Located in South Tampa, Florida! OPTIMUM Gym is the kind of place for anybody looking to get away from the average and overcrowded corporate fitness center. We are located on the corner of W Kennedy Blvd and Gomez Ave in the Palori Plaza, close to the WTVT FOX 13 CHANNEL and the famous south Howard ave in the Tampa Hyde Park district.
Optimum Gym Offers a variety of equipment and specialized services to ensure you get the best results all at one convenient, 24/7 South Tampa location. Our 6,000 sq ft facility is open 24/7 for our member and staffed every day of the year and ready to take you to the next level of training! Voted the Best Upcoming Gym of the Year in the South Tampa Magazine!
Optimum Gym Offers a variety of equipment and specialized services to ensure you get the best results all at one convenient, 24/7 South Tampa location. Our 6,000 sq ft facility is open 24/7 for our member and staffed every day of the year and ready to take you to the next level of training! Voted the Best Upcoming Gym of the Year in the South Tampa Magazine!
Services
Our highly qualified Personal Training staff, will meet with you and complete a free evaluation based on your needs, goals, current physical condition, and performance on a few exercises and bio-mechanic tests.
We understand that nutrition is a huge part of the results you will see from your training regime so we will spend about 30 minutes conducting an inventory on your individual needs and factors including how the body responds to different proteins, vitamins, foods etc., including a review of all of the supplements and products you are currently putting in their body.
We understand that nutrition is a huge part of the results you will see from your training regime so we will spend about 30 minutes conducting an inventory on your individual needs and factors including how the body responds to different proteins, vitamins, foods etc., including a review of all of the supplements and products you are currently putting in their body.
Optimum Gym South Tampa uses the InBody 570 which goes beyond traditional body composition analysis. It not only analyzes how much fat and muscle you have, but it also measures your Total Body Water and divides it into Intracellular Water and Extracellular Water, values important for understanding a user's fluid distribution in medical, wellness, or fitness contexts.
From the best diet to follow to lose fat while maintaining and building muscle, to the optimum training program to bring your physique to it's peak, perfecting your stage presence and posing in order to display your physique at it's best advantage, our bikini prep coaches at Optimum Gym South Tampa will give you the best advice so you can be at your absolute best when it counts the most.
The Bikini division is an exciting and fun division where women have the freedom to show off their incredible physiques with personality and flair. This division is ideal for the woman who would like to compete but have trouble gaining or chooses not to gain huge amounts of muscle.
Bikini judges will focus on overall shape and conditioning and put less emphasis on the muscularity and extreme leanness that has become the norm for most bodybuilding competitions.Great Bikini Posing is critical! Be sure to pay close attention to how to pose for Bikini! OPTIMUM Gym Tampa offers one on one Bikini posing or Group Bikini posing to help you become a more competitive athlete.
Bikini judges will focus on overall shape and conditioning and put less emphasis on the muscularity and extreme leanness that has become the norm for most bodybuilding competitions.Great Bikini Posing is critical! Be sure to pay close attention to how to pose for Bikini! OPTIMUM Gym Tampa offers one on one Bikini posing or Group Bikini posing to help you become a more competitive athlete.
Reviews (24)
Kolby Elliott
Nov 21, 2021
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Emily L.
Nov 16, 2021
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I left this gym two years ago and never left a review. But I've seen enough women join and support this gym... that it's time.
I left this gym solely because of the owner Ruben. He is an absolute disgusting, chauvinistic pig. Starting with... he put his hands on me multiple times in uncomfortable ways while I was training. I have heard from MULTIPLE women that he does the same with them. One told me she stood up for herself and told him to stop. But why is that conversation even necessary to begin with?
I also saw extremely gruesome text messages he sent a former front desk employee
I left this gym solely because of the owner Ruben. He is an absolute disgusting, chauvinistic pig. Starting with... he put his hands on me multiple times in uncomfortable ways while I was training. I have heard from MULTIPLE women that he does the same with them. One told me she stood up for herself and told him to stop. But why is that conversation even necessary to begin with?
I also saw extremely gruesome text messages he sent a former front desk employee
Nicole Gordon
Nov 05, 2021
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G. Kali
Nov 01, 2021
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Shayne Casey
Sep 07, 2021
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This gym seems to tailor to women body builders and has a lot of good weight lifting equipment, but they don’t even have one full elliptical machine. They have a half of one with stationary arms and it’s always being used, it’s rare you find it available. Not to mention this half elliptical is being balanced with other weights on the left side because it almost broken from all the use. If they really want to attract more females they should get some real ellipticals.
Olivia Krieger
Aug 14, 2021
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Troy Wilson
Apr 13, 2021
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Katie
Mar 24, 2021
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I’ve been a member at Optimum gym for the last 6 months and it’s been an absolutely wonderful experience! The owner and all of his staff are helpful and kind. The gym has everything you need for any lifting style and is clean and well maintained. The environment is welcoming, non-judgemental, and a safe space for both men and women. I love Optimum and would recommend it to absolutely anyone!!
Frida Khalo
Sep 27, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
I just love this gym. It has all the equipment and professional training needed to get you in shape. Try it by yourself!, you won't regret it!. You will get motivated and great results either with a personal trainer or by yourself if you know what to do. Excellent place, clean and great customer service as well!!!
I just love this gym. It has all the equipment and professional training needed to get you in shape. Try it by yourself!, you won't regret it!. You will get motivated and great results either with a personal trainer or by yourself if you know what to do. Excellent place, clean and great customer service as well!!!
Y. T.
Jul 31, 2019
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Shawn N.
Aug 14, 2017
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When the Powerhouse downtown location closed I heard a lot of my friends starting going here. Being that I went on a Saturday afternoon, I'm not sure how busy it is during peak hours but I feel like if it does get busy that could spell some issues...Here are some of my pro's and con's:
Pro's:
Lots of awesome machines, some unique to other gyms
Boxing ring with hanging bags
Posing room
Clean and 24/7 access
Infrared sauna (when working)
Turf
Lots of unique add-ons (chains, sledge hammer, foam rollers, etc)
Everyone I saw was there to train, no bs
Love how hot the back room is
Pro's:
Lots of awesome machines, some unique to other gyms
Boxing ring with hanging bags
Posing room
Clean and 24/7 access
Infrared sauna (when working)
Turf
Lots of unique add-ons (chains, sledge hammer, foam rollers, etc)
Everyone I saw was there to train, no bs
Love how hot the back room is
Samantha E.
Apr 26, 2017
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I go to Optimum Gym for the trainers. I have seen Lois and Marco who are the owners of the training company called DrivenFit that operates out of Optimum Gym.
The gym has first class equipment, some I know and some I have never seen but definitely no shortage of machinery, or weights here to get you in shape.
The gym also has 24 hour access and I am told you can get a trainer at anytime as well but I prefer 6:00 AM.
The gym feels clean, has lockers and restroom facilities.
I go in the morning and the gym is never crowded.
The gym has first class equipment, some I know and some I have never seen but definitely no shortage of machinery, or weights here to get you in shape.
The gym also has 24 hour access and I am told you can get a trainer at anytime as well but I prefer 6:00 AM.
The gym feels clean, has lockers and restroom facilities.
I go in the morning and the gym is never crowded.
Abigail H.
Feb 07, 2017
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I started working out with Ruben at Optimum Gym six months ago, and I have never felt better. I am more toned and feel so much more confident in my apperence (very important for a soon to be bride)! I really enjoy the gym because the people are friendly and the gym has everything you need to get a great work out in even when working out solo. This gym will provide a more positive experience than a chain gym that only cares about how many people walk in the door.
Summer H.
Feb 05, 2017
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Monica S.
Dec 20, 2016
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I absolutely love this gym and the location. Reuben, the owner, is one of the best trainers I've ever had, and he has the such a variety of equipment to chose from. You never have to worry about parking or waiting for a machine and I love that it is never really crowded. I recommend this gym to anyone!
Daniel W.
Dec 19, 2016
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Easily the best gym in Tampa. 24 hour access, every machine you could possibly want, and just the right number of people in there at any given time. I'm loathe to promote Optimum because it will get more busy, but it deserves it. Ruben, the owner, is the chillest dude ever--amazing track record as a personal trainer.
Best part: month to month option for college students only back for breaks. 11/10.
Best part: month to month option for college students only back for breaks. 11/10.
Jorge A.
Nov 11, 2016
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Allison S.
Sep 29, 2016
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This is a really awesome local gym. There's tons of great and different pieces of equipment. It's hardly gets that crowded even at "peak times" and you don't have to wait for equipment. Everything you can think of for fitness is here. They do boxing classes too if your interested in that, and lots of variety for punching bags in the back.
Ben P.
Aug 30, 2016
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Marisa L.
Aug 27, 2016
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If you want a mid size gym full of knowledgeable, supportive staff and chock full of equipment, this is your gym. Its 24hrs, convenient location on kennedy, and run by people that truly care about you fitness goals. whether its your first step on a treadmill or first step on a stage, Ruben and his team are there to make sure you'll make it your best! I highly recommend this gym to my friends and try to get them into my boxing class too!!
Alexis M.
Aug 26, 2016
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Kheycie R.
Jul 25, 2016
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Sharyn Q.
Jul 21, 2016
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S. S.
Jul 05, 2016
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Optimum is my 5 star elite choice of South Tampa Gyms. They have successfully managed to combine top of the line workout equipment with some necessary old school "real workout" equipment that you just can't find in gyms today, to give your body a complete, muscle tiring workout. The trainers took a lot of time to get to know me and what my individual goals were so we could develop a realistic plan I can actually attain while balancing a full time career. Other gyms in the area that are considered "high end" always stuck me with an hourly waged college kid who
