Vanguard Gymnasium — Local services in Columbia

More than just a strength and cardio gym! Vanguard Gym is perfect for those doing exercises that focus on the Army Fitness Test. If you need 25m lanes and all the AFT related equipment to get yourself ready for the Test, this gym is for you. This gym does have strength and cardio training equipment in a separate space, which is nice. You won’t be crossing paths with test-prepares on the track side. There are times when the cardio area is filled with the overwhelming smell of cleaning agents, but it’s nice to know they take the time clean it. I’m grateful for this gym and the tools it offers to keep one...

Place is perfect for cross fitters, no mirrors anywhere so you don't have to try to correct your horrible form, or see the dad bod with zero gains you've been working so hard to maintain. Also the covid police is real here. They'll come up to you if you are having a conversation with someone. Social conditioning at its finest. Go to Perez for a real...

This gym is "ok" for a short term Service Member. But it is not ideal for a long term place to call home for a gym. Way too hot! Over 80° consistently in the weight room. Too many at once between 0600-0700. If you are coming to Ft. Jackson to train I would suggest another gym.

BUT the staff there is phenomenal! Very kind and ALWAYS cleaning! Hats off...