Gold’s Gym

I like this gym. It’s never too busy and there are lots of weights. Pretty clean compared to most gyms in the area. Inexpensive. And Andrew (Manager) will help you with your concerns if you reach out to him. Keep in mind this is not a fancy gym with all the new weights. It’s a gym with the equipment you need to get your workout done.

Horrid gym. Their system is always down. The place is unsanitary and the air circulation is non existent. It stinks herendously especially at the 5pm hour. The steam room is constantly out of commision. The overall attitude of the personal trainers are poor. There’s actually a trainer that is always rude and on his cell phone constantly. There’s also a large ammount of homeless people that frequent there and are all seemingly strung out on meth and are all suspected of STEALING belongings out of the locker rooms which might i also add is also disgusting. I wouldnt suggest this gym to my worst enemy. Terrible.

I’m currently on a 3 day trial and this is not the gym for anyone who requires all brand new shiney weight equipment. There’s a mini shopping area at the entrance for all your workout essentials. The staff were courteous and got me through the application right away. Anything one would need to make gains is here. The cardio machines are on the ground floor and the weight room is downstairs. It’s roomy enough to not intrude anyone else’s space. Park for free at the long beach parking structures across the street.

im going 6 years strong!
if you love weights and iron plates, than this is your spot! not for the casual or pretentious who want to get pampered and work on their tan also… or the ones who go just to check in on facebook and text and walk on the treadmill… get the F out of here… this is for folks who love lifting and getting out without lame front desk asking if you need a tan or facial to relax you… lol

I don’t really write reviews. But, I feel the need to write this one. I did a free trial at this gym my trainer was Mc Austin. I told him the prices were the bit pricey. So, he offered me a better rate outside the gym. longer trainings session, one-​on-​one training, and a meal plan that was provided by him… for a lower fee. I thought it was a little weird when he told me that I don’t need a gym membership he can just get me in and it’s included in the price. But, me not wanting to lose this deal… I took it. I started my sessions with him, everything went great until a few sessions in after paying him he took my money and I never heard from him again. Fuckin snake… if you’re going to train with this guy do not take this deal.

Not bad for a gym in downtown area. I would give it 4 stars but for the below reasons, I don’t want to:
— They misspelled my name and every time I ask to get it fixed it never gets fixed.
— The Facility doesn’t have good air circulation… especially downstairs and some machines seem to be nearing their end life
— We had to go in a few times or call about our account and the monthly bill even though it was already taken care of before
— But most importantly, every pre/​post workout drink/​shake/​mix has sucralose and/​or corn syrup! Oh! And soy lecithin! Those are sooooo bad for you! Soy lecithin is especially bad for men! If I know that, shouldn’t the trainers/​nutritionists? I would never recommend those to clients!
I think I’ll just have to go across the street to see if the guys there have anything better… but what’s the point of working out if you’re going to drink sugar water before, during and after? Yuck! I don’t want diabetes!

I signed up my girlfriend for some training sessions but the guy who used to work There would always cancel on her., but nobody told me or my girlfriend anything about he had quitted or got fired. So my girlfriend went to talk to another her name is KAYLA AND SHE IS HORRIBLE. My girlfriend told me she screamed at her and that supposedly she only has two sessions even though she only used maybe two or three. THEY ARE NOT READY FOR THIS CORPORATE CALL TOMORROW.

It is beyond me why people talk so much trash about this gym. They have everything you need! It’s clean, the staff is super friendly. If you’re serious about your workouts this is the place to go. The price is right, a bargain at that. No waiting for machines. I’m not sure what all the fuss is about, but hey, keep paying $ 50 a month for some subpar gym where everyone just stands around texting, flirting and posting to Instagram.

This is ok gym. One star for their timings and another for the location. Here are few things that i dont like about this gym. If you like to live clean then this place is definitely not for you. People dont use napkins/​towel at all. So every time you are about use any bench its going to be sweaty. Locker room is dirty as well, sometimes it stinks. The worst part are the trainers! DO NOT SIGN UP for that. It’s not worth it. My trainer was like dumbass. He was talking on phone, playing with his music playlist, flirting with girls. I really regret that. It’s total waste of money. I’m not paying you for flirting lessons. My trainer used to greet me every time when i was taking his sessions. But now it’s over he does not even look at me.

I would say that Golds is the best bang-​for-​your buck place if you are looking for a daily gym in downtown Long Beach and don’t want to drive to the other side of the city for a LA Fitness. Locker-​rooms are always clean, machines are always available (depending when you go I usually go at 5:30am) and classes are great! I have been a member for 4 years and the only downfall is that it took until this December (2015) to update some old machines wish it was sooner! I sure hope they update the treadmills soon as we’ll and get with the times. Great staff, and great personal trainers if you are looking for one make sure to hit up Sedna Herrman who has been a trainer here for the last year she’s the best!
Ambiance = ⁴⁄₅
Douch Bag Level = ⁴⁄₅ (plenty of ‘bro’s’ to see here folks)
Machines = ⁴⁄₅
Cleanliness = ⁵⁄₅
AC = ³⁄₅ (they need more AC and air downstairs)
Price = ⁵⁄₅

Got a groupon to use for a great deal. Love how anytime I am there you can use any piece of equipment you want without waiting. The group fitness classes are actually really good too. I’ve taken bodyflow and yin yoga so far. The instructors are great and the classes are not packed which makes it comfortable. If you want a gym where you go to get a great focused workout and get in and out this place is it. I moved out of the area but I’ll continue to come. Also cheaper than all other commercial membership gyms in the city.

This is not a health club.
This is not a spa.
This is a gym … and that’s just how I like it!
Free weights and machines? You betcha. So go get your pump on. I do four to five days a week.
Cardio and spinning? Yup. I do about 150 to 200 miles of biking a week throughout L.A. and Orange counties on my own, but go for it.
Whether you like a place or not all depends on what you want out of it. If you’re looking to socialize at the juice bar, there’s a Jamba Juice in Belmont Shore.

Awesome clean and friendly crew wish there was more equipment and a pool would be awesome

Shady ass staff. They signed me to a contract when I bought a Groupon. Then said I couldn’t get out of it. I read the contract and it said I could walk in with a letter to cancel. I walked in with letter and the guy said I have to cancel online and it’s on the contract. I told him «No that’s not true» showed him the contract then he said oh let me get you a manager. He gets me some chick… She says I can’t cancel. I said you’re membership hasn’t even started yet. I’m on a 3 month Groupon. She still said «you can’t cancel», I said that’s not right or fair. Asked for someone else. She said the only one available is the manager and she’s on a 1hour long conference call. I said I’ll wait. Then the woman comes out 20mins later. Tells me to call corporate, because they will not cancel my membership because I’m beyond the 5 day grace… remind you the membership starts in December… its fucking September. I tell her the membership doesn’t start till December and I don’t want it. She says I must call corporate. So I did right when I walked outside. They apologized for my treatment, and said there’s no reason they couldn’t have cancelled my membership, I haven’t even been charged yet. She proceeds to cancel and email me confirmation. After all that it’s cancelled. Still no one even asked why am I canceling, everyone just wanted to tell me I’m stuck in a contract and I’ll owe them a year worth of dues. Just pay us! What a joke this place is.
Now let’s talk about why I cancelled… children running around the cardio area of the gym. Children at the front desk playing on iPads. The staff members regulates the weight room like you are at planet fitness. Tell you not to lift heavy and please be gentle to our Dumbbells. One guy actually walked up to me while doing a set of dumbbell press using 80lbs weights and asked me to put the weights on the rubber floor gently. Wtf that’s what the rubber floor is there for. I’m not dropping the weights from my shoulders. I’m dropping the weight from less than a foot off the ground. The rubber floor can absorb that. It’s not like I’m doing it on the concrete. I’m in the dumbbell area for a reason. Just like the deadlift area has rubber padded flooring for a reason. If you’re u don’t know the dynamics of a fucking weight room you shouldn’t be working in a gym. That’s why I had to cancel this membership before it started. Been lifting for 18yrs, with zero injuries and a noticeable Physique. I don’t need a non lifter to tell me how to lift or talk to me about gym etiquette.

It’s ok. I just joined about a month ago. They have a great variety of weight machines. Steam Room is still out of order from what I read by previous members it’s been a long time. I don’t know why it would take that long to fix. So far not too satisfied. I’m curious as to how often they clean? The last few times I’ve done the paper towel machine is out so obviously people can’t clean the machines they are on … I just hope they get on top of it soon… If not it’s going to be a very long year.

You’re probably reading this for one of the following reasons.
— Lose weight
— Gain muscle
— Maintain
— Check out chicks or dudes
All of the above are doable at Gold’s Gym; however, try and keep the last line item to a minimum and focus on the others. Almost EVERYONE at this gym is serious about what they’re doing, I rarely see gym goers putzing around, the level of focus and dedication is tremendous.
Things that some people are complaining about in regards to the facilities, towel service, sauna, brand new equipment, etc… Not necessary, this is a legitimate gym, weights, water and pulley based equipment. Could things be newer and nicer, duh, but those things are not necessary in order to get into phenomenal shape. Look at some of the regulars, people in there be shredded and pushin weight, pretty sure they’re not wondering when the latest fitness gadget will be installed.
Another component to the gym is the level of diversity amongst the attendees. This gym has attracted people of all races, sizes, ages and economic backgrounds. And everyone gets along, why, cuz they all there for the same reason.
The five start rating is based upon ROI. For those wanting all the latest and greatest, this place is not for you and the cost of memebership should have told you that already, in fact, this place is a bargain.
PS This review has zero input based upon the cardio equipment or classes (although I have heard good things from the wife about spin, bodypump, cx and dance). We’re too close to the beach, to not use the newly renovated dual lane bike and run/​walk path.

So I went to pay my bill on the day that it was due, why did they tell mean later and I had to pay a late fee, PONDER ON THIS, how are you gonna charge for late fee ON the day the bill is due, that is ripping people off, point blank, I only switch to this gym cuz I thought they had better standard and customers service friendly, I think I regretted that decision

This Gold’s is admittedly not a brand new, high-​tech facility, but that’s why it works for me. I like to go to the gym, lift, run and leave. That’s it. That’s what this gym is good for. If you’re looking for somewhere nice to hang out and meet new people, this isn’t the place. On the flip side, if you want a good old-​school style gym, this is your gym.
I can’t speak to the quality of the classes since I’ve never taken one and don’t plan to. The bottom floor where all the weights are is frequented by competitive body builders, so you’ll see some pretty strong guys and girls working out, doing their thing. If that bothers you, go somewhere else. To me, that’s a sign of a good gym.
I got an end-​of-​year special with no initiation fee and no contract and it’s a great deal.

So very glad I cancelled my membership here! I have been a member on and off for over five years. This gym used to be great, always clean smelled like Fabuloso constantly, childcare support was there, the fitness staff was diverse and seasoned, the demographic of people was a nice blend.
NOW…lol where to start. This place is a disgrace to the Golds name, it definitely is not up to the Golds standard. For one, most of the trainers (there are a few decent), I can’t take seriously. Some of them look like they need trainers and the rest don’t seem to be very enthusiastic or even approachable. I went through NASM and I know a little about things, at least about form. That has to be one of the most frustrating things that I see there is that some of the trainers allow their clients to consistently repeat improper form without even correcting them are pointing it out to them. Some of them are on their phones or don’t seem to be paying attention. For how much they charge they really ought to be getting their client undivided attention. Personally I had an unpleasant experience with the trainer that happens to be in charge of their fitness department. Many years ago I went to him for a free consultation in which he misinformed me telling me that I was medically obese when I wasn’t and made statements that were very pushy in order to try and sell me a package and told me that I would never lose the weight by myself. I think that it’s really unprofessional to lie to someone and tell them that their situation is more serious than it is in an attempt to try and push them to buy something from you.
Another problem I have is that I feel like it does take them a while to address problems. I had a problem with the sauna there and I see from a previous reviewer that the problem has been existing beyond when I originally reported it and I still don’t think that the unit has been replaced. I have been told that it takes time that they have to get things from corporate and that it is expensive. I don’t really care. I am paying for membership it’s supposed to be included in my membership there’s no reason why it should take months to fix.
Perhaps my biggest issue is the childcare. The childcare has really irritating hours they are open until one and then they close until 445 and close again at 8:15. On Saturdays they’re only open until noon I believe and on Sundays it’s closed completely. Most gym child cares in California seem to have these hours though so I always just navigate at my schedule around it and I have to say that the staff in their childcare is wonderful. For the last about month I’ve been going to the gym in the evening time anytime after 6 PM. I have been running into a problem in which the childcare is full and they do not have room to take more children. The first time the childcare was full (which happens at 10 kids kind of ridiculous) it was a special event and I went to the GM and asked why if they knew they were having a special event open to the public that they did not schedule extra childcare help so existing members could still utilize the service… she told me they don’t have the money to do such. Eventually she had a lady from the maintenance staff go in so that the children that were waiting could go in. I was not the only one waiting that day. Since then at least a couple times a week (I go usually at least 4 – 5) there is either a wait or they are turning people away. I have complained about the issue and been told there’s not enough kids to warrant paying another staff (keep in mind the max kids they can accommodate is 10). Last night I go around 735pm. Five kids (including my two) waiting to get in child care. One gentleman had been waiting since 7pm and was still waiting when I left at 750pm (daycare closes at 815pm). Completely ridiculous that I am paying a membership and Child care fees for a daycare and a gym that I consistently have to wait for or cannot use at the time that is convenient for my family. Obviously I’m not the only person paying for the services or wanting to use the services so where the excuse comes in that they don’t have the children to warrant another child care provider being in the room or that they can’t afford it I don’t understand. I put in my 30 day cancellation a few weeks ago and I’m glad that I did because the problem has just been increasing!
Oh and seriously the gym smells now. I’m not sure if it’s the people or what but there’s a distinct dirty foot locker room smell it’s gross!
And lastly, the front desk people. I may not be the easiest customer to deal with BUT they lack tact, professionalism, and customer service skills. Serious attitude which is entirely inappropriate.

This gym hasn’t changed much since I was a member over 10 years ago. The facility is always filled with beefy men and women grunting and gritting their teeth as they lift those heavy weights. It took a few sessions to get used to the idea of coming back to a corporate gym.
With that said, if you go during their busy time (5pm-​7pm), you may have a hard time finding certain weights or you may have to wait for certain machines. Many times, people are chatting away and wasting time while I have to wait for the machine or for a bench to use.
I do like the fact that they have a small kind-​of-​sort-​of private room with mats to stretch and do other things without having to bend over in front of the entire gym and having the fear of your underwear peeping through your gym pants. I also like that they have a lot of classes that goes all the way through Sunday. I plan on signing up for the classes to get a taste of their style and to see if it’s a fit.
Some of their 1980’s televisions were recently updated to flat screens and that’s nice! Equipments are clean and you do see the crew cleaning up after use.
The staff are nice and always greet you when you walk in and leave. They know their products pretty well and make good suggestion if you know what you need or what you’re looking for.
For now, this gym will do!