Rochester Gym

278 E Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, USA

Address:	278 E Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, USA
Phone:	+1 248-844-5500
Site:	therochestergym.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	5:30AM–10PM 5:30AM–10PM 5:30AM–10PM 5:30AM–10PM 5:30AM–9PM 8:30AM–6PM 8:30AM–4PM

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Reviews 5

G Montenegro

First, for all those reading this review, Id like to share that Ive been lifting since the age of 15 (more than 15 years) with a totality of about 1 years worth of breaks from the gym, realistically. Im not a beginner nor novice by any means. I do body building (when I feel certain muscle groups are lacking in size), power lifting / strength building, and endurance training (body building about 6 months out of the year, typically. Power lifting as well 6 months typically intervals with bodybuilding, strength building for 1 year at a time, as well as endurance training for 1 year at a time, I never mix and match through out the year as that breaks "momentum" if you will). I do not do any shows, I dont do this for a profession, though it may look like it (not exaggerating). This is strictly for health, power, strength, and endurance. With that said heres my review: The DBs reach up to 155lbs (awesome since Im currently flat pressing 150lbs) A handful of these DBs you can tell have been chucked around, theyre horribly bent and incapable of gripping and balancing these DBs during pulls and presses. Trying any movement with these is just begging for an injury, light or serious. They should take some of their profits and update/replace their DBs. Also regarding the placement of DBs.. its almost as if theyre scattered around, not organized on the rack, but its the rack that seems to be labeled in a disorganized fashion. They should consider reorganizing their DBs. The grips on the traps iso-machine are kinda loose, not fun to grip with 4 plates or more on each side. Theyre better off removing the foam grip and just using a strong adhesive tape to wrap around the grip. Plus no one really wants to feel a mushy foam grip when theres a lot of weight at hand. The gym lacks longbar row setup. This exercise is amazing for adding strength and mass to the entirety of your back. I dont think I can go without my longbar row.. Ive made it to 7 plates @ 6 smooth reps, I would hate to lose that pulling motion and the strength with it. Theres two squat racks there that have solid sides (non-adjustable), so going ATG on squats is impossible as the barbell taps the side bars which in turn breaks my focus and my balance.. not fun when doing 405lbs+ If youre serious about squatting, avoid these two racks.. serious squatters go ATG by the way, otherwise go do leg press. If you like doing standing cable flies (for those of us who like to stack massive weight for real punishing reps), forget it. Theres a machine there that only adjusts the arms up and down (vertical). The arms are too far wide apart putting a gruesome amount of stress on your rear delts and overall rotator cuff. And this was with only 90lbs (my last set normally ends with 160lbs on each cable/hand), a warm up set, mind you. Only people capable of using this machine specifically for cable flies, hell even cable crossovers, should be those with a literal 7 foot wing span. Not exaggerating. They lack flat benches for DBs. If my memory recalls correctly, its 2 adjustable incline, 2 flat, 1 decline (people still do decline bench? lol), and I "think" 2 seated benches (for shoulder press for example) Everyone knows Monday is chest day.. (lol) so avoid doing chest on Mondays at this gym.. at least if you use DBs. The environment in general is pretty cool.. you can tell its cliqued up. Ive already had several groups look at me, not sure if hatin, envy, curious or what.. they dont say anything, or at least approach, only one person has been friendly there besides the staff. But with my kind of personality thats fine.. I dont go to the gym to socialize and waste breath/energy outside of waging war against the weights. Also, dont be surprised if you can find dat der celltech at this gym, theres one group that were just obnoxious about their tech use. I dont know if they were blatantly just advertising it or simply so proud of their accomplishments having to use it that they didnt realize how loud they were about it. Hope this helps.

Charles R. Verhey

Theyre a little hidden - its in that strip mall on Auburn Road, right behind Meijer, across the street from the Kohls and Chuck-E-Cheese. Now that you know where Im talking about, let me tell you about this gym... Its a gym. A real gym. Its old school, its free weights and multiple power racks and rows of benches. Its resistance machines and cardio galore. Theres even a deadlift station! Come in, grunt, sweat, bang n clang - and get fit. This isnt one of those fake gyms where members eat cheeseburgers on the stationary bikes, there are no "Pizza Mondays", and you will not find any tubs of free candy at the front desk. What youll find instead in an environment where people are training, working, and getting real results. No judgement, no funny looks, and no pushy sales-trainers. Every member has been kind, Im always able to get a spot when I need it, and the encouragement from both members and staff really help make the gym feel like a second home. THIS is how a gym should be. There are even professional bodybuilders who use this gym! Talk about inspiration! The gym is always clean, the locker rooms are very roomy and always in great condition, the staff is super friendly, the machines all work, theres always an open bench available, and the price is great. (Gotta love no-sign-up-fees!) Get in, get your free 10-day pass, give it a try. Ill see ya at the gym.

Zain Syed

I have been at Rochester Gym for about a year now and plan to stay for a long time. I thought its time for a review. Here are a couple of remarks from me if youre gym-shopping: 1. I was at Lifetime for a year before this, LA before that, Planet and Anytime before that. For the value, Rochester gym kills all the other gyms especially if youre into lifting and bodybuilding. Its also not nearly as crowded as the others. 2. I have been to gyms all over the world (Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East) and have not met a nicer staff than the one at Rochester Gym. The gym is always clean; the people who workout here are friendly and knowledgable. The equipment is up to date. If youre looking for a gym where you feel at home and welcome every time you enter then this is your place.

Scott Louzon

Keep in mind when pricing things out, you will pay for an extra month. The gym is packed, and contains dirty old equipment. This may be common at other gyms but still very annoying; you must cancel a month ahead of time, and u can not prepay for a select time (I knew I was only going to use it for the summer and wanted to prepay that time). So when I found out I was being sent to Germany, and wasnt going to be there the next month, I canceled right away; however I had to come in to cancel and it wasnt soon enough, so I am paying for an extra month they know I wont use... They are scammers with a system they know will get you to pay more they you want or need.

jon castellano

Clean and well equipped at an excellent value. Has everything any athlete would require from a gym. Seriously this place is a definite gem in the day and age of jumbo franchise fitness targeted at obese complacency. We even get to train in the same building as the generous three star giving G Montenegro! He has been training for 15 years you know. And flat presses the 150s (maybe once lol). Cant wait to see this clown!