Karen Decker Fitness

Information about Karen Decker Fitness
78373, Port Aransas
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Our comment from FitFit United States about Karen Decker Fitness:
Welcome to Karen Decker Fitness, the premier fitness destination in Port Aransas! Our facilities are open 24/7, making it convenient for you to maintain your fitness routine while enjoying your vacation. Here’s what our users love about us:
- Affordable Pricing: With day passes available for just $10, you can easily drop in for a workout.
- Community Feel: Experience a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for both locals and visitors alike.
- Equipment Variety: Our gym offers two floors packed with cardio machines, weights, boxing equipment, and more for a comprehensive workout.
- Personalized Attention: Karen and our staff prioritize customer service, ensuring that everyone feels supported and guided.
- Unique Environment: Embrace our laid-back, 'island style' vibe—think of it as your parent’s garage gym, with a bit of a treasure hunt for equipment.
While we pride ourselves on our fitness offerings, some guests noted the layout could be a bit cluttered and equipment may not be the newest available. However, many have enjoyed the charm of our space and appreciate the equipment's functionality. We strive to ensure everything is clean and well-maintained.
Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just looking to stay active on your getaway, Karen Decker Fitness is ready to meet your needs. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Karen Decker Fitness: Opinions

Fantastic experience: Great facility! One stop shop for fitness.
Thank you team bora for for your kind words, it's always a pleasure to see you or your fitness followers in the gym. Enjoy your visits every time felix fitness followers visit!
Positive experience: Definitely a great place to go when you are on vacation. Absolutely worth the 10/day pass especially if you consider that they have 24x7 access to their facilities. Pros: Price point, availability, attitude, and trust. Cons: Do not expect this gym to be like an outlet gym such as LA fitness, Anytime Fitness, Plant Fitness, etc. Much of both floors are kind of cluttered with random pieces of equipment and the cable equipment machine (1st floor) looks like something from the 80s, so use it at your discretion. Be prepared to move things around and clear a space to work out on pretty much anything except the few treadmills they have. It honestly helps to understand that this is a small "mom and pop" kind of gym with a very heavy focus on "island style". If you're having trouble with that just think of this place as your parent's garage kind of gym environment where most anything you need is there, but it'll be a bit of a treasure hunt to find it, especially if someone doesn't pay attention to the signs all around pretty much saying "re rack or I'll find you". Absolutely loved Mrs. Karen, she seems like a very cool person though I didn't get to meet her face to face. Definitely intend to go back whenever I'm vacationing in the area again.
Thank you, Joshua! Come back soon so we can say hi in person! - Karen
Positive experience: Edit: After my review, I had a great call with Akren. Again, even after criticism, she was very kind. It's come to my attention that I did not get the full experience of the gym. I had no idea there was an upstairs, which based on the description is where I would have found myself at home. I've increased my rating from three stars to four in this edit because Karen is the type of person who you should want to do business with. I look forward to visiting the upstairs on my next trip to Port A. It's hard to rate something like this. But, I thought it was important to try to do so. First off, Karen was very polite and extremely easy to work with. I have zero complaints in that regard. I'll preface with, I have no idea what I was expecting. But, whatever it was, this wasn't it. The equipment had very little, if any, rhyme or reason to layout. Most things seemed to be right on top of each other. I could best describe it as a pieced together garage gym. As the only place on the island with zero competition, I still chose to only visit one day of the three I prepaid for. I don't want money back, just emphasising that the atmosphere lead to an underwhelming environment to a great workout. I hope anybody who reads this just tampers expectations while on vacation.
Christopher, I was on vacation when you called and currently still out of state. I have 3 very nice folks subbing for me in the gym. I'm not certain if you saw the full gym or not. There is an upstairs with the boxing area and more equipment, a little more spread out than downstairs, which is primarily cardio equipment and a cable equipment in the back room. I was informed while I was on vacation that someone used the cable equipment quite harshly. The parts have been ordered for the 2 pieces where the cables were broken. Other than that, I'm sorry you were not pleased. Please know that I will refund your money. I don't know whether you paid cash.If you did please let me know. Paypal cash app venmo can be quickly refunded.Karen Decker 361-800-1759 Thank you.
Fantastic experience: I love this place because it's open 24/7 and is the only public gym on the island. It's not fancy but has everything you need to get a good workout. The upstairs is awesome because it's not air conditioned and in the summer it gets close to 100° and you can sweat your butt off lifting weights or riding the bike. It's also very affordable.
Thank you!Karen Decker 361-800-1759
Negative experience: Edited to add: The conversation with Karen began approximately June 29th, an entire week before any hurricane concerns or mention of an evacuation (which lasted less than 24 hours). Her response to my review is not forthcoming or accurate. I reached out to inquire about using the gym over the July 4th holiday week/weekend. Karen left me a voicemail on a Saturday asking that I call back on Monday. Sounded like everything should have been quick and easy, pay over the phone for passes and get some sort of code to access the gym...no in-person communication required. I was busy with work and kids, so I called and emailed on Wednesday morning. Karen then ignored all of my multiple follow-up calls and emails made over the course of 3 consecutive days. Really disappointing, sloppy, unprofessional customer service.
The city called for a mandatory evacuation. Unfortunately, we had a hurricane move across our area 4th of July weekend, I was busy putting up hurricane shutters at my house and moving equipment upstairs from the downstairs portion of the gym, having experienced hurricane Harvey 7 years ago and with the uncertainty of the track we went bout preparing heavily this time .and we did evacuate. And the city called a mandatory evacuation too. Sadly, you cannot account for bad weather.. The city did call a mandatory evacuation. For all visitors, most businesses were closed through Monday. I was able to get back into town and re.open my gym monday around lunchtime. Our little island sadly recalls the devastation of Harvey and we take no chances, I'm sorry you were unhappy, but the gym eventually was closed for the weekend Reopening on monday.
Fantastic experience: Karen Decker Fitness is amazing! She has everything you need to get a great workout in while you're in Port Aransas. There's a nice stretch / yoga area right when you enter. Tons of weight and excercise equipment downstairs and upstairs. There are lots of heavy bags and a giant mat upstairs if boxing or rolling around is your thing. So much more. Membership options are wonderful or just pay the drop in fee for a one time visit. I live in Port Aransas part time so I bought the 15 visits package and it works great for me. If you're into fitness or just want to workout while you are in Port Aransas, Karen Decker Fitness is the place for you!!
Thank you, Alex. It's always a pleasure to see you in the gym. I'm glad you've enjoyed your workouts. Looking forward to seeing you again. Thanks so much karen decker
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience, Karen was so helpful to me and my sons while we vacationed in Port Aransas. Great Gym, great service
It was such a pleasure meeting you. And your 3 talented sons. What a great dad coach. You are. I look forward to your next visit. I hope it's soon come back to port. A often!Best regards, Karen Decker
Fantastic experience: Loved the gym! Great community feel! Will be back whenever we come down to Port A.
Thank you! So glad you had a good workout !
Fantastic experience: We went to Port Aransas for 4 days and loved that we could access Karen’s gym at anytime during our trip. Facilities were clean and had lots of different options. We will definitely go back. Karen was super easy to work with and very professional. Thank you Karen! The Corley’s, from Georgetown, TX.
Amy, Thank you for your kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed our eclectic facility. We look forward to seeing you again!Best regards. Karen Decker Fitness
Fantastic experience: As a winter Texan in Port Aransas, I was so happy to find Karen Decker’s gym that enabled me to stay on track with my fitness goals. The gym has two floors of equipment for use and I was able to access everything I needed. The gym’s 24/7 availability is an added bonus, as it allowed me to workout when it was convenient for my schedule. I’ll be coming back to workout in the gym next year when we’re back.
Mary, sad to see you go. We so enjoyed your visits and you're faithful workout regimen was a great example! Safe travels back to Minnesota. I look forward to seeing you next year! Karen Decker.
Fantastic experience: Dropped in while on vacation - this is a hidden gem of a gym. Fully equipped and very welcoming workout classes.
Alise, Please forgive my tardiness in responding to your kind review. I'm so glad you found it to be a great experience at the gym. And thanks again for taking the time to write such a nice review. I hope you return to our little gem of an island soon and have a great. I want a season, thank you, Karen Decker.
Negative experience: Horrible owner. Accidentally parked in “her space.” Didn’t realize it. Tiny gym with a tiny parking lot and she carved out “her space”. Should tell you what this gym bearing her name is really about (a vanity project even though it’s a third rate gym). Anyway, she stormed in while me and my son were working out and very rudely demanded we move it. Acted like we had robbed the place. We moved it, came back in, and then she began hovering around us trying to find a reason to kick us out. I grew increasingly frustrated with her behavior and she asked us to leave, which we gladly did and would never return. Also, the gym has almost no equipment and is extremely dated.
Negative experience: So I'm looking for a new gym and I want one with showers and tanning beds. I need one close to where i will be moving, or close to my work. Since most gyms are open 24 hours, I decided to call a couple last night at 10pm when I got off work to see if they had showers. Upon my search, I call Karen Decker Fitness on the island, to see if they had showers. I got met with rudeness. This is how the call went. Call: K: this is Karen Me: how are you today ma'am? K: (rudely) who is this? Me: my name is Daphne, I'm looking for a new gym membership, but I want a gym that has showers. Do you have showers? K: (again rudely) call back during business hours and we have showers for members Me: ok sounds good Call ends Very rude If you're not open 24 hours why answer the phone and be rude?
Negative experience: Gym is definitely not cleaned on a daily basis. And i would recommend getting new management having to text the owner when you enter or exit the gym is not acceptable. Way over priced for what it is I believe there is room for alot of improvement. This is most definitely not a fake review becuase you will even get kicked out the gym if your not vaccinated. DO NOT WAIST YOUR TIME OR MONEY AT KAREN DECKER FITNESS !!
Nonsense. This person has never set foot in my gym. All indi individuals required to text and sign in, sign a waiver and are on camera at outdoor entry, interior sign in table and throughout the entire gym. This is a fake review.
Fantastic experience: Was in town for the weekend and I am on a strict workout schedule. I chose the closest gym nearby and I am so glad with this decision. The directions were clear and Karen was very very nice. Yes there are rules as in every other gym but they are clear and simple. The gym was organized and clean. I had an amazing workout and I will definitely return next time I come back to town. Thank you for a great experience!
Thank you, Nicole, for your very kind review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the gym and our island paradise. Consider visiting in November for Memorial Day. A big event is in the works that I think will be quit enjoyable for all!Thanks again.Karen Decker
Fantastic experience: Thank you Karen for maintaining a clean, safe environment in which your patrons can stay healthy and work out!! I appreciate the fact that you make it clear that you must be fully-vaccinated and boosted to enter, and that you maintain safety protocols for all of us using the space. I would not be coming to your facility unless I felt this safe.Thank you, Karen.
Thank you, Connie. Myself and our instructors so enjoyed getting to know you. Enjoy your summer and see you in the winter!
Fantastic experience: Thanks for creating a safe and inviting atmosphere to teach yoga and stay fit.
Thank you Beth. Your students so enjoyed your classes!
Fantastic experience: I live in Port Aransas from mid Nov to mid Jan each year, during which time I use this gym. I am so happy it is located right in Port Aransas. It has a good variety of equipment, is always clean, and Karen and other users are always very welcoming.
Thank you, Lynette. The gym is a fun gathering place for WI ter Texans and we really enjoy hearing stories about the cold north! Looking forward to next winter. Take care!
Fantastic experience: Thank you Karen Decker for a safe clean work out environment where I am always encouraged.
Thank you, Lucy, always. So great to see you when you're not enjoying those grand kiddos. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Karen Decker
Fantastic experience: This gym is awesome! Had everything I like to use and great people! Recommend to anyone serious about working out and enjoying people!
Thank you, Robin. It was an absolute pleasure having you visit the gym. Thank you for the kind review and I wish you the best. Looking forward to your visit next year!
Fantastic experience: Loved this gym. Two floors of equipment and tons of stuff to use. Never had to wait for any equipment. Free apples after your workout and the owner keeps this gym nice and clean. If I'm ever back in Port Aransas, I'll come back to this gym.
Thank you so much Rhyon for the kind review and I'm so glad you enjoyed the g AND that you eat apples . Turns out grandma was right... an apple a day helps keep the doctor away.Thanks for being such a great visitor to our gym!
Fantastic experience: I love this gym. Really feel at home and Karen is so kind.
Thank you Craig for your kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying the gym!
Fantastic experience: Thank you Karen for providing a safe, clean, and fully equipped gym for the community of Port A to use. I’ve never had any problems using this facility and will continue to use it when we vacation here. Affordable and inviting.
Thank you, Rita for the kind words & especially for returning this year. It's a bit like a family member popping in for a visit!
Fantastic experience: I joined Karen’s gym at the beginning of the year, and it has been great! The equipment is really impressive and Karen is an excellent personal trainer, pushing me to always work hard, but also mindful of safety and not over exerting. I have heard Karen with other patrons, local and visitors, from our high school students to winter Texans, and she is always courteous and helpful. I LOVE that she puts safety first and requires vaccination to enter, and maintains a super clean environment. And, as a local, I appreciate that she gives back to the community by volunteering in many activities. Awesome gym, awesome owner!!
Thank you, Michele! I so very much enjoy our diverse community & visitors, be it the gumption of our Winter Texans, the enthusiasm of our high school students, and of course the fortitude of our community. I also love the friendships that develop at the gym & I look forward to our Friday sessions.
Fantastic experience: 2nd year coming back to this location! Coming here is perfect, a great gym for keeping in shape even while on vacation. Karen is always a pleasure to be around!
Johnny, Thx for the kind words and the 2nd time around visit! And this year the weather is pretty good too! When you return next spring try out the Battle Ropes we're installing in the boxing studio. Thanks again, Happy St Pat's Day & safe travels back home. - Karen
Fantastic experience: This gym is very clean and well-maintained. Owner is friendly and helpful. I appreciate that she has protocols in place to keep everyone as safe as possible during the pandemic. I highly recommend this business.
Thank you, Angela for your kind review. You and Don are always a pleasure in the gym. Stay safe on your travels, karen Decker
Fantastic experience: Karen runs a very nice and clean facility. All of her equipment was in good repair and worked as should. Have used her facilities last two winters as a winter texan.
Thank you Gene for the kind words & nice review! It's always a pleasure to chat when we run into each other at the gym! Safe travels home and see you next year for your 3rd Winter Texan visit!
Fantastic experience: If you're coming to Port A for a vacation, look no further for your workout needs. Super personal and responsive owner, tons of equipment, very affordable. I was on a family trip working on some training and looked this place up, glad I did.
Hey Chris, thanks so much! I know how important a good workout is to my family while on vacation and try to offer varied options for our many Port Aransas visitors and glad you found our gym met your needs. Thanks so very much for the kind words; much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: We recently went to Port A on vacation. It was great to get a workout in! Karen was incredibly helpful and knowledgable. She has a wide variety of equipment and there's something there for every athlete. I'll be back next time I'm in Port A! Thanks, Karen!
Thanks for the kind words, Amy. Now more than ever a good workout helps us maintain an even strain, even when you're vacationing in paradise. Visit us again soon and Sweat the Stress Off!
Fantastic experience: Nice gym for your everyday fitness. Very clean, and easy instructions to follow to allow you to get your workout in. Reasonable price, was only $10, open 24hrs. It has just enough free weight to get your pump. I would go back if I'm in the area. Thank you Mrs Decker!
Thomas, thank you so very much for the review. So glad you found us and got your workout in! I know how important it is for me to maintain my fitness routine when traveling so we try to make the gym as accessible as possible for our visitors. Thanks again and I look forward to saying hi on your next visit.
Positive experience: Came in for a yearly family vacation and we welcomed and felt very comfortable. Was.able do do my entire routine with zero hassle. Will definitely be returning next year.
Hey Kenny Thx for dropping in. So glad you had the opportunity to lift! See you next year.Karen Decker Fitness
Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism Awesome home style fitness facility. Run professionally and is about the only open style gym in Port Aransas. Glad we went.
Fantastic experience: Awesome home style fitness facility. Run professionally and is about the only open style gym in Port Aransas. Glad we went.
Thank you so much for the kind words and the nice review! Hope you come back soon! Safe travels.
Fantastic experience: Came to Karen Decker fitness while I was on the island for vacation, was hoping there was a gym when I got here. Went in the second day and was really happy with my experience there! They have everything you would find in a big gym but just in a smaller scale which is totally ok with me! Their hot room upstairs was definitely my favorite part, definitely get in a good workout up there! And of course Karen was super inviting and friendly
Mauricio, thank you! It was so nice to meet you and I'm so very glad that you had a couple of good workout sessions! Please come back again anytime!Thank you. Karen Decker.
Fantastic experience: Karen has an excellent training program. It is challenging & fun. She changes up the workouts so that all muscle groups are covered. I highly recommend.
Thank you, Susan. Terrific to hear that you are having fun during our classes! We have a great group of visitors and regular attendees that makes our hour workout fly by! Thank you for the kind words.-Karen Decker
Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Quality
Fantastic experience: Karen is motivated and awesome!! The HIIT classes are great!!!
Hi Marian and what a fun addition you have been to our fitness class these past few weeks! Your infectious enthusiasm is motivating to others! You'll be missed when your visit ends and Thank you for your kind words! -Karen
Fantastic experience: Great variety of equipment
Fantastic experience: Great gym with a great owner. Karen is always welcoming, full of life and energy, and makes you feel special every time you go in! Highly recommend!
Thank you, Casey for your kind words. Always, great to see you at the gym!
Fantastic experience: Great variety of equipment
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the gym!
Fantastic experience: I was a Winter Texan, Jan/Feb 2019 and attended one of Karen's fitness classes. It was the 11:00 am class with mostly mature women. The class was a great workout and a hoot. I had lots of laughs and sweat in her class. I highly recommend The Gym, clean,great equipment and welcoming environment.
Thank you, Martha, for your kind compliment. We sure enjoyed you in class and miss your impessive joke telling skills! Looking forward to your return next winter!
Fantastic experience: Convenient location. Karen is great
Thank you, Dave. I'm missing our Winter Texan friends...come back and see us next winter!
Fantastic experience: Full service gym in Port A. Cardio machines, olympic weights, boxing, yoga classes, fitness classes, etc. Extremely affordable.
Thanks Stephanie!
Fantastic experience: Convenient, no hassle sign up, always easy to get ahold of the owner. Great place to get a workout in.
Thank you for the kind words, Eric and glad you and your family enjoyed your stay in Port A!
Fantastic experience: While staying in Port Aransas for a guys fishing trip I stopped by Karen decker fitness and it was everything I needed. The gym is very accessible with it being in the middle of the island and offering a 24/7 laid back environment. Also got to talk to Karen while there, a great lady. Will be back when in Port Aransas.
Thanks so much for the kind words, Omar. Glad you had a great workout and I hope you had loads of fun fishing and took home a great catch, too. Make sure next time you're in Port A to give me a shout and I'll stop by the gym to say hi!-Karen
Fantastic experience: Great place to relax and workout
Thank you, Amanda!
Fantastic experience: 24 hours??!! Love it!!!
Thank you, Noel! And we just added an Olympic Cage, 500lbs plates +45lb Oly Bar! And of course standard plates still available too. Looking forward to seeing you soon!Karen
Fantastic experience: I love Karen Decker fitness. With Karen's help I have really slimmed down and notice muscle tone in a relatively short period of time. AWESOME! Thanks, Karen.
Thank you for the kind words, Athena! Your consistency and dedication to your workouts and nutrition gave you great gains in short oder; congratulations!
Fantastic experience: Great place to workout while visiting Port A. They offer 24 hour access and daily rates.
Thank you, Allen! Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed our gym and our island paradise! Come back and put your your toes in the sand again soon!Karen
Fantastic experience: Karen's gym and fitness classes were a welcome challenge for my husband and myself. She pushes you to be a "better you." We are winter Texans and worked out three days a week for the past three months. The routines are never the same and believe me you get a GREAT workout. As Karen says "Sweat the Stress". All the girls were so much fun and friendly! They really made us feel welcome. Looking forward to December! If you work hard enough, you might even earn a "Shark"!
Your classmates sure miss you and Phil! Looking forward to your return! Thank you for your kind compliments!
Fantastic experience: My son is in the Dance Class with D'dee and Sally Jo and they are hands down the best instructors we could hope for for Michael. Our son has high functioning autism and they always make sure to take time to help him understand what the next steps to dancing are, and I appreciate that so much. Michael has come to really love music and looks forward to his weekly dance classes! I would highly recommend signing your child up if you haven't already!!!
Thank you, Mary Ellen. Sally Jo & D'Dee truly enjoyed the opportunity to teach Michael! I enjoyed the visits I had to Dance Class and loved seeing the joy on the kids faces!
Fantastic experience: Karen's gym was just what we needed for our two-month stay in Port A! It had everything we needed to stay fit. A really great elliptical trainer and treadmill as well as a Universal machine and free weights. Karen takes a personal interest in your fitness and encourages you every step of the way. My husband and I are winter Texans and with the community pool closed for repairs, Karen's gym was perfect for us. Can't wait to go back next winter!
Thanks, Maddy! It was an absolute pleasure seeing you and your hubby walk through the doors of the gym and it came to quickly feel like we were chatting with old friends. So sad to see you folks leave and looking forward to your return. In the interim, take good care. -Wishing you well, Karen.
Fantastic experience: Karen is a life saver for having such a well-equipped gym in Port A. I'm visiting here for two days before going on a business trip, and was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up on my workouts. I called Karen and she set me up with no issue for both days. The equipment is new and I was able to find everything I needed easily. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in Port A!
Thank you, Sean.
Fantastic experience: Karen Decker is the queen of fitness! I love her HIIT class (high intensity interval training). Never in my life did I think I could ever do a class like that. She has encouraged me into a much healthier body. You're one in a million Karen!! Thank you for teaching me that I can do this!!
Thanks Laura!
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