The Basic Gym

Great little gym. Perfect for a quick workout. Not everything you might want but enough to get the job done and more. The owner is not only nice and friendly, he actually is a knowledgeable personal trainer willing to dish out free help and advice. Best thing is that it’s all so relaxed, the perfect ‘vacation’ gym.

This gym is okay for a 1 time workout. You have to be very imaginative with how to work out with what equipment there is. I combined a Chest/​arm — Back/​Shoulder workout. I would recommend to also combine legs to make it worth the $ 10 one time workout fee. Avoid this place Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8 am to 9 am as there is a class of 20 or so seniors who take over the small gym to do circuit workout. If you are a very serious weightlifter with heavy weights in mind, this is not the place as dumb bells only go up to 60 pounds.

This is the best gym I have ever belonged to. Best trainers, Vernon and Katie. Small, intimate, never a hassle. Friendly place to come and unwind. Never could understand why working out was so stressful until I found Basic Gym

Dropped by the basic gym today for the first time and was lucky enough to take one of Katie’s Indoor Cycle Classes .WOW! Great POSITIVE energy. Great transitions and what a sweat. You Rock!!! Double Thumbs Up!!!
Pilar

Don’t let the name fool you! «Basic» does not mean «ordinary» or «boring!» This is a little jewel of a gym tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Palm Springs. The space is small, but very efficiently organized with at least one of everything you need to get in a great workout. Family owned and operated, this place attracts a down to earth membership and has a warm and welcoming vibe. If you are looking for a great place to get an even better workout check this place out. You will find everything you need from spin class, TRX, free weights, machines, treadmills, the works. Basically, the Basic Gym is your workout solution. Try a day pass and I bet you join on the way out just like I did!

This was the great place to work out while I was in town for the week… the $ 40, 5 day pass was perfect. Vernon also helped me with my squat form no charge. Great little gym with super friendly owners… low key but still motivating. Highly recommended.

The Basic Gym is a great, pleasant, no-​nonsense gym. During my three-​month stay in Palm Springs, I went to the gym about twice per week, so I have no shortage of experience to comment. There is all the cardio and weight equipment you could need: treadmills, Olympic bench, Smith Machine, dumbbells, lat bar, etc. Everything is in good working order and the place is spotless. Jennifer and Amanda are absolutely great.
No, this is not a place for hook-​ups or juice-​box muscleheads. It’s low-​key and friendly. Quite often there are only one or two others working out at a given time. The folks who I met there some of the nicest people around. There are often good conversations going on reminiscent of a corner barber shop.
If you are looking for an excuse not to work-​out while you are traveling, the price is not going to be one. It’s $ 10 for a one-​day drop-​in, $ 45 for a month.
There were several gyms closer to where I was staying, but I went out of my way to come to the Basic Gym. Whether you live in PS, or are just visiting, this is your workout place.

This is a great place for anyone who is serious about focusing on their workout… the owners are friendly, the everything is clean, free towel service, and the staff is usually first to greet you… I just started in the mornings there and I have already seen wide range of fitness levels. The best part is that there isn’t an air of judgement, just support. Multiple rates available, including a day pass!!! Definitely worth a visit. :)

This is a great place. I wasn’t in the mood for a contract or giving up my account info just to have a nightmare should I switch gyms. This is perfect for those looking for contract-​free or short term solutions. The owners are nice, always helpful, and it is a great place to get a workout. I love the simplicity of going in and getting it done. I’m glad I joined. It may be small by comparison to other gyms, but they make it work.

Another 5 star review for a business in Palm Springs! I am not a push over, really, I am not, but everybody in this town is so darned nice… I think it wore off on me.
This Basic gym, is just that, no frills, but everything you need in a space as big as a couple of parking spots.
It was very clean and the machines were well maintained and cleverly spaced and arranged for maximum efficiency.
Ten bucks for a day pass is very reasonable and free towel service too!
Like I mentioned before, the counterperson at the Basic Gym was a gem. Friendly but not pushy or clingy.
If you are looking for a place to work-​up a sweat where you can actually concentrate on your workout instead of what you are wearing or whom is watching then this is the place for you.
Also, they advertise that all are welcome and they meant it. The diversity of the members also gave me a good feeling about the place.

Gotta love The Basic Gym. Greg set me up for my week-​long stay in Palm Springs. The name should make walking in to the place no surprise – don’t expect any bells and whistles. Some dumbbells, a smith machine and a cable station, that’s it. Probably not enough for the serious bodybuilders (dumbbells only go up to 60lbs) but it kept me moving.
That being said, it was inexpensive, super clean and very friendly.