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Best Gyms in
Columbus
2017

We Looked at 179 Gyms in Columbus and Picked the Top 19

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Why These Gyms?

Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored gyms on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analysed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best gyms in Columbus, OH.

Our Selection Criteria:

1. Reputation
A history of delighted customers and outstanding service.
2. Credibility
Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards.
3. Experience
Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education.
4. Availability
Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored.
5. Professionalism
Providing service with honesty, reliability, and respect.

11 Athletic Performance Facility is a complete training facility that offers open gym sessions and training to Columbus area residents. The facility also offers chiropractic therapy and massage therapy services with licensed therapists. A plethora of weight training, agility training, and speed training equipment is available.

Columbus, OH(614) 745-2868

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Arena District Athletic Club is located in Columbus and is a full-service gym that offers a variety of free fitness classes daily. Cardio equipment includes treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, recumbent bikes, upright bikes and stair climbers. The gym also features an array of strength machines and a free weight area with power racks, adjustable benches, dumbbells and more.

Columbus, OH(614) 461-7785

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Beyond Limits Training is a 24-hour gym with locations in Columbus and Reynoldsburg. The Columbus location is a traditional gym with strength machines, free weights, and cardio equipment to cover most fitness needs. The Reynoldsburg gym is primarily a CrossFit focused training facility, with over 12,000 square feet of space for training and competitions. Both gyms feature many trainers available for a group session or one-on-one training and are certified in their respective areas of expertise.

Columbus, OH(614) 824-2639

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Chiseled is a personal training studio in Columbus that specializes in one-on-one training sessions between the studio’s certified personal trainers and trainees. Sessions are one hour long following the initial fitness assessment, and trainees will have to gym to themselves along with their trainer. Chiseled has over ten years of experience and highly-experienced trainers with a variety of areas of expertise.

Columbus, OH(614) 537-8245

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Columbus Sports Connection is a full-service fitness facility open to all residents of the Greater Columbus area. The 13,000 square foot facility houses a full line of free weights and equipment, as well as an extensive collection of circuit training and cardio equipment. Lockers, showers, towels, and toiletries are available for free for all members of Columbus Sports Connection. The gym has several personal trainers available for one-on-one and small group sessions and also offers spinning classes in the spin studio and various other group fitness classes which are open to all members.

Columbus, OH(614) 267-2582

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Donskov Strength & Conditioning, located in Columbus, offers residents sports performance training and adult fitness. Classes are provided through personal training sessions, semi-private sessions, and metabolic training classes of twelve or fewer people. Donskov operates out of a 3,000 square foot facility with access to free weights, speed and agility training equipment, power racks, and an array of powerlifting equipment.

Columbus, OH(614) 547-7100

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Fit Club is a CrossFit affiliated gym located in downtown Columbus. Fit Club offers three tiers of CrossFit: OnRamp which is an introductory program, their regular CrossFit sessions, and a session for children. The facility includes all equipment necessary to train and compete in CrossFit events.

Columbus, OH(614) 500-3883

GO: Fitness is a fitness club and personal training center for residents of Columbus. The club includes personal training sessions with all memberships. In addition to open-gym access, group fitness classes are available including Rep & Step, Boot Camps, two types of Yoga, Nutrition Information, Interval Training, and Foam Rolling. Complimentary showers, lockers, and towel service are free for all members, and visitors to the gym also have access to the fitness club’s massage services.

Columbus, OH(614) 481-8080

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Grandview Barbell in Columbus offers their members specialty classes in powerlifting and interval training as well as 24-hour access. Membership can be stand alone or add-on for CrossFit Grandview members. All equipment necessary to train for CrossFit competitions is available, including Rogue Barbells, dumbbells, squat racks, jerk blocks, C2 rowers, Assault bikes, and pull-up bars. Prospective members must meet certain requirements before being offered access. All classes and 24-hour access are included in each membership.

Columbus, OH(614) 481-8336

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Kinetic Climbing & Fitness, located in Columbus, serves the area residents with a complete indoor climbing and bouldering facility which has been open since July 2014. The gym offers day passes, as well as, block memberships and monthly or yearly memberships. The facility also offers lessons for those hoping to expand their climbing skill set. In addition to the climbing areas, a general fitness area is available for members.

Columbus, OH(614) 674-6402

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Metro Fitness, serving Columbus residents for over 30 years, has four locations throughout the area. Although the facilities differ in group fitness schedules, all locations are full-service gyms complete with free weights and some different cardio machines. The facilities are open seven days a week and in addition to group sessions, personal training is also available.

Dublin, OH(614) 761-3355

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Ohio Strength, founded in 2014, is a CrossFit affiliate gym serving the Greater Columbus area. The gym offers all of their group sessions led by trained CrossFit instructors. Ohio Strength’s facility includes all necessary equipment required by CrossFit for competition training.

Columbus, OH(614) 440-3513

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Orangetheory Fitness is a group session based gym serving the Columbus area. The gym’s workout philosophy is based upon Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption. Membership packages range from four sessions a month to unlimited sessions. The studio has twelve treadmills, twelve rowing machines, and twelve Suspension Unit systems. The average class size ranges from ten to 25 people.

Dublin, OH(614) 356-9999

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Perfect Fit Gym specializes in personal training services for the Greater Columbus area. Private and small group sessions are available and utilize free weights, weight machines, boxing, bands, Kettlebells, plyometrics, TRX and more. Perfect Fit also offers sport-specific training for athletes with a focus on gaining strength, speed, and explosiveness.

Dublin, OH(614) 989-0702

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Personal Level is a private, one-on-one personal training studio in Columbus that specializes in offering area residents individually tailored training sessions with a focus on nutrition. The fitness coaches start with an assessment, build a customized training plan, and offer nutritional counseling all while listening to clients' needs and encouraging healthy lifestyle patterns instead of using fad diets or set programs. Pricing varies based on client goals and time frames, but the gym offers a free initial workout to get started.

Columbus, OH(614) 488-0004

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Ronin Training Center is a complete martial arts studio, serving Columbus. The mixed martial arts center offers several styles including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, and kids' martial arts. Classes for practitioners of all fitness and experience levels are available for each style. Self-defense classes are also offered which are taught by instructors certified in self-defense and highly accomplished in various martial arts.

Grandview Heights, OH(614) 530-8720

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Short North Fitness is a boutique fitness center for Columbus area residents. A fully equipped weight room with free weights is available, as well as an assortment of cardio machines such as treadmills or ellipticals. The fitness center is open 24-hours a day and also offers personal training sessions for both individuals and small groups.

Columbus, OH(614) 732-0609

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The Fitness Loft in Columbus offers area residents a full service gym facility seven days a week. The gym features a large cardio floor with new Technogym equipment, strength building machines, and a free weight area. Also available on the site is a complete smoothie bar with food and various nutrient rich meals. The loft is also home to two large studios for dance, yoga, and other group fitness classes.

Columbus, OH(614) 782-1777

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The Spot Athletics, founded in 2010, is a training center that focuses on giving residents of Columbus specialized sports training. The Spot’s trainers are experts in building speed, agility, core strength, and power for competitive athletes from beginners to professionals.

Columbus, OH(614) 753-1314

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