Payne's Gym — Local services in Odessa

2 star review…

My experience at Payne’s Gym has been a mixture of things.

On one hand the gym is nice, great trainers, good equipment, clean, organized. Plenty of space and good music. Overall solid vibes.

On the other hand the gym has become infested with powerlifters & bodybuilders alike that have sort of taken over sections of the gym. They’ll be shirtless, moaning, grunting, yelling, playing their own loud terrible music, just overall super disrespectful. Not to mention the manager they have now doesn’t help, she’s rude and seems to not care about gym etiquette with their members. I’ve complained before and nothing has changed.

Another thing, I’ve tried inviting so many of my female friends to come join me and the ones that do try it out decide not to come back because they get so intimated by the big guys acting immature in there and the other friends that don’t want to come is because they’ve heard that nothing but steroided out guys...

When I started going here I always appreciated the family owned vibe and small crowds but talk about an absolute nosedive in professionalism in recent months. Their treadmills have been broken for almost a year and they absolutely refuse to do anything about it. Their only response is “well we called the guy.” Either they need new treadmills or they need a new guy. One of the workers got a new dog recently and lets it run all over the gym and I nearly dropped a heavy dumbbell on myself when it blew past me. Whoever works at the daycare is also a disgrace because kids freely run around the gym and that’s a serious danger for them and people working out. It’s a shame because they started out so great then they collectively threw in the towel as an organization and it’s so transparent it’s clear they don’t care anymore. I’ve already cancelled my membership and will be taking...

I have spent many years in and out of gyms and I think, by far, Payne’s Gym is the best I have ever been in. Everything from the dumbbells going from 1lb to 150 lbs, to the up to date Equipment, is what you need to train. Payne’s has up to date cardio equipment including: stair steppers, elliptical machines, treadmills, bikes and etc. in the months that I have been there I have noticed that the owners are making updates monthly and they are truly striving to be the best. Additionally, the staff is helpful on everything from supplementation to tricks of the trade to improve your workout. The best part truly is though, when you look up and see both of the owners in there working out as well. They not only sale the gym as a place they actually sale the healthy lifestyle choices too. All in all, great gym, great staff and wonderful owners. Truly the best...