Metroflex Austin — Local services in Pflugerville

I've been putting off writing this review for awhile. I've been at Metroflex for more than a few years. While it has always been a hardcore garage gym type atmosphere, it seems the last few years have plunged it into a free fall. Unfortunately, it remains one of the few gyms not in undated with influencers, tripods, and the like, so I'll remain for the time being. If this were my livelihood, I'd start with a few things. I spent over a decade in business management, and had the opportunity to build several businesses from the ground up. I take alot of pride in the successes I've had. I realize if equity is a problem, you're limited to what sweat equity can accomplish.

I'd start with getting rid of the copious amounts of duct tape holding everything together. Marine grade vinyl is cheap, staple guns are cheap. Recovering gym equipment is no more difficult than wrapping a Christmas present. It only takes a bit of time and effort. People will notice.

I'd give the place a good, proper, deep clean. There's decades of dust collecting at the bottom of equipment, in corners, behind the dumbbell rack. If I couldn't afford a proper service, I'd bite it off but by bit every day... A full detail of sorts.

I'd start trying to build a community. I'd have a evening BBQ and advertise to members and encourage them to bring family and friends, hold free nutrition classes, free posing clinics, car/motorcycle nights... Anything to get the community in and involved.

I'd get a grease gun and start greasing machines where needed, replacing some of the cables that are down to bare wire, tightening up bolts on dumbbells, and maybe even grabbing some sandpaper and enamel paint, and start bringing some of my equipment back to life. I prefer the feel of old equipment... It's even better when it's well maintained.

Putting CBD and delta 8 vending machines isn't going to add value, passive aggressive notes on every wall isn't going to drive membership. Metroflex is an institution of sorts, and it seems they're struggling and may have lost their way.

Building a brand takes effort and hard work... Something I'm sure anyone serious about fitness is well accostomed to. I genuinely hope to see positive change in metroflex. It remains one of the last old school, independent gyms around, but at $50 a month, there's so much competition offering so much more in way of equipment, and amenities.

Should the Metroflex team see this review...I hope you know it's not out of malice, but out of love for a gym that has brought me so much personal growth, and...

The first thing to know - Metroflex is a “hardcore” weightlifting gym. There are cardio machines, but they take up a small portion of the building. You go here because you want to lift heavy, and because you want something open 24/7.

There are a few downsides. While the racks and machines are generally clean, the floor is dirty, and a lot of the machines, bars, and plates are rusty or tattered. They work, just don’t expect anything slick. There’s also a non-stop rap, rock, and EDM soundtrack, so if you don’t like that, be sure to bring a good pair of noise-canceling earbuds.

In the end though the gym has an unusual charm, and it’s a good place to be if you want to aim for a 500-pound deadlift or a...

Been coming here for almost a month now. Literally felt the gains the moment I walked in. I've been to Garage Gym, Golds, Plant fitness etc. Those places are nice if you like cleanliness and a/c. However the vibe at Metroflex just makes you want to work out harder and it's just more enjoyable. Everyone there is working and not worried about all the flashy nice stuff that all the other gyms use to lock you in a contract. I wish I would've came sooner but I'm here now and don't plan on leaving anytime soon. Thanks Shea for providing us a bada$$ environment...