get over the crowd, this gym is a solid choice, but from what I've heard, some of the big name gyms on the island are also crowded too, so that might just be the reality of Hawaii. read more

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I've been going to this gym for about three months now, so far so good. Friendly and professional staff and trainers. The gym is very well maintained with great equipment. Nice environment to just walk in and work out. Bruno Temesi is my fitness trainer. He used to be a soccer player and he's got decades of experience as a trainer. If you work with him you can tell that he is very knowledgeable and that he genuinely cares about your fitness. I was in a really bad shape when I first started. Bruno paced with me and he made sure I'm doing my workouts the right way without hurting myself. He is also very flexible with the schedule. If you're still in doubt, just try it out for a week (free pass on their website), you will see what I mean. read more

Great prices and the most unfriendly staff I've ever encountered. No hi, hello or even a head nod. At least eye contact or any form of acknowledgement. there is 1 young local gentleman that always say hello and comments have a great work out. He only works weekends and he us greatly appreciated!!! read more

I normally don't write a review but this is much needed to address or raise awareness. I've been with Powerhouse since day one when I made the transition from 24hr fitness (Previous residents). Powerhouse has always had great staff and kept their facility clean. However, the men's locker room/shower needs a major overhaul/renovation. Most of the lockers are damaged and the showers are deteriorating with mold surfacing on the floors to the ceiling. This facility has not been renovated since PH took over from 24hr fitness. I understand Hawaii's cost of living and services is expensive. We're also one of the highest-taxed states which is unfortunate for businesses to afford the upkeep of their facilities or worse, increase wages. That said, I'm not protesting or trying to enforce my opinions on the owner(s) but just to raise awareness. Hoping that when funding is available. These issues will be attended. I'm a loyal customer and I pray that Powerhouse will remain at this location for a long-time. P.S. - Hawaii Government and Taxes are too large for the working-class and businesses to afford. read more

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If I could give zero stars I would. Used to be a good place to go but is going downhill because too many people that go here do whatever they feel like, treat other members how they want, behave like they own the place and it is getting worse. It also used to be a very neat and tidy place but despite staff being on the floor more often, it's not being kept as clean and standards for stowing equipment is now severely lacking. I hope they can turn it around, but until then I would avoid this place. There are better, more professional gyms nearby that offer more bang for your buck than Powerhouse. read more

I train MMA here with 808 Top Team and they are honestly probably the best team on the island. But this is just my opinion, they started out as a ground and pound team but now we are more balanced for MMA. But other than that this is a gym for power lifters it seems like more. But try it out I'm pretty sure they'll give you like a free week. read more

Only signed up because it's free through my health plan but I surprisingly like this gym. It may not be big like 24 but the machines look fairly new. There's a lot of things to do from treadmills, bikes, weights, etc. They even have a women's section where only women can lift weights without feeling judged by the guys haha. I also like it because every time I've gone it hasn't been to crowded. Never had to wait for a machine yet (crossing fingers). read more

Been coming here for a few months now. It is consistently a nice clean gym. The staff are friendly, the equipment is well maintained, and it never feels overly crowded. There is a good mix of heavy weights, machines, cardio, and fight gear. For women who aren't comfortable in the gym (although in this place I doubt it's much of an issue) there is a women's only area which is well equipped. Overall a nice, clean, 24 hour gym. read more

10 day pass. Good deal the gym has everything you could need. They are a real powerhouse like the name says .

Great gym to work out at! There's a variety of machines and equipment, lots of space, and the vibe there is intense but in a good way. Makes you feel motivated. Would definitely recommend coming here vs other gyms in the area. read more

Look at my previous review from 2012 under the name Geedine A., which was my old yelp account. I tried to cancel my membership by phone numerous times because I left very suddenly for military reasons, and the employees kept giving me the run around saying they would call back... and they even hung up on me several times! Fast forward to now, 2018..... I recently found out I had to pay a hefty sum to collections because of this awful company. I reached out to powerhouse gym again, only to find out that they would speak to the GM and call me back. NO CALL BACK.... nothing. After what they did to me in 2012 it was very naive of me to think I would get called back. Y'all gave me no opportunity to close my account in 2012. If the requirements were to 'cancel in writing,' which was what the debt collector told me.... y'all could've provided an email or physical address for me to do that... but instead it was false promises to call back, numerous hang ups, and the impression that 'the policy states you have to cancel your membership in person.' Anyway, I ended up paying because collectors pretty much hold a knife to the throat of your credit score. So sickened that I have to deal with this 6 years later, but whatever. Y'all are still making false promises to call people back.... it would've been ok to let me know you really couldn't do anything. I just hope that in the future you don't tell military members who suddenly get assigned in the mainland or overseas that they need to come in person to cancel their membership.... **** You guys, there are NUMEROUS negative comments about how people have a difficult time canceling their membership and receiving bad service when it comes to contacting accounting. Powerhouse, WHY!!??! There's a post from 2017 where someone else even said you guys told them they can only cancel their membership in person, but according to the person who collected my debt, that is not the case. Can y'all stop being so nice and turning the tables when it comes to helping people cancel memberships and contact accounting!!!! Thanks read more

I joined this gym because it is close to where I work so I can be motivated enough to go before or after. This place took over the old 24-hour-fitness, but they have newer equipment. The main reason I joined is because it is too crowded at the times I enjoy going to the gym at the Super Sport 24-hour-fitness. This place costs about $30 a month now and they have personal training specials. This is also the go-to gym for MMA fighters. They even have a ring in the back right. There is a lot going on in this gym. There are areas all over to do your work out. The only set back is that there are only two water fountains. I suggest bring your own bottle. You can pay monthly or pre pay for so many years. *Be aware that there is an annual fee to monthly gym-payers. This occurred after 4 months of going here which is weird, since I thought it would of been at the end of the year which would make it annual. : i Anyways, the staff is friendly, and you get a real sense of an all-local staff. There are gym-junkies to newbies going here at all ages so do not feel like you will be out-of-place. Bring a friend to sign up and work out with u if you stay insecure. Lawls. read more

I'm military, and this is like my tenth military move. I've been to a lot of gyms to say the least. This gym is good to go. Period. It has a very local feel. The staff is always lively, courteous, and ready to help you. They also don't try to be sneaky to get you to sign up for training or any other add on items. just about everyone is very respectful and you don't get the ego feel here. The facilities are always clean, and the wipe down supplies are always available. Did I mention it's 24 hours? I typically workout around 4:30am, and there is a good group of people in there. I would say around 4pm is when it starts getting busy until about 8pm. HOWEVER, if you are into cardio, there always seems to be machines available even when it is busy. Finally, the price can't be beat. This is my gym. Won't go anywhere else. read more

The best gym in Hawaii. While other places are fitness centers, Powerhouse has the distinction of being a gym. The staff are friendly and professional. The equipment is top-notch. And most importantly: the atmosphere is one that makes you WANT to work out. I can go in their after a crummy day at work, and be immediately motivated to get in their and put in the work. Everyone their that works out motivates each other to work harder to attain your goals. Do yourself a favor and sign up at Powerhouse Aiea. read more

I've been going to Powerhouse Gym since February this year and so far, so good. It's open all the time and is never really too crowded. The membership fee isn't too pricy and they play good music (considering I forget to bring my headphones often). They do have a womens-only section which is nice when all the dudes are dominating the squat rack in the main area. If I may provide some constructive criticism, I'd say that the gym could stand a nice deep cleaning. I shower there frequently and there is mold and sitting water in the women's show area. It gets really slippery, so it bothers me. I've done the whole 24 Hour Fitness and Planet Fitness thing and definitely prefer a place like this over the chains. read more

Just became a new member at Powerhouse gym!! Been a long time member at 24 hour fitness and the Ufc gym but to be honest I prefer Powerhouse. The customer service here, especially from Linden has been excellent so far. I feel like I have been welcomed by him with open arms! I love the old school feeling this gym has, but with the latest and greatest machines. An added bonus is they have free COLD alkaline water for all guests!! Only gym on the planet I've seen that does that. If your tired of the same boring mainstream gyms, support local check out Powerhouse! read more

This place is like a sauna. Super hot! Right when you walk in, you're already sweating. Few times I couldn't even finish my work out cause I felt like passing out. Majority of the time, temperature is at 80 degrees. read more

Powerhouse Gym Aiea - Gyms Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

I am seriously in awe at the service Love has given me today. Spoke with a manager last week and told them that I have been trying to contact Love who takes care of the payments and accounts. I told them that I have been calling almost every day to talk with Love to update my card on my account and to take care of the payments of me and my husbands membership. Every time I called she wasn't in and whomever answered promised that they would leave my name and number for Love. The 3rd time I called, I asked for a manager and the representative came back online saying that he was busy. At this time I was so frustrated and had told the manager that I finally spoke to that their representatives have to be more on it. One person said Love would be in at 9 am and when I called back they informed me that she wasn't in at at during that day. When speaking to the Manager she told me that Love was having family issues and that's why she was in and out. I really felt bad for her up until today. Love called trying to argue with me on why I was charged a late payment. I tried to explain to her more than 3x that I understood why... But she kept cutting me off insisting that I didn't understand English and that I was wrong. She also made me feel as if I was incoherent to where she was right and I was wrong as a customer and that I was lying... Being a manager in the customer industry, THAT IS NOT THE SERVICE YOU GIVE TO YOUR CUSTOMERS. She was sooo rude and did not want to hear anything that I was saying. I wasn't even able to tell her that I didn't request to not pay the late fee, the MANAGER WAIVED IT FOR ME DUE TO ALL OF THE INCONVENIENCE THAT I WENT THROUGH. End result, I wasn't going to cancel because the Manager saved my membership by offering me to place my account on hold because she seen that we haven't been to the gym in a while and didn't know when we would be back. She also offered to waive our fees... but since LOVE called me to argue with me and "explain and prove her point, sarcastically"... I'll pass and cancel my membership and go to 24 hour fitness where I am valued as a customer!!!! Smh, no ALOHA HERE. read more

I just signed with Powerhouse Gym Aiea last month and so far, it has been incredible! I travel a lot for work and am constantly on the go, but they make it easy to schedule my personal training sessions via text messages. My trainer is Geraldine and she is AMAZING. She took the time to get to know me and from that, adjusted the workout/motivation to fit my personality. She was very encouraging and pushed me to work harder. It feels more like Im training with a friend than with a stranger. This gym is well taken care of and there are always staff around to help you if needed. I am impressed with the level of aloha that I always get when I walk through the door! The monthly costs are completely affordable and if you take the time to meet with someone, they can offer you packages! I would definitely recommend this gym to everyone! read more

Been going to this gym for several months and it hasn't really disappointed. The thing i love about this gym the most is there are plenty of places to squat and deadlift. They have the cardio machines and other typical gym things. Signing up was an ease and the customer service was great. The only thing that knocked it down a star for me is that the martial arts classes are very limited and you have to pay more for them. Overall, a great spot to put in some work. 4 out of 5 shakas! read more

This is the heaviest lifting gym in Hawaii. I'm not in the best shape but I love the convenience of this gym. It's located right across from Pearl Ridge mall and open 24/7. They have a ton of lifting machines and a ton of free weights. They even have a separate area for women to work out alone if you feel uncomfortable. One cool thing about membership here is all the classes are included with it. So free MMA classes, yoga, etc. The only thing I don't like in this gym is that there is no place to stretch if there are classes going on. read more

It's close to my home. That was really the main reason I joined powerhouse many months ago. I still remember it being 24 Hour Fitness and before that Gold's Gym--and interestingly enough, Powerhouse has the same wooden flooring and layout as those old gyms. Those floors make the sound of the weights hitting the mats REALLY LOUD, and when a strong dude drops a deadlift, you can really feel it vibrate! Funny enough, I was actually asked to stop deadlifting once many months ago because my 155# deadlifts were making too much noise. Yes, on my second of five sets I had to stop...which kind of sucked. But the worker who asked me to stop was very apologetic, and explained that the neighboring salon owners didn't like the banging and such as it was distracting for their business. Besides that one incident, I have nothing bad to say about the gym. There are a variety of free weights and machines (even a SSB!!!) and the regulars I do see early in the morning or later in the afternoon are so friendly. The staff I do talk to are really nice--my friend works with a trainer there, and although I'm not one of his clients, he still waves at me and says hi. Super cool guy. Parking is readily available too. Sadly, I do get nervous deadlifting there now as I don't want to be asked to stop. Plus, I wish there were more designated areas to stretch and roll out. Usually I just do it at home after training because there is no room. If you are in the Aiea area though and are looking for a gym, Powerhouse is overall a fairly good option! read more

I want to start off by saying my experience at the gym was fine, I never had a problem finding equipment to use. Front desk staff was always friendly. Place had its flaws with the building itself but all in all I enjoyed working out there. Trying to cancel my membership was the worst experience thus far. I had to deal with Love, who is the accountant and is extremely rude and inept at her job. She made it extremely difficult to cancel my membership. As a business owner you never place blame on a customer. You accept responsibility and move on and resolve the issue. We are military so we knew that we wouldn't have a membership for long and we love smaller gyms but I've never had an experience like this before. Very disappointed. I should have stayed at 24 hour fitness. Even they didn't make it difficult for me when I cancelled to come here. smh. read more

Everyone is serious about working out at Powerhouse. It's a good community and there are a lot of free awesome classes like yoga on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sunday. I enjoy working out here because it is not as crowded as 24 and also the location is great with ample parking. read more