I was initially excited to find a well-equipped, quiet gym on post that fit my early morning workout schedule. The facility itself is clean, the equipment is in great condition, and I appreciate the low traffic during peak times.
Unfortunately, my experience was significantly soured when I was interrupted mid-workout by a staff member, specifically, a cleaning employee—who told me to leave due to a small portion of my midriff being visible while using the treadmill. To be clear, I was wearing standard athletic attire, and any exposure was incidental and minimal, occurring only during certain movements.
I felt unfairly singled out, especially given that my clothing met typical gym standards and was appropriate for the activity. The manner in which this was handled felt abrupt and discouraging. It left me embarrassed and unwelcome, which is the opposite of what a community fitness center should foster.
I won’t be returning to this gym, which is disappointing given the quality of the space. I hope leadership will revisit the dress code policy, clarify enforcement procedures, and ensure all patrons are treated with respect and...
Read moreThis gym is probably the best overall on Fort Knox. They have basketball courts, a dedicated area for Cardio Machines(upstairs) as well as heavy lifting area for Squats, Deadlifts and much more. The machines are all new and state of the art. The best time to go here is right when they open at 0500 til about 0700 and then it starts to get packed. Haven't checked it out in the evenings but there is plenty of machines and I can't see it getting super packed. You do have to wear a mask at all times due to Covid but if you can get past that, it will be a good experience for...
Read moreUpon first visit, Otto has probably the best atmosphere on Knox. The training section looks very nice and the newer equipment (hammer strength Bumpers and barbells) look clean and fresh. Much more athletically focused lifting for I could not find a single power bar in there and spotted only one standalone lifting bench (Decline Barbell) lots of racks and rigs though. Freshly stocked Hammerstrength Oly bars and plates.
All barbells bearing, no...
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