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    Simon Family JCC

    4.2 (11 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    I'm sure everyone can all agree that we are geared towards better health and fitness nowadays. I belong to a couple of different fitness centers in the area yet, i always find myself gravitating to the Simon Family JCC. Centrally located in the heart of Virginia Beach, the center is not only a fitness center, but it is also a private academy as well. They have a fitness center located on the second level that you wouldn't think would have as many amenities that it does. The staff is very friendly as well as informative and the main workout area has recently been upgraded to all new, top of the line fitness equipment. There is also a nice heated pool that accommodates those with or without special needs and sports injuries as it has a treadmill inside of the water for a nice low impact workout. There is a steam room and a sauna also located inside of the dressing areas as well as plenty of showers. One of the main reasons I love to workout at this gym is because (ladies you do not have to worry about how you look) i like to go to the gym to workout, sweat, whether i look cray cray or not and not feel like I'm in a meat market like some gyms can make you feel. I did however give 4 out of 5 stars because although i enjoy my workouts, there are just a few more modern pieces of equipment that I feel that this gym is lacking.

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    Much appreciated Parry, we're glad to have you here! - Gus

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    Thank you for coming in Alison and hope to see you again soon! - Gus

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    Thank you Izell, come on back any time! - Gus

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    10 years ago

    Super place! Friendly , helpful staff, great family atmosphere . Always clean and well kept.

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    Thank you Dan! Appreciate the kind words. - Gus

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    The pool is AMAZING- especially the outdoor pool which is totally worth it.

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    4.8
    (18 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Hands-Down the best gym you will find on the east coast. Flex was where I started when I was 14…read moreyears of age, now in my 30s I still appreciated frequent visits to the gym even after I moved to the Washington DC area. Unmistakenly a true bodybuilders/Powerlifter- gym with all the accomodations necessary to get either Fit, Super Strong, or just plain built. Several counterparts from the gym have competed in NPC class shows, several have gone to Nationals and Jr. Nats and some I believe have become / or were Pros. Big Al, Bonney and the team are a pleasure to work with and the music station is almost always on Rock and Roll, never a Backstreet Boy song or Britney Spears song plays. If im not mistaken, they have the most amount (of a certain brand) of weight equipment of anywhere on the eastern seaboard. THe pride that comes out of being with a gym like this is carried through 4000 miles away when I still rock the classic FlexGym T-shirts here in Los Angeles. No Drama, No Staring Problems, everyone is either a brother or sister. -Osheen

    This is not just any gym, this is a culmination of many levels of experience varying from…read morepowerlifting competitors to bodybuilding competitors and more. Here you're family and amongst titans with wisdom, motivation, and more. The music is great, the people are motivating, the equipment is vast, and there's a ton of room for you to get happily lost in as you pump some iron. At Flex Gym the depression, anxiety, and stress gets melted off with each drop of sweat you leave on the mat.

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    Onelife Fitness - VA Beach Blvd Gym

    3.7
    (133 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Wow, I'm from the Westcoast visiting for the holidays and man this gym eats up the gyms in CA. The…read morestaff was super friendly the moment you walk in. There is an abundance of gym equipment, weights, space, etc. Surprised to also see so many bumper plates and squat racks! They even have a cinema room to watch something while you work out. The gym requires you to leave your bags in the locker room, normally I carry around some equipment in my bag to help with my workouts but I feel, you don't have to worry about not finding what you need. People seemed respectful of the gym and put things back where they belong. Not sure if it's always like this but I went on thanksgiving day. We used our family's guest pass to get in. We asked about day passes and they said $10/visit. Side notes: there was a children's play area for people who needs a babysitter while they get active. Saw multiple bathing suit dryers in the women's locker room, ample dressing stalls/bathrooms, showers, etc and super clean!

    1 star. I had a very concerning experience here that parents should be aware of. During our visit,…read morea worker handled a situation very poorly and did not step in when they should have. A little boy who was bigger than my daughter was allowed to tell her where to go and try to direct her against her will. The employee present did not correct the situation or ensure my child felt safe. As a parent, that was extremely unsettling. Staff should be paying attention and stepping in when one child is trying to control or push another child around. Allowing that kind of situation to continue without intervention creates an unsafe environment. On top of that, after I cancelled my subscription and informed them that I was cancelling, they still charged me for an additional month. Being billed after cancelling is unacceptable. Between the unsafe situation involving my child and being charged after cancelling, I cannot recommend this business. Parents should be cautious.

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    Williams Farm Recreation Center

    Williams Farm Recreation Center

    4.0
    (42 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    It was only the second time I had been to this Rec Center. Neither time included activities. The…read morefirst was to check out the walking lanes in the pool. This time was for an event being held in a large meeting room off the lobby. The location is on the portion of Newtown Road where the road turns east & the remainder is called Diamond Springs Road. This portion of the road actually runs between Haygood Road and that split. On the campus of buildings are also two elementary schools. The land, previously a farm, was donated to the city by the Williams Family, There are definite positives & negatives to the indoor pool. It appeared from my viewpoint to be slightly smaller than that of Bayside Rec Center. The walking lanes are fantastic for those who enjoy or need that experience for therapeutic reasons. But it does take away from the pool space for those who go to swim or just splash. There are outside activities that aren't available at Bayside. A large connected & fenced splash area was great for younger kids running through the water on a hot day. It gave the feel of a series of stationary underground sprinklers. I viewed an enclosed skate board ramp. Adjacent to that was something being used that was below ground level. I'm not sure what type of activity was involved. I didn't venture further down the meeting room hall. But the large glass window room in which my event was held was great & very accessible. One big flaw was the lack of handicapped parking spaces. I only saw four & had to park in hinterlands in terrible heat. This Rec Center is a great addition to this part of Bayside. It's walking distance from a lot of condo's & apartments. So kids can get there very easily in the summer. The Williams family's land donation is being put to good use.

    Since my go-to rec center was having a check-up, I have been trying out different rec centers in…read morethe area. I'll say that I had a very pleasant experience at Williams Farm. To be perfectly honest, I had no idea this rec center even existed, but I'm glad that I know about it. The rec center has all of the features of the other local rec centers - pool, open gym, weight room, cardio machines, indoor track, clean (very important) locker rooms, and free (and plentiful) lockers. Extra points for the showers in the locker room because each shower has an additional partition so one can shower in one partition and change in the other. The weight room is pretty comparable to a smaller gym's, but the center has all the equipment that one would need for a general workout. Actually, I think this center's weight "room" (or should I say weight open space) is a bit larger than a couple of the other VB rec centers. I noticed this rec center had a few bench presses and deadlift squat apparatuses. This is in contrast to my regular rec center, which has only one of each. I really enjoyed that the rec center has plenty of large windows so the weight room and indoor track receive plenty of natural sunlight, which leads to a cheerful workout . . . at least for me. The staff was pretty much nice and very helpful in providing directions to different parts of the gym. While this rec center is somewhat out of the way for me, I definitely will visit when my local recenter is closed.

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    Anytime Fitness

    Anytime Fitness

    4.2
    (10 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    By far the best gym in Virginia Beach, Anytime Fitness Holland is a true hidden gem…read more My home gym is Bayside Anytime Fitness, which is an amazing gym with the space given. However, due to a kitchen issue leading to a 2 month stay at a hotel, I had to find a gym nearby. The best thing about an Anytime Fitness membership is having choice to go wherever and whenever you want. There are several in Virginia Beach (Sandbridge, Kempsriver, Landstown, Bayside, Laskin, Holland, and Great Neck). When I opened the door to this gym, I couldn't believe what I saw. It was massive! It looked like a former K-Mart or Grocery store turned to a full-blown gym. The gym has every cardio machine, free-weight, weight machine, or item needed to meet your fitness goals. But it doesn't end there. The staff, Matt (Coach/Personal Trainer) is beyond friendly and a truly great person. Members are chill and nice. You get a sense that this gym is all about the members and the owners are gym-rats themselves. The owners thought of everything to maximize the client experience: Personal Record Board, Spartan Teams, Cross-Fit Area, client surveys, coffee machines, tanning booth, 3 bathrooms (2 with massive showers), 3 squat racks, 1 smith machine, dumbbells going to 110lbs, every imaginable class offered, personal training, and placement of equipment that only a gym-rat would know that a fitness center needs. The gym is robust, roomy, clean, and seeking self-improvement at every step. As you can see from my photos this place has much to offer. Never busy and easy to get your workout finished. I never left thinking, "Man, I wish this gym had this or needed that." My favorite parts about the gym top 10 (no order) 1) Treadmills that go to 14.0mph. Most go to 12.0 these bad boys are awesome for an intense HIIT workout or wanting to run a 4:16 mile. 2) 2 huge showers. One is larger than my master bedroom while the other is bigger than another bedroom. And always clean. 3) After workouts, I love that I could run to Mount Trashmore for a 4-mile run. It was so close. 4) Spacious! This place is huuuuuuuge!! And never crowded. 5) Free Saturday Classes! Full body burn Calorie classes. Its nice to know such a great workout is free. 6) Coach Matt. You can tell he loves this place and puts 100% into his clients. His personality makes this place shine, clients, and the strangers who swipe their cards are guaranteed to feel like this gym welcomes all. Such a personable person and innovator of the fitness community. 7) Every machine, free weight, cardio or little piece of equipment was available for me to use. 8) The competitions put on by the gym. Matt comes up with some innovative competitions for members to attend and even has outside the gym activities to boost fitness, social awareness, and gather a comradery which is great for building friendships. 9) Central location 2 miles from Interstate 264. Easy to get there or where you need to go. 10) If I needed coffee, protein bars, or NutraBio products are available. Just little neat things that add up. If looking for a gym membership, this is the place to be. The fact that a membership will allow one to use the gym 24-7 and have access to all Anytime Fitness centers is well worth the membership. Heck, I just check into other Anytime Fitness locations to use the bathroom . But this gym goes well-beyond the norm and is top-notch, you will be happy to call this place your home gym! As I return to my Home Gym, I will cherish the great times/memories I had here and be thankful for my membership. Being open at 4am and open 24-7 is awesome.

    We are from MN but in Virginia visiting my son, and he recommended this Anytime Fitness location…read more It is amazing! Rachel the manager was so welcoming, greeted us as we walked in and answered a few questions. Love the American flag up front, plus one for each branch of the military. The gym itself is very well stocked with racks, free weights, cardio machines and regular exercise equipment, plus a CrossFit area and a very spacious studio for stretching and ab work. Everything was incredibly clean, and the members working out were very conscientious about wiping down equipment before and after each use. The bathroom/shower rooms are huge and clean also, plus a nice little area with cubbies and an honor system for snacks. But truly, the thing that I thought was the most amazing was the friendliness of Rachel the manager when we arrived, she made us feel so welcome!

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