Was a nice gym. Ownership doesn’t care about the place anymore. Majority of padding all ripped up for months but ownership doesn’t care. Majority of equipment is out of order for nearly all of 2021. They continue to raise rates and cutting hours but maintenance is less and less. Will remove post after equipment is repaired for a good for all gym goers.

Love this place, great staff. Great selection of work out equipment.

Place is clean, tons of equipment and they offer a great variety of classes. Can not give 5 stars due to the condition of some of the equipment. Nonetheless, its usable and gets the job done.

If not best gym in town at least the 2nd but ima go with the best👍

This gym has deteriorated drastically in the last two years. The restrooms are filthy, the equipment is horribly maintained or not at all. The same machines break regularly and are not fixed properly or maintained. The pads on many pieces of equipment are cracked and broken and not repaired. This leaves the foam coming thru the cracks and causes unsanitary conditions from foam absorbing sweat. Ownership clearly does not care. Any sizable gym with a remote degree of professionalism could drive them out of business. Sad, they inherited a nice facility.

Ive been coming to Second Chance for 2 years now and I can honestly say that this is my favorite gym! It has all the freeway equipment youll ever need, or even machines. They even have a rec room with a punching bag, ropes, resistance bands, and many other useful gym equipment. The staff is very professional, and maintains an immaculate workout center.-Clay

Staff was nice and attentive and the equipment was great some of the pieces I haven’t seen in 20 years. The only negative would be the lighting. It has the lighting of Dorian Yates dungeon from the 80’s .

True bodybuilding gym - made famous by local IFBB Pro Mel Chancey. He built an incredible gym and then sold it. There used to be some signatures on the wall of IFBB Pros who have visited. Phil Heaths signature used to be on the there from what I remember. Was pretty cool. However, despite ownership changing hands, the spirit of the gym is still intact. Very well-maintained. Excellent atmosphere. ONLY COME HERE IF YOU WANT GAINS. Not 5 stars because staff could be a little friendlier, but whatever.

I walked in to enquirer about a membership. I was quickly informed by the girl standing behind the counter, that she did not work there. She came across very put out and rude. I asked if there was someone that worked there to help me, again very short and put out stated he was around there somewhere and continued doing what she was doing. I was really shocked by that lack of professionalism and that nobody else was there to help. After awkwardly standing there while the girl continued to ignore me I decided to leave. The experience was less than impressive. There are so many local gyms around that are more than happy to be helpful that it cannot be worth it to workout here.

Everytime I am in town I always purchase a week pass from this gym. I am a general manager of a Golds Gym in Tennessee and it is always nice to walk into a gym that goes back to the basics of bodybuilding and overall health and fitness. Inwill be down there in about a week to do my ritual week pass.

Only viewed a great website.

Very worth the cost, great service and equipment

I moved and Ive tried to cancel, they said to send registered mail request to cancel, sent twice but they refuse to sign for it. They still fraudulently hit my card for months now. They also dont answer their phone.

Great gym its better than anything around. All the equipment you need and a dope powerlifting room.

Clean...available 24 hours..great equipment.

Never have to wait to get on equipment. Friendly staff great people everyone seems to be in their own zone

Love this gym, ample equipement with great variety. I usually come in the morning, and never really have to wait for anything.

Excellent place to get a really good workout!! Machines are clean, lots of variations of equipment to get a full body workout. I love working out and Second Chance Gym is highly recommend by me!

I was trying to inquire about membership and I found almost everything I needed to know by visiting the websitethe question I do have is is this 24 hours and do you guys have showers at this gym location and a station where you can buy a protein shake and other nutritional drinks

Best gym in Port Charlotte. I’ve been a member since it was Achieve Fitness and mostly the gym has remained the same. Currently there has been some changes and from speaking with the staff there’s going to be additional equipment that hasn’t been there in the past which was extremely exciting. So if you want to use the best equipment around go here; plus they have child care.

Well equipped gym with a large variety of equipment and people who are serious about their health & appearance. Glad I joined!

Simply The BEST gym in all of Charlotte county! It was always good but then it got new management about a year ago and so many practical improvements have been made. New equipment, new TVs, more classes. Everything is always clean and pristine. Super friendly and approachable staff. And I am so psyched their working on a new Exclusive Weight Training area. Cant wait!

If you are interested in seriously working out and want to do it right, join and whave one of their trainers work with you. They really know what they are doing.When I joined, I happened to get Jason. I was very pleased with my gains.They have plenty of equipment to use so as to minimize any wait time.I strongly recommend this gym.

My perception of Second Chance Fitness was totally wrong. I thought I was going to walk into a dull atmosphere but actually it was Very upbeat & inviting with a mixture of younger & older members :) Playing professional baseball for 10 yrs I was also looking for a environment for my clients & after meeting with the New owners, I felt so comfortable, I decided to become part of the Second Chance Family :-) Thank you Mel & Melissa for making me feel so welcome. God Bless!

This gym is great. I’ve belonged to a few gyms around town over the years and I like this one the best. All equipment (there is a lot) is well maintained and the staff is very friendly. And casual atmosphere - it doesn’t have the “awkwardness” that one can experience working out at other gyms. Plus they even have a daycare!

Lots to choose from. Kinda crowded with equipment

Nice to have a real gym in town with owners who truly care about their members. Lots of state of the art equipment with dumbbells going up to 120lbs for the serious lifters. Not your traditional bare walls gym, the new owners did a great job with repainting making it more appealing. Highly recommend.

It would be nice if you posted regular hours vrs key hours

This place used to be the best gym in town when Mel owned it. The only redeeming quality this gym has is the equipment but now it’s so crammed together due to the newly added private gym inside the gym, pretentious... If you want to use powerlifting equipment in the new room then you’re gonna pay double what the membership fees are, no thanks...another annoying thing about this gym is the new hours, closed at 7pm on weekends and 10pm on weekdays. I’m sure the new hours are a result of membership loss. One of the reasons I originally chose this gym was because it was open later. The new owner doesn’t have a clue...good thing his daddy is rich and doesn’t mind hemorrhaging money so his son can play gym owner.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDBest GYM in Charlotte County. Meets ALL fitness needs. Novice to Advanced, teens to old gym rats like me, ALL will feel welcome. Lots of weights, lots of machines, lots of aerobic equipment, Aerobic room, Personal Trainers and juice bar/nutrition products, LOTS of FRIENDLY PEOPLE.Over the past 30 years, the fitness industry has made many changes, the owners of Second Chance have put together the best of the 80-90s gyms of Pumping Iron, with the Health Club craze of the 21st century The No Judgement Zone. this is a great gym for ALL.24/7 would be the only recommendation

One of the few REAL gyms! Everything I need to get into great shape. The trainers are the best!

One of the only real gyms left in Charlotte County.. new equipment friendly staff reasonably priced plus the tanning beds..its my gym of choice and Ive been a member for about a year now...

My health has always been ok but Ive never been in great shape... Thats is, until Second Chance fitness. For the first time in my life, I actually like going to the gym. Also, the people are great and its easy to make new friends. Definitely recommend!

Been going here for about 2 years now, great gym. Staff always greets you, most trainers are very friendly and great people, the staff is always willing to help you aswell. All the equipment necessary is here and everyone is very friendly, no hate here and no judgement.

Great place to be if you are trying to lose weight, get stronger or just to stay in the best shape. The staff are kind and friendly as they great you, the trainers are always there to give you a helping hand. Second Chance Fitness treat you like you are part of the family!!!

This gym is convenient. Just a block away. Opened 24 hrs.

Staff are well trained and knowledgeable. Gym is always clean and machines well kept. Several personal trainers on site for the person just starting out. I would recommend.

Fair prices for what they offer, you can add on a spouse or family member for dirt cheap when you have a membership, which saves my husband and I $20 per month. They have almost every piece of equipment in the books - they have a separate room for powerlifting which took away from the sq footage for the rest of gym, but I think it was still a good move for powerlifters and regular members, keeping the 2 worlds separate. There is a lot of freedom in this gym compared to other franchises like Planet Fitness that will literally walk up to you and ask you quiet down if you accidentally drop a weight and disturb others - this gym is very much so judgment free. Perfect gym for if you are taking bodybuilding seriously, and a huge cardio section that always has many many machines open if youre just in there for cardio like me.

Best gym around!

Drop in rate for the group classes went from $4.00 to $10.00, overnight! I enjoyed this gym, once a week during the day for a Zumba class. At $4.00 the rate WAS fantastic and went for over a year. With an increase of 150% overnight I feel like I just got knifed in the back! Terrible business tactics!150% Increase rate. It wasnt a small percent, wasnt even 50%, wasnt even 100%. It was 150% increase.

The amount of change that Ive gotten from just switching to this gym has been the best thing thats happened to me. The atmosphere here is just downright awesome. Definitely a place to grow.

A/C is amazing! This place is the coolest gym Ive been to, literally. I am never too hot and that is great!

I love this gym! You cant beat the location or the amount of equipment.

Lots of equipment and open 24 hours

Its the closest to an old style gym around this area, the monthly fee is low priced and it offers classes and tanning for 10 extra charge.

Great staff and atmosphere. Always kept clean and staff is very respectful and helpful. Highly recommend

Deathgrip Barbell Club is a small powerlifting gym inside second chance fitness and it is the coolest thing ever. After moving to the area, I struggled to find a gym with a decent powerlifting setup. Second chance itself has plenty of squat racks and barbells, etc; but, deathgrip provides all beautiful Rogue equipment: power racks, benches, squat racks, deadlift platforms. It’s dreamy. Justin (?if I remember correctly), one of the owners, is also super cool and passionate. I love it and it is absolutely worth the price for the elite membership imo.

The owners of this gym make you feel like family. The staff is very friendly and make you feel welcome as soon as you walk thru the doors. Lots of equipment to train on as well as cardio, whether youre a novice or Fitness enthusiast there is something for all. Highly recommend this gym!

I love the atmosphere in their gym! I truly can say I walk out of there feeling confident that I got an amazing workout

Love it...nice and clean.

Absolutely the best gym in Port Charlotte and near by towns; very nice crew working there.

Second chance fitness is definitely by far the best gym Ive transferred to with only being there for 2 months now I feel like Im at home at the gym great staff and great motivation as soon as you step through those doors you get down to business great hardcore style gym definitely recommend to everyone whos a gym fanatic 👍

I miss my gym soooo much, the staff is awesome and the equipment is great. Memberships are very reasonable, best you can get in Port Charlotte

Awsome, love this gym, staff is curious and professional, equip very well maintained, also its very clean. I would highly recommend this gym.

Great place to reach your fitness goals.

Been to several gyms and this one is the best so far.. Very comfortable atmosphere and easy to get to the weights you want!!!!!!!! Great gym

Just love it I go 5 days a week

This gym has everything needed to make a great work out! The equipment, music and staff are the most motivating !

Love this gym!!! Its like a family and people there are serious about working out. Never have to wait for a machine and the protein shakes are slammin!

Great Gym, Awesome Customer Service, and Excellent Personal Training!! See Jordan Bouffard!

This gym is the real 5 star gym! Equipment always working great, the staff is always friendly, and great hours of operation!

I love this gym because the enviororment is great as well as the class instructors. However, when I signed my gym membership I picked the one that did not have a cancelation fee and I was never told that I had to put some kind of notice but I did signed the paper. Therefore, I was told when I call to cancel that I was going to charged 26 dollars because the noticed was under my payments days but I had to come in person or get some kind of notification in the mail. I work in fort Myers so is not like I can come any day of the weak and that is the same reason I was paying for a gym memebership that only was using once or twice a month. I came by about 4 days after I talked to the lady on the phone. I was told I had no cancellation fee but I had to pay $.53.50 because this noticed they need that sounds more like a cancelation fee to me was now into two of my payments. The lady told me I missed it by two days or something like that. I wish she would of told me that on the phone about coming in right away or else I had to pay double. I am a lot dissapointed. I still recommend the gym because the Zumba and steps classes are great but I advice to read what you sign because they might be some fine prints you are not told about.

Great gym, friendly staff, comfortable environment and plenty of cardio machines. Highly recommended.

Best gym in SW Florida. Great atmosphere with great equipment, owners, and staff.

Best gym ive ever been in owners are great along with staff.Best equipment avalable.Plenty of machines no waiting around for a bench here.All around great gym Id sleep there if they would let me.

Great price . Showers, cardio and real gym equipment

Awesome gym! Cool people! Love it

Best gym in the area, awesome environment and overall good people to be around!

Great place to train! Highly recommended!

This is a great gym with great people a great place to get fit

Great gym

Like this gym very much only one thing I would like to see is closed caption on your TV SCREENS YOU CANT HEAR ANYTHING SO WHY NOT READ IT

Too far away.

Lovely gym great people

One of the best gym in Port Charlotte

A great gym with great workers!

The best

Best damn gym to wreck steel

Great gym

Great gym

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