Beach Bods Gym — Attraction in Saint Pete Beach

All killer, no filler.

They have all of the equipment you'll need for a good workout, and then some. This is definitely a no frills type of gym. The people that work out there are friendly and courteous, and most of them know a thing or two about lifting.

Downsides: it's pretty small, so it can get a little cramped and there aren't many duplicates of machines (except for cardio equipment). So, you might have to work in with somebody, or do an alternative exercise (which is totally possible). The squat rack and boxing equipment are kept outside. Working out in the Florida heat is no fun, but it's probably good for you.

All-in-all, I was only in the area for a few weeks, but I really enjoyed working out here and would...

This gym is fantastic. I traveled from the West Coast with my girlfriend to find a gym with well-maintained equipment and a clean facility. I also loved the outdoor area in the back. I workout often, and I am relegated to those "mega-gyms". Beach Bods had everything I needed, including friendly service from the owner, George, and manager, Steven, to every piece of equipment I needed for a great workout.

My girlfriend loved the place, and even worked out there a few times by herself - she told me she felt super-comfortable. We were in town on vacation, and little did we realize we not only took a break from our hectic work lives, but we also took a break from those hectic "mega-gyms", and found a piece of paradise...

You walk into Beach Bods and at least one of the members of the family that own the gym is there. They smile or wave at you. They're always giving new members a tour of both the indoor and outdoor facilities. Posters and cut-outs from magazines of body building heroes are everywhere. Silly and funny signs that inform you of the required etiquette cover the rest of the walls. When the Barbie movie premiered, Beach Bods turned into a Barbie shrine.

It all adds to a feeling of belonging that set in really quickly for me. A feeling that is much more difficult to acquire at a gym like Crunch. The world is a way better place when we have more family owned businesses that share their personality and...