East Memphis Athletic Club - Memphis, Tennessee

Jack K.

I've been going here for over a year and a half and this gym is fantastic. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. When I started coming here I started their FOCUS program. With that I was working out 5 days a week, took a hiatus from drinking, and was eating the healthiest diet I had been on in a long time. Since I finished that program I go to the gym up to 3 days a week but have kept up with my diet for the most part. This programs are great. You can sign up for classes or a personal trainer or you can go to the gym by yourself if you want. The gym is also 5 minutes from my house which is really convenient. Overall this is a great gym in a nice part of town.

Jake L.

EMAC is part of my Wellhub network and I was refused admission because the owners weren't there to 'set me up'; after driving from Collierville Tennessee to check out a gym I'd heard good things about.

Olivia’s M. P.

I sold my school, retired, then had a head on collision. Campbells Clinic put me together beautifully but I still needed help with balance, strength and I wanted to lose a bit of weight. EMAC was AMAZING! I love coming here. The results have been totally amazing. I honestly didn’t think I would improve this much. The coaches are so helpful s as nd supportive. I highly recommend this small, cozy slice of heaven!

Alexandra S.

I have been going to EMAC for several years, and it is hands down the best gym I’ve ever worked out in. EMAC has the most equipment options of any gym I’ve been to. While there are usually only 1-2 of each weight machine, EMAC has all the machines imaginable and more varied cardio equipment than most gyms. They also provide auxiliary equipment like sleds, medicine balls, resistance bands, boxing station/gloves, foam rollers, etc., which one would normally have to buy and take with them to other gyms. On top of that, the staff is very friendly and as a whole goes out of its way to get to know about its members — it’s a great community. 100% worth the price, and the only thing that would level this gym up would be a lap pool.

Katy B.

Wonderful service, Instructors, and classes.
I was visiting from out of town and wanted to try a bungee fitness class and they made schedule accommodations to make it happen! It was super fun and everyone was so friendly! Bungee fitness is definitely becoming a part of my fitness routine.

Jeremiah M.

I was a member for nearly two years. While I was able to achieve my goals, I wish I would have seen the kind of people Brian & Natalie were before I invested in the services at EMAC.

Their neglect is visible not only in the lack of upkeep with equipment/facilities, but in their inability to retain trainers and instructors. When issues were brought to their attention (example - it’s regularly 79+ degrees in the gym), Natalie & Brian shrugged it off with excuses, or tried to place blame elsewhere. Rather than focusing on providing their members with the best gym possible, they opened a new location while this one is falling apart.

I was able to overlook a lot, but canceled my membership when I saw how they treat their staff. Natalie verbally abused multiple coaches, going so far as to dismiss one when they found a new job that had health insurance to cover their medical issues. If I wanted to be in that kind of environment, I would have joined a corporate gym where that behavior is expected.

Do not make the same mistake myself and others have made. There are plenty of gyms in Memphis that are great - Esporta is less than 100 feet away from their door and offers a far more positive environment.

Erin O.

EMAC and all the trainers have been pivotal in helping me get back to a healthy routine. Everyone is highly trained and they really focus on making sure you are working out in a healthy and sustainable manner. I have been working with Coach Lisa, and she is just a joy to see early in the morning. She keeps me motivated and helps me get over roadblocks when I hit them. I cannot recommend this family owned gym enough. They truly have everything you could want, from small classes, to personal training, to free weights and yoga. Do your future self a favor and join.

Antwun S.

So I normally don’t write reviews but I have to say this place has is worth it. I meet the owner Brian on Saturday and we talked about my goals and etc along with discussing how the gym got started and the programs they offered. He paired me up with Coach Q, who I meet today. My first workout was a little tough for me but it’s exactly what I needed. I can say a lot but if you’re looking for a place to meet your goals and feel comfortable this is the place to be. It’s hard finding a small personable gym now a days.