Gb3

this is for the location at Pam & Nees: they did have a lot of equipment … but the place is not very sanitary … folks are just sweating on the machines and not using sweat towels (which would have to be brought from home since the gym does not have any available) … no cleaning solution provided either (for the machines in between people using them) … there was condensation in the ladies’ bathroom and locker room (a situation which promotes the growth bacteria, viruses, molds, etc)… also: the roof leaks!

Hey George, how about holding off on the next Bentley & installing a dehumidifier so we aren’t all slipping around in our own sweat all winter long?
It’s disgusting & dangerous. It’s like working out in a sauna. The soap dispensers in the bathroom and half of the hooks in the gym lockers are all broken also. I’m told that the heating and air-​conditioning is set to one setting so it stays the same temperature all year round. That does not address the humidity factor that is a huge problem when it’s raining outside and people are working out.
Take a look at all the windows in this gym. Everyone of them is covered in fog/​sweat. If you take one of the gym wipes and you go into the aerobics room and Wipe down one square foot section it will come out black in your hand. So will all of the free weights in the aerobic room. Absolutely disgusting.

Visited Fresno and need a gym while in town. Through Unilocal,I came across GB3. Purchased a day pass for 10.00 and was not disappointed.
Side note: I’ve visited gyms through California and various other states and GB3 ranks at the top.
GB3 was huge and adequately stocked with cardio equipment, free weights and machines. It was clean and not crowded. Parking was plentiful and staff was friendly.
Love the high ceilings and open feeling of the facility.

GB3 is generally clean and well maintained and not to busy at most times. I have used several chains such as 24 Hour and LA fitness in the past and feel GB3 is a better deal. Could not find anything better in the area.

I have been going to this gym for about four months now and my overall experience being a member is excellent. All the various GB3 gyms are nothing short of first-​class establishments. I usually visit the Palm and Nees gym, and will occasionally visit the Herndon and Fowler and Kings Canyon and Fowler locations.
The first thing you will notice when you come through he door is that the front-​counter staff are extremely friendly and welcoming.
For me, security is very important because I want to know that my vehicle will be safe and secure while I am working out inside the gym. Here, cars will not get burglarized. The parking lot is safe and there is security staff and cameras monitored ²⁴⁄₇.
I also found that the members are very personable and pleasant people to work out with. Based on my observation, GB3 members are comprised of, and can be described as, working-​class, family-​oriented people, business owners, with a good mix of students in there as well. Unlike other gyms in Fresno, you will not find that the ghetto-​folks come here to work out. After four months, I have yet to see any prison tattoos or neighborhood thugs at any of the various GB3 gyms in town. This also explains why families feel comfortable and enjoy coming here on weekends. The GB3 facility located on Kings Canyon and Fowler have a supervised play area for kids. So, parents can get their workouts in while their kids are watched by trained staff.
The customer service here is first-​class and I can give a vivid example demonstrating why this five-​star review is well deserved and earned.
Two weeks ago I emailed GB3 management making them aware that the lockers could use a thorough wipe-​down and that the shower nearest to the pool area was very slippery because the tile did not have a grit surface and because it also it lacked a safety mat. Two days after sending this email, I received a message from GB3 corporate thanking me for my email and advising me that the letter was received and that those issues would be addressed. Within a day after receiving that response, I noticed that all the lockers had been wiped down on my following visit and that the tile in the shower area was acid washed to give the tile better grip on your feet. Additionally, last week they installed a brand new safety mat in this shower near the pool area as well.
In summary there are not enough words to express what a pleasure it is to be a GB3 member. I have nothing negative to say about this place. It is well worth the money, even if the monthly fee is slightly more than what you would pay anywhere else.

I’ve been going to Gb3 gyms for almost a decade and I’m happy. They have a good variety of free weights, machines and stay pretty clean. Crowded at times, but I generally go in the 12 – 3 or 9 – 11 window and it’s perfect.

Great gym but people at free weights need to quit talking so much while using equipment. Keep your Bromance in check and move for those that wish to truly workout.

I travel quite a bit throughout the country and this has to be the best gym I’ve come across. If you’re ever in Fresno this is the gym to hit up. Ask for Sherene, sales manager; great personality and service.

Worse customer service on planet (Corporate office) read contracts in detail as staff is horrible at communicating.
Corporate office customer service is rude with zero customer service skills …
Beware

Not a bad place except for the old farts who walk around the locker room completely naked in front of everyone (even kids on the weekend) while walking to and from the showers.

I don’t know about these other people with reviews about poor customer service, but these guys are the best! I go in every day to the gym and I’m always greeted with a smile or a «Hey Dude». I was always too shy to go to the gym but they really made me feel relaxed when I first walked in. A lot of the machines are great and if one is broken, a quick word to the front and it’s usually fixed within a few days instead of a few months. There’s another GB3 closer to my work but I really enjoy this location more, staff and facilities are amazing. End of review lol

My main reason for giving this gym such a high rating are the classes. In particular, the spin classes taught by Kelly are outstanding. More often than not this class gets full, so show up early! Kelly is an active participant in the class, and is constantly talking to and coaching on the class. She makes individual eye contact with everyone during class, has her game plan ready and easy to explain, and keeps the intensity up for the whole hour. Other instructors fiddle with preprogrammed routines on their iPads, ignore the class, and don’t demand feedback and participation from the class. Kelly does. When she is through with me, I’m drenched in sweat, my legs are jello and all I want is a cheeseburger. BUT I DON’T. Because if Kelly found out… There’d be chibattas (?) to pay!

Well… GB3 has more variety of machines to use. I ended up getting a membership only because of that. The free weighr area is always packed. They need more space for that becausr some people just sleep on there and have long conversations on the phone. Very irritating but it is not entirely GB3’s fault. The place is always kept clean and the place is not that bad. Starting to warm up to this area but one day I hope they expand the free weight area. It would probably help a lot of people out.

Super rude customers service! Wasn’t done helping us but was already calling the person behind us. Wouldn’t give my business to place like that. Bad reputation for people visiting

Very clean and AWSOME gym– is a little more expensive than other gyms but is worth it– they have good lighting in the gym which didn’t mean much till I went to a gym with horrible lighting. The lighting In this gym gives it an energetic mood! Very nice restroom! Very new and clean equipment!

I wish I lived closer to GB3! I’m very near the 3D – dingy, dark, and dirty – GB at Cedar and E Nees. GB3 is nice and bright and open and equipment is laid out much better. Yes, the front desk is something you just have to get by – give them your number and move on. They are rarely friendly or welcoming. For that go to Nees. I only wish GB would appreciate the business $$ he has achieved here in Fresno and have a more reasonable guest pass for when we have family or friends visiting from out of town. My daughter’s YMCA in Morgan Hill has a $ 40 pass for 8 or 10 visits. I can’t recall exactly. That is very nice!!! I can’t give this 4 full stars. 3 ½ Stars! 1 ½ for E Nees.

Came down for a visit with family from Seattle. Had a membership with this gym when I lived here. What happened? Using one of the chin up/​dip machines… let go of grip and had brown sticky stuff on hands. Also, I was setting up a machine when someone walked over and just sat down starting to use it. I thought people in Seattle were rude. Finally, stepped on at least three treadmills that didnt work.

Here is a math problem for you: there are 66 treadmills at the Palm GB3. How many do I have to get on before finding one that a) turns on and b) has a functioning audio port? The answer was 4, which is simply unacceptable to me. The only reason I gave 2 stars instead of 1 is because I like the classes offered and the instructors are great. Hey George, why don’t you update and maintain the equipment you have in your existing gyms instead of building a 6^th location?

The staff here should set ground rules for Blast/Bally’s members who have migrated to our location that weights should be put back and that machines aren’t meant to be broken in EVERYTIME. Otherwise, this joint does a good job. In need of expansion, however, as their membership has grown exponentially in the past year.

I like this gym. Since I moved to Fresno, I think it’s a lot more cleaner than 24 hour fitness. The only thing that sucks about it, is that it’s not 24 hours. Except on Melburn but it’s only 24 Monday — Thursday. I enjoy the classes that they have to offer and the pool. They have a sauna abs steam room. Winning!!!