Pope Fitness — Local services in North Ridgeville

Let me start by explaining I’m a student at Kent State that’s home for spring break. This is 100% honest feedback from a 20 year old focused on bodybuilding. Basically I needed a gym nearby to workout at while I’m home. I looked at multiple gyms in the area and This gym by far is the BEST gym in the area. It has equipment for everything you need to get stronger. I would definitely say this gym is for all types of ages and fitness levels. Don Pope clearly knows how to run a gym and what people into fitness need in order to be successful. I have talked to both Don Pope and his wife they are super friendly and kind. They asked me where I was from and genuinely showed an interest in me as a person not just a customer. They also never tried to sell me a membership or anything which I found to be very respectful. The gym is pretty clean and everything is in pretty good condition. Something I love about this gym is that it never is overcrowded and I never feel judged while working out. I never have to wait for equipment which is a huge plus for me. This gym is definitely a 10/10 and I’ve found very few problems with it. The only thing I could say I wish this gym had was more water fountains or at least a water station in the back of the gym. I also wish they had paper towel dispensers in the workout areas so I can wipe off sweat. I also wish they had mirrors in the locker room for Personally I don’t care ab that stuff I’m here to workout and I will be signing up for a membership once I’m back for summer break. If you live around here and are looking for a gym this is going to be the BEST gym in the area. I also love the fact I can support a small business over those chain businesses that really don’t care about you as a person. Don and his wife have created a great gym and atmosphere here it genuinely feels like home and a family. Good job guys keep up...

I canceled my membership at Pope after only a few months because the weightroom was maybe average at best. Half if their equipment is falling apart and their free weights are scattered all over the place. their facilities and lockers are horrible. The place just felt low-energy altogether.

I'm writing this review 6 months later because it turns out they kept charging my account, even after the proper cancelation procedures. They botched my name when it was originally entered it into their system, so they couldn't locate my account to cancel it.

I brought all of this to their attention and it was clear to all of us that this mistake was on them. When it was time to refund what they took, they made it my fault for not noticing earlier. I did monitor my account for Pope Fitness, but they show up on your bank statement UNDER A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT COMPANY NAME. I paid them almost $300 and received nothing.

There are better gyms in the area for less $$, and they're...

Pros: spacious space, nice equipment with a good variety of options, not too crowded.

Cons: it’s overpriced, not worth $45 a month. No showers, sauna, cardio theater or spinning room, no water bottle fill up stations, fitness classes aren’t included, no mirrors in the locker room. Only one stair master that doesn’t seem to work. (I love stair masters)

Esporta fitness in westlake is $40 a month and it has everything I listed above plus a pool and child care center. Fireworks in Rocky river is $37 a month and also has everything I listed above.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good gym and you can get an excellent workout - but it’s overpriced. Especially when you start comparing it to what’s around you. You can get more for your...