Okay, I thought I was going to hate it here. I go to gyms across the country because of my job so I feel pretty confident saying that this is one of the best places I've ever gone to. The gym is HUGE and has a ton of equipment with areas for every lifting style (Olympic, CrossFit, and bodybuilding). It is pretty overwhelming at first but the layout is well thought out and functional so you can find what you want pretty quickly. Huge perk: You can access the gym 24/7. Even though I've been lifting for a long time, I initially felt very intimidated by all the obviously fit people there. Let me tell you, I have not had any bad experiences! In the contract, there's a line specifically banning a**hole behavior. Haha If you are in Norfolk and need a clean, well equipped, safe gym to go to, look no further!! read more

The indian lady at the front desk lacks basic customer service skills, was extremely rude, and highly unprofessional. After my first and LAST encounter with her I left immediately and I won't be returning. read more

Great atmosphere! Friendly employees! Always a very clean gym. The vibes are always welcoming,I love it there! You will not be disappointed. Also! They have an amazing Brazilian jujitsu class that runs through the week and weekends. Coach Shannon is very knowledgeable and great with beginners. read more

Amazing gym with equipment for every style of fitness. Great atmosphere with a nice hodgepodge of fitness crowds. You can't beat the 24 hour access or the monthly price! read more

I train here with my Personal Trainer. I've been doing this since prior to the onset of Covid. The entire staff is completely compliant with the regulations posed by the Commonwealth. All Staff members and Trainers wear their masks at all times. Everyone who enters the gym, has their temperature checked. EVERYONE. Each member has an individual bottle and cleaning rag, to wipe down the machine after use. The equipment is superior to any other gym I've ever visited, or been a member of. Hands down, the best this area has to offer. read more

I recently switched over to the Iron Asylum Gym in Newport News. I was greeted with a knowledge staff (Ramsey Hayyat) from knowing the equipment and given a thorough tour of the ASylum. He explained everything with confidence & energy which made it much easier fot me to make my decision to join. Everything was well explained & only took a few minutes to get my new key tag ...then I was already out the floor pumping iron (chasing them GAINZZZ). The equipment is top notch & the spacing/layout is immaculate!! I definitely recommend stopping in and seeing Ramsey or the staff to get those fitness goals rocking in the best place around. read more

Open 24hr fits greatly into my sleep insomnia schedule. And the plenty equipments make workout a ease during peek hours. Parking availability is good ( tho we should learn to carpool and help save the planet ) It's a shirtless gym but my rolls will remain hidden till the lights go out. Or, my confidence level up ( whichever happens first). While flexible fitness plans are available, I'm locked into the 1yr plan (it's cheaper and I won't quit the gym around February like the many failed New Year's resolutions) And last but not least, the gym big and spacious and decent. read more

Continues to be a solid warehouse gym. Better than the commercial stuff by far. Staff (Mariela Garcia) went above and beyond recently. Solid place to go, reasonably priced, and love the 24/7 access. read more

WHERE DOES HE GET THOSE WONDERFUL TOYS!!?? (Insert back story) I walked into the original shop when it first opened and, to be honest, I was a bit intimidated. Even with being a previous CrossFit gym person, I felt intimidated with going into this place. The only reason I didn't join back then is because they didn't have a climbing rope. I see now that they do have one so that's a bonus for me right off the bat! It takes alot to sell me on a gym. The fact I'm a massive sweater (the wet kind), makes me worry about drenching the place. But even though they don't have towels, they have microfiber clothes and spray. Oohhhhh that clean feeling! I may make it rain but at least I can clean up my mess. The fact there are showers are nice but the fact there are only two just means people have to scrub and rinse faster. I enjoy the fact there are events they do as teams. The swag is cool and I see this place plastered all over the place out in town. The price is right for the monthly membership plus you can help a friend out with a free month if they refer you. Then make someone else hand the favor over to ya! read more

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So, I've been a member here for about three weeks now. Prior to joining IA, I was at a commercial gym. The size of the facility is a little bit smaller. However, this gym has everything, if not more than what I'm used to. There's what I like to call a "functional" room for more CrossFit type of workouts and the weight room. There's a room for Olympic lifting and also an area for what you would see during a Strong Man competition. I pay ten dollars more a month but the pros are; it's 24hr access, the kid area (my 2yo sits and just watches her tablet or plays with some toys), not as crowded, people who are serious about their workouts, and how the staff (owners included) know their members. I think what took me so long to join IA was that I was intimidated because I felt it was more of a powerlifting gym. That's not the case- the facility caters to an array of athletes. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking to join a gym! read more

My trainer works out of this gym. The owners are friendly and it's a great atmosphere. There's no flexing of egos and if there is it's in a friendly, healthy competitive way. You will see a lot Of hard bodies in there, but don't fret you won't receive harsh glances or be scoffed at if you have a soft body like mine. It's a really friendly environment to work out, but for the most part you can tell the individuals that work out here on their own or with a trainer are serious about it. It truly is a diverse gym with a positive vibe- clientele range from all types of body shapes, body builders, cross fitters, athletes to those who are just trying to stay active, get active , get fit, lose weight and be healthy. I personally fall into the latter category and I feel comfortable working amongst the Hercules both male and female. You won't be judged, at least not in front of your face or in the presence of the gym :-) They just recently relocated laterally in a brand new spanking building built from the ground up, which is three times maybe four times as large with AC with loads of more new equipment! You'll find plenty of medicine balls to do wall balls, or ab work outs or just plain strengthening. There are now a bountiful of circuit weights and free weights and now three cages /power racks which allow a total of 6 people to do squats and push presses, in addition to pull up bars spaced enough so that another guy was able to do kipping pull ups while four of us were doing squats (3 people on each side). The only thing is you might have someone on the opposite side of you doing squats and so you're facing each other. The guy on the opposite side facing me, he and I just ended up alternating after each of our sets so it wasn't creepy or distracting. Haha. There were actually two guys that ended up doing kipping pull ups, but it can be a bit distracting. But what is nice about this set up is more people can do their squats instead of having to wait and trainers don't have to keep adjusting the racks if they are doing couples' training like my husband and I do since I'm soo short and he's not. They have a separate cardio area partitioned in the back area with treadmills, a recumbent bike, stationary bikes, stair steppers and elliptical machines. The row machines are to the far right out on the floor. There's an abundance of chalk bowls, a set of exercise rings , kettle bells and they have foam rollers to help you stretch out or get some deep pressure to work out the kinks or knots. On both opposite ends of the gym you will find two sets of stairs which provide space to do sit ups, push ups and any other calisthenics. An added feature which I enjoy immensely are the windows and garage style doors which allow a lot of natural light in as well as allows you the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and get a cross breeze and just get a view of the outdoors! The gym is open 24-7 for members. Parking is the only issue, it's a small parking lot shared with other industrial businesses, so you might want to plan accordingly. So go ahead and box jump, lunge or run your way into the Iron Asylum and put the "fit" in fitness. read more

The Iron Asylum Gym - Gyms Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I was on vacation and chose this gym because of the cool name and it did not disappoint. Lots of weights and lots of great lifting equipment. Hard core gym. I used it every morning of vacation and I was sad to go! read more

Hard core gym, everything that I was expecting from a gym I thought would be hard to find. But they have traditional power lifting equipment as well as climbing ropes, sandbags, boxing bags, Olympic equipment etc. Always busy with lifters but there is enough equipment and outlets to work out with you are not waiting around to workout. Would definitely recommend. Especially for the price you can't go wrong. read more

Great gym if your visiting Virginia Beach on vacation and like to train hard. Can't get in till after 8am though, they should change that in the summer for vacationers who like to train early. It's clean and very well equipped. read more

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DO NOT be intimidated by it when you take the tour. If you are serious about making a positive change in your lifestyle your environment is everything and there is no environment better than this gym. This gym will surround you with every demographic and you will improve. Everyone is very friendly and supportive despite some people being very serious and intense about lifting. The staff is amazing. Everything is clean and new and well maintained and has everything you need and more. Do not settle for some globo gym where you are just a number. Join this gym and you will become like family to the staff and members. Dont be intimidated if you are new. Dont overthink and be self conscious about every little thing. And dont be afraid to ask questions. Give this place a shot. Its hands down the best gym in Hampton roads, and probably the state. I've been a member from the beggining and it was the best decision I ever made. read more

I have never been so impressed with a gym! The staff is professional, friendly and obviously competent. The equipment is of the latest and amazingly varied with many machines from different manufacturers that all target different muscle groups. I have been to both JANAF and Castleton and both are pleasantly open and scrupulously clean. I have found a trainer in Palmer Griffin that makes me CERTAIN I will continue my progress to my goals! read more

Been a member at this gym for almost 2 years, and man I love it. Such a supportive and encouraging environment and the staff is always helpful. They have all the gym "toys" you could ever want and are always expanding the collection. They do a free for members Strongman class every Wednesday night and Saturday morning, and it's always a blast! They really care and take into consideration what their members want (within reason). It's little things like this, that make Iron Asylum the absolute best gym in Virginia Beach. read more

What's not to love? I live in Philadelphia but my family lives in Virginia Beach, so I came in over the weekend on a $15 day pass. Immediately I was whisked away to bro (or broette) heaven: squat racks, bumpers, platforms, chains, and iron plates galore. I work at a commercial gym where chalk isn't allowed, so I geeked out and threw that powder everywhere like a kid diving into a leaf pile. This is a serious training facility, yet with a strong community vibe. If you're a beginner, I definitely get the sense you would be welcomed here and not intimidated. Whether you're looking to pull 800 pounds in your next meet, or don't know the difference between a dumbbell and a kettlebell, you'll feel at home here. I'll definitely be back. read more

Solid gym and equipment. But they have blue lives matter flags hanging in the gym (I missed this during my walkthrough)--not my thing nor the energy/vibe I want when I work out. read more

Great facility with great people. Huge amount of space in the new spot and overall just a fantastic place to train. Any time I'm in or near Virginia Beach I'll be training here! read more

Hands down best gym I've been to in along time. The staff is very friendly and willing to pass on knowledge. The price is very cheap for 24 hours gym. read more

Went to the Iron Asylum while vacationing in Va Beach. About 15-20 minutes from Sandbridge (house rentals). This is a pretty hardcore gym. I got a good workout in ($15 guest fee as of July 2021), although my GF was a little intimidated. I'll probably go back tomorrow. read more

Best gym in Virginia Beach. The staff of Iron Asylum run a gym which made for everyone from bodybuilders and power lifters to average joes and soccer moms. They have excellent equipment which they keep clean and maintained, the gym environment is family friendly and the staff makes you feel like family from day one. They get to know everyone by their first name and make sure they feel welcomed from the first second you step in. 24 hours, 7 days a week you can guarantee you will have a great a workout and if you want, meet great people. This gym is the true judgement free zone. The Iron Asylum is not just a gym, it's a family. If you're looking to join a gym, stop looking and join The Iron Asylum. read more

Perfect gym - has everything needed. Great for those focused on the goal. Highly recommended and very military friendly.

I am more of a heavy weight lifting and not so much of a cardio kinda girl and I have to say this gym is the absolute best in the area. They are open 24 hours, have extremely friendly and helpful staff members, top equipment, and affordable rates. I signed up for their holiday special and I'm so glad I did. They dropped the sign up fee and my first payment is good through the beginning of January. Come April, they are moving the space about 100 feet to a new 13,000+ sqf space and are keeping the rate the same if you join before the new upgrade. I used to go to Onelife which was my favorite but they lacked the late hours and all the muscle heads that went there were so cocky and intimidating. This place gives off awesome vibes and also has a great referral program! If someone joins under your name, you get a free month...can't beat that at all! It has never been overcrowded the few times I've been so far and everyone is respectful of your space and re-racking the weights. The only down fall is there is only one location but it is pretty centrally located and off a quite road. Active duty military & first responders get a rate you really cannot beat anywhere else and they allow you to freeze your account if you have to deploy. Family member add-ons and dependents get a rate half of the monthly fee which is so great so you can get fit together :) The regular monthly rate is $39 and you really can't compare that with these hours and awesome conditions the gym has to offer. I am so PUMPED to be a new member and cannot wait to see the new space year! They give a free day pass to try, so I recommend it for the "new year, new you" you do come January anyway ;) read more

Love this gym. It has all the weights I could need and it's open 24 hours. The staff are friendly and nice. They do have showers. And there's plenty of parking. There is a membership and it's a pretty descent price. When someone comes to join and they mentioned your name you get a month free! read more

"Alvin" totally misled me on new gym membership as a standard among all facilities. One of Iron Asylum's competitors does NOT have an outlandish fee of $79 or near that. In fact, upon finding this info out in shopping around, "Alvin" termed my actions "callous". So I am callous for shopping around and spending MY MONEY wisely?? read more

Great gym, with great equipment. The few times I ever had a problem the staff answered me super early on a weekend, best gym in the area

Really like it. People are friendly and so much stuff to vary your routine. The best part is open 24/7 so whenever you need to get it you can. Like the flexibility. They offer classes and personal training. Plenty of weight there so don't think you'll be limited. Stop in and check it out. read more

Was looking for a gym to go to for a couple days. Seen this gym on social media and decided to go late morning. It had everything I needed. Bumper plates, squat racks, row machine, dumbbells, and benches. Was greeted by Ant and Alvin. Quick and easy to sign up for a day pass. They showed me the gym and told me the rules. Started my workout as planned. Great staff and equipment. Support local businesses! read more

This place is worth every penny! From the owner greeting me when I walked through the door, to the trainers making me feel welcome and answering my questions ( no matter how novice they may have sounded), down to the music and equipment...I love it! In this place it doesn't matter if you're lifting 50 lbs or 500, you'll still get treated the same! If you're looking for a place to get in shape that has the atmosphere, equipment and know-how of the bigger gyms, without the attitude...Pay The Iron Asylum a visit!! read more

Best gym in the 757 hands down! Can't beat a 24 hour warehouse gym, with top of the line equipment to suite your fitness needs. The atmosphere and friendliness of staff cant be beat! read more

I have been lifting here since opening and the environment feels just like family. People cheer on one another as they reach new PRs and the staff and members are very good at keeping the equipments clean and in good shape. Everyone is welcoming from members to staff, to new comers and old. Can't beat the price and it's 24/7....yes...24/7. read more

Great gym to workout, best hours and a friendly staff.

Best gym around by far. I joined about a month or two after they opened. Great owners, staff, and group of members. I am moving away from the area and this gym is about the only thing I will really miss. If you want a gym where the goal is to get stronger and not just spend your time looking in the mirror and impressing those around you, this is the place for you. read more

I've been to many gyms around the country and I can honestly say that I've never felt more comfortable and motivated anywhere else. The staff is always there to help you out and cheer you on and the rules don't limit you from lifting heavy or pushing yourself harder. Between the gym being open 24/7 and their support of the military and first responders, you can't beat the monthly cost. Take the time to go check it out because it'll be one of the best choices you'll make! I will be a member as long as they'll let me be! read more