When I was stationed with the US Navy, from 1986-1994, this was my gym. Best gym ever! Owner's and staff was exceptional people, always on hand to help with either instructions or encouragement! Tons of equipment, from machines to free weights, plus they had a full size boxing ring upstairs - how many health clubs/gyms have one of those on site? Come in for a workout, get all warmed up, go for a run (for me, usually 3-5 miles), then back for a shower! Now live in Texas, outside of Fort Worth and work out at an old style gym - a few machines and free weights. Texas Fit is the name. Good people here too - always helpful, but no boxing ring! I'm now closing in on 80 years old and can't wait to get to a gym, just wish Wareing's was nearer! John M Stanley, USN (RET), Burleson, TX. read more

Wareings is by far the best gym I've ever been to. Great staff/owners/members. Wareing's has more character and charm than any other gym. It has all the equipment you need with a bright and open layout. Classes are also top notch. I've had 1000+ questions and the trainers have always be enthusiastic to help. Shoutout to Chris Ullom, the head trainer. Even while I was away at school and not paying gym dues he would still give me advice on different gym topics - things like that have made me a Wareing's lifer. Also, very pleased the gym rolled out extended hours. About time! Closing at 2pm on a Sunday was ridiculous. read more

I want to start this review by saying that my husband works for Wareing's Gym. I'm not sure that I'm supposed to be reviewing a business where I'm friends w/ the owners, but I feel that I have a right to because I have been working out at Wareing's since before I knew the owners personally, back when I was only 15 years old. And plus, it's pretty much impossible to be a member of Wareing's Gym & not know the owners because this is a family owned & operated business! Everyone who works out at Wareing's knows (& loves) the owners! But since I am friends w/ the owners, I'll keep my review as unbiased as possible & just list the facts: -Wareing's is the only local gym I know of that has at least 2 managers in the gym at all times to assist members. Most of the managers are also personal trainers, but while they're "on the floor" as managers they offer FREE training & assistance. If you want to pay for a more personal one-on-one training session you can definitely do that. But you also have the option to ask Ben, Jake, Lee, Teri, Jesse, & Todd for help while they're managing the gym. The owners are always there as well to help put members through a workout or assist with whatever you need. -Wareing's Gym offers yoga, CrossFit, group fitness classes (like Total Body, Fit Moves, Survivor, Spin, Step, Stretch, Tabata, etc.), boot camps, & personal training (individual & group). Stop by Wareing's & ask about Fit Club if you're interested in inexpensive group training sessions. -If joining a gym & having a monthly membership is too much of a commitment for you, Wareing's also has a punch card deal. You can purchase a punch card & use it to work out, take a yoga class, etc; one workout= 1 punch on the card (no membership required). Visit www.wareingsgym.com to download a free one-day pass. Just stop by & a manager will show you around the gym & put you through a workout if you're interested in testing out the gym. read more

This is a great local gym with excellent and knowledgable trainers and staff. The trainers have helped me work through two serious injuries, and the monthly membership fee includes unlimited fitness classes in all levels of fitness. The head trainer, Chris Ullom, even designed a custom workout for me, to get me through a running injury (plantar fasciitis), and they have successfully referred me to other sports medicine experts in the area. Even my twenty-four year old nephew, a veteran D1 football player, loves the gym! read more

My husband belongs to Wareings. I've been a few times as his guest and if I weren't enslaved into a contract with another gym, I probably would have switched to Wareings already. The list of classes they have included with a membership is reason enough for me. They have two classrooms, the second being a beautiful hot yoga studio that is frankly nicer than any of the dedicated hot yoga studios I've been to in HR. And the yoga classes are ALL included! And there's not just one or two a week like you find at most gyms. There's at least one a day and they're very professional and geared towards all levels, not just beginners (another thing I've found with yoga classes at gyms). Of course they have all sorts of other group fitness classes as well...again, all included. Wareings is a family business. It's been around forever. Some of the workout equipment isn't spankin' new but it does the job. They have a boxing ring. How cool is that? My husband loves working out there because he says the family atmosphere and personal attention are great. He's gotten a lot of guidance and tips from the staff that have helped with his fitness goals. read more

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100% the best overall fitness facility you'll ever find. Honestly the people are fantastic, the equipment is top notch and the group workouts never disappoint. read more

This is a gym. Heavy bags. Jump ropes, steam room, etc. wareings staff Is knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Ive never been to this gym or have anything to say about the gym . But i would like to sincerely thank whoever sent my ID card back to me in the mail ! I lost my ID card on halloween and recieved it in the mail in a pleasant envelope from wareings gym . Thank you so much !!! God bless , i still have faith in humanity after this ! read more

Best gym in Va Beach. Family owned with amazing staff. Friendly, knowledgable trainers who care about you and your personal goals. Clean, professional and good prices! read more

A couple of months ago, I visited here and I have to say it continues to impress me. The gym is no-nonsense, intense and as genuine as it gets. The owner gave a discount for a two day pass that led me down the rabbit hole of dual kettle bell lunges, Turkish get-ups and burbee nirvana. No latex here boys and girls...oh no. You'll just find deeper layers of inner strength as you watch fellow members take it to the next level. Inspiring.....leave your head bands behind.... read more

I didn't actually go to this gym because the daily fee is $25!!! I've paid less than this for daily fees at spas in big resorts with much more to offer. I can only assume that the owners do not want or need daily business. I walked in and the woman at the counter was not pleasant at all! During my stay I went to 2 other gyms: Anytime Fitness and Town Center Fitness and both were so friendly and $10 and had everything you could possibly need. read more

I was traveling to Virginia Beach from Oregon. I was in the middle of a 10 week powerlifting prep and was looking for a gym that I could get a few training sessions in and I stumbled upon Wareings Gym. What a great spot! Was able to get in a great deadlift, bench, and squat sessions. They have everything you need and nothing you don't. Squat racks, turf, Olympic platforms, chalk etc.. The owner Mike is awesome and his staff his super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. You can tell right away they are a family run business that has been around for along time, and for good reason! It's nice to know there are still some awesome gyms out there that aren't big national franchises and still care about old school, time tested functional movements! Check them out, definitely worth it! read more

This is, hands down, the best gym I've ever been to. It's not a mega gym and there are no gimmicks. It is a place to come do serious work. The staff is friendly, the trainers are knowledgeable and NEVER have that "too good to talk to you" attitude! The people that go to Wareing's are passionate and serious about fitness, which is a huge motivator. They've got all the right equipment for a really good, very intense workout. There is a lot of focus on proper form, doing your best, and then doing better than your best. I haven't felt as motivated as I do there in a long time. I am so grateful that someone mentioned this place to me in passing and I decided to check it out for myself. Unbeatable, local gym. As long as I'm in the area, I will never go anywhere else. read more

Nice gym, no water fountain so don't forget to bring your water bottle. Overall clean but it's a smaller gym so it can get crowded quickly. If you need to get a workout in over the weekend this place works. read more

best gym ever. i wanna go back there but im in Chicago. Tony, Jesse Ben, Jake, Lee, everyone is so friendly. $55 a month is worth working out there love u guys miss you all. read more

The place is great. Has lot's of personality and is refreshingly not a corporate clone. Staff is knowledgeable. Everything is clean. Plenty of fitness chicks (its not all dudes). People are nice and of all ages. I was there during peak hours and it wasn't crowded. read more

$25 dollar daily fee? The gym was ok and I paid it, but come on??!! I like that it wasn't all fancy. It was crowded because it's small . And up til now I have never even heard of $25 drop in fee. read more

Love Wareings! I will say that I used to be a member of at a competing gym and the group fitness classes are more intense and difficult at Wareings... yeay! My biggest problem is that there is carpet in the group fitness room... so disgusting. I have no clue why they haven't switched to a surface that can be clean... for example hardwood floor. I can't stop thinking about all the sweat and germs in the carpet and it also smells... who would want to lay down and do ab work??!! The staff really do care about the wellness of their members and take an active interest in community events. read more

Most knowledgeable training staff in Virginia Beach! Always have several trainers at all times to help you out with anything.

I was in Virginia Beach for business and my friends in town invited me to join them at Wareing's Gym for a group exercise class. I arrived before them and was greeted by friendly staff who were helpful getting me settled. I had not communicated well with my friends and jumped into the "Industrial Strength" class. This was a small group circuit after a warm up outside. Whew! It was tough, but fun. Jake, who taught the class was encouraging without yelling. He monitored everyone's form and pushed you to do your max. After that I then jumped into the end of "Survivor" with my friends for the final 20 minutes. I live in Chicago which is a hard core fitness community. But CHItown has nothing on Wareing's when it comes to tough, fun exercise classes. I really enjoyed both experiences and would strongly recommend either/both. The gym was comfortable but not fancy. I toured the facility after surviving "Survivor" and found all the equipment and space to have a great work out on my own or with a trainer. When back in Va Beach, I'll definitely drop into Wareing. Big 5 Stars!! read more

I just moved to the area. I did my research on fitness clubs before I moved down and decided, based on the reviews and looking at the website, to try Wareing's Gym. I was blown away with how genuinely nice the staff and managers were here. I popped in and they gave me tour of the place, offered for me to workout right away, but even offered me to come in, take classes and meet with a trainer...BEFORE I signed a piece of paper! My workout kicked my butt! They have so many classes as people have already said, more than you can possibly fit into your day. But I think it's the atmosphere and attitude of the owners, managers, trainers and members that really set this gym above the rest. Needless to say I joined the gym and am really excited to get back to healthy:-) read more

I had heard a lot of good things about Wareings so a friend and I decided to try it with plans to sign up. We were there on a Wednesday morning around 8AM and there was a good number of people there - not too many and not empty. We were going to a morning Fit Moves (I think it was called that) class where you do about ten stations in the fitness room. First thing I thought was strange was the floor was covered with an industrial strength carpet which was nice and soft - but so strange to see people sweating into it and then lying on it doing exercises. I can't imagine it is easy to clean. The next thing that really alarmed me was when we told the teacher (I think it was Jesse Wareing) that my friend was new to group workouts and wasn't familiar with the exercises like burpees or kettle bells. Then in the class he walked by when she was supposed to be doing burpees (all he had said in the instruction was "do as many burpees as you can do until I tell you to stop) while she was trying to figure it out he came by and told her to do them on a stability ball which is not easy or safe for a beginner. The next thing when she got to the kettle bell swings was he let her do them with no instruction. As easy as they are to watch, you can really hurt yourself if you don't know what you are doing. I saw other people in the class doing many thing incorrectly (lunges with their knee repeatedly going over the right angle/their foot) which could cause injuries. Jesse seemed more interested in cracking jokes and walking around than providing instruction or coaching. Maybe that is his strategy and didn't want people to feel "watched" but there is a way to coach nicely to keep people safe and injury free. We tried to talk a little with him after the class in hopes to get a better feeling as we did want to join - but the conversation left us even more dissatisfied with the feeling that they were really only interested in us signing up for a membership than being interested in health and fitness. It just didn't leave a good feeling with us - but I do know a lot of people like it, it just wasn't for us (one of us being a beginner to gyms, and one of us knowing gyms and group training quite well). Give it a try, but do check it out before signing up. read more