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Powerhouse Gym Athletic Club

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😠 You could tell that once upon a time, this gym was ahead of its time. Seems now that the owners have stopped caring for this gym or its members. Everything is out of date. The free weights, the static machines, cardio equipment, the cables machine, sauna, everything is falling apart. You can’t chang... People often mention equipment, staff, Great, weights, machines, gyms, clean, time, training, area,


Address

3251-A W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

Website

www.pgathleticclub.com

Contact

(813) 875-1600

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (379 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 5 AM to 12 AM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: equipment (36) staff (24) Great (12) weights (11) machines (10) gyms (10) clean (10) time (8) training (8) area (8)
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  • 1/5 Andres H. 4 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    You could tell that once upon a time, this gym was ahead of its time. Seems now that the owners have stopped caring for this gym or its members. Everything is out of date. The free weights, the static machines, cardio equipment, the cables machine, sauna, everything is falling apart. You can’t change or adjust the weight on most of the machines because they’re either stuck or broken. The cables are tearing apart, the weights are stuck, the handles are disgustingly rusted and the hygiene is one of the worst standards. There’s an injury right around every corner of this gym. A little scared for myself at times if something will collapse and send me to the hospital at any moment. Every time I come here, I wind up leaving with a sore throat or waking up with a fever the next day, guaranteed. This gym has been roughly treated and lived in very hard. The sauna barely warms up because they have a tiny cheap unit that heats up a big room, but the door opens every 2 seconds and doesn’t keep up with the traffic in and out. The water pressure in the shower trickles so it’s very tough to shower. For the price of what this place is, I just don’t see the value. Eos and Crunch might be a lot busier, however they offer much more of a modern and comfortable experience. At least you can find reliable machines that aren’t half broken or falling apart. I really hope I can get out of this 12 month contract soon because I’ve really had it here. Definitely not the powerhouse experience you expect to have with the brand.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris G. 2 years ago on Google • 293 reviews
    This place is GREAT. Went on a Tuesday night and had plenty of room to work, Juan helped me get a day pass ($20) but I WISH I found the place earlier in my trip to get the $50 7 day pass. Clean facility, lots of equipment and a 65 yard Astro turf field in the middle. Make sure you stop by the restaurant next door. The protein shake is great too and reasonably priced.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M-Shindi 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    This is by far one of the best gyms that I've been to so far. I must say that the gym is clean, staff is respectful & courteous, the equipment is in good condition & well maintained. This is the perfect gym if you're training either powerlifting or bodybuilding. In addition to that, from the pictures bellow, the gym has a sauna, a care center for kids while you workout & also personalize training for young athletes (TRENCH), cardioequipment as well as a couple of sandbags & a boxing/MMA ring in the event you fail your a PR & need to let off some steam. Pricing wise, I would say that it is reasonable given all that they're offering. I should also mention that the calibrated plates showed belongs to another gym that also trains there, thus they're off-limit for safety reasons. I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone traveling to the area. It's judgment & intimidation free. Give it a try, stay fit & healthy while in the area.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer F. 2 years ago on Google
    Truly loved this gym. There's machines, free weights, a turf area, boxing/ fighting area, a nutrition / smoothie bar, even a barber shop. Tons of cardio equipment. Clean and the staff is really nice. I was in town for a bodybuilding show and trained there twice. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew Z. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is the GOAT Made for athletes. Has everything you could ever want. Endless punching bags even a speed bag and double end bag. Boxing gyms don’t even have that. Barbells that are curved, that have different grips, chains to go on them, endless pull-up bars. A sprint machine. This place is a Mecca. Music is very quiet so you don’t have to wear headphones and really get in the zone. A True athletes gym
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emilio P. 5 months ago on Google • 250 reviews
    Great staff, lots of equipment, and plenty of square footage of fun! The gym features an array of standard machines and more. They offer many exciting and out-of-the-box supplementary services. It is close to the airport, so it is very accessible. It is the only gym I have seen with a serious or non-serious kids' development sports program. AMAZING! BTW, 1 X (out of three(XXX)) in sight. There is lots more that I could write about this exciting gym, but I need you save my arm for some curls. 💪💪

  • 5/5 Aaron K. 2 years ago on Google
    #1 thing I love about this gym is the staff. Always welcome you with a hello and smile at Check In. Great machines and it is kept clean and equipment in working condition. Great rates and I love that for a small fee you can add a guest pass to your membership. Living in Florida with so many visitors we get as residents that's a true value add. AK
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome gym. There's plenty of cardio equipment, weights, and cables. The turf is excellent for pushing yourself to the max at the end of leg day. Restrooms are always clean and operational, there's ice cold water fountains, and equipment is well kept. There's always someone at the front desk to greet you on your way in and wish you a good day/night on your way out. I highly recommend this gym for anyone who's thinking of signing up.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claire W. 2 years ago on Google
    I don’t have enough words to express how incredible this gym is. The facility is clean and always updating their equipment. There are so many incredible machines you won’t be able to find at other gyms which seriously improve your experience here. The people drawn to this gym are serious about exercising, clean up after themselves, and are knowledgeable enough to help any newcomers. The front desk staff Juan and George are the nicest, most accommodating and funny people I have ever met at a gym. They made me want to come to the gym just to see them. As a woman I felt safe, supported, and never felt uncomfortable here not for a second. The owners were always there to talk and made me feel just as important as anyone else there. I had to move away and have to say that the hardest part was leaving this gym. If you are looking for a gym and are serious about working out, you HAVE to come here. As far as I’m concerned any other gym is just trying to catch up to this one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brittany P. 2 years ago on Google
    If you’re serious about getting in shape with the best equipment, trainers, staff and even a trustworthy daycare to take care of the kiddos while you’re making gains; then look non further because you’re the right place. They also have a nutrition shop That serves delicious food, pre-work out shots, proteins shakes etc. You can even get your haircut while you’re there. This gym has “One stop shopping” written all over it. My favorite part about it is the boxing area. Speed bags, punching bags, accuracy bags and even a boxing ring. I’ve never went to a gym with this type of vibe and I must say, I’ve never felt more at home or looked forward to working out this much in my life. If you want to check it out. Give them a call. I believe your first time going is free. Welcome home
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert O. 9 months ago on Google
    This is a serious gym for serious workouts. I’m in town for work and found Powerhouse Gym. Tons of equipment. Lots of dumbbells. Cardio machines galore. Super friendly staff. Yeah. I found the right spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nahshon M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great gym to train in. Owners & staff very friendly and make you feel welcomed. Great group a trainers available for all types of athletes. Huge clean gym. Highly recommended Follow IG: @15petey
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexa M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best gym, hands down, in Tampa. I’ve been a member for about 3 years and I’ve tried a solid number of gyms in the area, but nothing will ever compare to Powerhouse. The variety of equipment, the cleanliness, the staff and the incredible atmosphere make this place one of a kind. Forever grateful to call this my gym home😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bob G. 1 year ago on Google
    Big gym, lots of equipment. Great staff, very supportive. Great environment. Love it. Update , been there for over a year and I'm glad I joined. The staff is very welcoming. Lot's of equipment. During peak times there always something you can do. If you can't they have personal trainers that can show you the way. Have yet to meet a stereotypical douche. People that work out around you are the best. I lost 130 lbs and now doing body recomp. Will be there for years. The church of iron
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pamela H. 1 year ago on Google
    I love Power House. Great staff, George is always helpful and they have ever gym equipment you can think of. I hope your experience is as good as mine is!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tyrone S. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm almost happy with this gym. Let's start off with the good things. First they have plenty of equipment. They have a lot of squat racks and if you know your way around fitness even if many pieces of the equipment are taken you can still get a workout without waiting. They have tons of cardio equipment as well. The food and shakes that they have are delicious even though they are over priced in my opinion. Now let's go over the things I would like to see improved. First I don't see anyone walking around and cleaning up and organizing weights, this is needed due to people not always putting things back. Second a few of the machines appear to be broken. This and most important it's very hard and time consuming to find matching weights. When lifting I like to use the same brand of weights to ensure they are calibrated equally. This is still a ok gym but they really should use some revenue to update the weights and equipment to matching sets.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ironrune 2 months ago on Google • 67 reviews New
    Awesome gym with so much equipment and so many options. It is pricey to get started here, but given that this is a place you'll want to work put at for years, the enrollment fee is worth it if you can afford it. The place is always clean and the staff is real friendly. The owners are always here or available and that to me says they care. Check it out.

  • 5/5 Dan M. 6 years ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Unbelievable gym, tons of equipment and caters for bodybuilding, functional training and more. The turf section is very cool and the range of equipment and sheer volume is impressive. Amazing place to get a workout, and there's a cafe on site too

  • 5/5 Brandon T. 2 months ago on Google • 42 reviews New
    One of the best gyms

  • 5/5 Bryce F. 5 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    I had a nutrition consultation with Amita. Not only was she professional, but she is extremely knowledgeable and has a huge passion for her work. The consultation was well worth the time and I'd recommend it for everyone.

  • 5/5 Joshua Mazzotti S. 2 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Best and most complete gym around here , haven't beeing in ah place like this in ah long time. Love it

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Excellent gym, excellent staff! Recommend 100%

  • 5/5 Shannon M. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Owner is great, staff are welcoming, and the gym has everything I'm looking for with plenty of squat racks!

  • 5/5 D G. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Fantastic gym. Lots of space, good equipment and lots of it. There’s always room to do the exercises you want even if it’s busy. Juan at the front desk is the man!

  • 5/5 Your favorite R. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    A friend invited me to workout with her. Powerhouse is a massive gym with tons of equipment and nutritional options for before and after your workouts. Lots of bodybuilders train here. When I'm ready to compete, I know where to go. This gym truly lives up to its name.

  • 5/5 Enrique A. 10 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Do not miss this place guys! You will have fun and do a real workout! Different machines and different setting up for so many exercises!

  • 5/5 Tamara B. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    It is one of the best and most complete gyms in Tampa, providing quality training, hairdressing, food and excellent staff treatment. They have good prices!!!

  • 5/5 Tom K. 10 months ago on Google
    Favorite gym in Tampa! Great staff, and a large variety of equipment.

  • 1/5 JP 6 months ago on Google
    Unfortunately, they have now restricted use of any specialty equipment, bars, etc, for "teams." This equipment used to be open for all to use. Now this gym is no different than any LA or Anytime fitness, I will not be back.

  • 5/5 Carly C. 9 months ago on Google
    Ventured out of Clearwater for a drop-in visit, and now considering moving to Tampa just to be closer to this gym. I absolutely LOVED it here! For having a reputation as a serious bodybuilding gym, there was zero intimidation factor. George at the front desk could not have been any lovelier, and I actually sort of miss him already. Had an excellent training experience and really appreciated the layout and variety of equipment. Even had a little FOMO for the lower body stuff that we were not training that day (guess we will just have to go back!). There was also a neat turf area for plyo's and D1 style training set-up. There is also an attached café serving up made to order protein shakes and "Fresh Kitchen" style meals. I was not expecting to be overwhelmed with the shake and meal we got afterward, but they are doing it better than Fresh Kitchen! The staff was super friendly with offering favorites/suggestions for choosing meal components and the food was unbelievably good. Highly recommend for any gym rat that just wants to stop in for a little adventure, or for anyone local looking for a home gym (I'm jealous).

  • 5/5 Mike C. 10 months ago on Google
    Great gym.. amazing array of equipment. Friendly and helpful cleintele and staff

  • 5/5 Cortez B. 2 years ago on Google
    The equipment, the staff, the whole vibe is next level.. this is an amazing place 👌🏽

  • 3/5 Joel R. 10 months ago on Google
    Awesome equipment and atmosphere however I did not like that I was told that if you live in Tampa you’ll get a pass for the day I stated that I live in New Tampa and then I am told “it needs to be within a 5 mile radius” next time don’t say Tampa resident and say live within 5 mile radius which I’m not sure how you would determine. Plus the rude and unwelcoming demeanor of the bald front desk worker did not help.

  • 5/5 Tom A. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff equipment and gym goers are all around top notch. Great personal training available and on site protein fix for those on the go.

  • 5/5 Seth C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best gym I've ever worked out at. They have all the equipment I need and great energy from staff and members.

  • 5/5 Jea J. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the great gyms by veteran ownership. Has everything including an atmosphere and culture that brings out your best. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a billing discrepancy due to a combination of misunderstanding and negligence on my behalf. After contacting Matt he was very understanding and remedied a very fair solution. Excellent gym! Excellent Staff!

  • 5/5 Stephanie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this gym. Super clean and nice staff. Love the smoothies and bowls from the attached restaurant. They have all the equipment you would need and more, never to packed if you go at the right times! Definitely recommend joining.

  • 4/5 Carlos 2 years ago on Google
    Good gym size and plenty of equipment. Only con I've seen is looking for similar sized plates and too many equipment left everywhere. Also the sauna isn't hot at all but besides that, lift heavy weights, get strong

  • 4/5 Alex R. 2 years ago on Google
    Pros - Great space. Not too crowded (Yet. Hope it doesn’t get that way - that’s why I left crunch) The bathrooms and showers are fairly clean compared to other gyms. Not spotless, but clean enough for me to feel comfortable. Cons - The weights are extremely old and difficult to find what you need. They’re never stacked correctly and it’s hard to find matching sets. (Its possible, just takes a few minutes to walk around and find them lol) The shower is fine, but the water pressure from the shower sucks lol. They definitely need some new shower heads. Conclusion - All in all. It’s a great gym compared to most of the other gyms around. It just needs some updating here and there.

  • 5/5 bravo f. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    I’ve been a member I think around 5-7 years. Worked out many times at other gym with friends like crunch and eos and let me tell you this one gym powerhouse it’s one of the cleanest one specially the bathroom ( which other gyms are always disgusting )Their staff always cleaning and re racking weights to it’s place. Which are mainly from people like the one writing bad reviews or crunch /eos members. Everyone here re rack everything back.


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