RTS Barbell — Local services in Cincinnati

Visiting Cincinnati for a month for work and I needed a gym I could visit even with my insane and unpredictable working hours—this gym delivers, and what a gift to have it. Access is super easy via a smartphone app, and I simple signed up online the same day I wanted to pop in. No wait, no hassle, and no unnecessary forms to sign. Loved how simple it was to visit.

Each time I’ve gone the gym has been manageable in terms of other folks. I never had to share equipment and everyone was respectful, cleaned their equipment after use, and generally just knew how to follow gym etiquette. That impressed me. The second time I visited, the owner was onsite, greeted me by name, and made me feel welcome. I really didn’t feel out of place and could just get done what I wanted to get done. Another huge plus.

This isn’t a cardio gym, it’s a true barbell gym—and the equipment is well-stocked and in great shape. Plenty of bars, plates, racks, and dumbbells. And a great turf area for sled activities, farmers carries, etc. Overall wish this gym was In my hometown! Love this concept and would highly recommend to business travelers like me and hometown folks too....

Oh, hey there. Thanks for stopping by my review. Do you suffer from gym-timidation? We all do at some point. RTS is your answer. Whether you are just starting out or an experienced athlete, this gym has something for everyone.

It is well equipped and clean. Kevin is there -all of the time-. I’ve been told he has a home, but I’m not sure I believe that. 🤣 Definitely the epitome of pride in ownership and customer service. He always welcomes feedback and questions.

Now, for the part that most new gym goers are concerned about: the other members. There’s no side-eye or judgement here. Just super nice people grinding it out. And, they will welcome you. The trainers are top notch and a really good way to get to know the gym if you’re new to working out. I’ve been to a lot of gyms. This is the first one I immediately felt comfortable in.

Wanna build strength, be a part of a pretty rad community, and work towards your goals in a meticulously designed facility? Come to RTS. We cannot...

I found RTS when I moved to Cincinnati in March 2018. It has exactly the right balance of equipment (Olympic, strength, and strongman implements!), hours (how do you beat 24/7???), and price for my needs. But the best part of this gym is that it just keeps getting better! Kevin is always looking for ways to improve his gym and, not only he has steadily added equipment over the past year, but he’s done it in a methodical and logical way such that the space was always well laid out and accessible. Kevin is also very attentive to his membership; he keeps the gym clean and organized and has gone out of his way to make improvements in the building that benefit everyone, not just us gym rats (yes, I’m talking about the bathroom upgrade - thanks, man!). I’d solidly recommend this gym to anyone who has the experience to handle lifting...