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Workout Anytime Decatur
2836 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA 30033, United States
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Workout Anytime Decatur

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Mi
Review №1

The previous management and trainers at this location were highly professional. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for some of the new team members.One of the so-called values of this franchise is, and I quote, We provide our members, partners, and staff with an environment that is welcoming and respectful of each individual.I think this staff needs to be reminded of that value. I dont pay money to be made to feel uncomfortable while I am trying to work out. This staff needs to realize that they must treat the gym environment as a professional setting at all times.

Gl
Review №2

So I wanted to give the establishment 4.5 stars however Google is not with the same frame of reference as mine. I’ve been a patron for almost a year and I’ve been trained by both coach Jonathan and coach Calvin. I have nothing negative to say about either of them. Both of them are polite, professional, to the point and understanding. The only gripe I have is when a personal trainer is out my father is notified instead of me; however I believe that’s an issue on my end instead of his.On the condition of the gym itself I have seen on occasion some dirt and poor cleanliness in the bathroom however it’s overall condition compared to the clean nature of the area where workouts occur and the relatively small nature can be forgiven. The music is fairly poppy, with focus on newer songs in the Rap/Hiphop genre, some I don’t mind, some I do. The music isn’t of detriment as headphones are of limitless potential where sound can be blocked out, as well as you can listen to your own music at whatever volume you want.Overall I’m thoroughly impressed with the staff and adequately impressed with the condition of the facility. The gym contains all the equipment I need, as well as the price is fair for a 24/7 facility.Pros: Great staff, good equipment, Open at a time convenient to the customer, clean workout areaCons:occasional logistical mishaps*can be corrected by messaging the staff and the grievance will be corrected*Mediocre bathroom cleanliness*tell a staff member they will fix it*

An
Review №3

The staff at Workout Anytime Decatur are great. Calvin is a fantastic personal trainer! He has a lot of knowledge, dedication, and passion. He makes the sessions fun and challenging, and I’ve seen a lot of progress in the five months that I’ve been training with him. Im about to turn 50, and I feel healthier and more fit now than I did at 40. If youre wanting to get more fit but dont know where to start, I highly recommend scheduling a session with Calvin.

Am
Review №4

Love the collaborative environment! Technology lets you know how well you’ve done each class and compares your performance. highly recommend

Mi
Review №5

Lauren and Jonathan know how to change lives - physically and emotionally! They care about their members inside and out. My daughter has grown so much stronger physically and mentally since working out with Jonathan! We’ve been on lockdown and Jonathan created a schedule for Ella to do so she would not miss a beat.! Best personal trainer around!!! He truly cares. Lauren keeps a clean club. Friendly staff too.

Gl
Review №6

Looked up the staffed hours before driving over from work- 8pm. Showed up just before 745p and no one was here. I was excited and ready to sign up, but no one was there to let me in. Stood outside in 39 degree weather for about 5 minutes and still no one came to the desk. Got in my car (its cold out, lol) and tried to call, but no one answered. Not a good way to start, especially watching a member stand outside bc the scanner wouldnt read his card. I really wanted to patron a small business, but this didnt encourage me to do so here.

Ch
Review №7

Great place to workout. Got all the essentials plus a little more. Is it open right now? Yes. Never have to remember the hours. Has a great community feel and a real relaxed, positive energy about it.Really big fan of the crew there too. Lookout for Deon for example. Man is cool as hell.

Th
Review №8

If you cancel your membership, make sure you send an email and get a document showing your membership was canceled. I made the mistake by telling the manager that I wanted to cancel my membership and she told me that she had taken care of it. This was June 2020. Long story short, it took three additional visits and three phone calls to the manager for them to finally cancel my membership on January 2021. Theyve been withdrawing money from my account until they finally canceled my membership. No refund, just an apology.

Ha
Review №9

Lauren and her staff are wonderful! So nice and helpful. The gym is always clean and well kept and you feel like family as soon as you walk through the door! I was scared to join the gym at first but Lauren was so encouraging and offering to help me anyway she could made it easier for me to join! Keep up the Great Work! Thanks for all you do.

te
Review №10

Small friendly neighborhood workout space. Lauren and Aaron are always welcoming and supportive. Joe Merriman is an excellent trainer. He creates a varied personal workout to keep my interest and provide a comprehensive physical improvement program. He has even developed a series of exercises related to my interest in basketball. Rebounding, eye-hand coordination and jump shots with a medicine ball—for a young senior citizen! :-). Joe is very conscientious in making and keeping appointments. Just an all-around exceptional trainer—A+ from a tough Georgia Tech professor!!

Tj
Review №11

Very clean gym and with just about every equipment and weight that you will need for your fitness journey.

Ja
Review №12

Workout Anytime in Decatur is fantastic. The staff takes the necessary precautions during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Once you check into the gym, the staff will check your temperature to assure that you are healthy to begin your workout. They also ask that you wash your hands prior to working out as well as wiping down the equipment after use. If other gyms want to reopen, I recommend they take necessary precautions such as this gym! As a former fitness center director at a university, Workout anytime Decatur does a great job with assuring the safety of every member and the staff are super friendly!

Ba
Review №13

Never another person there when I go! Small but love it since not crowded at all. A major plus during these strange times! And it’s super affordable!

Ka
Review №14

“Open”.... yeah, uh huh. I get that COVID is a serious thing and should be taken as such and that precaustions are needed; but you have posted “staff hours”—where people can come in under supervision—and have NO staff at the location DURING SAID HOURS. That doesn’t translate well to new members that want to try out your gym; I was really looking forward to using this location because of the price and the fact that it was quite secluded and not crowded, but I can’t even complete my ‘trial’ due to communicative issues between the website and actuality. I’ll change my rating once I’ve experienced otherwise, but now I’m just disappointed.

Ma
Review №15

I have gone to different gyms and this location is the best one I have been to. My first time there Lauren gave me a warm welcome and paired me with Joe As my trainer. He is great. He allows me to feel comfortable and plans the workouts based on my ability. If you’re looking for a home gym and a great trainer look no further because this gym provides it all.

Au
Review №16

I love this Work out anytime so much. Everyone is great and Lauren the GM is so hands on with everyone individually and she really pushes me to reach my goals I love the family feel of the gym this is definitely the highest quality fitness center I’ve ever been to.

Ch
Review №17

You are doing everything you can to keep this place clean, even if it’s not so simple. Friendly staff. All training machines are working properly .. Everything is organized professionally for safe use and to maintain the health of customers.

An
Review №18

I joined Workout Anytime Decatur about a year ago. I didnt know how long I would stay committed but knew that I wanted to make a positive change. I can honestly say that is the best gym I have ever been to or been a part of. The easy-going and accepting atmosphere sets Workout Anytime apart from any and every other gym.Lauren does an exceptional job running the gym and is very responsive and receptive to requests and ideas. I come in 5-6 days a week and look forward to seeing Joe, Lauren, and Aaron every day. They are always smiling and make it a point to engage with me and fellow gym goers. They are extremely welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable.I hesitated to leave a review because I would like to be selfish and keep this hidden gem to myself. But I believe everybody deserves a place where they can work on bettering themselves in an uplifting environment with a dedicated team. These folks really care and it shows.

Sh
Review №19

Good gym has everything I need

Fe
Review №20

This is great, small neighborhood gym with all the equipment needed for a full and complete workout. From the minute you walk in and are welcomed by Lauren, the sweetest and friendliest receptionist, to meeting Aaron, who will help you achieve fitness goals, to the best trainer, Joe Merriman, the entire experience is wonderful. There is no intimidation or the feeling of being in a meat market. Just neighborhood friends in a respectful environment.

Ka
Review №21

I have been working out here for almost 5 years. I felt comfortable here from the first day I walked in because the staff are friendly, helpful, and low key at the same time. I like a small gym and all the basic equipment is here. I like that I see folks of every age working out here.After working out on my own for decades, this is the first place I have worked out with a trainer. I was always doing the same things over and over and realized I needed a fresh approach to keep myself fit as I am aging. Joe Merriman has been a great trainer for me. He has a broad expertise in knowing a number of different ways to work out the same muscle groups and can always explain to me the specific muscles I am focusing on. I like to understand why I am making the effort.Joe also was great working with me as I became limited from a bad knee. We kept working around that to keep me in decent shape until I had the knee replaced, then has been great helping me get back up to speed after the surgery. I am now in better shape than I have been in for years, and Joe was hugely helpful in encouraging me to push through the recovery time. Joe’s positive sense of humor helps as much as his expertise!

Br
Review №22

I filled a complaint with the BBB when I was charged after cancelling my membership in March. This was after I tried to contact them by phone multiple times. I didnt get a call back until this complaint was filed. Then I was refunded. Thats great and Im glad it was taken care of. Their response to the complaint was basically that they have good customer service and so I shouldnt complain. I still havent gotten an actual apology. Its like breaking up with a bad boyfriend where I have a legitimate complaint and they make excuses why its not their fault. If the word, but follows an apology it negates the apology. Maybe there should be some better customer service training.This is all after I paid them for months while out of town. I talked to them about this in the beginning and was told that I could hold my membership while caring for my father out of state. They said it wouldnt be a problem or I wouldnt have gotten a membership in the first place. Lying isnt good customer service. I tried multiple times, before the start of the month as directed, to suspend service but was told I would have to come in person to sign something. I couldnt do this because I was not in Georgia. I am very disappointed. I really hoped that Workout Anytime would be different than other gyms, pressuring you to get into a contract and then not holding up their end. I just wanted to warn others so if they have any qualms they can take this into account. If you never have to cancel or suspend your membership then you should be fine. The facility was fine and clean. The staff was fine also. Nothing spectacular, nothing horrible other than the above mentioned.

To
Review №23

I have been a member for several years and love the gym. I train with Joe Merriman and recommend him highly. He listened to me and what I was looking for and tailors the workouts around that

An
Review №24

Great environment clean not too many people

Ca
Review №25

My husband and I have been members of Workout Anytime Decatur for years. It is so convenient being close to our home and open all the time. We have signed up for training several times as well over the years. We now are training with Joe Merriman and he is the BEST trainer we have had. We train with Joe twice a week. He makes training fun, he is very personable and at the same time he is so attuned to us which is very important as we are in our 70s - how we are doing with the exercises, could we handle more weight, or more repetitions. He knows when to push us and when to let us have a break. We plan to continue training with Joe for a VERY long time!In addition, the staff members are so friendly - Aaron, Kevin, and all the others. We like it that members of the gym range from teens to seniors. Its a very friendly and well kept gym. We would highly recommend this facility, and especially Joe as a trainer!

Mi
Review №26

I was hesitant to return to the gym since COVID is still around; I decided to stop in one day last week just to see how everything worked during this new normal and I was pleasantly surprised.Lauren took the time to explain in detail to me their efforts of how they are keeping the gym and community safe. Lauren and her staff are wearing masks, cleaning behind every person, mandating that everyone wipes equipment used before and after, and more impressively they have marked off every other machine to enforce social distancing.Today was my first day back in the gym since March and boy have I missed it! I felt comfortable and safe. I have full confidence in the staff here. Thank you Decatur staff!

Vi
Review №27

The staff are so nice and I love working out there because they get the job done and its not like LA fitness or anything where you just stand in front of a mirror the entire time in a pool. I love it and Im feeling so much better with my body its so awesome!

Sh
Review №28

This is not my favorite gym location. Very congested exercise area. No rack to put weights, equipmenta are old. Place is not very clean either. However, management try their best to keep members satisfied.

AJ
Review №29

I’ve been at this gym since 2016 and have loved it. It’s a great neighborhood gym that never gets too crowded. I’ve worked out with Joe who has been great about getting me to accomplish my goals and push me to my limits, while understanding my limitations. It’s a great place and a great staff. I highly recommend coming here and signing up with a trainer!

To
Review №30

On the plus side, its clean, simple, and cheap to join. No contracts.Downside is its a bit small, and can get VERY crowded during peak hours.Good bargain IMO.

To
Review №31

Such an awesome gym! It’s always clean and neat! The staff is great and very helpful especially the manager!! Love it!

Su
Review №32

Workout Anytime Decatur has a great staff. I recommend all the trainers and I’ve been working out with Joseph Merriman for two years. He customizes the workouts to my interest and fitness level and my overall strength and endurance has measurably improved with his help. Moreover he makes it fun - I always leave my training sessions feeling better than when I arrived and I see him do that for all his clients.

Er
Review №33

I love my gym. It could use a few spin bikes though and stop with the hellow fresh people. After work I want to come in and be left alone to work out the day. Last thing I need is someone trying to sell me something in one of my safe places.

Ly
Review №34

I’ve been working out at this gym for a couple of years. It’s a nice place with a very friendly staff. Joe is my trainer and he’s a joy to work with; he knows just the right things to work on and is funny and personable. My only criticism of the place is that some of the equipment need repairs and better upkeep.

Ju
Review №35

Joe Merriman is an outstanding coach! I started working with Joe in August to prepare for 116 mile hike in October. Preparation included strengthening weak glute muscles and improving an unsteady gait. I was not sure I could complete the walk of 15 miles per day for 8 days. BUT I DID IT! Joe listened, observed, chose the correct combination of exercises, and helped me push past my mental barriers. Im so grateful for his skills and my progress!

De
Review №36

If you are like me and dont like working out, but want to get in shape, I highly recommend training with Joe Merriman. He keeps me motivated and mixes things up enough to keep things interesting. Hes also flexible enough to work with my changing schedule. Go with Joe.Its now been over a year since I began working out at Workout Anytime Decatur and I cant believe it. This is first and foremost a testament to the WA Decatur team. Lauren is very friendly, keeps the music going for a good workout, and is available for any questions you may have. My trainer, Joe Merriman, continues to keep me motivated and can usually make me laugh when I just want to quit. I truly believe Joe could talk with anyone about anything at anytime! He keeps both body and mind engaged, which is important for me. I continue to give WA Decatur five stars.

An
Review №37

Nice gym. Slow after hours so you can get in and get out. Facelift just completed. Looks exceptional.

Jo
Review №38

Great gym ! cant wait for it to re-open . speaking of wich governor Kemp is allowing all gyms to re open friday . will this gym also be opening friday ?

Fe
Review №39

I have been working out here for several years. Training with Joe has helped me stay consistent and reach my goals. He is always checking form during workouts to avoid injuries and achieve better results.

Je
Review №40

Ive been a member for close to 2 years and have always found what I need, both space and equipment-wise.I saw Joe Merriman for personal training for 1.5 years and am so, so appreciative of his expertise, patience, persistence and sense of humor. His help was a vital part of feeling like myself again after having 2 children and Im actually in better shape than pre-pregnancy.I cant say enough complimentary things about Joe. If youre even considering personal training, I highly recommend talking to him.

Le
Review №41

Joe Merriman is awesome — he trains me, my husband and our teenaged son. I recommend him highly!

Ky
Review №42

This gym has improved significantly since the new management arrived! It is always very clean and the staff members are so welcoming and friendly. The overall environment just seems to be more positive and uplifting!

Pa
Review №43

It is a good little 24 hour gym for a good price, not too packed when I go early in the morning

Ma
Review №44

The Workout Anytime Decatur location is quite small and so you have to plan your workouts with that in mind, and if you are in there at any of the peak times where the trainers are putting people through their paces, its even more crowded. So with that in mind it is nice to have a 24/7 range of choices that you can make for when to show up. The strangest time that Ive been there so far was 9 on a Sunday night: the cleaning guy was there and had his mop bucket full of detergent sitting outside a bathroom for at least half an hour and the fumes from that kind of got to me.Being that this is a suburban gym, so to speak, people dont seem to know about the concept of “working in” on a piece of equipment (you share the machine, letting one person do their set and then you in turn getting to use it). Instead people think that the procedure is to do a set and then sit on the machine and look at their phone until they are ready to do another set.Makes no sense to me. Of course not everyone does this - in fact you will encounter quite a wide range of how people handle their workouts at this gym.Still some of them I just have to shake my head at in bewilderment - for example, why would someone stand in the squat rack to do curls? Don’t they realize that someone might want to actually use the squat rack to (imagine this) do squats?Something to keep in mind though is that with your membership you can go to any of the other Workout Anytime gyms, even when you are out of town, which is really great.

Du
Review №45

Nice gym. Slow after hours so you can get in and get out. Facelift just completed. Looks nice.

P
Review №46

I have been a member at WOA Decatur over a year now. Since I prefer a smaller facility over a huge, impersonal gym, it is perfect for me. The staff is friendly, the price is right, and the facility is clean.If you need a personal trainer, ask for Joseph Merriman. There isnt a better trainer than Joe. He has a passion for fitness, is personable and has integrity and excellent communication skills -- the perfect combination of toughness with a little kindness! I recommend him without reservation.

Do
Review №47

I have nothing negative to say about the gym, but also not anything super positive to say about it either. Its a nice gym with the basic things I need.

G
Review №48

Friendly staff and clean work out facility.

Sc
Review №49

The guys in there are great. It may be small, but its got everything you need - convenient and not all the idiots that frequent Los Angeles based fitness places near by!

Ab
Review №50

Have been using this gym for a little over a year. Extremely friendly and courteous staff. Equipment is kept in top notch condition and the atmosphere is pretty cooperative - customers work well together and the personal trainers dont hoard any particular area of the gym. I think the rates are fair and its never really too crowded, a perfect find =)

Vi
Review №51

Nothing fancy but if youre interested in being able to work out after hours, they got your back.

No
Review №52

You can work out any time of day and its not expensive.

Mu
Review №53

Small place yet nice and friendly staff work there make feel you are welcome to workout anytime !!

Ig
Review №54

Really too crowed for my own taste. Other people don’t care. I do. Personal preference.

Mi
Review №55

It is well done. They have a play set for kids. There are also paved and unpaved walking areas.

Te
Review №56

The staff and coaches are really great. This location is awesome!

Ur
Review №57

Ive had a very pleasant experience at this gym. The staff are very courteous and helpful, and the gym is tidy and well kept.

An
Review №58

Workout Anytime Decatur have everything I needed and more. The owner is a wonderful person and was very accommodating.

Ma
Review №59

I enjoy Aaron, Kenny, Lauren, Joni, Jonathan and Kirt, the staff at Workout Anytime (WOA) Decatur that I know.But I especially enjoy the WOA Decatur personal trainer / personal fitness coach assigned to me, Joseph “ Joe “ Merriman!I work out with Joe for a half an hour per day, three days a week.Joe is an excellent human being, and a fantastic personal trainer / personal fitness coach! Joe is sociable and engaging. And he is an excellent conversationalist (I like to talk, and I like to ask questions between exercises / exercise stations.).But Joe is definitely, definitely an excellent, focused and determined and teaching personal trainer / personal fitness coach.Joe is patient. Joe shows me the exercise several times, so that you get it down correctly (and so that I work on the set of muscles that Joe believes that I need to work on at that point in time). Joe also pushes me to “ push through “ the exercise. However, if I can no longer complete the exercise, Joe helps me complete the exercise.In addition, Joe explains the exercise in detail so that I understand what muscle groups of mine are being acted on with the particular exercise in question.Finally, Joe excellently balances my need to drink water, and rest between exercises, with my desire, and also his desire, for me to complete as many exercises, during my 30-minute period with Joe, as is reasonably possible!Actually, I forgot one more excellent thing about Joe: Joe also oftentimes keeps my form, during the exercise in question, proper while I am actually doing the exercise itself!In summary, Joe is why I want to continue to have my membership with WOA Decatur - both when I have my workouts with him; and also on the days when I am not scheduled to work out with him.

Ci
Review №60

Great staff! Its a smaller gym with people who actually want to work out, no one judges each other.

Ha
Review №61

I love this gym, they keep all the equipment clean and working! Never been disappointed in this gym.

Ke
Review №62

Floors are dirty.Music on the weekends sux.

Dr
Review №63

Friendly staff and very helpful.

Ro
Review №64

Love it. Come here all the time, a little small but it gets the job done. Having access for 24/7 leaves me with a great time when I want to work out ANYTIME.

We
Review №65

Been a member for years. Still disappointed they haven’t upgraded any of the treadmills or added a second bench press..

He
Review №66

Convenient location to get a quick workout without all the hooplaa of a giant gym...

J.
Review №67

Great gym.

Jo
Review №68

Nice

Sa
Review №69

Amazing gym, has every equipment needed. Extremely nice staff

Er
Review №70

Not a good Fitness Anytime facility. Very dirty, dusty, trash on the floor, equipments all over the place... Definitely need to get off the computer, vacuum, and organize the place like the other facilities. Music: 80s alternative.

Al
Review №71

Great staff. Lots of local clients.

Ji
Review №72

Clean and friendly staff. But the equipment is too crowded in the small building. Not very effective for a lot of free weight exercises.

Ma
Review №73

Great place to workout.

Ke
Review №74

Nice staff, small selection.

Jo
Review №75

Excellent

Co
Review №76

Really bad service, there was no way for me to change my clothes nowhere to put my belongings I couldnt even use the bathroom and not enough staff on hand

Ja
Review №77

Nasty and dry

Ed
Review №78

Too small

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  • Address:2836 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA 30033, United States
  • Site:https://workoutanytime.com/decatur/
  • Phone:+1 404-248-9777
Categories
  • Gym
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical fitness program
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–4pm
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:9am–8pm
  • Thursday:9am–8pm
  • Friday:9am–8pm
  • Saturday:9am–8pm
  • Sunday:9am–8pm
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
  • Swimming pool:Yes
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