No-fuss gym with an anti-meathead culture. All are welcome. Shirts required. You get what you pay for - low cost, low maintenance gym. I've tried many gyms in the KC area and this one is the best fit for me personally. No one bothers me. I can get in and get out. Best bang for my buck. I always leave feeling encouraged. read more

Absolutely fantastic gym. No BS, straightforward $20/week option among others. Nice and cool and not super brightly lit which keeps the climate nice and chill. Lots of weights and dumbbells up to at least 100lbs from what I see. Lots of weight machines and cardio machines. No dank smell. They have a dress code which basically just says you have to cover your goods and a couple fantastic rules like no being a jerk and no grunting. read more

TheGYMkc - Gyms Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

My main problem with this place is the run down and broken equipment. It's normal for gyms to have wear and tear. But other gyms I've been to replace the equipment when that happens. When I told someone at the desk about broken equipment they responded that members should do a better job not damaging the equipment. Huh? read more

TheGYMkc - Gyms Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

They're all about cutting costs at this location. They keep it way too hot in the summer and way too cold in the winter. There is a ramp in the front of the building that is held up by a car jack. There is no way that it's up to safety codes. Dim lighting, broken machines, restrooms out of order. They stopped paying for music and cable TV. I wish they would put as much effort into customer service as they do cost savings. read more

It is HOT. It was over 80 degrees when I went in the other day. Miserable. How do they expect people to work out during the summer when it's that hot inside? Complaints have been ignored. read more

This location is finally re-opening! The place looks great and it has plenty of machines for all types of exercises - from free weights, universal weights, stairmasters, treadmills, rowing machines and ellipticals. Make sure to bring a towel. No TV's yet, but hopefully this coming week. All in all, this gym has what you need! read more

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This review update is LONG overdue. Sorry Scott Fitness people. Way back in the day after I posted my less than pleased update, I was actually contacted by the staff and thanked for the heads up and told they took my observations seriously. I like that a lot, as it's just good customer service. Obviously they DID take some of my concerns to heart, because I no longer see the trainer guys just loafing around, eating food while training and walking around barefoot. Well, pilates guy walks around barefoot, but he's pilates guy, so I think that sort of makes sense. The bathroom situation still sucks, but short of a MAJOR renovation they're not going to be able to change that. I can deal. My only real complaint that I have now is that I wish the lighting was just a touch brighter in the cardio area. I HAVE to have distractions while I'm doing cardio, to keep myself from remembering how much I hate it. Maybe I have bad eyes, but it's just difficult for me to read a magazine or even play with my phone due to the dim lighting. I've taken up a few of the classes. Spinning is awesome, but not as awesome as Yoga is for Every Body. The instructor Bernie is the nicest guy in the world and really makes the whole experience challenging w/o being intimidating. I'm absolutely hooked. Project Poolside makes me want to cry. What can I say? I'm a big big fan of this gym. Thanks to them I've lost about 20lbs in the last few months, and if i keep up at this rate maybe I'll put it back on in the form of becoming absolutely ripped ;) read more

Tried to get a tour for a family member, but they said it's "against their policy" unless you call first, even though they had availability. Spending an hour or so at this gym, you'll notice cost cutting measures such as unsafe lighting, old/broken equipment, and the thermostat being turned to 80 degrees in the summer/low 60's in the winter. They also just raised prices. read more

The gym membership is inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. The gym is dark and feels like a dungeon. So dark that it's difficult to see the weight of the dumbells. The gym is also kept very hot during the summer, and very cold during the winter. At one point, there was a note above the thermostat that read, "if you don't pay for the air conditioning, don't change the temperature!" The staff gets rude if you break their rules. I've seen customers chastised for accidentally dropping weights, wearing something that was barely too revealing, or for complaining about a broken machine. read more

Dig this location. Larger than the Westside location but just as much cool stuff. The project poolside class is legit. I did the 30 minute "quickie" to test it out and am feeling it today. I'll be back! :) read more

It's frustrating that the staff has a tendency to be really rude to customers. On more than one occasion, I've seen a customer accidentally drop a weight. Really want a big deal - it was an obvious mistake. But the staff always jumps at the opportunity to yell at the customer and embarrass them in front of everyone. read more

I like this gym a lot because it gets the job done. I love the warehouse feel, the artwork, it's not too busy, I've never had an issue with parking (I go in the mornings), and the price is decent. It's very bare bones and no frill with 75% weights and 25% cardio machines. People of all strengths and sizes workout here. No one should ever feel intimidated coming here. They have helpful trainers who talk with everyone, even if they're not a client, and classes in the evening...though I've never seen a schedule. You may have to ask. Everyone re-racks their weights (except for the occasional meathead who doesn't -- a display to strangers on how much they lifted & force others to re-rack), and if it's busy people are polite enough to ask to work-in. As the signs say, they're "not your mom, pick up after yourself." My only annoyance has partially to do with some members who assume the employees are there to clean up after them. The little apartments are decent to change/clean-up in, but when people leave them a mess, it's gross. Machines sometimes aren't wiped down, even with visible sweat marks. Especially when it's busy in the afternoons, it's just inconsiderate of others. We're all adults (?), and shouldn't assume employees are there to clean up after us (and they're not). Overall, this place has everything you need. Even if the smith machine, weight machine or benches are taken, there's an abundance of weighted bars, free weights, and bosu balls to use. read more

No Meatheads!!! That's my favorite part about this gym (Sorry if that's you). It's a very inclusive gym and I don't feel intimidated to go workout. I've been a customer for about two years now and management does a good job to make it an enjoyable place to exercise. There are plenty of cardio machines, which is where I spend most of my time. I am normally there during off times of the day so I don't know how busy they get after most people are off work. I also love that they have a big, open area where you can use free weights or stretch. They have a nice selection of Bosu balls, resistance bands, jump ropes, free weights, foam rollers, and step platforms. They also offer classes in this open space, which I have yet to try. This location has a bit of an industrial feel with some beautiful artwork painted on the walls. I do wish there was more natural lighting, but when it's nice outside they can open up the garage doors. I always see the staff vacuuming, wiping down machines, and organizing weights so I would say it's kept pretty clean. As a resident of the River Market, I advise you to not keep any valuable belongings in your car when parking at the gym. This area has had some trouble with break-ins lately. Not the gym's fault at all (they have taken appropriate security measures to deter this from happening), but sometimes it's just part of living in a city. Just be smart! read more

Just what I'm looking for in a gym... Great locations, awesome classes, no hassle with contracts or canceling membership or signing up for that matter! I've been a member for over a year and I just love it! Not enough to knock it down a star - but I think the River Market location could kick up the AC when it's hot out - but I guess that makes you sweat more! I love the Project Poolside class! It totally kicks your booty and you feel awesome afterwards - well, until 2 days later when you can hardly walk, but if you just take another class - the pain goes away and you start to crave the "ouch"!! I love this place! read more

I am not a gym person for many reasons, so why I decided to get a gym pass puzzles me. So when two of my friends decided to take a look at theGYMkc, I decided why not? I might as well get my lazy bum off of the couch and check it out. The tour went well, the staff was friendly and very genuine. We also fell in love with the art & graffiti inside the building because most gyms have drab, dull walls with neutral colors all around. The location of this theGYMkc is perfect for those living in central downtown KC and especially those living in the Rivermarket. Although there are only two other locations, the Rivermarket location is the one I frequent. Parking is pretty decent as there is a parking lot off to the side of the building. I've also been able to park along Wyandotte many times. The main reason I dislike venturing into gyms is pure intimidation. Strength is definitely not something I am known for and so it's a bit uncomfortable using weight machines while the other dudes (or even gals) next to me are doubling or tripling the number of pounds I'm repping. Call me a wuss but it's just something I don't like. However, there is really no intimidation factor here. Sure there are still those buff dudes who bench press twice their weight, but the personalities and characters here seem very easy going. So this is the reason why I don't mind forking up money every month for a membership. Now there are a few things that theGYMkc can improve upon. For this location, I would like a bit more cardio equipment, especially treadmills. When it's peak hours here, the cardio machines are almost always being used. I have not had trouble finding a machine, but there are some treadmills that I don't like to use. I prefer to run on Amanda and seems like a lot of people do because it's occupied many times. Oh, if you didn't get the previous statement, theGYMkc names their cardio equipment. I also think it's a bit dark inside. I do prefer to have it less bright, but it's really almost pitch dark near the cardio equipment. I don't know how people would read in that area. The bathrooms are so, so. Not my favorite, but it's also not bad for a public gym. So, if you're every looking to get in shape, I would suggest taking a tour here. If you feel like you need someone to get you pumped up for a work out, well then you can still come here and join their classes as they are all free with the exception of some small group personal training classes, which are only $10 per session. You could also come by use the eye-candy for motivation thing as this place definitely has many :). read more

This is the gym for the regular Joe's. Has that been said before? I've been working out at Scott Fitness for several years. As in most places the best thing about this place(s) is the people. The trainers/class instructors and owners are top-notch-nice. These people know their stuff and I voluntarily go there a few times a week and allow them to inflict some form of torture. It's all worth it...I think!! I can imagine some of the things folks might not like: no pool, the kitch is over the top (where does John get this stuff??), there are no locker rooms and one location only has bathrooms - no showers. These are not show stoppers for me because I don't use gym showers and I could care less about lighting when I'm working out. Back to the good stuff, the trainers/instructors are professional, well-informed and enthusiastic about what they're doing. There are three locations, Uptown, Crossroads and River Market. I go to them all seeking out various classes. The price is Very reasonable especially if you are a 'couple' which is two people and there's no contract. There's plenty of equipment except for January which I suspect is the theme at most gyms. I like the business model. They seem to be keeping the price reasonable (or even low), offering tons of free classes by very qualified trainers and they are down right n-i-c-e! I have no reason to go elsewhere. I feel like I should sign off...Love, Mari! read more

This is the gym for people who don't want to go "the gym." The walls are decorated in local artwork... there's plenty of equipment... and the atmosphere isn't pretentious and stuck up. (Sure, you'll see a wanna-be muscle-head or two, but even then, it's not intimidating.) It's open 24 hours a day, and security is pretty tight with a hand-print lock. The owners don't tolerate sneak-ins -- which is even better. Other folks have addressed the shower situation -- and really, it's kind of a catch-22. On one hand, yes, it can be inconvenient. On the other... for folks who like to shower and get ready and such in private -- it's perfect. Some of the perks that used to be there have been cut back -- no more towel service, no more coffee when you walk in... but it's still a great place to work out for a reasonable price. read more

So I've been coming here for 6 months now.... I dig it. Now, it's nothing too crazy or over the top. It has everything you need in a gym, cardio, weights, open floor, machines. And it's 24/7 which is super convenient for people like me who work on a crazy random schedule The River Market location could use a little more lighting. Maybe another Smith Machine and another leg press machine. But other than that, workout there is nice! It's not too busy until you do during their peek hours and if there's a class going on. downside, it's kinda.. okay it's super dirty. And the staff does try to keep it clean. You see them vacuuming and wiping down the equipment. But last time I was on the carpet (my fault I forgot a mat) I went to go wash my hand and found 3 red bumps on my arm... and they started to itch! the bits looks like bed bugs or something, because I didn't have them coming in the gym, but I sure did get them coming out. Second, the showers, and bathrooms are not something I would use. I only use the sinks. I refuse to use their bathrooms to shower or other things. I would strictly use this facility to work out, and just go home and shower. That being said, if working out is the only reason you want to come then JOIN! It's super cheap with no contract. I'm doing a 3 months deal and I love it just for that only reason... WORK OUT!. read more

Love it. Just wish someone spent more time cleaning the bathroom, less time standing in the front checking FB. Go there often enough I can see the same hairs on the toilets, same stains on the mirrors, kinda grosses me out to have to utilize the bathrooms. Otherwise, great place to workout! read more

I frequent the Westside location normally, but decided to checkout the "Project Poolside" class here tonight. This location seems to be a little edgier/grungier, and I was digging it. It is packed full of machines and dumbbell racks, and has a nice big area for the workout classes. It is extremely warm in here - they have some big fans going, but it would be nice if they could turn down the AC a few. Josh taught "Project Poolside" tonight and it really kicked my behind, to say the least. With the quick shuffle between the squats, butterfly kicks, curls, etc., I thought I might not make it - then a light appeared to me and reminded me that I want a booty like Khloe Kardashian, so I kicked my butt into gear and finished out the class strong. The pain was definitely worth it - I plan on attending this class at least once a week in the future. Make sure to check their website so you can see where all the different classes are located and what times they are offered! read more

I've been going to GymKC for 6 months now, and I love the River Market location. Here are my top 5 reasons why I like this gym: 1. Location/Hours: They are open 24hrs! And I can walk to the gym in 5-10 minutes. 2. Warehouse style: GymKC doesn't feel as structured or cookie cutter as many of the fitness centers out there, and I like that it allows for many different types of workouts. They have a wide open padded flooring area that is great for stretching or ab exercises. 3. Not too crowded: Even when it's the busiest (Tuesday after work) you still have enough options to get a great workout in and don't feel like you have to wait on others or "work in" all the time. 4. Local business: While they may not have the most expensive commercial scale to weigh yourself on or tv's on every wall, I think their customer service and local-mindedness more than make up for it. 5. NO CONTRACT!! The only suggestion I would have is to try it out for a week to see how you like it. They let me try it out for a week and I actually signed up after 2 days. Note: I have not been to other GymKC locations, only the River Market one. read more

When I moved from Kansas City, to this day the only thing I miss is Scott's Fitness. I was a member for about 6 months. They have a variety of great classes (including a boxing class which is just phenomenal) that really push you in to shape. The machines and weights date from before the prehistoric era (unless they have updated recently). But, who needs weights when you've got great classes? They offer complimentary towel service and private changing rooms (although a nice perk, can be pretty weary when you just want to start working out, and you're waiting for a room). If you can bypass the old atmosphere and deal with parallel parking, this is a great gym for classes. And quite frankly, I think the next statement will help you decide if it's the right gym for you: They have a ping pong table. SOLD! read more

Who would have thought that I would ever love a gym?! I love this gym!! 24 hour, free fitness classes, tons of machines, no contracts, and the hand scanner makes you feel cool! ;-) I really do enjoy TheGYMkc, even when it's busy after work you don't feel like it's too crowded. I've never had trouble using any of the weights or getting to them because some one was using them. On top of the the website is hilarious. Just a note, the Project Poolside class is not for the faint of heart, you may have a heart attack if you don't pace yourself the first couple of times. read more

This location is not customer-focused. Customers are frequently yelled at by staff for accidentally dropping weights. The manager has hung rude signs all over the place, stating "I'm not your mom, pick up after yourself." Management also refuses to turn the A/C to a decent temperature during the summer, making everyone miserable. Several broken machines that stay broken for several weeks. Instead of fixing the machines or buying new equipment, management hangs more rude signs that shift blame to the customer for not taking care of the machines. Several members have recently switched to One Life - the reasons listed above are why. read more

The Gym KC is the best gym I've been to in KC. I love the warehouse/industrial feel, and I especially like the variety of cardio and machine equipment. There's also open space where they hold classes. One improvement would be to have actual locker rooms. However, the price and hours (it's 24 hours) makes this gym a great option for people of all strengths and sizes. read more

4.5 stars! Many great attributes to Scott. Love the location (2.0) and how easy it is to get inside. The atmosphere could not be better. Inside is like being in a pimped up garage. Art on the walls, super high ceilings. Everything is always clean with equipment put away. I love the open, carpeted area with tons of rooms for stretching, sit-ups, push-ups, etc. It is also the location for some classes. Bathrooms: don't love these. There are only a handful and located inside the private changing rooms. These are pretty old and look much less clean than the gym areas. But its not so big a deal for me because I live close. Otherwise I would not shower there and I think a mens and women's locker room is the better deal as you don't have to wait to change. But that would be a big investment to remodel, so I understand that. Private Belongings: There are countertops and a large barrel that serves as a place to put your belongings. Many just throw a set of keys on the counter and walk away. I am much too nervous to leave my private things out for anyone to take, so I always take a bag which seems like a much bulkier item to steal, with my things inside of it. There are also lockers. Equipment: Great variety. There are a ton of treadmills and 2 rowing machines which I use every visit. There are 4 or 5 barbells each separately racked. So far there has always been at least one open. There is also a grouping of bars with permanent weights attached that range from 15+ lbs. There is also a trainer barbell at 30lbs. There are no technique training weights for the barbell but there are rubber, bumper plates in 10-45 # which I use a lot. There are several areas for pull ups, though the bars are for the most part gripless and very hard to hang onto. Although there is one bar suitable for practicing a gymnastic kip it is as slick as a well seasoned cast iron skillet. There is a gravitron to practice dead-weight hanging pull ups and dips. There is a selection of kettlebells which is always lined up and looking good. Lowest weight is 25lbs however, so you have to substitute a dumbbell for less weight. There are several jump ropes but they are pretty well worn out if you are trying to get any speed at all. I also bring my own high speed jump rope, but that's okay as jump ropes are very individualized. There are two ropes hanging from the ceiling, which is awesome and I will be using in the future. I bring my own olympic rings and have to throw them over a pullup bar every time, so just one set of those in house would be an awesome addition. Otherwise I don't use the other weight machines, but it looks like there's a lot of them if you're into that. They have some weighted medicine balls, but they don't like you to throw them up at the wall (say at a 10 foot target), which I understand could over time damage the wall. So adding a 3x3 or 3x6 plywood or foamed board on the wall would protect it and add another, super cheap element for users (since the balls are already in house - though they are not dynamax nor offbrand dynamax). They are more the size of a basketball. Staff: every time I go they are super friendly. Answered my questions when I joined with a heartfelt interest. I love the security rules to keep patrons safe. The ID number and handprint to get inside is awesome. I guess the desk-guys are not trainers as they weren't privy to some of the lingo, but I would be interested in chatting with any trainer. Patrons: Everyone is right, none of the patrons seem to be meat-heads. I also don't dress up for the gym, thinking that if you are looking pretty inside there then you're not working hard enough. So I always feel uncomfortable in places where the women are in full gear aerobic bunny, spandex type outfits or the guys are shirtless and this is definately NOT that type of establishment. And i'm not a chatty person in the gym, I tend to get inside, warm-up, work-out, stretch, leave in as little time as possible. Overall, I did a lot of research for gyms here and you will NOT get a better deal than Scott Fitness, especially for the convenience, price, and variety of equipment. read more

Quick update: I almost hate to say this because I enjoy the small class size, nonetheless, give 'It's Only Yoga!' with Bernie a try on Wednesdays and Sundays. He is a great instructor for both beginners and advanced. There you have it, my latest secret. read more

This place is great. It's big enough without being too big. Plenty of machines, plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Less people sprinting through weight room between sets and practicing roundhouse kicks than any other gym in KC. Way less grunting than Crossfit. Less Meatheads than Gold's. read more

I signed up for this gym a few days ago and can honestly say that I love it! I love that their is no contract, no initiation fee, no termination fee, you can have as many ppl on your family plans as you want AND it's 24/7. I love how flexible they are! What makes them different from other gyms I've been to is that it's locally owned, they only have 3 locations and the River Market one that I've only gone to has character! The walls are painted street style graffiti form which is pretty sweet to me because I'm an artist on the side and graffiti is one of my specialties. So as you can see I can be biased towards this gym for it's art! Another neat thing is you can come and go as you please, classes are free...FREE! That's rare to find at a gym, especially a franchise one. During the spring/summer time they'll open the garages to add some natural air (the gym is located in an old factory building with brick walls). They also have 2 rope climbs that one can use, another rarity! It works out for me because I like to do mud/obstacle course runs so having a rope climb helps me practice for those. I'm only giving it a 4/5 star rating because the machines could use a little updating but other than that I plan on sticking with this gym for a long time! I recommend this gym! Great, friendly staff members with a modern/hippie feel to it! read more

The GYMkc has the best Urban gyms in the Kansas City area. Compared to the other gyms they are quite a bit bigger and have more equipment than anybody else can offer in the midtown to downtown area. These are not corporate gyms and they have their own style and flavor to each gym (3 locations). They have been improved and upgraded if you haven't been there in awhile so you really need to check it out. I love that they offer the majority of classes to being free to their members. I read in the Pitch Weekly that their Zumba class was voted #1 in all of KC and I hope someday to try it. All of their employees are very personable and try to help in anyway that they are able. They don't make you sign a contract or pressure you into memberships which is a very comfortable feeling and they are reasonably priced without having to put a down payment for membership. There are a good number of machines and weights that you don't stand waiting for anything at least in my experience. I definitely recommend this gym to all my friends and I even send my clients there when they are in town and in need of a place to workout. read more

I've known John for a very long time. He is a Personal friend. And we grew up together. He has always enclosed me to be healthy and I would recommend to anyone Scotts fitness. He is well educated and knows his stuff about fitness and training. His team are experts in the field and I would literally trust him with my life. Actually, that's what it's about. He will personalize a program around your needs that's personal and affordable. His team makes it fun, exciting and rewarding. read more

Love the location, the private changing rooms. The temperature that the gym is something I'm not amused by. 83 degrees is not a comfortable temperate to work out in. On multiple occasions I've gone in and it been around that temperature! When I made a comment about it to the front desk all the attendant decided to say was "tell me about it." The equipment is older and not friendly at all, not to mention it'll leave your hands black and grimy. I think it's time to cancel my membership. read more