Strength Beyond Fitness Center

If I could rate this gym any lower than one star, I would. When sitting down and explaining a gym membership, it's probably best to have your employees explain that you're signing a 3 YEAR membership. On top of saying that I would only be charged $20 a month, last statement, they charged me $50 for an "annual fee" that was also not mentioned. I began this membership at the end of the summer and have used the gym literally once. I abruptly had to move away from Kalamazoo and no longer needed the membership... I would have never signed an agreement lasting that long, but that apparently didn't resonate with their accounts manager who told me that I was in the wrong because their employees have to follow procedures and that I'm lying about not knowing about their absurd membership length. He then asked if I knew anyone in the area that I could "transfer" the membership over to because I'm liable for the rest of the balance. This is BY FAR the sketchiest business/gym (whatever you want to call it) I have ever dealt with. Take your business literally anywhere else.
8 years ago (12-12-2017)

I had a 3 year contract which ended in March of 2017. Beginning of September I see a charge of $50 on my bank account from strength beyond. I called to inquire why I was charged being I was no longer a member, the manager in charge told me there was a little part in the contract which states your membership would automatically turn into a month-to-month and the $50 was a yearly charge. When I asked him why I would be charged for a yearly charge never paying for a month after my contract he couldn't answer me. So I asked for a refund for the money and I was denied. I am now going to my bank to deal with this matter. This place has been nothing but a constant hassle for me and were not willing to work with me on my contract in 2015 when I was going through my divorce to create my own contract. Never again! I would never recommend this place. A total scam. I hope the owner realizes what he is doing to his customers.
8 years ago (06-09-2017)

Thankful for all the negative reviews that are stopping me from pursuing a membership at this gym. I base a lot of my shopping and really any place of business off of reviews and far too many are negative - I'm surprised this place is still in business.
8 years ago (06-12-2017)

Incredible gym for any strength purist, legit weights and stiff barbells none of those damn whippy crossfit bars.
8 years ago (27-11-2017)

The people who operate this gym and the quality of equipment are terrible. There are many better options to go to in Kalamazoo. This is what your gym experience will be like: it's always disgusting. From the equipment to the bathrooms. They hardly clean anything and they only half ass vacuum the back. They don't mop the floors or the mats. So much of their equipment is broken and doesn't get fixed for months. Parts are missing. They don't even have clips for all their machines. However Mark buys houses! They advertise having large amounts of cash but invest none of it back in. They keep trying to add DIY projects like the new locker rooms. Which are awful. There is no privacy or bathroom or bench and there is one shower with a see-through curtain. Everything about this gym is a joke. The paper towels, toilet paper, and gym towels are never stocked. The doors don't work half the time and there aren't night staff so you can't always get in. As with all the other user reviews: if you do end up going here never pay more than 20 and make them write you a way out of your contract. Like if you ever move. The Stadium Drive location is a bit better. Whoever manages that location appears to actually care a bit.
8 years ago (04-04-2017)