The House Barbell Club — Local services in Peoria

I really wanted to love this place. They have tons of equipment and space, open availability, and overall convenience. However, they are stuck between being a place you do your own thing and a class gym. Which if you can't define one or the other becomes VERY frustrating when you're doing your own thing. They don't have dedicated spaces for classes and are in the "general population", so if you happen to be there when they are conducting a class it can be hard to find space. Also, they are very pro-kids. Which I am happy to see however, it's also very frustrating when you're trying to workout and a young kid steals your equipment or is running in front/behind you while you're cleaning 150lbs. They need to have a dedicated space for the classes. Especially when you have young or junior high kids running around. The staff there was generally pleasant and tried to help when needed. I think if you go in the off times like 5am or 9pm this would be perfect but outside of that, not the best...

The House Barbell Club is an amazing place to go. There isn't anything quite like it! The atmosphere is unique and friendly. Amongst the members there is only one goal; bettering yourself through a community willing to make that a reality. The House Barbell Club offers a range of equipment most gyms would love to have and they sincerely take members requests and suggestions seriously. If you're looking to improve yourself physically, have a fun time doing it, and surrounding yourself in a community that cares then The House Barbell Club is the...

Truthfully, The House of Barbell is my favorite gym of all-time. There is plenty of space in the gym, loads of great equipment and "Barbell" (that's what my family calls it) has the nicest people you will ever meet. Everyone that goes is really trying to put in the work, and the people that work there are extremely friendly and always super helpful. Could not...