Fit City Gym
📍 1601 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, Missouri, 63104
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This gym provides infrared saunas within its locker rooms, offering members a dedicated space for heat therapy, relaxation, and post-workout recovery. The saunas are noted for their availability and are situated within the locker room facilities. Gym members specifically appreciate the inclusion of these infrared saunas as part of the gym's amenities. There is no mention of a cold plunge or contrast therapy facilities in the available feedback.
Additional Amenities
Fit City Gym caters extensively to strength and physique-focused athletes, featuring a vast selection of equipment. This includes multiple leg presses, hack presses, pendulum squats, and dedicated areas for squatting and deadlifting in "The Cave." The gym is described as huge and well-equipped for bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongman training, with a wide variety of good quality Atlantis equipment. Other amenities include clean locker rooms and showers, and plentiful parking.
Staff
The staff receives consistent praise for being friendly, great, and knowledgeable. Specific mentions include Brendan at the front desk and personal trainer Michael H., who are highlighted as being particularly helpful. The presence of knowledgeable trainers is a noted benefit for gym members.
Atmosphere
The gym fosters a strong community atmosphere with friendly patrons and a courteous clientele. It is described as a "home gym" by long-term members who appreciate the great community. The space is large and can become crowded during after-work peak hours, which members note is to be expected for a popular gym.
Pricing
The gym is described as competitively priced. Specific membership tiers or day pass rates are not detailed in the provided feedback.
What Reviewers Love
- Exceptionally wide variety of high-quality strength and bodybuilding equipment, including rare machines like multiple leg presses and a pendulum squat.
- A strong, friendly community of patrons and staff, creating a welcoming "home gym" atmosphere.
- The inclusion of infrared saunas in the locker rooms is a valued recovery amenity.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of training is this gym best suited for?
The gym is exceptionally well-equipped for bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, and physique-focused training, with a huge selection of specialized strength equipment.
Are there recovery amenities like saunas?
Yes, the gym offers infrared saunas located within the locker rooms for post-workout recovery and relaxation.
How is the cleanliness of the facility?
Feedback on cleanliness is mixed. Many members describe the gym as clean, while others note observations of dusty equipment, a lack of deep cleaning, and issues in showers over time.