This is Texas. South Texas at that. And summer time…read more This gym was apart of my blue cross blue shield fitness plan so I figured I'd slip planet and workout here for a day. Got signed up for an account, super easy. Guy was very friendly and explained everything well. The front room was a little air conditioned? Had some older cardio equipment which was nice. But still rather dated. But it worked, and that's what's important. Walked through to the actual gym, and was at first excited. Then very disappointed. It was that old school iron plate, ivanco dumbbell, smells like grit gym. Then I started to notice how badly maintained the machines are. The ones that had the padding in any sort of operational order were out of order. The ones that you could use, mostly, we're so far beat up I was a bit grossed out and didn't do a lot of the machines that I wanted to. That being said they did have sanitation bottles everywhere for you to wipe down the equipment. So it was clean. They did have two smith machines and a couple power racks, which were in good working order. And all the bars themselves had great knurling and we're pretty nice. So the Texas thing? Why say all that? It's an open air, no ac, and a few poorly placed fans gym. It's uncomfortablely hot. Most everyone smelled okay but honestly it was too hot to get in a good workout. Had the machines been in better condition it might be a little different. But unfortunately with the state of the machines and how hot it was I'm going to cancel my membership, mostly because I wouldn't be utilizing it. If they had the machines re-covered they machines wouldnt be that bad. Friendly. Absolutely. Clean? It was despite the padding on some machines Well maintained and worth coming back? For this reviewer, no.

From the owner: "Physical Fitness Center. Personal Training. Free Fitness Classes. Membership/club. Bodybuilding…read more Weightlifting. Bodysculpt. Free weights. Strength training. Innovative training. Fitness. Health. Diet & Weight loss. Zumba. Body Pump. Treadmill & Cardio machines. Yoga."

Gentry gym is a mix of powerlifing and bodybuilding. It carries equipment that other commercial…read moredon't have. The front desk is eye pleasing. The atmosphere of the gym is enjoyable, it gets you pumped to workout. Members are nice and especially the owners. I got nothing but good things to say about this place. I will definitely visit again... and again 5 Stars!

I would strongly recommend getting the membership terms in writing before joining this gym, because…read moremy experience was very different from what I was told during the sign-up process. On my very first day, I was given a tour and explicitly told that the gym had no contracts, meaning we could "leave" whenever we wanted. I was also told something along the lines of "we don't have any secret fees." Those were major reasons I chose this gym. About three months later, I was charged an $80 "reup" fee, which is essentially a yearly fee. I had never been told about this during the sign-up process. I was also charged multiple $25 late fees. I keep most of my money in savings and transfer money to checking when I need to pay something, so I intended to manually make my payment through the app. Instead, the gym automatically attempted to charge my card at a specific time and immediately assessed a late fee when the payment didn't go through. To his credit, the manager, Rick, waived one of these fees for me, but I ultimately still had to pay one during the roughly six months I was a member. What really frustrated me was what happened when I decided to leave. Because I had specifically been told there was no contract and that I could leave whenever I wanted, I stopped paying and moved to another gym. I assumed the membership would simply be canceled or the payment would eventually stop being attempted. Instead, the monthly charges continued accumulating, along with additional fees for nonpayment. After about three months, I went in to ask why I was apparently being charged around $150 despite not using the gym. I was told that my membership was still active because I hadn't physically come in to cancel it. I then asked a very simple question: If my membership was supposedly still active, was I allowed to use the gym during those months? The answer was immediately no because of the unpaid balance. That's where I have a serious problem with the policy. I was being told that I had an active membership and owed monthly dues, while simultaneously being denied access to the gym because I hadn't paid those dues. I wasn't receiving the service I was supposedly being charged for. I also didn't appreciate the way my questions were repeatedly reframed by the manager as though I had received a service and was simply refusing to pay for it. From my perspective, I stopped using the gym because I relied on what I was explicitly told at signup: that there was no contract and that I could leave whenever I wanted. I now owe over $100 because I relied on that representation. I understand that Rick personally doesn't create the gym's policies, and he did waive one fee for me. But as the manager, he is also the person representing those policies to customers, and my experience was that the actual membership terms were substantially different from what I was told when I signed up. For me, the biggest issue isn't even the amount of money. It's the lack of transparency. If there is an annual/reup fee, say so upfront. If members have to formally cancel in person, say so upfront. If failing to pay results in accumulating membership charges and fees while simultaneously losing access to the gym, explain that clearly before someone signs up. I chose this gym specifically because I was told it was straightforward and cost-friendly. After my experience, I don't feel that description was accurate. Get every membership term in writing before signing up.

Planet Fitness offered me an interview Friday at 1:20 pm. I rescheduled my whole day in excitement…read morefor this opportunity, only to get a message saying they've moved forward with another applicant. I told them I had an appointment for an interview already in place only to be told that they can't find my application in their profile. So I go up to the gym to ask if my interview is still scheduled, and was told that Planet Fitness wasn't hiring. Definitely frustrated and would love to have a chat with whoever is the manager. Very unprofessional as well as cowardly. Dustin Garcia 13th Street location Harlingen, Texas

Clean Great staff…read moreBest equipment Convenient location Lots of parking spaces Perfect hours of operation

I was in the area for the holidays while visiting from California and I decided to keep up with my…read moreroutine. For any out of town visitors, make sure to allow yourself some time before class to fill out the necessary paperwork. The first thing I noticed here was that you sign yourself up for either a row or tread to start. I actually really appreciated this because sometimes I really care and sometimes I'd rather just start wherever so long as no one is next to me. After I signed up and filled out my paperwork, I waited in the biggest waiting area I've ever seen at an OTF. In there, there were lockers, showers, restrooms, and benches. I also noticed some really cool canvases that shouted out all members who have hit different benchmarks in terms of number of classes (I wish I had taken a picture). I thought that was a really neat idea that made for both a sense of community and motivation. Upon starting class, I soon realized that this studio was bigger than the ones I'm used to. Not only in terms of size but also the number of equipment and, by extension, people working out. Their 2Gs are more packed than I expected because my studio has a max of 12 rowers (for example) where they had 14 (I believe). Parking, no issue whatsoever. I chuckle at these slight differences because the saying does go ... everything is bigger in Texas. Anyway, I really enjoyed Tavi as an instructor and highly suggest her classes to both visitors and first timers. I'm really surprised this spot doesn't have more reviews, it's truly worth checking out!

BEST 1 hour workout!!! I have been working out for about 15…read moreyears. Been to gyms all across the country. This is my favorite gym ANYWHERE! This is a class style game. The gym is separated to groups and then everyone gets coached up during the workouts. equipment all well maintained and very modern. heart rate monitor let's you see how your current workout is doing. With the technology you can also keep track of lifetime stats and such. the staff is the friendliest staff. I have gone to many orange theory gyms across the country and am yet to find staff as friendly. the coaches are great. I was a former athlete so really fun to be doing class or team style workouts with coach leading us. Unlike some of my high school coaches they are challenging in a fun way. The perfect motivation. First class free!

Have been a member for around 4 years. The staff has always been very friendly and encouraging. I…read morestarted working with a trainer prior to my knee replacements and thanks to them I was back in the gym within 6 weeks. They have a wide variety of equipment and free weights to use and I enjoy the classes that are offered. I highly recommend this gym and encourage you to give them a try.

George Castillo is a delightful trainer at Gold's GYM here in Harlingen, Texas. He always has a…read moresmile on his face, very approachable and willing to go the extra mile. He does private lessons at well as Tuesday and Thursday silver sneakers at 10:00 am. Staff is friendly.

My son has attended MMA since the summer following his 8th grade year. He just graduated with the…read morerank of Captain as Executive Officer of Delta Company. I can honestly say I am beyond grateful to the DI's, ADI's, faculty and staff of MMA. He would not be the person he is without those amazing mentors. My son lives and breathes the military life and that made MMA the perfect fit. The following comment is made by Lt. Col. Douglas G. Dry, USMCR, Retired: I only knew one former graduate of MMA by the name of Warren Driggers, with whom I attended TBS in 1979 as Second Lt's. He was one of the more impressive Second Lieutenants in my class. I subsequently ran into him a few times in Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield. He was a Major and I was a Major Select. I always thought he would make General some day. I have visited MMA in 1998 and then attended the Summer School Graduation of Shannon's son in 2013 and more recently I was in attendance for his High School Graduation in May of this year. Each time I was highly impressed. In addition I served in the Reserves with a MMA former soccer coach and trained at 29 Palms in 1986-87 with a Major Rocky (I forget his last name) who was a former counselor at MMA. I was impressed with everyone associated with MMA. However, I have been informed by one of the individuals mentioned that there were several wealthy and apparently spoiled kids that did not want to be there but were sent by their parents due to the conditions in either their home county, or to help correct behavioral issues they were having with their child. In addition to some kids with behavioral issues sent to MMA by their parents, as a 30 year practicing attorney, (17 years as a defense attorney and 13 years as a prosecutor), I can understand where a defense attorney may propose and the Court and State Prosecutor may accept the proposal that a troubled kid attend MMA in lieu of some other form of punishment or institution. However, the Court would not just order and send juveniles to MMA as it is not contracted with a Court System and the parents have to pay approximately $40,000.00 per year for their son to attend MMA. In the case of Shannon's son, I can attest that he only attended MMA because he wanted to be there. I always encouraged him to attend based on my understanding of the values, discipline and education he would receive at MMA. As to the individual that stated that he had a terrible and abusive experience at MMA in 96-97, I assume there have been periods of time where cadets have been allowed and possibly encouraged to administer peer discipline, which I am totally opposed to. And I am sure it's possible that there were some abusive employees from time to time. I certainly do not believe this is systematic of MMA. I have experienced some abuse in my early years of the Marine Corps, particularly boot camp, however, my overall experience with the Marine Corps goes beyond extremely positive and had helped me gain the discipline and confidence to lead a productive life. I served 2 years enlisted and 4 years as an officer on active duty, then 20 years as an officer in the Reserves. No parent should send their child to any institution without first checking out that institution, including MMA. But as for me, if I had a son or grandson that wished to attend and had the finances to provide such an experience, I would definitely do so without hesitation. But again, I would always keep my hand on the pulse of MMA and make sure my cadet was having a positive experience. The MMA is not for every child, as the Marine Corps is not for every young adult, but most of the greatest people I have ever known were Marines with who I served. Douglas G. Dry, Lt. Col, USMCR, Retired

Our 13 year old Nephew completed the 2024 summer camp session and he's a changed young man. I…read morecouldn't be more excited and proud that he wants to attend MMA this school year. Turning 14 and starting the 8 grade is a pivotal time in development for a young man, MMA's structure, activities and Marine culture are giving us hope for his future. Thank You MMA for the possibilities of a bright future for our cadet and for America.

Two of the three rowing machines are without water and no resistance. one of those needs a new…read moreheel brace and is unusable. This despite notes on the machine and frequent complaints to front desk. They have been this way for three months.

Very decent gym that has a lot of room for easy improvement. Pros: it's relatively affordable, way…read morebetter equipped for lifting than PF, has plenty of parking, and a mostly friendly/helpful staff. Cons: every single lat bar is showing its age and need their grips replaced (PLEASE), sanitizer dispensers and paper towel holders are only filled half the time, men's bathroom could use a few auto Air Wick sprayers lol -- I can smell it from across the gym.

Very clean, nice heavy equipment many options for all muscle groups. Easy to sign up as quest while…read morewe visited the island

A needed gym to this quality. Pretty incredible. 8 out of 10 due to the music too loud and not the…read moregenre most people want. All have their own devices and I am of the opinion this might cause many to pause on membership.