Royal Oak Gym

it’s a very popular gym and they have a wide range of equipment, my boyfriend loves it here because it’s body builder friendly but I’m pretty sure they haven’t cleaned the place in over two years at least. They just upped daily membership from 5 to 8 dollars and they upped monthly from 30 to 35 but they still haven’t cleaned this place and although I really want to go here it just disgusts me every time. There’s a thick coating of dirt dust and dander everywhere and I wish they would just clean it one time. Just one time. Please. The following picture is the bathroom stall in the lady’s Locker room.

Good old school gym. They don't have much in the way of cables and the bathroom is disgusting but if you want a good actual bodybuilding gym, this is the place to go.

Solid gym for strength training. Serious about strength, and on a budget, check this place out, ask for Jasmine, she totally took care of us

Seriously the best environment for serious working out. Been going here since it was Gold's Gym back in the 80's .Not cleaned like the old days but price is right and can shower at home...I am there for the hard core atmosphere and dedication to the sport / hobby / PASSION of it all. Use it or lose it approach as I am a senior and want to maintain my muscle mass as long as I am alive and breathing. I do miss the fact that the stair master has been out of commission for ever...used it religiously pre weight training...feel I am missing something without a good aerobic challenge. The trainers are as much or more in your ballpark pertaining to whatever your fitness goals are ...I have yet to use one through my 42 years lifting , but see the results they produce and may very well get on board with doing so. Sincerely, Rita

Sometimes you want to goWhere everybody knows your nameAnd they're always glad you cameYou want to be where you can seeOur troubles are all the sameYou want to be where everybody knows your name....Royal Oak Gym is where you want to be!

I've been going here for about half of a year now and I think I can make a proper review! This gym isn't a commercial gym, so if dropping weights or hearing people grunt is a pet peeve, I'd steer clear. This place is pretty specialized for those who workout in a powerlifting/bodybuilding style. Though the environment has a healthy level of competition and motivates you to push yourself, everybody is super welcoming and friendly.PROS: It's deceptively large inside the building. There are 6 deadlift platforms, 7 squat racks, 8 places to bench. I RARELY have to wait to use one of these amenities that typically are hogged in commercial gyms. In fact, most gyms around the area don't even let you DL. There are also a ton of specialized barbells and vintage machines that you could not find in a normal gym. I haven't used all of them, but if you were deep in the hobby this could be very important. As I mentioned, people come here and put in the work. That environment alone is essential for getting a good workout in. There's also the hilarious factor of hitting a PR, looking up and immediately seeing a poster of Arnold Schwarzenegger smiling down on you.CONS: You do have to plan your workouts better since the place does close at 9:30 most nights, and earlier on the weekend. The downside of vintage equipment is that it occasionally needs a bit more TLC. Sometimes you find a dumbbell with one side unscrewing itself or a bench that doesn't lock in the inclined position. Cleanliness could be a bit better, spray bottles don't really have a designated spot. Sometimes there are plates loaded up on unoccupied machines or scattered across the gym. That being said, they don't have the staff size like a commercial gym, so to be honest there should be some level of realistic expectation of it not being as pristine as one.Overall if you have a no-frills weightlifting approach to working out, look no further!. It's a great value at $32 no contract, even less if you are a student under 25.

It has been hard to find a gym in the area that promotes heavy barbell lifts that doesn’t charge an arm and a leg for a membership...I really liked this gym until there were several used tampons on the floor in the ladies restroom that weren’t picked up for weeks which ultimately led me to cancel my membership. No air conditioning either so I wasn’t able to go when it was too hot out. This place has a lot of potential but needs a lot of TLC to get there still!

Shady operations going on.. Fitness 19 (12 mile location) closed down permanently and transferred my membership over to this place and neither company notified me of this. It didn't prevent this Gym from auto-charging my card for over 12 …

Great gym, great atmosphere. Staff is very nice and professional as are the other gym go-ers. Huge variety of equipment. Definitely a no-knock weight lifting gym.Place would really benefit from a deep clean, and continued cleaning thereafter. Seriously.Overall one of the best gyms I've been to.

Very professional staff, great atmosphere, and equipment. I am visiting, on vacation from Virginia, needed a place to train. They made me feel welcomed and were very affordable without a membership. What I loved most about the gym was the atmosphere, definitely my type of gym to train in. Much appreciated for the hospitality!