Structure Sport & Fitness — Local services in Athens

I’ve been going here for a while, and I’d consider myself a bit more serious of a lifter than most. Right off the bat, I’m taking off two stars due to poor gym etiquette—especially the lack of enforcement around wiping down equipment. It’s unhygienic, and honestly, just gross.

I’m taking another star because many members seem unaware of how much space they’re taking up. It’s common to see someone occupying 2-3 racks at once rotating through different lifts rather than using 1 rack. I don’t think it’s intentional —just a lack of awareness—but nevertheless this makes it difficult to work out sometimes.

That said, the gym has positives: it’s walking distance for me, has enough weight for me, and includes a powerlifting area and punching bags. I believe this is the only gym in Athens that has both. The machine selection is basic, but they cover the essentials and a bit more.

Overall, this place has potential. If gym etiquette were better enforced, I’d recommend it. For now, I’d only suggest it if you’re focused on powerlifting or want something...

Structure is more than a gym, it is a community. The trainers here facilitate small training groups in the mornings and evenings to help folks focus on form and programming. You can train in a group or on your own. The focus is functional fitness, and the equipment supports that goal. The owner has decades of experience and all the staff is friendly. The gym also has a studio that offers hot yoga and other group fitness classes. I’ve been a part of a lot of gyms over the years and this one is definitely...

Been a member of this gym since opening day. Current location is great (very close to center of town), plenty of equipment and space, other patrons have been friendly and the owner is oustanding and very knowledgable!

If you're looking for a place to lift that is judgement free, where you can get in the zone and meet your own goals - this is the best place in the...