The Proving Ground — Local services in Russellville

If you're looking for a cool clean gym with plenty of cable machines, cardio equipment, and a smoothie bar, this ain't it! If your just looking for a place pump some iron, build muscle and don't care about how a place looks, this may be the gym for you.

This place is huge, rustic, and grungy. All the equipment is free weights, and most of it is well worn. I visited here in the summer and there was no air conditioning, but there were humongous fans blowing out of each entrance to keep the place cool enough.

I found a couple of treadmills in loft area. These things were covered with dust and cobwebs, didn't look like they were getting much use. Strangely they required a code to start so I didn't get to see if they even work at all.

The membership is really inexpensive but they require your bank routing information so they can draft your account automatically. This is were they lost me, I ain't giving nobody access to my...

Do not use this gym, they will ask for your banks routing and checking number instead of a card. When you want to cancel there is no phone number to call. They tell you that you have to come in person to sign some bullcrap paper and they continue to bill your bank account and even after requesting multiple cancellations. You won’t be able to stop charges without getting rid of your bank account and opening a brand new account account. Actual...

If you are someone that respects hard work that consists of blood, sweat, and tears; then let me tell you, this is your gym. It’s not fancy looking, and the people definitely aren’t either, but the environment and atmosphere foster more than just physical fitness, it’s mental as well. They’ll teach you to dig deeper, and get you to reach your potential in strength and power. This is where the warriors come to get stronger. Welcome to The...