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April 2024 by Courtney Silver
This place is the MECCA of strength gyms. Never seen so much quality equipment in one spot. 8 Olympic lifting platforms, barbells that spin like butter, and bumper plates that are still tight. If you’re a strongman athlete or powerlifter this place has what you need. The owner, Chris, was so kind and helpful in getting me set up with a membership even though I’m only in the area for the month. I wish I could take this gym with me everywhere I go.
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August 2023 by Peter Barr
I have been training at TWRVA for over eight years. The coaching, equipment, and community are second to none. Whether you want to compete in strength sports or just become a stronger, healthier person, this place is for you. Don't be intimidated. All are welcome here.
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June 2023 by Jarrod Williams
Great gym. Dropped in while on a trip. Very friendly place, lots of equipment. Overall great atmosphere to work out!
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November 2022 by Adam Atwell
Best gym in Richmond. The coaches and owner/coach are top notch, honest ,and very knowledgeable. Very inclusive and welcoming to everyone.
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August 2022 by shawn liberty
It's a gym that has many implements for powerlifting and Strongman
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June 2022 by Andrew Z
The best gym in Richmond! A great place to get strong whether you’re 17 or 77 years old. Membership is not as cheap as the big chains, but the equipment is far superior and the coaching packages are a great deal considering the quality of the coaches here. If you do the “open coaching” package and come during the designated times, you basically are getting in-person coaching whenever you work out, which will really help you over the long term with technique, preventing/fixing injuries and mobility issues, and just getting stronger. They have programs you can do like general strength, powerlifting, olympic weightlifting, and strongman, which all will get you stronger than you probably thought possible, while improving your mobility, health, confidence, and physique. Not to mention having fun! The gym has an old school vibe which I prefer — what is referred to in certain circles as a “real gym.”
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May 2022 by Alicia W.
I love The Weight Room. I went from not knowing what a barbell was to training for a Strongman competition over the last two years, and learned powerlifting and weightlifting movements along the way! It's a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for both absolute beginners and advanced athletes. I recommend this place to everyone, every chance I get since strength training is so important (especially for women!).
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March 2022 by Vincent Jorrand
The best weightlifting gym in the area. Highly qualified coaches. Everyone can feel welcome and comfortable no matter their ability level.
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November 2021 by Ryan Clatterbuck
Best gym community, strength programming, coaching, implements, and equipment around.
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June 2021 by Lanaya Van Driesen
Fantastic coaching, a wide variety of training equipment, and an inclusive, clean, supporting environment to keep literally anyone feeling like they belong.
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May 2021 by david whelan
Great soace, super well equipped, nice clients and staff. I am a powerlifter who waa visiting town and it was great to find such a high quality place. Wish it were my homw gym.
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April 2021 by Wayne Clevenger
You might call me old school or maybe just old, and you'd probably be right on both counts. I've been fitness training in some capacity for the past 25+ years so you can rightfully say I've been around and seen what works and what doesn't. I won’t bore you with a long diatribe on the contrast between “working out” vs. “training.” Just know that the former does little more than burn some calories while the latter actually works toward measurable improvement. What sort of improvement? That depends on the type of training, the programming and the end goals.Recently I’ve seen a lot of friends and acquaintances join the local "Globo-gyms" and tell me about how cool it is to watch a movie while they ride stationary bike or hear others tell me how their latest Crossfit "WOD" left them in a pool of sweat, blood and vomit. Look, I get it. I get it because there were times in my 25+ years of training that I lost my way. I've been drawn to the big gym amenities and sampled the libations at the smoothie bar. I even gave Crossfit a shot, thinking that their "system" of random programming might actually be a breakthrough in fitness advancement that would provide a shortcut to achieve my goals.Well I'm here to tell you that the basics of what works are no different now than they ever were. You can change the equipment, you can change the terminology, you can even throw $150+ per month at a fitness “coach” who got their certification at a weekend seminar if that makes you feel like you’re making progress. Hey, if it costs more and other people are willing to pay it, then it must be better, right? Sorry, the answer is NO.There are three fundamental rules of fitness I've learned that will help the average person look better, feel better and live longer with minimal investment in time and money. 1. Strength is the basis for all fitness. Become stronger. 2. The barbell is by far the best tool ever created to make a person stronger. 3. Once you're well on your way to becoming stronger, introduce some conditioning work and dietary changes to complete the plan. That's it! That's all most folks who just want to get in better shape need to do.Now, the remaining question is where to accomplish this plan in Richmond Virginia? Having sampled most of the available venues I can tell you that The Weight Room is by far the best training facility and it’s not even close! What makes it so much better you ask? In a word, the people who work and train there. Like I said before, I've been around and trained with some fairly advanced coaches and athletes over the years (NFL players, Pro Bodybuilders) and none of them hold a candle to the trainers and instructors at The Weight Room. Their experience and precision instruction make even the most difficult movements seem simple! All you have to do is show up and tell them what you want to achieve and they will get you there on the shortest, most efficient path possible. Two and half years ago when I first walked into The Weight Room, I knew at that very moment I was home. All I needed to do from there was get to know my new family. And what a tremendously supportive family it has been! When you're ready to get back to basics and achieve real measurable results "the old way," come check out The Weight Room. We’ll be looking forward to training with you!
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September 2020 by Emily K.
I've been training at TWR for years, and I love everything about it. TWR has amazing coaches and programs, plenty of great equipment, and a top-notch atmosphere.I also truly appreciate the measures that the owner, Chris, is taking to keep everyone as safe as possible during the pandemic.
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April 2020 by Erik Cline
Best gym experience by far. See for yourself.
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January 2020 by Justin Bovender
Best lifting atmosphere and equipment I’ve ever used
