American Bodyworks East West Connector

They are no longer in business. Drove by there today and the place is empty. Sign is still on the building but they are gone.

Gym is closed for good. Seems to be the trend for ABW franchises. Stay far away from them!

Love this place… truly my sanctuary from the world and 24hrs?! #signmeup. Staff has gotten a good bit better over time #growingpains suggested for more serious fitspo people who stay in the zone and «know where it is», but plenty of space for those figuring it out!

This gym is OK. Basic cardio equipment and weights. It’s cheap and conveniently open 24×7. I’ve noticed a few situations when the machines were not clean or were broken; few and far between. I don’t know who the owner, trainers, or staff are. It seems to change often.

You can definitely do better. My intention is not to slam this gym, but to help it improve and let people know what to expect when visiting.
I visited this gym but I didn’t sign up. Upon entering, I noticed that it was very small — basically just one main room with cardio machines on one side, chest machines in the middle, and free weights on the other side. The locker room literally looks like a janitor’s closet and is carpeted, and you actually have to step out of the locker room back onto the gym floor and enter a separate door for a «private» shower, which I didn’t think was possible at a gym because most folks don’t want to have to walk out of the locker room in their «shower attire» for everyone to see before entering the shower. Just imagine the walk back to the locker room… lol.
Now, this type of setup would be acceptable for people who want to avoid the bigger clubs. However, I could see it being horrific during peak time because it looks like that place would be too tight for working out if it was only at half-​capacity, especially in the free weight section that doesn’t have many benches. There were about 4 – 5 people in there when I went around noon on the weekend so I guess it works for some people. If you can get past the lack of amenities, the next snag is the price. The big banner out front advertises «AS LOW AS $ 17 PER MONTH!» but that’s only if you pay for the whole year up front. They also have a $ 24.99 per month plan that requires $ 129 up front, and a $ 0 enrollment fee if you pay $ 29.99 per month. Now, there’s a Gold’s Gym on the same street within walking distance that has the same $ 0 sign-​up fee/​$ 29.99 per month deal that comes with classes, a REAL locker room with showers, and all of the other stuff you can expect at a gym of this type. Which one would you choose? Exactly — now you see the problem. I think AB could get more people in there that would deal with a gym on its level if it lowered its price. However, since it is a franchise, I guess they are happy with the few people they do have.
Ok, now despite the above, the worst part of the experience was the sales girl that tried to force a membership to this neighborhood clubhouse-​looking gym down my throat. She was nice when she showed me around the gym, which took about 1 – 2 minutes flat due to its size, or lack thereof. However, when it was time to discuss membership options, it basically turned into to a car salesman trying to sell me a 20 year old bike. She told me the membership options, and then I told her that I am currently a member of another gym and I have workout experience, and that I am looking for a certain type of gym. When I told her that I planned to go see a couple more that day that had those things I was looking for, she basically held me hostage, going over the same membership options and asking what can she do to make me sign my life away that day. I understand the sales process and the importance of trying to convert a sale, but she treated me as if I was just some dummy that she needed to sign up by any means necessary instead of a person serious about working out and their choice of a gym home. I asked her what kind of deal could I get if I added a friend onto my membership, just to see if she was really listening and knew what she was doing.
Her answer was: «Well, if you add them on then they will get the same deal that you get.»
Really…really? The last time I checked, if someone signs up with me and pays the same regular price that I pay, then it’s not a deal at all. I did mention this to her and she just hurdled the response like a skateboarder on a half-​pipe. That was a nice quick-​thinking riddle on her behalf, though. Maybe the franchise owner should prepare her for those types of questions.
She even resorted to indirectly criticizing the other gyms in the area, mumbling things about their contracts and hours of operation, etc. It should also be brought her to attention that putting down other clubs makes you look somewhat desperate when selling your own club. The worst part is after literally telling her 10 times that I will not make my decision at this time and having to stand up, and even thanking her for the experience, her only response to me was «Ok. Have a nice day.» And all I saw was her back after that — no wave, not even a smile. It just confirmed that she didn’t really care about me in the first place — it was only about her commission.
Anyway, here’s how the story ended: I joined the Gold’s Gym down the street. Why? Not necessarily for space and amenities, but because the membership person LISTENED to me and allowed me the freedom to make my decision based on what I was looking for, and because he could clearly explain the deal I would get if I added someone to my membership. He clearly presented what he had to offer with no pressure and allowed his confidence in his gym to make the decision.
Hopefully AB will read this and improve their customer service.

I’ve been working out at American Bodyworks for a few months now and for the price I pay ($ 17.99 a month), the gym has basic equipment for those looking to stay within a budget. There’s no contract and you pay month to month. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone!