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The Workhouse Fitness
The Workhouse Fitness: Community-driven training with expert coaching for all levels.
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The Workhouse Fitness: Community-driven training with expert coaching for all levels.
The Workhouse Fitness is a community-focused gym at 532 N Main St, Winston-Salem, offering science-based functional fitness for all levels. A family-owned and operated center, it emphasizes welcoming coaching, clear progress tracking, and programming that challenges beginners and seasoned athletes alike. Members praise knowledgeable staff, a motivating atmosphere, and clean facilities that feel like home.
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Science-based workouts in intimate groups of 3–5 people, focusing on strength, mobility, and proper form with personalized coaching.
Structured, progressive training plans accessible to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, with clear goal tracking.
One-on-one guidance from accredited coaches who correct form, challenge you safely, and support long-term fitness journeys.
A welcoming, inclusive environment where members build real connections, fostering motivation and a sense of belonging.
Simple, tangible tools to monitor strength gains and improvements, keeping workouts engaging and goal-oriented.
Overall rating
Melanie Andes
This is an excellent gym. The workouts are well- planned, effective, and produce cohesive, full-body strength and fitness. The coaches are knowledgeable, kind, professional, and attentive. The milieu is relaxed, friendly, and supportive. The physical space of the gym is consistently clean, functioning, with modern equipment, towel, fresh water filter, and lux bathrooms and showers. I highly recommend this gym!
Amber Phibbs
I needed a change after having my second kid, so I decided to try The Workhouse Fitness after my husband had such great things to say about it. I got the hype immediately. When I first started I didn't know how to do most of the programming; Robbie and the other amazing coaches really met me where I was physically and helped me not only get comfortable in the environment but learn how to push myself safely. Aside from the amazing coaching and environment, the people are top notch. I never felt intimidated, only welcomed. It's been a little more than a year and it is still something I look forward to everyday.
Joe M.
The best gym in Winston and it’s not even close! I have tried many gyms in town (and out of town) and this is by far the best I’ve found. In moving from a bigger city, I’ve been looking for a functional fitness gym and this checks all the boxes. If you want to get stronger, be fit, learn proper technique, and meet amazing people while doing it, try Workhouse. The classes start with a warmup and end with a cool down stretch which are both important to me. The trainers focus on your form and make adjustments throughout each exercise to prevent injury and suggest modifications and weights as needed. You can pick your weight and intensity for each workout so it can be tailored no matter your fitness level.
Morgan Calhoun
What can I say- Workhouse is the spot. I originally joined in December 2024 with the aim of getting stronger as a runner and gaining back some of the fitness I'd lost after not consistently lifting weights for a bit. What ensued over the next six months was consistent progress with a no-fuss approach to getting better alongside other community members. I regrettably had to stop in June 2024-- BUMMER-- (which the owner graciously allowed me to do) and when I texted to see if I could rejoin, they allowed me restart without question. I am so so happy to be back and as an exercise lover with a desire to compete-- in a healthy manner!---there really couldn't be a better gym for me. The equipment is pristine, the gym is spotless, and the vibes are positive yet chill and the atmosphere is kind but delightfully not culty. Calling it right now- 2026 year of the Workhorse(HOUSE)!!!
Ben Johnson
An absolute first rate operation; I cannot recommend the Workhouse enough. From first point of contact, Coach Robbie is the ultimate professional in getting you on board. I have never experienced anything close to "spam" noted in another review. This is science-based, functional fitness from accredited professionals who seek only to help you improve and man have I seen improvement since starting here. All the coaches are honest, helpful and encouraging. The training is intentional and consistently good. The cross section of people is great, varied and supportive. Highly recommend.
Michelle Rokni
The Workhouse Fitness is hands down the best gym I’ve been to. The workouts are challenging but approachable, and the coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and motivating. Every class feels intentional—you leave feeling strong, energized, and accomplished.
