Gold's Gym

📍 302 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830

Cold Plunge & Sauna

The sauna is noted by gym members as a consistently operational feature, frequently used by weightlifters. The gym also provides access to a swimming pool and a small therapy pool, which is often warm. No cold plunge or contrast therapy facilities are mentioned by members.

Additional Amenities

Beyond the sauna and pools, this Gold's Gym location offers a range of fitness equipment, including free weights and machines, though some equipment is described as outdated. Group workout classes, cycling classes, and personal training services are available. The facility includes locker rooms and a big childcare room that members note looks clean.

Staff

Experiences with staff are mixed. Some members highlight helpful and informative staff during sign-up, such as Payton and Michael. However, other members report serious issues with management, describing a lack of accountability, being brushed off when seeking help, and one instance where a trainer was fired after allegedly doctoring a document for fraudulent personal training charges.

Atmosphere

& Cleanliness The overall atmosphere is impacted by significant cleanliness concerns. Many members describe the gym as disgusting, with grimy pools, unclean therapy pools, and locker rooms in a state of disrepair. Specific issues include mold and mildew in showers, broken soap dispensers, frayed equipment ropes, rust on machines, and overflowing trash. Some members note the gym looks clean in the evenings, but this is inconsistent. A major security issue was reported involving a theft from a locked locker, with no follow-up from the gym.

Pricing

Membership pricing generates negative feedback, with multiple members describing the fees as overpriced for the quality of the facility and equipment provided. There is mention of a yearly $49 maintenance fee that members question, given the state of the equipment and facilities. Some members joined through business or insurance plans.