GNC

I work by this GNC and live by the one in Westport and after so many trips to each one discovered why they are so different, particularly in the brands they sell… this one is franchise and the other one is corporate. That being said, I prefer this one mainly because they carry pre-​workout supplements that corporate doesn’t, such as Pump Fuel, ACG3, and Cardio Cuts. I have always found the staff members very friendly and helpful and generally able to talk intelligently about their products. The main reason why I give the place 4 stars instead of 5 is that the aforementioned products are very expensive… effective but probably cost more than just buying the key ingredients online then mixing them yourself. Still, if you are new to preworkouts and/​or in a pinch for something quick I’d recommend stopping by!

So, like any good dudebro, sometimes I need supplements. For my gainz. I mean, it’s summer and suns out, guns out, amiright? Or is that sky’s out, thighs out? That reminds me, it’s leg day…
While typically I’m Captain Let’s-Shop-Local, this is one category in which I find that all but impossible, and I can get much better prices online than at any local chains. But when I run out of one powder or another and wanna get my swole on, it’s time to stop by GNC. Begrudgingly.
They have a couple of my typical brands, and for what they don’t carry, they definitely have something comparable. Prices are high, but can be lower if you join their club. I refuse to join their club.
It’s more expensive than online and it’s less convenient than having it show up on my doorstep, but I do have to say that the people here aren’t nearly as big of tools as you might imagine. I know that sounds like faint praise, but everybody needs a job, even gymbros. They can talk intelligently about their product, even though sometimes it’s apparent that they have some sort of contest or quota for a specific line. Still, they’ve pointed me in the right direction.
My trips to GNC are always short, sweet and to the point. They get the job done and that’s about the extent of what I can say about them.

Great staff. They were very informative, and more than helpful. Highly recommend this business.