LEGACY FITNESS CARBONDALE

Fantastic experience: They have a good deal for students semester wise (4 months at a time, paid in full) Yeah protein shakes aren't amazing but they get the job done, they give you protein with some flavor - you want something better just make your own And 24 hours access Mon-Thurs, up to Fri eve is a damn good feature for students who stay up all night studying Equipment is top notch, a lot of variety, sauna room, nice showers - I question what the other reviewers below were expecting - someone to hold their hand? You get what YOU put in when you go to the gym - which requires consistency, discipline, and hard work. And this gym has more than enough resources for you to get it done.

Fantastic experience: A clean, well equipped facility for a variety of personal health activities. The choices for group classes and personal trainers allow you to find the right choice for your needs. The staff makes ALL members feel comfortable, regardless of their individual status (gym rats to folks who struggle). What you will pay for membership or training will feel like a great bargain or a routine expense, or an annoying bill. IT DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU WANT AND WHAT YOU PUT INTO YOUR GYM EXPERIENCE! If you're uncertain, try a short membership. Those choices are yours to make!

Fantastic experience: Ha, they treat their employees like crap… everyone who was there when I started going there (when it was Gold’s) have all left. I have heard it has become run down… very sad state of affairs!!!! Nice gym,wonderful staff and personal trainers. It features well kept equipment, extras include sauna,tanning, smoothie bar and supplement sales. Although more pricey than other gyms in the area but well worth it..

Fantastic experience: I've been to several gyms but this one here is by far the cleanest I've been to. I see bad reviews on here properly when it was gold's gym, though I haven't had any experience while it was underneath that branding Legacy has been great! I had concerns about the contract and beginning and I made my concerns well known and they showed me in the contract have those could be settled. All of the staff has been honest and upfront along with being friendly. Had a machine squeak in the middle of the workout and an employee immediately came with WD-40 to stop it from squeaking and fixed the problem. Could not ask for better staff than that! If you are planning on joining the gym, begin your legacy at Legacy!

Fantastic experience: Wish I lived here because this gym was really great. One of the extensive hammer strength machine selections I have ever seen. Great locker room, clean place, friendly front desk. Clearly a former Golds Gym, but their loss was Legacy’s gain. Love that if you’re a member, it looks like 24/7 access. Day pass was an easy $10.

Fantastic experience: Used to be a Gold's Gym. Lots of Cardio equipment, free weights, machines.

Fantastic experience: People and the environment are GREAT!!!

Fantastic experience: Wow, so many bad reviews and the majority are due to not being able to walk away after a few months or even a year. Who joins a gym worries about when they can quit? Talk about commitment issues! Why join a gym at all then? Just buy some stuff and stick it in your garage, then you can quit whenever you like? I had worked out consistently for twenty years. Then work and life got in the way so *I* did exactly what I just said, I filled my basement with equipment and carried on. Health issues cost me my job, which then cost me my home. Two years later I’m in MURPHYSBORO and FINALLY healthy enough to workout. My FIRST choice was Gold’s. Sure, I checked out Planet Fitness, even worked there for three days, but everything about that place from the “lunk alarm” to the bowls of candy screams joke. It took a beat to make sure I could afford the membership but when I finally joined Gold’s I did so with NO intention of quitting so a year long contract-Hell, a THREE year long contract was absolutely fine. I don’t plan on leaving until they close the doors for good. And yeah, it’s twice what the über-fancy membership at planet fitness costs but quite frankly that’s what keeps the planet fitness folks at planet fitness and not hogging the stuff I need, so money well spent in my opinion. If I had any complaint at all it would be the high cost of tanning, but hey, that’s what tanning salons are for, right? I’ve spoken with one of the owners on many an occasion and found him to be sincere, and straightforward - two qualities the world could use more of. As for folks complaining about high pressure sales, when someone’s salary is dependent on commission do you really expect them NOT to try to get you to sign? Letting you simply walk out the door is akin to letting food walk off their table. It’s how they pay their bills folks, you’d do no different if roles were reversed. Gold’s Carbondale has a friendly member population, I’ve had zero run-ins with anyone who wasn’t polite and affable; the equipment, while used, is perfectly functional, and, unlike PF, the dumbells go up to 150 pounds. I may never make it back to that end of the pool but it’s motivating to know it’s there. If you want a good, solid, old school neighborhood gym, then sign up and get busy. If you want puffery, purple equipment, and pizza, join PF.

Fantastic experience: Always clean, always friendly staff. Not often too crowded like others in the area. Mostly see an older crowd here and serious fitness minded. Definitely worth the higher cost of membership.

Fantastic experience: Gold's Gym Carbondale Illinois is clean and beautiful. The staff is helpful and encouraging. I'm impressed with the carefulness and discipline in maintaining all the safely standards and even waxing stronger during the pandemic. Keep up the good work, keeping the society healthy, strong and in top shape. Congratulations! Now, here's a greater Good News. God's unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own great and glorious family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave God great pleasure. Ephesians 1:5. What an amazing demonstration of love! That's how much God loves you, Repent, give your life to Jesus Christ and enter into God's glorious family right now. Please don't delay. Prayerfully look for a Church where Jesus Christ and righteousness are preached, believed and lived, or practiced, and then get totally committed serving God there. You'd be glad you did, that's for sure!

Fantastic experience: Remodeled & Spacious also Dry Sauna ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️

Positive experience: I had a good experience there. I went at this gym 4 times in 2014 and 2015 , while visiting family in the area (I m living on Europe). Overall I was happy with the classes and the circuit training. Thank you.

Positive experience: Good gym to workout in great staff! Very spacious and plenty of room to move around in and exercise without feeling cramped.

Fantastic experience: I came here unfit, had a poor diet and after a few months of going and eating right. I reversed it into an awesome transformation. With the help of Ben and Chris I couldn’t have done this without them. I am now at 9% body fat compared to 16% body fat. Also I would like to thank Christian for the motivation he gave me through the process. Again I can’t thank Golds Gym enough!

Fantastic experience: Great gym experience.

Fantastic experience: Super friendly staff, very clean place with nice equipment.! Awesome personal trainers too!

Fantastic experience: Great place to workout and the staff are very helpful. .

Fantastic experience: Joining golds gym has been the best experiance. Thanks to Ben at the front desk he worked with me in getting signed up. Honestly I was not gonna join after my first visit, but thanks to bens determenation calling me several times as a reminder. I joined he inspired me to get fit. My health is better since I have joined. Thanks to Ben.

Fantastic experience: Ben is a great personal trainer, very knowledgeable on both exercise and diet. Plan is going great with him! Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Great staff and very friendly and encouraging environment

Fantastic experience: Love their tanning beds!! Staff is super friendly

Fantastic experience: Great place to go work out ! Has a lot of extras, and I love the smoothies.

Fantastic experience: I really love Gold's Gym everytime I go workout in the morning

Fantastic experience: Very relaxed but helpful staff.

Fantastic experience: I was reluctant to join a gym, but I'm really glad that I joined this one, so far. The employees are incredibly friendly, the gym is clean, and it has everything I need. The kindness of the staff at this gym is one of its major highlights.

Fantastic experience: Always clean and plenty of machines to use even during peak business hours.

Positive experience: This is a nice gym with a staff that is willing to help you out if you're a beginner. I was impressed with the cleanliness and the sauna in the bathroom. I love that it's 24 hours. I do prefer a local gym but I did like this Gold's. I ended my membership because it was on the other side of town and I found a gym that was closer. My other complaint was that this gym is expensive for this area. I was able to grab a membership for $40 a month over the summer but was told if I wanted to extend my membership that my monthly rate would be higher. I go to a gym now of a similar caliber and pay less than I would have.

Positive experience: Friendly staff, big place, with quite a lot of strength and cardio equipment. The functional training area has everything one could need (deadlift platform, squat cage, pull up bars, plyo platform, TRX straps and a small collection of kettlebells). Day pass was $10, perfect place for a traveler passing through Carbondale

Fantastic experience: It blows me away when I read reviews of people who call Gold's contracts "criminal." Firstly, this is an amazing gym given that it is located in a small college town setting. Second, the employees and ownership are top notch because they offer a really warm, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment. The trainers are pretty amazing too because they devote a lot of time and energy in helping you and your body realize its potential. The pricing is competitive given all that you get for your money. The equipment is in good condition, and usually repaired when it fails pretty timely. There is also tanning, showers, and a really good facility. For those who sign a contract, and then do not pay, shame on you, not the company who relies on you to pay your damn bills.

Fantastic experience: Reading some of these comments, the negative ones, make me want to say (1) read your contract, and (2) pay your bill. This gym has amazing staff, the owners are attentive, it is an excellent value for the money. No one rips anyone off here. It is much more calm than the REC center.

Positive experience: I go there to work out not for smoothies, so I say it's a good place with good staff.

Fantastic experience: Golds gym is awesome!!! Great people, great equipment, great atmosphere!! Golds gym in Carbondale is the place to be!!!!!

Fantastic experience: Great staff, great workout options at an incredibly convenient location.