Where Locals Work Out: Best [15] Gyms and Fitness Centers in Athens, GA

John Ayers This gym is absolutely has the best variety and most thorough selection of equipment I have seen period!! I have checked the newer gyms and they dont even come close! I have spent years in the gym and Athens health and fitness sets the standard for options free weights or machines they have it all . The staff is courteous as well. Its a larger gym and plenty of space even when its busy. Love this place. Whoever originally set this gym up and chose the equipment absolutely new what they where doing period! Jonathan ayers

Ansley Huntley After my first Pilates class at Club Pilates on Alps, I’m hooked! Camden was an amazing instructor with an incredible ability to guide your mind-body connection through just verbal instruction. Also, Emma (Ro) at the front desk was the sweetest person ever. She’s an amazing worker and helped me feel welcome and comfortable during my first visit. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Donald Trentham The OX is the best facility I’ve ever been part of! I love this place!

Stephanie Gilstrap Best workout experience of my life. Came in out of shape, but the coaches here work with you and motivate you to get you where you want to be. Its so nice to have someone else plan your workout, select a bomb playlist, and cheer you on. LOVE OTF!

Christopher Bailey Very nice family-oriented Park

Ryan Wenz Great experience to have almost every week; Jared really helped me gain some confidence and some skills, glad I joined!

Elise Perez PUSH Pilates is amazing! The workouts are challenging and so motivating. The instructors push you to give your best every time and the energy in the room is contagious! I leave every class feeling strong and confident. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a great sweat and a supportive community!

Ally Sapire The workouts are nice but you are locked in for 3 months after signing up and it costs $99-$120 to cancel so definitely be sure to get all the information before signing up. To immediately cancel costs $99 or there’s a 60 day waiting period where you will be charged for those 2 months and you can use the facilities during that time. I thought I read the entire contract and I was aware of the 3 month lock in, but the cost of canceling the membership must have been buried in the fine print.

Delilah Bucko I have been a member of M3 for almost a year now, and I cannot explain how much it has changed my life! I enjoy all of their classes and the variety of classes offered. Most of all, I love the community and staff at M3. I feel stronger and happier because of M3!

Sophia Mamani F45 is the best workout studio in Athens! It’s filled with the best people and instructors who really do care about you. The energy is always amazing and the best part is that I am always challenged! The workouts are also only 45 min so you can fit it in anywhere in your schedule and they offer a variety of times! The best decision I made was joining F45 and I couldn’t recommend it more to anyone thinking of joining!!

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Emily Laske I have been going here for almost a year and a half and will happily continue. YWCO has everything I personally need for my workouts, friendly staff, and a consistent and regular crew of gym-goers that makes it feel like there is community. This is a small gym, but has a good variety of spaces and activities- even a walking trail. This place is charming, community-driven, and welcoming.

Jeff Derwin I have been using Freedom Fitness since November, 2023, and it has been a rewarding experience. Paul Varnadoe offers the right mixture of encouragement and challenges as I grow in my development. I appreciate the variety and progression/buildup - it is never boring! This has definitely been a great fit for me.

Mumbi Anderson I love the classes at Above Barre. I have been going 3 times per week for 4 months and have noticed a smaller waist line, toned legs, arms, and thighs, and increased energy and flexibility. The real upside is that the workouts are so fun and its easy to ratchet up in skill as your strength and flexibility improves. Once I found the instructors I loved, I got addicted.

Amanda Mooney Every body. Every one. Is truly welcomed here. This isn’t a typical showy yoga class, it’s about breath & movement and it’s always and will always be a practice. Highly recommend!