View Full Version : ATTENTION: Official ABC Gyms? Need Your Info
G Diesel
12-18-08, 10:52 am
Fellas, we need a list of all of the ABC and Animal-friendly gyms where you've held events. Include gym name, address, full contact info, as well as any pics of you have them.
We want to reach out and create a vast network of ABC gyms across the country where our traveling brothers in iron can go to find a home--even when on the road.
Use this thread to list your gym and the corresponding address, proprietor/manager name, website, email, phone number, etc. Thanks. Peace, G
Worldwide would be better eh G?
G Diesel
12-18-08, 4:42 pm
Worldwide would be better eh G?
Yeah, of course... I was thinking domestic first and then expand it from there, but fire away bro. Hit me with the UK info. Peace, G
shortstack
12-18-08, 4:48 pm
Well let me be the first to add our ABC meeting grounds.
Jesup Gym
1321 12th St.
Jesup, Iowa 50648
Phone: 319.827.1276
Toll Free: 1.800.858.0843
E-mail: jesupgym@jtt.net
Website is http://www.jesupgym.com/
The contact person/owner is Rex. He used to be a powerlifter back in the day and only charges $1 to workout. There is no squat rack because of insurance liability, but there is enough to get the job done.
Shortstack
Mr. Dead
12-18-08, 5:20 pm
Iron Works Gym
Owner Tim Ennis
12708 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA
425-883-6006
http://iron-works.com/
These guys have been really awesome to us, and we've had all of our ABC's there... Including the special Emerald Cup ones...
Lunatic001
12-18-08, 6:02 pm
World Gym San Diego
2949 Garnet Avenue
San Diego, California 92109
(858) 272-3400
http://www.worldgymsandiego.com/index.html
deanna7272
12-18-08, 6:17 pm
The Body Shop
201 Martha Street
Yorkville, Ohio 43971
740-859-6053
Owner: Rick Bayardi
Forvm Contact: deanna7272
http://rickbayardi.net/
Rick is the NPC Chair of Ohio and West Virginia
The Body Shop is "home" of Erik "The House" Fankhouser
Rick has opened his doors to our ABC's and all are welcome...
New Golds Gym opened, I`ve already set the scene and got permission for us to hold ABCs there, opened yesterday.
Golds Gym Camberley
Unit A11 -The Atrium Park Street Map
Camberley, SURREY GU15 3PE
01276 26463
http://www.goldsgym.com/gyms/index.php?gymID=1220
I`ll get more up as we go along.
G Diesel
12-19-08, 9:15 am
Keep em coming fellas... Great shit thus far. Peace, G
bigffmike
12-19-08, 9:48 am
Name: The Gym
Address: 2855 Glacier Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 763-553-0171
Web: www.thegymusa.net
Enforcer
12-19-08, 10:31 am
Strong and Shapely Gym
150 Union Avenue
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 896-1360
Contact: Bob Bohnam
http://strong-and-shapely.com/
Southside Iron
1901 South 12th Street
Allentown, PA 18103
Contact: Gene Rychlak
http://www.rychlakpowersystems.com/SouthsideIron/Garage.html
Body World
1622 W Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-3325
http://www.bodyworldfitness.com/
Steel Gym
146 West 23rd St.
NYC, NY 10011
(212) 352-9876
Contact: Ken Hunt
http://www.steelgym.com/
Gold's Gym Flamingo
3750 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 451-4222
http://www.goldsgym.com/locator/state_locator.php?state=NV
Brigantine Fitness Center
4288 Harbour Beach Blvd
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-0099
Contact: Ed
Skibas Barbell Club
587 Roosevelt Ave
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 598-9369
Contact: Henri Skiba
Email: astroboy252@mac.com
www.skibasgym.com
World's Gym
100 S Washington Ave
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 752-7206
Contact: Chris
http://www.worldgym.com/
Greg Long's Gym
85 E Street Rd
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 364-1168
Contact: Greg Long
Frenchies Gym
303 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 384-9461
Contact: Frenchie
Email: frenchie@thenewpop.com
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=303863273
5th Avenue Gym
555 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 768-5590
http://5thavegym.com/
MetroFlex Gym
2921 S. Cooper Suite 109
Arlington, TX 76015
(817) 465-9331
Contact: Brian Dobson
http://www.metroflexgym.com/
Muscle Mill
1 Lukach Ct
Milltown, NJ 08850
(732) 828-4004
Contack: Ron Capadanno
Champion Fitness Center
127 US Highway 206
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-5755
http://www.thewinningworkout.com/cart/
Hoomgar
12-19-08, 12:02 pm
This is a great idea G! I wish I could put my gym on the list! We gotta get one in this are to add.
deanna7272
12-21-08, 7:06 pm
Figured I'd bump this, I know there are more out there....lol
Phil800101
12-22-08, 1:53 am
USA Gym
7621 West 100th Place, Unit B
Bridgeview, IL 60455
708-598-3846
$10/day
http://www.usagyminc.com/index.html
Owned by Chuck Sanow. Awesome gym, and they are always really cool to us. Pretty much right off of the Tri-State expressway (I-294), with plenty of parking. We've had 3 ABCs there.
Quads Gym
3727 North Broadway
Chicago, Illinois 60613
773-404-PUMP
$11.00/day
http://www.quadsgym.com/index.jsp
Ed Coan works out here. Really cool gym with great facilities, however it's street parking in a busy neighborhood, which can be a pain in the ass. We had one ABC here.
B&W Gym
5920 N. Ridge Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60660
(773) 561-9692
$9.00/day
http://www.bwgym.com/index.html
Really hardcore gym. Nothing fancy, but pretty badass...kinda reminds me of the gym in the Animal DVDs. If you're looking for a hardcore gym then this is the place. We had one ABC here.
Little Z
12-23-08, 2:12 am
The first of many to come gyms in the Miami Valley Ohio ABC Chapter
Ohio Fitness & Martial Arts
304 East Lake Ave
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-KICK (5425)
Contact: Scott Sheeley or Little Z
InkdMuscle
12-30-08, 3:13 pm
Koloseum Gym
1101 S. Placentia Ave.
Fullerton, CA
714-680-8881
Powerhouse Gym
4077 University Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 9240
(909) 887-2870
Temple Gym
4620 Pine St
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 786-3600
TXPWRLFTR
01-05-09, 12:48 am
The Gym
2617 N Golder
Odessa, TX 7974
Owner: Chris Golden 432-352-7976
or call Greg aka TXPWRLFTR 432-664-0774
Heck if you are in the Midland area we have 2 Gold's Gyms.
G Diesel
01-05-09, 12:52 pm
This thread is becoming an awesome resource. Keep dropping the 411 fellas...
Peace, G
dannynb
01-07-09, 11:37 am
World Gym
1106 N IH-35 San Marcos Tx. 78666
512-396-3500
Call Greg at 830-620-1300 and tell him Daniel sent ya, he'll take care of ya.
Flash419
01-07-09, 11:48 am
Akron, Ohio
The Body Builders Inc - IS THERE ANY OTHER PLACE?
597 E. Tallmadge Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 253-7616
www.thebodybuildersgym.com
N. Motta
01-07-09, 11:55 am
Utah Gym
Fat Albert's Gym
52 N Main St
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 546-1775
Larry and Mary
24 Hour Gym, Call for Appointment as doors are locked most of the day w/o personal entry code. Fat Al's is located just North of Salt Lake City.
Northman
03-16-09, 3:14 pm
620 King Street East
Cambridge, Ontario
N3H 3N6
519.721.4854
It's currently owned by a guy named John (me). It's 24hr access, but requires an electronic key. That means anyone interested in visiting MUST call ahead to get access.
G Diesel
03-25-09, 9:08 am
Bumping this for additions to the list... Let your brethren know of ABC-approved gyms around the country and the world.
Peace, G
This may sound like a joke, but it isnt...
My House
8073 Central
Center Line, Michigan
48015
have enough plates to get it up to 620 for the bar, 2 bars, db's up to 60... getting more dbs soon.
bigffmike
04-20-09, 11:52 am
Name: The Gym
Address: 2855 Glacier Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 763-553-0171
Web: www.thegymusa.net
The Press Gym
2900 Rice Street
Little Canada, MN 55113
651-697-9002
http://www.thepressgym.com/
Old School gym...
G Diesel
05-08-09, 11:19 am
OSX Fitness Gym and Training Center
28 West Ayre St
Wilmington, DE 19804
302-256-0667
G Diesel
05-15-09, 10:44 am
Still looking for any and all new ABC-friendly gyms across the country and around the world that aren't yet mentioned in this thread. Need your input and info fellas. Thanks for supporting the ABCs.
Peace, G
This may sound like a joke, but it isnt...
My House
8073 Central
Center Line, Michigan
48015
...Seriously, absolutely no stupid rules down there. I put in a formal complaint with the manager about the obscenely low ceilings, but I guess I can't complain about anything else.
OverDose
06-02-09, 8:35 pm
Anyone know of any ABC gyms in Houston? Southwest Houston to be specific....
chris_lewis36
06-03-09, 3:25 am
WORLD GYM
Neighborhood: Uptown
909 W Montrose Ave
(between Hazel St & Sheridan Rd)
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 348-1212
Hoomgar
08-27-09, 12:02 pm
We need more gyms fellas. If you know of any that would be ABC friendly, post um up!
Hg
...Seriously, absolutely no stupid rules down there. I put in a formal complaint with the manager about the obscenely low ceilings, but I guess I can't complain about anything else.
Your complaint was duly noted, and when you start digging the basement to make it deeper, the problem will be fixed. haha. honestly though.
if ANYONE is ever coming through Michigan and wants to train, my house is always available and free, i have a squat rack, pullup bar, competition bench, chains, boards, 2 reg full size bars and 1 ezcurl bar with over 600 lbs of weights for the bars..
All ABC Soldiers welcome here
FIT GYM
4415 CHESTNUT ST
PHILA, PA 19104
215-386-3333
email me at danny@fitinphilly.com for pictures
My old website is still up and I am working on a new one since I expanded. I can send you pics if you want to see my yard
Danny Trammell is the contact person
I went old school with the free weight area by using a machinist and welder to make some stuff as well as building my own dumbbells which I must say is the best rack in the area of Philly and Tri State Area.
hardcore gym
dumbbells go up to 250lbs
bars of all the shapes and sizes. even 5ft easy curl bars
hardcore body building videos playing all day
"The Home Of Philly Hardcore"
benzbilly
11-20-09, 5:31 pm
Our last few ABC events have been held at
Armbrust Pro Gym
4240 Kipling st.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
It's a great place. Plenty of free weights and a decent amount of cardio. It's owned by IFBB pro Heather Armbrust and her husband Dylan. Phil Heath and figure competitor Heather Mae French also train here. There are plenty of local amateur competitors that train here. The Rocky Mountain Championships were held in Denver last weekend and the list of high placing competitors from this gym almost filled up a dry erase board. I'm done with my shameless plugging now but if you get a chance check it out
GenesisAP
11-23-09, 12:01 pm
My Gym.
Just need some Animal posters, banners etc to get on the walls to make it even better.
Genesis Athletic Performance
8525 Jackrabbit Rd Suite F
Houston, TX 77095
(832) 380-5GEN
Info@Genesis-AP.com
www.Genesis-AP.com
I have everything that is needed to get the results you want in an intense weight room type setting.
Gorilla Pit Strength Sports
7472 Tyler Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44060
216-310-2283
www.gorilla-pit.com
gorillapitps@gmail.com
Cleveland's only gym catering to strength athletes and those needing Iron Therapy. We believe that weakness is an affliction of the mind, body, and soul that can be cured only through hard work and intensity. Everyone's first day pass is on the house.
We offer four cages, four benches, a mono lift, a few tons of iron and bumper plates, and platforms for anything you can think up. Chalk is supplied by the gym. Dumbbells up to 120 pounds and just about every strongman implement available. We even have a semi truck for pulling.
GenesisAP
11-25-09, 8:21 am
My Gym.
Just need some Animal posters, banners etc to get on the walls to make it even better.
Genesis Athletic Performance
8525 Jackrabbit Rd Suite F
Houston, TX 77095
(832) 380-5GEN
Info@Genesis-AP.com
www.Genesis-AP.com
I have everything that is needed to get the results you want in an intense weight room type setting.
Is there anyway to get some posters from Animal to hang on my empty walls? They provide a great atmosphere and intensity and would look great hung all over. Not a banner or anything just something cheap if at all possible.
themonstergym
02-11-10, 11:23 am
Monster Gym and Sports Complex
23810 Eastex Fwy
Kingwood, TX, 77339
Paul Smith (owner)
281-358-0630
paul@themonstergym.com
www.themonstergym.com
Monster Gym and Sports Complex
23810 Eastex Fwy
Kingwood, TX, 77339
Paul Smith (owner)
281-358-0630
paul@themonstergym.com
www.themonstergym.com
Nice!
Phil800101
02-18-10, 12:29 am
Jakked Hardcore Gym
1450 S. East River Rd, Unit D
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 966-8611
http://www.jakkedhardcore.com/index.html
C.Coronato
06-30-10, 4:42 pm
Still looking for those Official Gyms. Who trains where?
dannynb
06-30-10, 10:50 pm
Still looking for those Official Gyms. Who trains where?
S.M.A.C - San Marcos Athletic Club, oldest gym in Texas.
Mr. Dead
07-01-10, 1:21 pm
If anyone is stationed at Joint-Base-Lewis-McChord, (formerly known as Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base....) Or up here in the great Pacific Northwest... This gym is one that we've had a few ABC's at:
McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center
Bldg: 2161 & Bldg: 2160
Telephone: 967-5869
McVeigh is one of the best equipped weightlifting facilities in the Pacific Northwest. It houses one outdoor tennis court, indoor racquetball courts, aerobic machines, Life Fitness Circuit, Body Master Circuit, Hammer Strength equipment, free weights, mat area, fitness rooms, rock climbing room, and men’s and women’s saunas. And, it has some Powerlifting equipment, as well...
C.Coronato
08-11-10, 10:56 am
We have a pretty solid amount of gyms that we have established relationships with. Looking for more that are hardcore, and down right gritty. Any one else?
RedlegDbell
09-23-10, 7:51 pm
Our Cincy ABC in Feb. this year was here:
Paramount Fitness Canter
5130 Crookshank Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
At the time, Jason was the contact there. I think everyone in attendance liked the place as much as I did.
Mr. Dead
06-30-11, 11:00 am
"Flex Wheeler Fitness"
(Stan "Rhino" Efferding's gym)
10719 A Street South
Tacoma, Wa. 98444
(253) 539-FLEX
Great atmosphere, and of course, Rhino digs the Animal way...
Firedrake
08-10-11, 10:20 pm
I'm surprised I didn't see this thread:
Poynter's Iron Pit
924 Commercial Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
(859)353-5406
No contracts, no B.S.
Monolift, racks, deadlift platform, chalk, yack bucket, chains, bands, kettlebells, oly benches, LOTS of iron, Prowler, sled, chain yoke, specialty bars, "battling ropes", sledgehammer and tire, and a serious hardcore attitude.
http://poyntersironpit.com/
Pre-opening day walk through: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eQ_2HS5WMo
There's a LOT more there now - check out the training vids, or the facebook group.
First ABC there on 8-13, if anyone shows up! <grin>
Phil800101
08-11-11, 2:21 am
Quads Gym South
745 Torrance Avenue
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-9779
$10/day.
Home of Big Ed Coan...need I say more?
Phil800101
12-19-11, 1:52 am
Five Star Fitness
3595 Hennepin Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
http://www.fivestar-fitness.com/
Besides plenty of free weights (including yoke and safety squat bars), there's also a monolift and deadlift platform. First-time visitors get a free weekly pass, otherwise a normal day pass is $10.
I'm proud to announce Metroflex Gym San Marcos, Tx. Opening January 1st will be a new addition to ABC gyms...in fact any traveling Animal brethren will get their day pass waived for mentioning the FORVM or the ABC's.
weightsb4dates
06-24-14, 4:19 pm
SF Performance & Nutrition Center
1360 N Lee Trevino Dr Ste 308
El Paso, Texas 79936
(915) 595-8700