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Monday: 5AM - 10PM
Tuesday: 5AM - 10PM
Wednesday: 5AM - 10PM
Thursday: 5AM - 10PM
Friday: 5AM - 9PM
Saturday: 8AM - 6PM
Sunday: 9AM - 6PM
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Empire Barbell is a highly recommended gym with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. It offers a wide variety of equipment suitable for all types of workouts, including strength training machines and free weights. The gym is considered very military and veteran friendly, and its welcoming environment makes it feel like a community. The facility is well laid out and in good shape, with management actively working on repairs and equipment updates. The staff, including trainers, are knowledgeable and helpful, making it easy for members to get guidance. Many visitors appreciate the atmosphere as a true gym, not just a typical fitness club, and enjoy the respectful and friendly environment. One area for improvement is the upkeep of cardio equipment, as repairs can take some time, but overall, it remains a reliable place for anyone looking to improve themselves among like-minded individuals. Whether for a day pass or an annual membership, Empire Barbell is highly recommended.
The gym is 99.9 percent excellent the point one percent lacking is the trainers seem to be doing a very well job in their instructions to the clients. But not once have I saw or heard them incorporate wiping down the equipment after their workout routine. Both trainer and clients just proceed to the next machine and neither one wipe the equipment after using it. Wiping down should be apart of trainer/clients routine along with how to use equipment.
Would always top off my workout with a lights off spin session for cardio. A few others in the gym do the same. Staff made a sign that says only spin class. Just seems kinda lame. I get that equipment requires maintenance. But is it really that big of a deal to let people use them for their purpose? Or at least have a couple bikes in the back for group use? Just kinda messed up my WO routine. Equipment could use a bit of help. Otherwise good gym. Lots of equipment, rarely have to share machines.
I used to love this gym but since it merged with Crunch it's a lot busier and it's basically packed all the time.
People filming themselves too, which needless to say is annoying and distracting.
Overall the gym is good, and it's probably the best gym with a 10 mile drive, but I feel slightly betrayed because there was a massive vibe shift that completely destroyed the reason I was originally interested in the gym. Regardless there have been a lot of big improvements in regards to equipment and amenities, so don't let me dissuade you if it works for you.