Gold's Gym - Annandale

I started coming to this McDonald's. Everything was perfect. But, their customer service became terrible!!! They, were selling incomplete orders and charging the same price!!!!I, will not recommend it!!!!!

The worst Gym I have ever seen. The other day I come with my friend to work out and I ask friend invite they ask me to pay $20per day you get your free pass at LA fitness

UPDATE 4/17/23 - still no equipment upgrades, no new paint on the walls. Only increased rates. The only reason I still go here is 1) I love the people who work here and workout here, and 2) it's close to my house. If there was a better gym very close to this one with better, upgraded equipment and overall facilities, I would switch to that gym and I'm guessing 80% of the current members would as well.Do the owners even read these reviews? Do they know what customer service is? unbelievable.UPDATE 6/15/22 - This gym has gone down hill fast. The facilities are old and run down. Increased rates with nothing to show for it. Insufficient A/C. They haven't painted place in probably 15 years. It seems that the owners take no pride in the gym. Just awful.I've been going to the Annandale location for over 15 years now. The Manager, Brian, has done a fantastic job in running this gym. Wonderful people working there.The only downside of this location is the free weight equipment. It's generally old, outdated and very limited.Besides that, I love this gym!

This is the only golds gym in the area with great equipment which is why I keep coming back. Unfortunately though the locked room is pathetic from the tiny lockers to the tiny bench seats to the tiny sauna that looks like it cost 2k to build. And they charge your card by weekly!

Have come here on and off throughout the years, stretching back almost a decade.While I did not re-join this go round, I am considering it because I will need to be in the area about 10 days a month to assist my parents.The place is still fully equipped, with high ceilings and lots of hardware, a huge studio and even a boxing studio which has one of the best hung and free swinging heavy bag I've ever hit.However, it's also clearly in need of some love from top to bottom. Everything higher than about 6ft is absolutely covered in dust and the standard "film" that tends to build up in nightclubs, gyms, retail spaces and basically anywhere with a lot of humidity. (Its most visible from the row elevated cardio machines to left upon entering the facility )Anyways, I'm sure it's due for an update and deep clean very soon.***HAVING SAID THAT***I am pleased to say that the prices are still better than other major gym franchises in the area, and that this particular location has hung onto some of their best staff, including the lovely and knowledgeable SAIMA. She has been there for years and years, and I'm glad to see her doing well....and this is why I'm giving it 5 stars.Thank you Saima! See you again soon!

Love the Gym staff is great. The new housekeeping lady in the afternoon does such a great job cleaning. Definitely a key keeping the gym clean in the evenings. Jon and Joel are the best in the front desk.

Update to my posting: This is a good gym and hope the owners will invest in updating it some more. Also need some consistency with staff because it’s become a revolving door but it is good to see a familiar face like Jonanthan who still understands customer service. He always greets the members and also keeps the gym tidy like he owns the place. Like my previous post states this gym has a good layout and plenty of machines and benches. I will give it 5 stars when it gets updated some. New mats and paint job,etc.There’s other gyms that are closer to where I live but this gym has a good layout and plenty of options. Also another reason I continue to be a member of this gym is because of the staff . Jonanthan, Mansoor and Brian are not your typical sale reps as they are always willing to help. Most sale reps never remember your name after they sign you up . This staff assisted me with workout suggestions, helped find my keys, listened to my concerns and suggestions. With the current labor issues and what feels like a revolving door with staff at other places its good to see familiar faces at golds gyms . This gym has a good staff and is very spacious.

The manager Brian is the only reason why I come to workout at this GoldsThe new front desk staff are not only kind, they have the right energy at this location.The next message is for the corporate management -Suggestions for this gym.I am not being cheap but you really should remove your annual fee, compared to other gyms that have things like pools, basketball court etc.. , there really shouldn't be a annual fee for this gym.Why are the weekend hours still 7PM?Bring back C4 drinks, that was literally one of your best selling drinks?? Even back when I worked there.Make sure you treat your new GM good, don't set unreasonable goals.Here's an idea, maybe put a lock on your coil springs on the roof so people stop "Stealing" them and then we have to wait a whole year for your ownership to cough up a few hundred to replace the AC part and leaving members with a heat stroke. We were DYING last summer.Can you guys also expand the sauna in the men's room? We really do NOT have that many people back there but always have 3-8 people cramped up in the sauna which is not cool.Bring back your techs, for example nelson so Brian can put tickets in and service your equipment.Lastly, if you're going to remove any employees can you actually sit down and DISCUSS & MEET with them rather than using a third person conduit to handle your request? I am lowkey really happy I don't work here anymore because of the unfair corporate system that refuses to TALK to their employees.Brian goes above and beyond to ensure members are met with a friendly kind face. Make sure you are fair to him because your constant turnover of employees makes it look like you guys are literally the problem. Not the staff.5 stars for the variety of equipment and staff.On the contrary, corporate you are horrible all around.It's 2022, wake up and fix your problems in your facilities. No drinks, ignoring problems in your locationsWhen are you going to remodel this location? you have been talking about it since 1990 and decided to remodel baileys instead. I hate to tell you but minority Annandale is starting to get wealthier and there are BETTER gyms in the area people can go to. Step up!!Small tv's and old cable boxes like we still live in 2005, that's just sad.MERRIFIELD, BAILEYS, CHANTILLY have better facilities all around.

They have everything I need for pursuing strength, the gym itself is decent and there's no complaints on lack. However... I tend to try to avoid the busy hours but I don't mind waiting too much... I do however absolutely hate their early weekend hours of closing at 7pm, I'm going to be switching to a 24 hour place so I don't have to race the clock on weekends due to my schedule not allowing me enough time. I was just about to head out the door and had been trying to finish up early enough to allow time for the gym but then I looked at the clock and I know it'd just be a huge time cramp and I don't want to just squish all of my heavy deadlifts and squats in so close together so I'll wait til tomorrow.Will it kill me to wait a day? No. But when I'm already mentally prepared and in the zone... I'm not too happy about their early closing hours. Not a place for you if you're more of an evening/night time training style.They are also upping their membership from $32 to $43 starting January. Most 24 hour places are about $50 and so long as they've got racks, bars, and plates I'll be making the switch.If I worked out midday, then gold's would be the place I'd continue on at, but because I train at night, I'm tired of not getting in Saturday/Sunday half the times because of their 7pm closing time.

I was visiting family in Annandale and wanted to get a workout in. My brother-in-law belongs to this gym, so I gave it a try. I was very impressed with all the machines as well as free weights available. Anything you would need, they have.The young lady at the desk was very friendly and personable, so that always starts things off in the right foot for members as well as guests.I visited early on a Sunday morning, so the gym was not crowded at all, although I'm sure it does get busy.The facility was clean with plenty of disinfectant spray bottles and paper towels available to wipe down benches and machines, which people seemed to be doing.Overall, I was very satisfied with Gold's Gym in Annandale. If I lived there I would certainly join.