Anytime Fitness - Jacksonville Lauren Wright: My husband and I signed up for a membership a few months ago following our neighbors recommendation. I’ve experienced a lot of gyms, and I got to say this one is the best.
My husband loves the unique weight machines and that it’s open 24/7. As a girl in the gym, it’s a very comfortable and friendly environment. It’s also rarely busy! I love that I’ve never had to wait for a machine.
If you’re in the area, and looking for a community based gym, I highly recommend touring.
EnerGYM NorthJAX - Jacksonville Khit Shops: I started my journey by visiting different gyms in the area. As a prior body builder I have had extensive gym experience at places like PowerHouse & Golds Gym. Every gym i toured here, with the exception of EnerGym, I found to be bougie and frou frou. Ridiculous noise rules, people running around looking like they are in a fashion show, and employees who couldnt answer questions, didnt join me on my walk of their facilities, and facilities that were dark and dingy or unbelievabely obnoxious and crowded with equipment so close together it was hard to walk through.
Then I drove past a small gym on my way home that wasnt even on my list from the internet. The moment I walked in, I liked what I saw. The place was on the small side, but the equipment was spaced correctly was a good mix and was CLEAN! The gym was bright and clean with fresh colors, AND the CARPET was clean!!! The ceiling light fixtures were CLEAN! I cant stress clean enough!
People were dressed like they were ready to get tired and sweaty and it was obvious REAL working out was encouraged rather than stifled. Then I met Brad, the owner who was in his office and came out to greet me. He gave me a tour, people greeted him as we walked around which is an indicator that people know him and that he has a personable relationship with his members. On top of all that, he took the time to ask about me and my goals. Turned out to be a great guy.
I have now been a member for years, even kept up my membership because I really like Brad and I love his gym, when I had a long term injury (not gym related) that kept me out. My husband and my son joined and have been going for 2 years now.
Earlier this year I ended up in physical therapy. They suggested I do some Yoga. Oh look, my gym offers free classes! Well I started going and day ONE i felt better. HUGE SHOUTOUT to the instructor, Marilyn!!
Recently, I decided to get back in the gym but not for cardio as before, but for lifting. Due to the combination of an old lifting injury, and the newer issue, I was nervous about lifting again. So I decided to use the personal trainers offered by EnerGym. I met with Logan, really nice guy, and did the initial meeting. He hooked me up with Jay Norton, a business partner of Brads.
I have been working with Jay three times a week for the last three weeks and it has been wonderful! With his help, direction, and attention he has shown me that I can do it! Jay has gone, what i feel is, above and beyond normal personal trainer behavior and not only took my actual issues into consideration while also addressing my nervousness, but helped me to not be afraid of the weights. That I can do it! I am beyond grateful to Jay, Brad, and Logan.
EnerGym is truly the best gym i have ever used. I encourage everyone to give EnerGym a try. And once again, THANK YOU JAY!!
Real name because EnerGym is THAT GOOD.
Angel Everett
