Awaken Inside, The Gym

Fantastic experience: If you're a serious lifter, you'll instantly feel at home when you step into Awaken Inside. All of the equipment is new and in top condition. There are a few machines for cardio, but most of the space is dedicated to moving serious weight. The owner, Eric Hinz, is friendly without being overbearing or in your face. Though he's willing to take a moment to talk shop about lifting if you feel inclined. He'll personally show you every machine in the gym and he gave me a discount for the week even though I'm in from out of town. If I'm ever in Virginia Beach again, I'm going to Awaken Inside, no question.

Fantastic experience: In town visiting! So both my boyfriend and I participate in powerbuilding and originally based in Cincinnati. We needed a nice gym to continue our schedule while out of town. Found this gym on google maps and decided I should help others out too! We pulled in and the owner actually fully opened the door and greeted us in which was probably the best introduction I’ve had to any place I’ve ever been to LOL He gave us a very nice run down of the gym which was awesome. Literally the cleanest gym I’ve ever been to. It smells amazing? Which I’ve never thought I’d be able to say. The bathrooms are superb. Never seen a gym owner be so thoughtful to their patrons. Included tampons, hair ties, etc in the bathroom (even poopurri for those pre - workout induced…) The equipment is the most intuitive that I’ve ever experienced. Every part that you wished was adjustable is adjustable in three different ways here Really nice platforms for deadlifting, even included the chalk bowl and super nice bar clips. Just a very nice gym all around. I loved it. Eric, the owner, is also a very down to earth dude. We have so much love and support to him and this gym!

Fantastic experience: Love this gym!! First off, It’s such a positive environment. Everyone is really nice and friendly which I appreciate. The equipment and gym itself are incredibly clean. This is definitely a gym I can spend hours in each session and feel very comfortable

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing! Top tier equipment, attention to detail from the restrooms to gym floor, cleanest gym I’ve ever been to. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. Eric will make sure you are greeted and show you around the equipment. If you are near Virginia Beach, drop in for a lift!

Fantastic experience: This gym is incredible - the equipment is top of the line and there are some awesome pieces rarely seen in other gyms. The space isn’t huge, but it is well laid out and has all of the staple machines and equipment any lifter would want. The owner, Eric, is a super genuine guy and cut me a generous deal on a multi day pass since I was visiting from out of town. Will definitely come back when in VA Beach and I recommend any serious lifters check this place out when in the area!