Muscle Beach East Gym in Norfolk, VA, is a dedicated fitness center aimed at serious training and bodybuilding. Owned by Dawn and Joe, the gym prides itself on an old-fashioned, no-nonsense atmosphere. Members appreciate its wide range of free weights, heavy bags, and various machines. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, contributing to a community-focused environment. While the equipment may show signs of age, plans to expand to a 24-hour service promise increased convenience.
Despite a few complaints about membership issues and dated cardio machines, the gym receives high praise for its affordability, serious fitness vibe, and competent management. This gym is ideal for individuals focused on achieving their fitness goals without unnecessary frills.
Pros:
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Wide range of free weights and machines
- Accommodating management
- Affordable membership plans
- Serious training environment
- Community atmosphere
- Plans for 24-hour access
- Zumba classes available
- Views of the Chesapeake Bay
- No unnecessary frills or distractions
Cons:
- Some equipment is outdated
- Negative experience with membership cancellation
- Dated cardio machines
Location / Contact
- Address: 7821 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States
- Phone:+1 757-588-5438
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:musclebeacheastgym.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.2-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 7821 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States .
The contact number is +1 757-588-5438
This service is listed under Gym .
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ynw clever
1 year ago
haven’t gone quite yet .
Shaquina Banks
1 year ago
Great gym, and enthusiastic people. Good place to workout anytime of day.
Dale King
4 years ago
There's no other gym I've ever joined as a regular member that has ever topped good ol' hard-core Muscle Beach in O.V. for serious fitness, affordability, atmosphere & staff knowledge/dedication. Now that I'm back in Tidewater, I'll be back at M. B. very soon. M. B. was also the usual haunt for the great local wrestling legend, Mr. Lou Thesz (God rest his soul).Oh, & after reading one extremely negative review above, I'd like to add that if you're looking for a fashion show or to have your wee hand held & your ego pampered at M. B., do yourself a favor.Try Bally's.
KT W
5 years ago
DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!! YOU WILL GET SCREWED!!!! I had a membership here when i first moved to VA about 10yrs ago i cancelled membership or at least was told it would be cancelled because i was moving out of state. One of their so called trainers who told me he worked there assured me my membership would be cancelled here they are 10yrs later trying to garnish me for money I DO NOT OWE THEM!!!!!!!! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE GOING HERE YOU WILL BE LEFT WITH HEADACHES FOR YRS TO COME!!!!
Fred Lambuth
5 years ago
It's a very old fashioned gym. There is a lot of equipment that uses plates and a large selection of dumbbells. I wish the treadmills and elliptical were fixed or replaced with something else
Chris M
5 years ago
Got the 1 month membership. Going to renew it for the 3 month membership. Friendly staff. No frills, no free pizza or judgement. This is what a gym should look like.
Evan Demme
6 years ago
A gym more geared toward lifting but offers everything you need for any kind of physical goal you are trying to reach. Membership isn't too pricey, some of the equipment is kind of dated but that doesn't really matter. They say they are planning on going to 24 hours soon, and the fact that they aren't yet is the only reason it isn't 5 stars. The people there are fun to talk to and the music is decent.
Jackie D.
6 years ago
Fantastic place to work out. Excellent Management, prestine facility and physical property. Owners Dawn and Joe are efficient and accommodating.
Jeff Robinson
7 years ago
This is a no nonsense gym for only the serious trainers everything you need to achieve the results you want The staff is truly one of the best, well worth your time and money.. Unlike some gyms that serve you pizza and begals!!! This is the real deal its simple do you want your stomach to grow from all that pizza and begals from the other place if not come to Muscle beach and get your muscles to grow!!!!
Mama D
7 years ago
Love it! Nice little local gym with views of the Chesapeake Bay. Great atmosphere, helpful staff & personal trainers, free weights & various machines, heavy bags & Zumba classes!