Spectrum Fitness & Medical Wellness Southdowns

Was in town for 7 days, and was looking for a local gym to work out.

For background, I'm a gymrat - mostly do heavy lifting / powerlifting. (bench, squat, deadlift, weighted dips, shoulder press). I was looking for a gym with free weights, and an open workout space to do cardio (shadow boxing, MMA training)

I found this gym close by the hotel I was staying at and joined as a guest. I worked out 6 days, and found it was a great gym.

Hours: 5/5 stars. they open early 4:30 am. and are open most days til 10. sat and sun, hrs are shorter... but that was fine.. worked out afternoons sat sun.

Cleanliness: 5 /5 stars. equipment was clean, the clientelle for the most part put everything away where it was supposed to go. layout is well thought out and spacious. equipment and stations are grouped by muscle groups, and categories.. cardio treadmills, free weights, trx, dumbells.. etc..

Equipment: 5/5 old school equipment mixed with newer stations. Some of the machines are older think 1980s... but they do a great job maintaining the cables, pulleys, and pads. anyone who knows the frustration of cables sticking understands.. the equipment is well lubricated, and runs smooth. the free weight stations are all level and solid. Some of it is old school, but that's what i prefer. they have a mirrored group fitness room, that i used to shadow box, and do kicking... and two other areas which look like rehab areas.

staff: 5/5 the guys and gals I spoke with every day were very helpful. it's a big place, and when I asked if they had an area i could any particular exercise they were helpful. Also since i'm a stranger to Baton Rouge, I was looking for somewhere to find some lighter fare for lunch... the front desk trainer was great ... made a tonne of suggestions for restaurants, and what to order.

Overall...
I was very pleased. The gym was nicer than my hometown gym. I saw a bunch of ridiculously critical reviews.. clearly someone has some vindictive issues and was over the top. I enjoyed using the gym, and rate it 5/5. afterwards I spoke with the manager/ owner... and thanked her... I have no complaints..

I love spectrum at Southdowns! If you have a terrible workout, you can walk right out of the gym and over to the Bulldog for a beer. Only cons are that the WiFi can be a little spotty sometimes on the women’s side of the gym and the workout equipment isn’t super up to date!

Perfect place for beginners or advanced trainers. I particularly enjoy it because the variety of equipment. The staff is impartial and the members are welcoming.

My favorite gym. Great service, the place is clean. Great for individual exercise and group exercises. The staff are helpful at all times.

Best gym ever! With the nicest staff! My favorite place to workout!! Recommend to all my friends.

Great place to train. I love the squat racks and the deadlift platform. The staff is very professional, friendly and helpful. Its like family. Love it.

Love the place, it’s up-to-date it’s clean they have childcare and all the classes are awesome

I've lost 42lbs here. Never over crowded and friendly staff

Love the silver sneakers class. Cheryl great teacher

Love Spectrum!!! 😘

Buen gimnasio fácil de llegar. Tranquilo. Hay hasta máquina para broncear. Muy bueno amplio y hay todo tipo de máquinas de peso y de cardio. Muy completo.