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To help you get active and stay fit, we’ve rounded up a list of the top gyms in Gainesville, FL.
Gainesville Health and Fitness
This gym offers a Main Center and Women’s Center each conveniently located near the heart of Gainesville. Both centers offer state-of-the-art equipment and a friendly atmosphere. The Main Center offers a wider variety of choices to customize your workout and reach your fitness goals. Since it is a large facility with multiple local locations, they have something for everyone and as long as you don't go during rush hour, you won’t have to wait on equipment.
n addition to free weights, machine weights, and cardio equipment, the Main Center has a basketball court, lap pool, sauna, steam room, cold pool, hot tub, etc. As an extra perk, this place also offers personal and team training. There is free childcare provided and there’s also a physical therapy center. To top it off, Gainesville Health and Fitness is open and staffed 24/7. Try a free trial day at the gym if you want to see what it’s all about!
Location (Main Center): 4820 W Newberry Rd
Location (Women's Center): 2441 NW 43rd St
B3 Gym
At B3, you’re not just a gym member, you’re part of a fitness community. This CrossFit gym has a fun, inviting atmosphere and friendly, experienced coaches. Everyone who works out here truly cares about fitness and are engaged with the community. The coaches are challenging, encouraging, and fully dedicated to each member's success. There are options for all fitness levels and fellow athletes offer a lot of support. The facility is also well-kept and clean.
Location: 2134 NW 6th St
Bailey’s Gym
Bailey’s Gym is a true health club with an attentive and professional staff. This is a great place to train with a clean, recently-renovated facility. The interior is very colorful, bright, and modern. There is new, updated equipment and a room for CrossFit-style training. Everyone who works at Bailey’s Gym is very helpful and welcoming; you will definitely feel comfortable in the spacious gym. The gym provides 24/7 service for members and also features a little shop to buy water and protein snacks after your workout.
Location: 3441 W University Ave
Zen Fitness
Zen Fitness is a personal trainer center that is inspiring and effective. If you are in a rut and really want to improve your fitness, level the trainers at Zen will surely help you. Each trainer is skilled and amicable, and will design fun and challenging workout that will definitely push you to lead a healthier lifestyle. You will be able to make significant changes to your wellness gain more confidence in yourself and your abilities.
Location: 2440 SW 76 St
Liv Athletic
Located in Downtown, Liv Athletic is a CrossFit gym that provides an awesome ambience with a warm and inviting vibe. The staff at Liv Athletic truly take the time to work with every person, taking their fitness level into account, making sure they get the most out of their workouts. Having a coach be able to meet your specific needs is a necessity for CrossFit, and Liv Athletic definitely prioritizes that. Every aspect of members’ training is well-thought out and designed with a great amount of time and effort. You can expect to see results when you start training at Liv Athletic.
Location: 1126 NW 2nd St
The Ark School of Fitness
This gym is an awesome place to get a well-rounded workout by taking professional classes. The coaches really care about their students and are always willing to work with them and give guidance when needed. They also work with individuals of all ages, even children, so you can bring the whole family! More than a gym this is a school where you learn the correct foundations, essentials and details of Olympic lifting. Members can get one-on-one coaching to help you correct your form and improve your fitness every class. You will definitely push your limits and become motivated at The Ark.
Location: 22 NE 11th St
University of Florida Southwest Recreation Center
There are a few recreation centers and gyms located around UF campus, but Southwest Rec is definitely the best. All of the UF Rec Centers are free for UF students to use -- just make sure you register so you can scan your hand when you come in. The facility is very spacious, with two floors featuring all kinds of cutting-edge equipment. There’s a bunch of basketball courts and racquetball courts located inside the gym as well.
Across the street, there is also beach volleyball courts you can play at. In addition to standard equipment like treadmills, ellipticals, steppers, and more, the second floor as an indoor running track, and there is a large weight room in the back of the gym. The place can get pretty crowded, so you may have to share some different machines and equipment, but if you come at odd hours of the day, you can definitely have your workout in a pretty relaxed environment.
Location: 3150 Hull Rd
