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24 Hour Fitness
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100 OceangateLong Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-6300
1 free Pass
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- Hours:
Mon 5 am - 12 am
Tue-Thu 12 am - 12 am
Fri 12 am - 11 pm
Sat-Sun 5 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
92 reviews for 24 Hour Fitness
92 reviews in English
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Review from Derrick N.
Long Beach, CA
Updated - 3/28/2012
Gettin' It In Before I Get It In!!! Youuuuuuuuuuuuuu Knooooooooooooow!!! Yo Steve & Kerri & The Gang, IT'S ON!!!
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2/22/2012
My 2nd Home!!!
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Review from Sunny B.
Long Beach, CA
5/19/2012
The public has spoken unanimously about this gym already, but I must still add... It is GHETTO!!
24 Hour Fitness raises our membership fees often enough... The janky equipment need to go! There are always "out of service" signs up everywhere at this gym. They need to put that sign up on the front door. It would make more sense.
The only reason why I still have my membership is because I can only go to the gym late at night.. otherwise, I'd switch over to Gold's in a heartbeat. -
Review from Ethan D.
Long Beach, CA
5/9/2012
Surprise! Surprise!
Worst GYM ever built and lasted this long!
I live fairly close to this wannabe gym and I passionately hate it every time I go. Holding on to my all-club membership since it comes handy when traveling.
Rusty, broken equipment, broken fountains, stinky atmosphere, no sufficient central air (is there even one?), noticeably weird guys, including some of the staff!
I usually go to this gym night time so I don't even know how smelly it gets during the day. Night time...
And here's one hard to believe experience that I had with one of the staff;
There's this skinny tall front desk guy pisses me off so bad almost each time I get there around 10 pm. All of the wall clocks show 10:45 - 10:50 pm and he announces that the club is closed! One day he intentionally locked me in when it was 10:58 pm just because I wanted to finish my last set. (he really thinks that he owns the business and can do whatever he wants to do) I still have the photo of the wall clocks and the data from that day and came really close to filing a complaint about him (he definitely deserves it) but I didn't due to the fact that the times are tough and it's really hard to get a job these days. That's what I thought. On the other hand, this Mr. have-no-idea is so ungrateful that he has a job which he seems to be not caring at all. Just filling the space, and watching the time.
One good thing;
Lamont's kind attitude. I think he's the only positive factor at that place. Always smiling, and genuinely friendly.
I have worked out in about 20+ 24-hour fitness locations in different cities and haven't come across to a comparable to this particular one. Not even close. -
Review from Jennifer G.
Long Beach, CA
I can't help but laugh when I read all of the bad reviews about this place. All of the bad things you've heard - they're true. Well, except for the pervs and weirdos. I don't pay much attention to the other people that work out here, so I can neither confirm nor deny the creep factor of this place. I come in, work out, and GTFO!
Sure, 2/5 cardio machines are busted, rusty, and don't have a magazine holder intact. Yes, the ventilation in this place could suffocate the elderly and weak-hearted. And there is most definitely MUCH better 24HF locations in the area, BUT you hardly ever have to wait for a machine, or need to fight for a space to lay out your yoga mat, and you can get your work out in and move on with your day.
I will say, my only true gripe about this place is the parking. If you come during the week before 3:30, you have to cruise around for street parking (metered and 2 hour limit). And, if you take a wrong turn leaving this center, you'll end up at the f'n Queen Mary! Grr!
Other than that - you'll probably like the newly upgraded 24HF Super Sport on Spring & Bellflower much better. I am one of the lucky ones to get grandfathered into that one (I have an all-sport membership) but I really don't like waiting for machines and don't want to have to punch a chick to get enough room for my yoga mat. -
Review from Veezy P.
3/7/2012
The Worst Gym EVER!
I don't mind the meat heads or the skanky meatballs cruisin' around at most 24hr fitness locations but What I do mind is how nasty this place is and how it needs an Emergency Intervention!
Oh gyms they are so hard to get your fat ass in there and when you're finally in there the last thing you want to do is feel like puking from the "power of workouts" from these horrible smells. They should add a deodorant vending machine, throw some gum in there and body sprays and work on some much needed ventilation or A/C system
Rusty machines, almost broken machines and equipment, rude staff, dusty as hell, it's annoyingly just BAD!
Oh yeah before I forget (even though I'm trying to be nice) parking sucks but you can conveniently get a parking pass for $40 a month to park in the corporate parking lot in the back. Oh right I'm sorry I don't already pay enough per month and you're trying to make me pay a little more so I can park without having to dig up some quarters IF and When I ever find street parking, I see how this works now!!! Well guess what? I'm cool on the offer and I'll have to pass thanks but no thanks. Honestly they need to Get it Together! -
Review from Iran C.
Los Angeles, CA
5/3/2012
I've recently signed up for a new membership with 24hr fitness after taking a 2 year hiatus . This has been the only gym I frequented since 2008, this location is closest to where I reside. I find the staff at this facility to be kind and professional.
Ohh and about the smell , yeah it always has smelled it's a gym you're suppose to sweat. So the stench doesn't bother me. The only gripe I have about this facility, Is that they don't have a Pullover machine. -
Review from Johnny G.
Long Beach, CA
3/3/2012 22 Check-ins Here
This gym has everything.
Schizophrenic homeless people with tourette's that talk to themselves and yell out crazy stuff and stare at you while they walk on the adjacent treadmill is included in that "everything" statement.
What is it with the rusty equipment?
Oh. well. It's less than a mile from my apartment, so I guess I'm going to keep coming here. -
Review from Alison H.
Stockton, CA
3/9/2012 9 Check-ins Here
I'm really disappointed in this location. The gym is like a sauna ALL THE TIME and it smells TERRIBLE. There's got to be bad ventilation or they're trying to cut corners. Many machines are broken or are barely hanging on. A few of the group classes I attended were great, but I can't say they were enough to put a good impression in my mind about this place.
I had been going to the Bellflower location, but when it closed for remodeling Oceangate was my only option unless I wanted to drive out of my way to Lakewood. It's been pretty inconvenient to fit into my schedule since parking really isn't much of an option here and I don't like walking at night through downtown LB (especially if I'm alone). -
Review from The Fly G.
Long Beach, CA
3/22/2012
* Old and rusty equipment
* Bad parking
* Nasty men's lockeroom
* It smells musty
* I'm a tough and pretty big guy, but this
place is swarming with perverts and weirdos!! -
Review from Annette R.
Long Beach, CA
3/19/2012
This is the worst 24-Hr Fitness. I used to live near the Bellflower/Spring, and that was wayyyy better. Although I only live .8 miles away from this spot, I'm going to drive 10 miles to the Compton location 3 times a week when I want to use a treadmill. Why?
1) Of about 20 treadmills, not one of them has a functioning cardio heart rate display (I always work out with a chest strap heart rate monitor)
2) I truly believe this place is a graveyard for all of the dead treadmills from other clubs -- they don't have even ONE of the newer, large treadmills that incline up to 20
3) There are only 5 or 6 i100 PRECOR ELLIPTICALS -- one is missing the water bottle holder, 1 is out of order, 1 has missing plastic covering from the handle (WHERE YOUR HAND GOES), and 2 have skips in them -- but I guess this sorta beats the Bellflower/Spring spot since they only had TWO i100 Precor Ellipticals
4) 2 stars only because I live .8 miles away from the gym, I work in the building so parking's free, and there are some decent weight machines -- not enough free weights, though -
Review from Nikki C.
Long Beach, CA
4/3/2012
Why? Why? Why won't you fix the water fountain in the fitness room? It can't be that difficult to fix.... One water fountain in the entire gym is not sufficient. I know the place isn't fancy, and I don't need all of that, but water.... if I forget to bring my own.. please.. fix the water fountain. At least give me that much.
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Review from Ariz G.
My previous review said that a gym is a gym. I take that back. I just find it annoying how almost 90% of the equipment is broken or close to being broken.
Yep. This place is a very broken gym in dire need of fixing.
Dear 24 Hour Fitness. Please fix this place up or close it. Someone might get injured or die.Listed in: 24 Hour Fitness Collection
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5/5/2011
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Review from Yvonne N.
Long Beach, CA
2/13/2012
I went here for a few months because it was cheap and I wasn't sure if I was gonna stick with the whole gym thing. Now that I know that Gold's is only 5 bucks more a month, I'm making the switch.
The only reason this place gets 2 stars (in this review and in others) is because it is convenient. There's not a whole lotta gyms in LB.
So here's the bad stuff:
-It always smells like sweaty balls.
-The staff is completely retarded. Other reviews refer to the staff as rude. This is unintentional. They just don't have social skills or central nervous systems.
-There are 8 recumbent bikes. 2 are always broken and 5 are mysteriously noisy. See if you can pick the good one.
-Most of the machines have some kind of rusty/crusty build up on them. Possibly an alien life-form?
-You might die of cholera if you use the drinking fountain.
Overall its tolerable if you just want to do your thing and get out. But for your money, there's better deals out there.
Also, be sure to wipe down your equipment before you use. No one cleans this place. -
Review from Michael C.
Buena Park, CA
1/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
This gym is ok.
The cardio machines are poorly maintained though. A lot of em don't work that well. Sometimes, the water fountains are out of order (really?)
Also, it seems like the ventilation in the place is poor.
Otherwise, if you're there to workout, you'll get it done. Don't expect nice ambiance though. -
Review from Devon A.
Long Beach, CA
3/21/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I know most of the reviews say it's hot, old, dirty and broken. I'm not going to lie its true. But it's a gym. If you want all the pools and nice locker rooms boxing ring better TV's then this gym isn't for you. If you want a gym with a friendly staff who lets you work out and doesn't bug you then this place is it. Like every gym you have a few douche bags but for the most part it's a really laid back gym, people there to work out and leave. It's busier during lunch hour and after work. During the summer it is hot in the gym so expect to sweat just standing there.
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Review from Mandi S.
Long Beach, CA
11/25/2011
I know I gave the 24 hour fitness in Costa Mesa two stars, but if I could give this one less than one star, I would. It's really pretty disgusting - garbage on the floors and (I'm not exaggerating) it seems that every other machine is broken. Many of them don't have signs on them - It would make it look even more depressing if they did. The weight room is poorly ventilated and the fan has crusted sweaty dust on it. I know this isn't be best space for a gym, but definite improvements can be made. it must be doing just fine member-wise because it just seems to be getting worse and worse. Drive a little further to the next location...it'll probably save you in antibiotics later. ugh.
The quote on the wall is about moderation - but I assume it's just because they don't want you to overuse the equipment - because it won't be fixed. -
Review from Manny P.
Monrovia, CA
11/24/2011
I remember working out there a lot. I lived in Belmont Shore for 4 or 5 years and it was the closest one to me.
I just got done lifting and wanted to wind down in the sauna. As I walked in I saw two guys in towels sitting at the end of the room. I sat down and closed my eyes for a minute. I opened my eyes and looked over and these two guys were passionately swapping spit! It was disgusting! I don't have anything against the gay community but these guys were being disrespectful in public. They should have gotten a room! All that was standing between them in having public sex is a freakin towel.
Since then I stopped paying for my membership and now have a home gym. -
Review from Lincoln L.
Long Beach, CA
12/1/2011 62 Check-ins Here
I go to this gym a lot because I work close by, but really, it's the smelliest gym I have ever been. The staff is friendly, but it's time for 24 Hours to renovate this place... RIGHT NOW.
The men's locker room is EXTRA disgusting. Think highschool locker room stench x50 + no ventilation, then you MAY be able to imagine how the men's locker room smells. -
Review from Bryan D.
Signal Hill, CA
2/4/2012
Small, dirty, hard to find, sometimes the parking gate won't open and you can't find the guard to let you in the parking lot. You can't park on Ocean and the area is pretty sketchy at night (its in downtown not too far from the courthouse and the bail bonds place....) Hope the 24 hour on Bellflower is actually nice after the remodel and they then re-do this one... The coolest part about it is in front of here is where Dexter first sees Arther Mitchell on Season 4 of Dexter (they film most of the show in Long Beach).
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Review from Madeline G.
Long Beach, CA
1/6/2012 20 Check-ins Here
Sigh...I come here because it is cheapest and closest. It is not even close to being the best, or even great, but it gets the job done. No frills or fancy stuff here...just machines.
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Review from Maria S.
2/16/2012 41 Check-ins Here
Really more like 2 stars, but since its so darn close to work, I give it 2 1/2 stars....Not the best gym, bit small...but im happy that I can workout during lunch. For the most part, love the instructors!!! Parking ok...they only validate after 3:30 pm I think....and free after 6??? Double check on that one. Some classes fill up fast...and few of the classes require a pass....why cant they get more weights for body pump?!?! Thats the most important question!!! So frustrating!
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Review from Nancy K.
Long Beach, CA
6/28/2011
I haven't been to many gyms except for Ballys, 24 hour fitness in Carson, and this one. So therefore my review will be quite mediocre to be honest.
I walked in, and it looked pretty spacious, when people said it was small I would probably disagree.
Things I noticed
"Eh" things
---- There is NO way you could find this place while driving your car, you have to walk around the area to find it. Good thing I yelped first before I went. ----
1. Trainer at the desk was on her cellphone, but she greeted.
2. Lockers in locker room are awkward, the orientation and shelving is stupid
3. Some of the equipment is old, or damaged.
4. Old fashion dinosaur tvs... selectively only on one side of the gym
5. Sauna room is small
6. Is there a pool??
7. No energetic music? It's so quiet... I swear if you drop something the whole gym would hear it.
"Good things"
1. I came around 11am-12pm/lunch time. It wasn't busy or over crowded. There were a handful of people so there was no wait time for equipment.
2. I loved their stair climber (not the eliptical) but the actual super large machine that has steps on it that you have to climb.
3. Bathroom and gym area was clean. Even the people who were there cleaned up after themselves for the most part.
4. Staff is friendly.
5. Separate sauna rooms from males/females = I like.
6. The equipment, for the most part is plentiful.
7. The soap smells good. -
Review from Dorian B.
Belmont Heights, CA
4/29/2011
I Read All These Negative Posts About People And Their Dislikes About This Gym.....Just To Summarize The Dislikes...
1. Equipment: Yes Its Old.
2. Facility: Yes Its Small & Old (It IS An Active)
3. Ventilation: Yes, No A.C Up In There
4. Staff: Not The Friendliest, But Who's There To Get To Know Them??
5. Parking: If You Live In L.B.C, You Should Already Know How Parking Is..
Bottom Line Is You Go To The Gym To Workout, Granted They Have Showers & What Not, But You Primarily Hit The Gym To Shower Or Work Out?!?!
At Least For Me Its Scan My Finger, Work Out, & Ride My Bike Back Home...
FELLOW YELPERS, THIS PLACE IS A GYM, & A GYM HAS ONE PRIMARY PURPOSE...(At Least For Me)
G.Y.M. GET YOUR MUSCLES G.Y.M
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Review from Michelle P.
Long Beach, CA
2/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This spot is the worst 24hr I have ever been to. I have continuous problems when I arrive with some staff telling me I HAVE to have my actual ID to use the gym, despite me having a photocopy with my membership card, to then having no problem getting in, then being told that I can't get in with my membership card because they don't use it at this location. It's been a while, but a couple of times I had the push to sign up for the finger-code entry. No, Big Brother, I do not want to sign up for your creepy fingerprint system.
The only reason I have gone to this gym is because it is super, super close to my house. I went just last night to get in a run before dinner. As usual, 4 treadmills are out of order, and as I'm enduring my strenuous run accompanied by lingering sinus problems I begin to wonder why it feels like I'm running in a sauna. Before long I realize that there is NO air circulating here and I'm struggling to make it at all. I look up and find two ceiling fans not in operation. Awesome. My mistake for choosing that treadmill, located right under both non operating fans... oh wait, no, maybe you need to get that sh!t working!!! In the past I have seen lights out, pieces of the ceiling missing, torn up stretch mats, missing weights and plenty more to make me not like this gym.
On top of the fans not working, treadmills continuously out of order, plenty of other machines are out of order. I have attended a yoga class here once which was jam packed and the instructor, a woman, taught it as if you must have been going for years.
I asked the front desk worker last night what the deal was with not repairing things and was told that because they're such a small gym, they don't have a large budget. He went on to say that they don't even have a budget good enough to pay the workers well. What? Seriously? If you aren't paying your staff well, they won't provide good service. Oh, and they DON'T. Nearly every time I go they're all chit chatting the night away and ignoring you as you arrive to check in. Now that they have the finger-check system, what work do they actually need to do? None, so they don't.
I found out the manager's name is Candace, so Candace, this review's for you. Get on the case of your higher ups and get this gym in shape. How can this place be so horrible when it's located near the business area of Downtown Long Beach? I get it, it's small, but I'm sorry, that feels like an excuse. -
Review from Melissa B.
San Jose, CA
1/16/2011 61 Check-ins Here
Working on my fitness cause Lord knows my body needs a healthy cleanse after all the Vegas fun!
I like this location compared to other 24 hour fitness gyms in the area because it's the closest to me and not as busy as other 24 hour fitness gyms i've been to. The only downfall is that the parking garage charges M-F from 8am-330pm but after 330 you can get your parking pass validated for 2 free hours (ruins the whole idea of working out whenever you want because you have to wait till the parking is free). Another reason I only gave this location 3 stars instead of 4 is because it's run down and kinda dirty. Other 24 hour fitness gyms have antibacterial gel available but not this gym and you hardly ever see anyone wiping down the machines. So far, the employees have been nice and helpful. I don't really have another location I can go to without driving too far so I'm going to have to settle for this one as long as i'm in the area. -
Review from Mark L.
Long Beach, CA
3/1/2011
This gym has got to be the gnarliest and most outdated 24 Hour facility on the west coast. The place is incredibly cramped and has poor ventilation (translation: it smells like rampant BO). Machines are often out of order and because the location is so small machines are difficult to get.
Also, a few months ago they started a strange "must show real ID" or sign up for fingerprinting policy when going to the gym. I haven't been back, I'd rather do my running around the Pike than go here again. -
Review from Sheila H.
Long Beach, CA
1/4/2011
About 24 Hour Fitness located at 100 Oceangate, Long Beach, CA. 90802
Very, very, very, unfriendly member practices. My boyfriend and I purchased our membership at Costco. I will be informing Costco about the bad treatment too and suggest to Costco that they break their distribution with 24 hour fitness.
My boyfriend drove us the gym today so I took my towel and my club ID with the copy of my CA drivers license that was made by this very gym when we were processed. My boyfriend used the biometric finger print reader to sign in while I waited in line to show my gym card and copy of the drivers license.
I was told that unless I could show my real drivers license that I could not come in. I asked to see the manager on duty and she said, "I'm NOT going to let you in."
The reason that they gave is that they have security issues. I think if that is true then there is a big story to be uncovered about 24 hour fitness and how safe is it or is not.
I didn't get the corporate memo about having to bring a document as valuable on the open market as a drives license to the gym. I had my membership card and the copy that this very gym should have on file.
I was with my workout partner who scanned in with his fingerprint.
NO attempt whatsoever was made by the manager to find proof that I am the true owner of the membership even tho this is the gym I signed up at.
I should have been allowed into my gym.
I will be seeking a lawyer to handle a class action law suite. I will be using my political and legal connections to see about writing laws that prevent this from happening to other gym members in California. -
Review from Asha T.
Long Beach, CA
12/8/2011
I'm trying to get back into shape...so why not visit 24 Hour Fitness...I tried the free pass first since they are located close to my apartment. First, the building was SO HARD TO FIND. there are NO SIGNS they say 24 Hour Fitness--oh wait there is a DIMLY lit sign in some creepy parking structure. This is NO BUENO...it did not seem secure & I was hesitate to leave my car, but I saw a group of girls and a family with workout gear...so they were nice enough to show me the gym. I was disappointed with the smell upon entering...I know it is a gym, but there seemed to be NO ventilation. It was hot and muggy like a Vegas night. The women's locker room---yuckkkkkkk...I went to every stall, I there was urine, feces, & some blood...so I held my pee, it was gross.
Okay so no tour of the gym because the staff member said they only did this during the day? Okay whatever. I watched as some sweaty chick got off the elliptical without wiping the machine and proceeded to the next machine...gross...i made sure I used a different elliptical, but used the sanitary wipes first. So I'm working out...only 30 minutes and these two guys begin to use the weight machine in front of me...grunting and huffing and puffing, slamming down the weights...and did they wipe the machine afterwards? NO.....ewwww DISGUSTING! Stop trying to show off cause no ladies are looking at you---i was but only laughing. I had to laugh out loud!
I probably wont be back...the stale stench made me gag. -
Review from Big D H.
Long Beach, CA
11/13/2011
Probably one of the worst 24 hour fitness clubs I've been too. Needs to be completely overhauled. Facility is gross and dated. the parking is a pain in the a** as you have to get it validated.
The only reason to go here is because it's the only one in the area. -
Review from lauren b.
11/20/2011
I was really excited to try the lunch hour yoga class when upon arrival I was informed that to park in the building before 3pm(might be 6) you must pay the toll, $2 per .20 mins. Seriously?! No. Just no. And never again.
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Review from Michael K.
Long Beach, CA
Updated - 11/29/2011
OK, here is a story indicative of how crappy this place is. I went to the gym early morning on Saturday, November 25. The parking entrance on Queen Mary was yellow caution taped off because the were repaving the entrance. After about 15 minutes of driving around, I finally reached the other entrance off of Daisy and that was closed, too. So I parked on Ocean where you have to feed the parking machines, even on a Saturday morning. Luckily, I had one quarter and went inside to get more. I spoke to the woman at the front desk who told me NO ONE HAD EVEN BOTHERED TO TELL HER THAT THE LOT WOULD BE CLOSED! She had only a few quarters left, but gave them to me - I was grateful. I offered to drive to the nearest laundromat to get her more, but she politiely declined, even though visibly upset about it all.
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2/14/2011
The reviewers that gave this place 4 or 5-stars are either on crack or work there and are trying to… Read more »
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Review from Teresa C.
4/27/2011 20 Check-ins Here
This 24 is listed as "Active"? What part of it makes it that, I have no idea but it is covered by my membership. Lots of people come during the weekday from the businesses and offices nearby so if you want to work out around lunchtime or right after work, forget it. You'll find yourself in an ocean of spandex and dirty towels.
They have the usual machines although I've noticed a lot of out of order signs all the time. I've just started here recently and haven't yet braved the locker room or sauna but there is an antibac dispenser by the treadmills. They have a class schedule posted outside the workout room to the far left and I haven't had any problems getting in with my ID (no duplicates).
Oh and they only validate after 3:30 in the parking lot behind, so bummer there for people that have to drive. Try parking by Magnolia & 3rd, they have free street parking if you don't mind a walk. Then again, you /are/ going to the gym, right? -
Review from Sal C.
Covina, CA
10/22/2010
They would have to pay me go to this damn. well. if they let me go for free I would think about it. Let me tell you why this is such a shitty gym.
1. Traffic around this area sucks
2. Parking sucks (u have to get validated or else u have to pay, VERY ANNOYING)
3. Smallest gym I've been to. (comparable to glendales if you've been there)
4. The locker room is shabby looking.
5. The weights are old as hell (look rusty, looks like they are from 70's or sooner, look like big metal cinder blocks, they are mixed and matched weights, there are about 3 different eras of dumbbells-not one from the 2000's)
6. Only 1 set of each weight!!!! Can u imagine. pitiful.
7. They have about 1/2 the machines as they do at Walnut's gym (gym of my choice:} )
This is all from me being there about 5 min. I seriously walked in, went to locker room, changed, went to the dumbbell area, looked for 40 lb weights for about a minute, saw how crappy everything was, went back to locker room, left the gym, had to pay $2.50 because I forgot to get my ticket validated. Basically it was about an hour fail. Never ever coming back to this p.o.s gym. -
Review from Ben B.
Long Beach, CA
1/24/2012
In my life I've worked out at well over a hundred gyms. Total grunt gyms to the most upscale available. And this is in the bottom three of the worst, right next to the other Long Beach location on Bellflower, which is now closed for its upgrade to Ultra, which I am not good enough to work out in (I have a sport membership-what a scam that is!).
The ventilation is so poor that any more than 20 minutes on the stair climber and heat stroke is imminent. So many machines are broken with signs, and many more without, I'm scared to use a single machine for fear the belt will snap and I'll rip my arm out of socket. The locker room is beyond disgusting, I would rather pee at Chevron than this gym. The gym gets so hot during rush hour, you begin sweating immediately when you walk in, and when you ask the front desk to keep the door open to air out the hot air they won't because they'll be cold! Put on a jacket!
I go here because its the closest gym to my home by 15 miles and I'm not driving 45 minutes on the freeway during rush hour to work out. I am holding my breath until Bellflower re-opens and I will NEVER come back here again! -
Review from Carlos J.
Long Beach, CA
10/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Awful gym. I have to go here cause its only one around. Atleast pretty women are strating to join. Helps the pain of looking at a dump
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Review from Mike T.
Long Beach, CA
10/24/2007 ROTD 4/16/2008
Three And A Half Hour Fitness
This is a nice little gym. Lots of cardio machines, fancy weight machines that run off of compressed air, everything looks new or barely used, no crowds . . .
Too bad you can only go there from 3:30 to 7:00 (Mon - Fri) without paying out the ass for garage parking. I got there at 3:00 and left at 4:15 - paid $5.00 for parking and that's WITH validation (otherwise it would have been $10 according to the guard). There seems to be a small amount of street parking with meters nearby. Somehow I don't think I would want to park in downtown Long Beach on the street at midnight just to work out there. Maybe it's just me. -
Review from Martin V.
Long Beach, CA
7/22/2009
If you are looking for a gym to get your work out done and not have to deal with crowds then this is your place. If you are looking for a gym where you have ultramodern equipment, an army of trainers, super luxurious lockers, a sauna/showers where you can cruise and "play" (yes I'm including those folks) or just pretty people to look at while you pretend to exercise...then this is not it and better look somewhere else.
I love the fact that i walk to this place and that i get to do what i need to do without having to pull teeth and wait for a freakin' bench or cardio machine.
Yes i would like for this place to be a bit more cleaner and ventilated but unless you are willing to pay $80+ every other gym is going to be like this.
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Review from Lawrence G.
Long Beach, CA
3/23/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This gym is old,dirty and cramped. i come here for theresa the best spin instructor ever! and the nice people working here too.
the equipment:
the machines are rusty, with lots of lime build up. they always look dirty. i think the drinking fountains are filthy and the handles on them are broken. the locker room smells like must and chlorine. i do like the air pressure equipment, which i have only seen at this http://gym.it looks pretty cool. otherwise this place has lots of old stuff. and i hate that the treadmills face outside, and not the tv's. this is the place to go to when you wanna eat ice cream in front of fat people running on the treadmill.
the facility:
the parking sucks! you have to pay for parking in the garage, or get lucky and pay on the street, either way it sucks. the place looks run down pretty much. but its in the middle of a business park. so its a convienient location for many
the service:
the only service i use is parking validation and signing up for spin. the lady in the front was nice enough to tell me how to maximize my parking permit. and gave me tips on how to get into the cycling class with a short amount of wait. i was impressed by how often the cleaning people clean this place, its just that the equipment was so old that they are just sanitizing the equipment cuz everything still looks dirty. -
Review from Carolina Z.
Long Beach, CA
This is one of the grimier 24's I work out at. Unfortunately its the one closest to my house, so you'll find me there 3 days a week.
The machines that are down stay down for too long. this particular branch seems short on repair fundage. Leaky and broken drinking fountains always and check this, there is no scale in the womens locker room! It broke, so that means they just got rid of it all together. annoying. Parking can also be a pain in the ass if you dont bring coins for street meters. the parking garage charges $12 an hour! INSANE!!
you have to check out any weights lower than 10 lbs because they get stolen... ghetto! either way, i gotta get my sweat on, so I really have no choice but to grit and bear it.
on the flip side weekends are dead here. so I love to workout here on those days. Also the yoga classes and spin are great and not too packed.
oh and btw the photo someone posted is not the same location! lolListed in: Places where Im a regular
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Review from John O.
Anchorage, AK
8/21/2008
THIS GYM BLOWS. it sucks. 24 hours a day. it smells, too. the urinals are death. comon, how much does a urinal mint cost? holy crap.
don't like the meat gazing going on in the men's locker room. some guys just don't want other dudes checking out their package. comon.
the equipment is frequently broken. the locker room stinks. did i mention the locker room stinks?
their is some good scenery here (ladies, of course).........i might say. saved this place from a one star rating .
and the manager is a total jerk. i inquired about the light being very poor he told me they were trying to save money. bull crap. cheap skate.
go to carson 24 hour fitness.. 100% better maintained
