Shaw Fitness Center — Local services in Sumter

The after-hours 'registered ID only' access restriction wouldn't be that bad if it weren't for how often the system doesn't work. I don't believe it's 'preventing theft' as much as it's starting an obstacle to services member fitness. With the sophistication of the security camera network in this building I seriously doubt anyone's stealing anything, and if service members using the on-installation fitness facility at odd hours to fit their random work schedules and maintain their fitness to fight constitutes theft, well, that just seems insulting.

When you CAN get in, the gym is pretty standard fare. Pretty clean, more or less well maintained. Doesn't do you any good if you can't...

Friendly staff, average facility - has a great functional fitness area w/bumper and kilo plates but is simply too small for the base population and is reserved for class/unit only use during peak hours. Track is pretty worn out but located nearby. Main fitness area has a diverse amount of common, commercial grade equipment (life fitness, etc). 24 hour access! There is definitely potential and space to improve.

Jan 22 Update: fitness center has tendency to change schedule due to "COVID MITIGATION MEASURES" with no warning for base pop so you ended up finding out by walking in and learning the facility will be...

What a great gym! 24/7 access is available, which is great since I'm working night shift. There's a huge main cardio and lifting area, with all sorts of equipment from ellipticals to treadmills to free weights and all the Life fitness weight machines. The locker rooms are roomy and clean as well. There's also a basketball gym, yoga room, spin room, a couple racquetball courts, and my favorite room, a basketball court converted to a CrossFit room, complete with assault rig, a ton of squat racks, rowing machines, and kettle bells. Probably the best Air Force gym...