Body Builders, located at 597 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH, is a hardcore gym reminiscent of the iron meccas of the 70s and 80s. Catering to bodybuilders and powerlifters, this gym boasts a vast selection of machines and free weights in a gritty, no-frills environment. The atmosphere promotes camaraderie and focus, and the new owner has been making updates, adding new equipment like a monolift and adjustable bench.
Open throughout the week with extended hours, the gym also offers locker rooms and showers. With a dedicated community, it's perfect for those looking to get serious about their fitness.
Pros:
- Extensive selection of machines and free weights.
- Old-school, hardcore training atmosphere.
- Friendly and knowledgeable community.
- Locker rooms and showers available.
- Updates and new equipment added.
- Open seven days a week.
- Usually no wait for machines.
- Affordable membership price.
- Ideal for serious bodybuilders and powerlifters.
Cons:
- Outdated and rusty equipment.
- Ceiling leaks with buckets and tarps placed to catch water.
- Not for those looking for a modern, polished gym environment.
Location / Contact
- Address: 597 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310, United States
- Phone:+1 330-253-7616
- Website:thebodybuildersgym.com
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Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.5-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 597 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310, United States .
The contact number is +1 330-253-7616
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John Lynch
1 year ago
This gym is a throwback to the iron meccas of the 70s and 80s. No glitz or glamor, just hard core weights and machines I haven't seen for decades. The most interesting part, though, is the commoraderie and community of the members and owner, Fred. If you want to get your yoke on, this is the place!
Derek Bryan
1 year ago
Low key old school power lifting/bodybuilding gym. Large selection of machines and free weights.
gregg burns
1 year ago
This gym is just a little bit better then planet fitness not by much
Tyler Just
1 year ago
Just bought a year membership. I even have a garage gym. This place has just about any machine to work any part from any angle! 💯Awesome people, and a wealth of knowledge. Locker room and showers too. Old school for sure.Re-rack your weights!Edit: about 6 months later... New owner has been working on some updates. Open on Sundays now too! Usually there's no wait for any machine either.Bump! Still a cool place! Been going more on the regular now and it's just a really great group of people there! Quality time spent working on your body and mind!Some new equipment! Monolift, adjustable bench, etc! And more on the way...
BEAST NOOO
4 years ago
Holes in the ceiling. Rust falling from the ceiling. Buckets and tarps everywhere to catch rain water and falling rusty god knows what. Rust on every piece of equipment. Looks like nothing has been updated, fixed, or cleaned since the 80’s.
Terrence Bozeman
4 years ago
Great gym. It has everything and true body building gym... Cant wait to go back
Stephen Miller
4 years ago
I go there do what I need to do, nobody bothers me, equipment is all in good condition, months pass price is a steal if you actually go enough, never really packed when I go and this is the first gym I ever went to by myself
Ed Burns
4 years ago
Best gym in Northeast Ohio. Most gyms are pick up joints. Most gyms have the fancy equipment and bright lights. Very few gyms have the gritty look to them that's perfect for hardcore bodybuilders who want to work and not socialize.Body Builders is a hardcore gym with the perfect atmosphere to go in and get the most out of your workouts. If you're a hardcore bodybuilder, or a novice, this is the gym for you.
Anthony Alemagno
5 years ago
The best gym around by far! I checked out most of them in the area but this one really stood out. Very nice people and great management.
Mickey Dragash
5 years ago
Best gym ever. Lived all across the country and nothing compares. Hard core. If you are a bodybuilder or powerlifter this place is for you. Death metal playing and chalk on the floor, nuff said!