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Kalamazoo & Portage Gym Directory · 22 Verified Public Locations

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Discover and compare gyms across Kalamazoo and Portage. From affordable everyday fitness to serious bodybuilding facilities, find the equipment, amenities, and training environment that fit your goals.

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01
Bodybuilding · machinesLocally Owned · Independent

House of Champions

5033 W Main St · Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo County's deepest machine hypertrophy floor (60+ stations) — plate-loaded V-squat, pendulum squat, belt squat, Nautilus Nitro EVO pulldown, Hammer Strength swinging leg press, TuffStuff deadlift, dumbbells to 120 lbs, saunas and posing room.

Equipment Floor
Specialty & competition iron
Day Pass / Trial
$15 day pass (online or front desk)
Hours
24/7 members · Staffed Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat 9am–5pm
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-19
02
All-aroundLocally Owned · Independent

Powerhouse Gym Kalamazoo

4413 S Westnedge Ave · Kalamazoo, MI

A full-service 12,000 sq ft commercial gym for a broad mix of members — 80+ Hammer Strength, Cybex and Life Fitness pieces, free weights, classes and a kids zone.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
Guest/day pass at front desk · $40–$50/mo ($30/mo student/military)
Hours
24/7 members · Staffed Mon–Wed 8am–8pm, Thu 9am–7pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm, Sun 10am–2pm
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
03
All-aroundLocally Owned · Independent

Endurance Fitness Kalamazoo

2930 W Main St · Kalamazoo, MI

A complete 24/7 health club on West Main — strength and cardio equipment, group classes, a pool and saunas — aimed at general fitness and wellness.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
Free 7-day local trial pass online
Hours
24/7/365 members · Staffed Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 9am–1pm
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
04
All-aroundAthletic Club / Nonprofit

Kalamazoo Athletic Club

100 W Michigan Ave · Kalamazoo, MI

A downtown athletic club in the Radisson Plaza's lower level — Life Fitness equipment, Magnum Strength free weights, a 21-yard pool, whirlpool and sauna — geared toward general fitness and recovery.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
Radisson hotel guest access · Call for visitor pass ($70/mo individual)
Hours
Open daily 6am–10pm
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
05
All-aroundLocally Owned · Independent

Strength Beyond — Gull Road

5660 Gull Rd · Kalamazoo, MI

The east-side Strength Beyond: free weights, machines, a sled, cardio and group classes, with a ladies-only section and 24-hour access — a general-fitness gym.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
Free day / 5-day local trial pass (18+)
Hours
24/7 member access · Call 269-501-1676 for orientation hours
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
06
All-aroundLocally Owned · Independent

Strength Beyond — West Michigan

815 W Michigan Ave · Kalamazoo, MI

A central Kalamazoo Strength Beyond near campus with workout machines, free weights, cardio, personal training and tanning — a general-fitness gym.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
Free day / 5-day local trial pass (18+)
Hours
24/7 member access · Call 269-501-1676 for orientation hours
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
07
All-aroundLocally Owned · Independent

Strength Beyond — Westnedge

3416 S Westnedge Ave · Kalamazoo, MI

The Westnedge Avenue Strength Beyond: dumbbells, a squat area, a multi-station machine, cardio and a sauna — a general-fitness gym.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
Free day / 5-day local trial pass (18+)
Hours
24/7 member access · Call 269-501-1676 for orientation hours
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
08
Powerlifting-focusedLocally Owned · Independent

Raw Strength

300 E Centre Ave · Portage, MI

A dedicated 24/7 powerlifting and strongman gym in Portage with competition combo racks, calibrated kilo plates, deadlift platforms, specialty bars and strongman implements.

Equipment Floor
Specialty & competition iron
Day Pass / Trial
$10 day pass online (full equipment access)
Hours
24/7 member access
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
09
Powerlifting-focusedLocally Owned · Independent

The Meetlocker

210 Kalamazoo Mall, Suite C · Kalamazoo, MI

Downtown's 24/7 powerlifting and strength gym — from meet prep to general strength — with coaching available in powerlifting, bodybuilding and general fitness.

Equipment Floor
Specialty & competition iron
Day Pass / Trial
$15 day pass (24-hr keypad access) · $75/mo membership
Hours
24/7 keypad member access
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
10
CrossFit / HYROXLocally Owned · Independent

Kalamazoo Fitness Project

1407 Ravine Rd · Kalamazoo, MI

A CrossFit-style community gym — group WODs, HYROX programming and 24/7 open gym — run as a Mayhem affiliate. Members also get bodybuilding, Olympic lifting and powerlifting programming.

Equipment Floor
Barbell & functional rig floor
Day Pass / Trial
$10 drop-in pass · 5/10-class punch cards & 24/7 plans
Hours
24/7 open-gym member access · Scheduled weekday & Sat classes
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
11
CrossFit / HYROXLocally Owned · Independent

Gnarly Fit

1919 E Kilgore Service Rd, Suite 106 · Kalamazoo, MI

An independent east-Kalamazoo strength and functional training gym with 24/7 Hybrid AF open-gym access, Olympic lifting and free-weight floors, plus GNARLY60 Mayhem-affiliated classes.

Equipment Floor
Barbell & functional rig floor
Day Pass / Trial
$15 open-gym day pass (staffed hours) · $50–$60/mo open gym
Hours
24/7 Hybrid AF member access · Staffed Mon–Fri 5:30am–8pm, Sat 7:30am–11am
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
12
CrossFit / HYROXLocally Owned · Independent

CrossFit AZO

1176 Gernaat Ct, Suite B · Portage, MI

An established Portage CrossFit affiliate operating two separate gym spaces so members and experienced drop-ins have dedicated open-gym floor time alongside coached WODs.

Equipment Floor
Barbell & functional rig floor
Day Pass / Trial
$15 drop-in pass (or shirt purchase) for experienced CrossFitters
Hours
Daily class & two-room open-gym schedule (email ahead for drop-ins)
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
13
All-aroundAthletic Club / Nonprofit

Beacon Health & Fitness Kalamazoo

3025 Gull Rd · Kalamazoo, MI

Formerly Borgess Health & Fitness on Gull Road: a full-scale medical and community athletic club with free weights, selectorized circuits, cardio, lap/therapy pools and 70+ weekly classes.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
$15 day/guest pass · Free 7-day local trial (~$59/mo, no contract)
Hours
Mon–Fri 5:30am–9:30pm · Sat 7am–6pm · Sun 9am–4pm
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
14
All-aroundAthletic Club / Nonprofit

Bronson Athletic Club

6789 Elm Valley Dr · Kalamazoo, MI

A flagship west-side health club off 9th Street with extensive free-weight and machine floors, indoor track, pools, basketball/tennis/pickleball courts and recovery amenities.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
$15 adult guest pass (must be accompanied by a BAC member)
Hours
Mon–Thu 5am–9pm · Fri 5am–7pm · Sat–Sun 7am–5pm
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
15
All-aroundAthletic Club / Nonprofit

West Hills Athletic Club

2001 S 11th St · Kalamazoo, MI

Owned by WMU and open to the general public, featuring a 14,000 sq ft weight room (plate-loaded and selectorized machines, free weights and turf) alongside courts, sauna and whirlpool.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
Public memberships (~$55/mo) · Member guest & drop-in access available
Hours
Mon–Thu 5am–9pm · Fri 5am–8pm · Sat–Sun 7:30am–5pm (Summer wknd 7:30am–3pm)
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
16
All-aroundAthletic Club / Nonprofit

YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo — Maple

1001 W Maple St · Kalamazoo, MI

The central Kalamazoo YMCA branch on Maple Street with a full free-weight and machine fitness center, indoor track, pools, gymnasium and group exercise studios.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
1-Week Out-of-Town Visitor Pass · Nationwide YMCA reciprocity (local day pass suspended)
Hours
Mon–Thu 5am–9pm · Fri 5am–8pm · Sat 8am–5pm · Sun 11am–5pm
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
17
All-aroundAthletic Club / Nonprofit

YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo — Portage

2900 W Centre Ave · Portage, MI

The Portage YMCA branch on West Centre Avenue with a free-weight and selectorized strength room, cardio deck, indoor track, lap pool, gymnasium and racquet courts.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
1-Week Out-of-Town Visitor Pass · Nationwide YMCA reciprocity
Hours
Mon–Thu 6am–9pm · Fri 6am–8pm · Sat 8am–5pm · Sun 11am–5pm
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
18
All-aroundNational Chain

Anytime Fitness — Kalamazoo

6980 Stadium Dr · Kalamazoo, MI

A 24/7 keyfob neighborhood club on Stadium Drive equipped with barbell power racks, free weights, cable functional trainers, selectorized machines, turf and cardio.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
Free 1–7 day local trial pass online · Visitor drop-in during staffed hours
Hours
24/7 keyfob access · Staffed Mon–Thu 10am–7pm, Fri–Sat 10am–2pm
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
19
All-aroundNational Chain

Anytime Fitness — Portage

283 W Centre Ave · Portage, MI

A 24/7 keyfob club on West Centre Avenue in Portage with barbell squat racks, dumbbells, cable functional trainers, pin-select strength machines and cardio.

Equipment Floor
Full barbell & machine floor
Day Pass / Trial
Free local trial pass online · Visitor drop-in during staffed hours
Hours
24/7 keyfob access · Call 269-626-6820 for staffed office hours
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
20
All-aroundNational Chain

Planet Fitness — Kalamazoo (Stadium Dr)

4408 Stadium Dr · Kalamazoo, MI

High-volume 24/7 budget chain on Stadium Drive with extensive cardio, pin-select machine circuits, cable towers, Smith machines and dumbbells — no free Olympic barbells or squat racks.

Equipment Floor
Smith machines · No free barbells
Day Pass / Trial
Free Day Pass via PF App · $15/mo Classic, $24.99/mo Black Card
Hours
Open & staffed 24/7
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
21
All-aroundNational Chain

Planet Fitness — Kalamazoo North

6708 E G Ave · Kalamazoo, MI

North/East-side Planet Fitness near Gull Road with large cardio decks, selectorized strength machines, Smith machines and dumbbells — no free Olympic barbells or squat racks.

Equipment Floor
Smith machines · No free barbells
Day Pass / Trial
Free Day Pass via PF App · $15/mo Classic, $24.99/mo Black Card
Hours
24-hour weekday schedule (check PF App for weekend closing times)
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16
22
All-aroundNational Chain

Planet Fitness — Portage

6420 S Westnedge Ave · Portage, MI

South Westnedge Planet Fitness in Portage with full pin-select machine circuits, cardio rows, Smith machines and dumbbells — no free Olympic barbells or squat racks.

Equipment Floor
Smith machines · No free barbells
Day Pass / Trial
Free Day Pass via PF App · $15/mo Classic, $24.99/mo Black Card
Hours
Mon–Wed 24 hrs · Thu 12am–10pm · Fri 5am–10pm · Sat 6am–10pm · Sun 6am–12am
Verified Profile & Equipment IndexChecked 2026-10-16

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How This Directory Works

Built for everyone looking for a place to train.

Whether you want a community pool, a $15/month neighborhood club, or a 24/7 barbell gym with calibrated plates, every facility in Kalamazoo and Portage is evaluated using the same five public standards.

01 · PUBLIC ACCESS

Every open-gym facility included

Includes all Kalamazoo and Portage gyms open to the general public with a self-directed strength floor — independent clubs, community YMCAs, health-system centers, and national chains.

02 · EQUIPMENT CLARITY

Upfront equipment ceilings

Know before you visit whether a facility has competition combo racks and specialty bars, a full Olympic barbell floor, or Smith machines and dumbbells only.

03 · TRANSPARENT ACCESS

Real day-pass & trial policies

Published $10–$15 day passes, free local trial options, and member-guest rules are surfaced directly on each card so visitors and residents can compare options fast.

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Gyms cannot pay for placement. Operator-published facts are dated and kept separate from our ongoing on-site machine photo audits.