5 /5 Loraine York: PLEASE READ THIS REVIEW ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE READ THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS: My husband & I have been members of Fitness 1440 for about 2 years & have watched the amazing transformation of this gym from a dirty, bug infested, dusty gym into a clean, functioning, well organized, not crowded, friendly, locally owned & operated place to exercise.
Up until a month ago, Fitness 1440 had two indifferent, absent, out of state owners. In my opinion, any reviews posted from 3 weeks or more should be discarded as they no longer apply. Since Jaime & her partners (Fitness 1440 members) acquired ownership, the gym is clean (and cleaned daily), the equipment is working (and if it isnt, which happens with exercise equipment, it is repaired quickly), cleaning supplies are readily available for members to sanitize equipment after use. Jaime has begun adding classes which are challenging & worthwhile. She is open to suggestions ...Id love to see even more classes : ) ... and I think they will happen but everything takes time when you are a new owner.
I have read Bobby LaCoys recent review & I can tell you that the pictures that are posted are definitely not recent. His inability to cancel his membership had to be with the prior owner ... Jaime is at the gym 5-7 days a week and if she isnt present, she has professional, courteous employees there during staffed hours to help members. The review just doesnt make sense. Jaime is a personal trainer (my husband & I trained with her for over a year) so we know first hand that she takes fitness seriously which includes maintaining safe & functioning equipment. Sure, she & her partners inherited some pads that are cracked & they are in the process of updating & revitalizing the equipment - this wont prohibit anyone from having a safe, exercise experience. It just takes time.
People who read Google reviews are, for the most part, intelligent educated people who want to make a wise decision. I get it. If you need a local gym, accessible 24/7, owned & operated by your neighbors, stop in. Check it out. Ask questions. Try it out. Dont base your decision on a disgruntled non-member or a person who wants 2 memberships for the price of one. Fitness 1440 is a small business, not Amazon...
And, once you are a member, if you dont like something, talk face to face with the owner(s) and make your suggestions. The owners are there to make Fitness 1440 Buford the best gym in the area & they are well on their way.