The Iron Asylum Gym - Newport News

Reviews

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  Michael

  6 days ago
  4.0
  Overall good gym, great staff BUT there are more and more entitled brats with zero gym etiquette showing up and it’s making me want to leave. Also needs a hammer strength free weight leg extension and sitting leg curl.
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  Michael “Mika” Chute

  Oct 2, 2026
  5.0
  Iron Asylum is hands down the best gym I’ve ever stepped into. The place is built for everyone, new lifters, experienced athletes, and even pros. The equipment selection is massive, so even during rush hour you can jump right into a workout without waiting around. The people here are genuinely awesome. After 2–3 years of coming consistently, I’ve never had a single negative experience. The staff and coaches know their stuff and are always ready to help with anything: injury recovery, bodybuilding, strongman/women, prevention, you name it. I usually stray and avoid big crowds, but Iron Asylum has this warehouse vibe mixed with a close‑community feel that makes it easy to drop your guard and focus on yourself. I picked this gym because it’s the only one nearby with both lifting equipment and MMA gear. Since I train Muay Thai, BJJ, grappling, and recently Sumo, having a place to keep working when my MMA gym is closed has been huge. And the 24/7 access? Perfect. Can’t sleep? Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Come in, hit the weights or the bag, and reset.
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  Neon Hossain

  Aug 26, 2026
  2.0
  Some of the equipment is broken like the chest fly machines. Lighting is very poor. Not enough cable machines. They should really lower their price like half. Onelife is a much better gym compared to the same price point on both.
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  Claire Jenings

  Aug 26, 2026
  2.0
  If I could give this place ZERO stars, I absolutely would. I came here on a day pass to see what all the hype was about, and honestly, I’m beyond disappointed. Right from the beginning, I wasn’t even given a waiver to sign. I was basically dismissed, shrugged off, and told to go in. No explanation, no acknowledgment, nothing. Apparently handing someone the paperwork they’re supposed to sign is asking for too much. The staff was unbelievably rude. Tony, in particular, had the nastiest attitude. The overall customer service was just completely unwelcoming. The gym itself could definitely use some attention. I understand it’s relatively affordable, but apparently the low price also means you’re supposed to lower your expectations. Maybe acknowledging customers when they walk in would be a good start. Maybe putting the phones down long enough to interact with members would be another. I came in expecting to understand what all the hype was about. Instead, I left wondering if the “hype” was just everyone being impressed that they survived the customer service experience. Definitely not somewhere I’d want to spend my money.
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  Noah Chisholm

  Jul 30, 2026
  5.0
  The best gym I’ve ever been to. Everything you need and some. Simple rules. Put weights away, wipe down equipment and treat everybody with respect. Staff is cool. And tell Ramsey I put you on at Newport News!

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