Body Basics Fitness Center

Negative experience: STOP TAKING MONEY OUT OF ACCOUNTS AFTER THE 1 year. When you have no authority to take money out especially when someone canceled almost a year ago. I do not recommend this gym to anyone! Stop taking payments from people who don’t attend and it’s past the 1 year mark. Awful people. Not a fake review. Jayson needs to be charged for taking money unauthorized repeatedly from people. After membership was cancelled. And texts state such after repeatedly money being taken out unauthorized even after the one year membership is over.

Fantastic experience: A great combination of old school, and modern equipment. Great atmosphere, great staff. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a gym.

Fantastic experience: I’ve really like this gym. I’m still fairly new, but all the staff are quite friendly and welcoming. If I have any questions, they immediately answer and give me some helpful tips. I am starting to enjoy going back to the gym. I definitely would recommend!

Negative experience: Would not recommend. After singing up, things were going well until the owner started to come up to me and tell me I'm doing something wrong, when there are no gym rules listed anywhere in the facility or the contract. It all started when he came up to me while I was working out saying how I couldn't access the back door (which WASN'T mentioned anywhere in the contract or said to me when I signed up) as it can cause problems with singing in. No problem, I started going through the front door as requested. Now, there is a big sign next to the speakers they have saying "PLAY A SONG". So, since the gym is pretty quite (this gym is usually not busy at all at any time during the day) I put on my music. Then the owner comes up to me and says that I can't play my music. Why have the sign up then? Okay fine, I won't play my music anymore. Then finally while I was training, I got scolded for "slamming the weights". Look, I've been training for nearly a decade at this point...I think I know how to control the weights and what slamming the weights really is. I've trained in many different gyms, never have had any issues with the staff and now after being here for ~1 month I have all these problems? Not impressed. I regret signing my 1 year agreement and will be cancelling the day I can. EDIT: Wow, his response is simply not true and completely disrespectful. I train early in the mornings most days before work and at the time, I was the only member in the gym. The music was playing at a respectable volume. It was only when he showed up (again, no members in the gym besides me at the time) when he told me to turn it off to which I respectfully complied and ever since that day, I wore my air pods not to bother any other members. Again, I do not slam the weights on every set. I think I know how to use the cables properly after ~10 years of going to the gym! If someone was an avid gym goer like me, they would know that is not slamming. I joined this gym since it seemed like a cool place to train with an old school vibe, not to whatever assumption you had in your review. Dude said that I wished I talked to him but called me while I was at work and told me I have limited time to reply and then made his response to this review an hour later. People have jobs, dude. Give someone 24-48h to response like a normal person. It's not surprising that no one goes to this gym when the owner treats his customers this way!

Fantastic experience: Great gym where everyone feels welcome regardless of age or ability. One gem this gym has that no other has, is the massage therapist. Amy is by far the best massage therapist in central Alberta !!!! And yes, I've tried over 80% of them. So, if you are as serious about your massage as you are about your workout, book an appointment with Amy!!!!!

Fantastic experience: I moved from Goodlife to Body Basic. I really enjoy my workout here as there's no show, and you don't need to wait for someone texting on the bench while you want to work out! There is great equipment here for real bodybuilders. Thank you Jason for making this place great.

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing, can’t believe I’d never been in before!!! Every machine for any kind of workout you can imagine and Jayson was incredibly helpful with the tour and helping me meet my goals! 11/10

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing, can’t believe I’d never been in before!!! Every machine for any kind of workout you can imagine and Jayson was incredibly helpful with the tour and helping me meet my goals! 11/10

Negative experience: What a sad place charging people a year after they cancelled a membership. Business must be hurting to do that to people. Don’t waste your time or money on this place.

Fantastic experience: Worked out here with a friend. friendly, supportive staff and great atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Gym so good almost makes me want to move to Red Deer

Negative experience: New management. The majority of the staff are the owners family members. Unfortunately, the owner is quite unprofessional, and malicious too. This place used to be incredible with a wonderful community feel! That will be missed as unfortunately, times have changed.

Fantastic experience: Nice quiet gym! Staff are super friendly!

Negative experience: Saddly this place has new management and the owner looks like she doesn't even know what a gym is, it was such a nice gym to go work out before when Jenn and Albert were running the place!

Negative experience: The woman who runs or works at this gym should be fired! Her personable skills lack on a completely different level! This took place on Sunday October 30th, 2022 at approximately 10:50am in a very empty parking lot. 2 vehicles to be precise. I may look younger then I am, I may not look as though I have a disability, I have a disability that prevents me from walking some days and other days it takes a lot of work, none of this gives anyone the right to question why I’ve parked in a handicap stall with a long term disability placard hanging in my car especially someone so ignorant absolutely ignorant! As I get out of my car she says are you going to Uhaul (which is next door and completely non of her business) and then snaps and your parking in a handicap space. Please keep in mind this woman was rude and obnoxious as she was speaking, yelling from the main enterance area to the handicap stall area approx 100feet away. To which she was met with just as much attitude as she gave by me saying “I’m well aware of where I’ve parked and if it was any of your business I have the placard because I have a disability” Oh well there’s lots of parking here today so don’t worry about it but you should know…. Before she could finish her comment I said “you know what I’ll just move but you should seriously mind your own bleeding business and get inside the gym clearly you need it”

Positive experience: Pretty good place. Most of the employees are generally happy except for the Brunette woman, someone needs to tell her it's okay to smile every once in a while.

Fantastic experience: This gym is perfect! Great friendly atmosphere where the employees make you feel like you belong. Jayson the gym manager will make sure to go above and beyond to help you find what program that will work best for you. All the weights and machines you need to fit your personal preferences. Great cardio and yoga ‍♀️ ‍♂️ rooms. Dumbells up to 150lbs. Every attachment for all the machines. 5$ an hour babysitting for while you work out! Huge for parents like us that the only thing preventing us from going would be a babysitter. Music available to be qued up by customers. Have fun showing each other the music you like. Also best price for a monthly membership I can find. If your looking to make a change and improve your health but maybe your having trouble getting the nerve to go, this is the place for you. They are really good at making you feel like you deserve to be there. Also a great place for body builders and weight lifters ️‍♂️ ️‍♀️ all the weights and machines you need. Everyone is there to improve themselves and the body builders here don't look down on you. I personally have had lots of questions on how best to achieve my goal on certain exercises and the people I have asked have all been friendly and helped me learn. Give Jayson a call and try it out. Great place to get healthy

Fantastic experience: Tonnes of unique equipment and assortment of attachments. By far one of the better gyms in the province. The staff are super friendly and courteous, plz give them a raise. I live in Edm and Ive driven down here just to come to this gym.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great equipment and it’s not GoodLife. What’s not to love

Fantastic experience: Great facility locally owned well spread out fabulous staff owners

Fantastic experience: Lots of equipment, friendly staff, had an awesome work out

Fantastic experience: Can't say enough good things about this gym. It has quickly become a place we look forward to going to. Jen and Albert take such pride in offering an inclusive space for everyone, and it shows! Always treated like family with a welcome greeting when you walk in the door. Other members are courteous and friendly, sanitization is top knoch. Thanks Jen, Albert, and staff for providing such a great facility. Christina & Jeremy

Fantastic experience: Best gym in town, hands down

Fantastic experience: This gym has it all. The Steam Room & Jacuzzi combo is always nice after a workout. I would also have say that it's the cleanest gym I've ever been in.

Fantastic experience: Great facility locally owned well spread out fabulous staff owners

Fantastic experience: Great facility, tonnes of updated equipment. Friendly staff, very welcoming vibe. Great crowd, always clean. I’m utilizing the childcare, and it’s been great; the gals are so lovely with my little one and it’s never overcrowded. Definitely a gem in Red Deer, would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Awesome and very knowledgeable staff/trainers! They have everything you need for any goal you have and is 1 of only 2 places in Red Deer with squash courts. This is the place to be if you're serious about your fitness.

Fantastic experience: I’m glad I switched to this gym. They have everything I want (equipment, classes, steam, tanning). The service is excellent. The location is convenient with lots of parking. You should join today!

Positive experience: The website say "We are NOW OPEN!" !!!! It is better to update the website or be more specific that you only open for personal training session.

Fantastic experience: Jen and Albert are so good at making everyone feel welcome. Albert really cares about helping people, he's my trainer and he pushes me but makes sure I'm being proper with my form.

Fantastic experience: Great equipment, great people

Fantastic experience: This place makes me feel at home! The staff are the most caring people I know!

Fantastic experience: Great and friendly place to work out. Staff is exceptional, especially their night staff 10/10 would recommend anyone and everyone to come here

Fantastic experience: Jen and Albert are so good at making everyone feel welcome. Albert really cares about helping people, he's my trainer and he pushes me but makes sure I'm being proper with my form.

Fantastic experience: Amazing service... Great attention to detail and o so friendly.... These two ladies there simply know their stuff

Fantastic experience: This gym has lots to offer nor matter if you are a beginner or advanced athlete, wide variety of equipment, immaculately clean, friendly staff, experienced and knowledgeable personal trainers, welcoming environment... and the list goes on. You won't be disappointed, you just have to come in and try it for yourself. They offer fitness classes and have squash courts that you can use that included with your membership. Tanning, day care, sauna.... this gym has it all!!!

Fantastic experience: Currently a member and love the atmosphere and the variety of equipment and weights. A bonus is they have child care and tanning

Fantastic experience: I joined because I needed a personal trainer during the pandemic. My trainer is awesome and Jen at the front desk is so sweet and knowledgeable. There is plenty of equipment and everyone is following the protocol. Rates aren't bad but I still have to pay my membership even though I will be away for 4 months.

Fantastic experience: Jen's passion for the gym is contagious and she's always around to answer questions or chat. 20/20 great place to work out.

Fantastic experience: Jen and Albert are amazing, this gym is friendly and welcoming and has everything you need to get a good workout in. The atmosphere is old school and you won’t find a better community to chase your fitness goals in.

Fantastic experience: Amazing service... Great attention to detail and o so friendly.... These two ladies there simply know their stuff

Fantastic experience: Had a good work out. Short but sweet. One of my gyms away from home

Fantastic experience: Body Basics is a top notch establishment with a family/community feel. The equipment is high quality with every machine you could ever imagine. There is never a wait for cardio equipment and I love using the infrared sauna after lifting. The staff are amazing and super welcoming, I am proud to say that Body Basics is my home gym!

Fantastic experience: Jen put together a full Christmas dinner spread for all the gym members on Christmas Day. After training, I sat up front with a few other members and we chatted, joked around, and ate (too much). There was a bodybuilder, a powerlifter, an older gentleman just trying to lose weight, and another older man who just likes to stay in shape (and of course Jen, who looks after all of us). "Going to the gym" is a chore for so many people, but it can be so much more - it can become its own little community. People from all walks of life, with all different goals and ambitions, sharing a common space. Just today I had a meat head conversation about deadlifting, and a conversation about epistemology within a 10 minute span. You can get to know such a huge array of people, and build lifelong friendships through this shared space. I have found my life's passions through my time in the gym. I met my wife and developed some of my closest friendships in the gym. As a young teen, I was shaped as a person by some of those I looked up to as I essentially grew up in the gym. I fell in love with Special Olympics in the gym. Almost everything in my life can be traced very easily to "going to the gym". If you're wanting to set some kind of fitness goal for the new year, try to find an activity you enjoy, a facility that truly cares about what they do, and keep in mind that this can blossom into so much more than just "going to the gym". Just "making gainz" totally misses the real beauty of what "going to the gym" can offer.

Fantastic experience: I've been training at this gym for 7 years and it's one of the best! The staff are always so friendly and accommodating and the range of equipment and classes they have is amazing. By far the best in Red Deer!

Fantastic experience: Body Basics is a top notch establishment with a family/community feel. The equipment is high quality with every machine you could ever imagine. There is never a wait for cardio equipment and I love using the infrared sauna after lifting. The staff are amazing and super welcoming, I am proud to say that Body Basics is my home gym!

Fantastic experience: Most personable gym I have ever attended. Management goes above and beyond for every single member.

Fantastic experience: Been coming to this gym for 3 years and absolutely love it. All the equipment I could ever need to workout and awesome environment provided by the owners. Albert and Jen make coming here feel like a big family

Fantastic experience: Body Basics is an environment where this girl gets the best pumps while being in a non-judgemental environment! When I became a member in 2015, I felt the love and support from other members and the staff and lost a good chunk of weight (best shape of my life, I might add). I left the gym when I went back to university full time but I keep coming back to the place where everyone knows my name and the people are very supportive! I can’t recommend this place enough, if you’re just starting out in your fitness journey or if you’ve been training for a long time. There are people of all shapes and sizes here! The best part is you don’t have to look like a beauty queen to come here! I get a good sweat and I train hard at this gym. No judgements, everyone is on the same journey of health and fitness. Much thanks to this LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FACILITY! Thank you Body Basics and all the friendships that I’ve forged here!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, friendly and helpful staff, they give you advice on proper form, previously had been going to bigger, chain style gyms, and have been happy with my choice to switch, i plan to continue going here

Fantastic experience: Great original gym of the red deer area. You can always find a place to workout there while not being in display.

Fantastic experience: This is hands down the best gym to train! For the better part of a decade I have been able to workout here no matter what my goals have been. From powerlifting to strongman to olympic weightlifting Body Basics has always accommodated me. Not to mention the great staff that are always smiling and there to visit with. They have supported me and my ambitions. Truly happy to lift weights at such a great centre with great people!

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Lots of equipment.

Fantastic experience: Love this gym! Unbelievably caring staff who know your name and love to converse with you. Feels like a family. Open spacious areas with so many varied types of equipment. I easily can access everything in the gym and staff jump to help if needed. Everyone I've met there including other customers have been warm and friendly. I can't recommend this establishment enough! Great price and equipment along with wonderful staff.. What more could you need?

Fantastic experience: Old school gym!!! I like this place. A place for real men.

Fantastic experience: Awesome environment to work out in. The staff is wonderful and very helpful!

Fantastic experience: Hidden Fitness Gem in Alberta. Incredible place, Jen and Albert greet customers by name, complimentary lockers, vintage or new equipment and lots of it, pro athlete choice place to workout. You have to try the protein shakes here - 50g protein and made on site. Licenced, magazines, sauna, jacuzzi, power racks, food and training products ... you have to check this place out when you're in Red Deer. Small town hospitality with everything you need. Once you try it, you're guaranteed to return!

Fantastic experience: You definitely feel at home at this gym! Jenn greeted me as if she’s known me for years! Updated weight equipment and tons of space to get a workout done! We highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in red deer

Positive experience: Nice facility to play isquash

Fantastic experience: Great gym to workout in.

Fantastic experience: Been to many gyms around red deer but nothing can be compare to this one. Old place but all equiptments are all being kept well.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym with the best staff and environment around! After coming here I happily burned my goodlife membership.

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out. Helpful staff and new equipment to out on.

Fantastic experience: Great facility. It's huge, therefore spaced out so well. Chances are this place has what you're looking for. Affordable memberships with lots of extras besides an exercise facility ( steam room, hot tub, squash courts). Great for powerlifting with it's own chalk friendly section with multiple power racks, deadlifts platforms, and bumper plates.

Fantastic experience: Always love this place. Very friendly and every machine known to man

Fantastic experience: Equipment is modern and great condition, plus, squash courts! Support the local ownership people and stay away from the big corporate gyms!

Fantastic experience: From the get go, i was welcomed with a smile. The facility is a staple in the community. A wide range of equipment from old school to new. They even had a present waiting for me on my birthday. What big commercial clubs do this? So very impressed!!!!recommended for beginners to pros! You will get the workout you need. The only gym in Red Deer that has dumbells up to 200lbs. You just dont see that anymore!

Fantastic experience: A facility with a wide variety of equipment and classes. Also has childcare. Body Basics welcomes everyone! Jen and Albert are amazing as well as the rest of their staff. Very professional.

Fantastic experience: Great gym lots of equipment.

Fantastic experience: Been to many gyms around red deer but nothing can be compare to this one. Old place but all equiptments are all being kept well.

Fantastic experience: If you want a friendly atmosphere and a gym where anybody can workout no matter their fitness level, this is it! The staff is friendly and if you have any issues, Jen will do her best to fix it.

Fantastic experience: If I could give them a 10 I would. Fantastic staff, huge roomy gym. Something for everyone & Jen & Ashlee are awesome!

Fantastic experience: Awesome, friendly service. Professional and knowledgable staff.

Fantastic experience: clean friendly place to work out at

Fantastic experience: Great place and great price

Negative experience: Front desk staff was rude...

Positive experience: Great place to workout with some unique exercise equipment..

Negative experience: I was a member at Body Basics for over 10 years. I just came back for a drop in and the owner charged me $15. The best gyms in Calgary are $10 a drop in... not this hole in the wall. If your visiting in Red Deer GoodLife will give you 3 days free drop in for new members don't bother with the old equipment in Body Basics. Not worth anyone's time!

Negative experience: I came and checked out the gym a few weeks ago while I was in town for work at about 2pm. It seemed pretty dead yet the lady working the front desk couldn't be bothered to look up from her cellphone. I waited several minutes before clearing my throat, she told me "just a minute" and continued to do something on her phone for another few minutes. I tried to explain my situation that I was just looking to work out while I was in town, she was extremely rude and obnoxious and didn't offer any help. Worst customer service I have ever experienced hands down. I have no idea how anyone puts up with this woman who seemed to be in some sort of management position at this gym.

Fantastic experience: I can't get over the atmosphere in this place. You are greeted every time you walk in the door. Everyone is so courteous to one another, and more than willing to lend a hand if you need one. I signed up for the new big gym in town, but will be cancelling my membership there, as I love Body Basics, and couldn't imagine working out anywhere else. I can't say enough good stuff about this gym.

Fantastic experience: Love the staff and the amount of equipment available and tons of classes. Child care while you are there is available. This is by far the best gym in town and I have been to them all .Only problem....parking.

Fantastic experience: Love this gym! Everyone is kind, helpful and encouraging!