Iron Pit Gym — Local services in Bloomington

This gym is well over capacity. I started by trying to work out in the early evenings only to find it was overcrowded. "My mistake, It's a popular time," I told myself. So I slowly moved my workouts back later and later into the evening. Always crowded. Always waiting in line. I finally get to the point of coming in at 11pm and it's still packed. Good luck trying to find an open squat rack or bench. Instead, you will find them occupied by people who enjoy staring at themselves in the mirror or milling around the rack instead of actually using the damn thing. These people are occupying machines and racks while they text their friends. I've lit a match to $120 (the minimum, 3-month membership) and I suspect that the owners (or whoever the old, obese folks are that hang around the gym in jeans) are aware of the issue as they appear to be in at all hours, also milling around and talking to the people using machines/racks further adding to the issue.

"A friendly atmosphere"? Sure, if you consider friendly to mean being stared at by the people standing around not lifting the weights that they have racked up.

"A great place to workout"? Possibly... at 3am. Presumably there might be few enough people in the gym at this time to NOT give the Fire Marshall a heart attack.

I get that the point of a business is to "make that money" but it's unadulterated scumbaggery to take people's money when you know full well you are over capacity throughout the waking day. It's either time to expand or turn people away. If I could award this gym with a zero-star review I would not...

Iron Pit is the single greatest gym I have ever been apart of! The atmosphere has an old school nitty gritty feel that makes you want to get in kick your workouts butt! The gym is fairly busy from 3-8 as all gyms will be because most people are getting off work around those times! There is always something to do there with many variations for all your muscle groups! You should never run out of workouts to do or have to cut workouts short because of the business of the gym! There are 8 different areas to do your squatting ranging for squat racks to smith machines! The people that make up the population of the gym are all very kind and are not afraid to share the knowledge they have acquired over the years from all the other members! We are a group of people all trying to better eachother! Also there are many options for payments ranging from monthly payments coming out of your card to one single month for $45 with 3 and 6 month plans and a full year plan! You're not limited on how long or short you are required to join! The two men who own the iron pit are both the nicest caring funny guys I have ever met! if you take the time out of our day to talk to them you would see the jeans they wear don't mean...

If you're searching for a gym that combines state-of-the-art equipment with an unbeatable atmosphere of determination and camaraderie, Iron Pit Gym is the ultimate destination. This gym is more than just a fitness facility—it's a community that pushes you to achieve your goals, no matter how ambitious they are. From the moment you step inside, the energy is palpable. The facility is packed with top-tier machines, free weights, and specialized equipment that cater to everyone, from beginners to seasoned athletes. The cleanliness and maintenance of the equipment are impeccable, showing the staff's dedication to creating a safe and productive environment. Iron Pit Gym fosters a welcoming vibe—it's a place where you can feel both challenged and supported. The diverse membership base ensures you'll find people of all fitness levels, all working toward their personal best. For anyone serious about fitness—or even just getting started—Iron Pit Gym is a game-changer. This is where goals become achievements and effort turns into results. It's not just a gym; it's...