Open Gym · East Austin
Open gym access for serious lifters
Full racks, platforms and bars, open every day of the week.
Open Gym
What open gym includes
No class schedule, no waiting for equipment. Just the floor, the plates and the time you want to train.
First week free
Try open gym for one full week before you decide to join.
Certified coaches on the floor
NSCA- and CSCS-certified strength coaches are on-site to check your form and help with programming.
How It Works
Your first week, step by step
From booking to lifting, here's how open gym works before you join.
Book your trial
Request your free first week online or by phone, no commitment.
Check in and get oriented
Arrive during open hours, meet a coach, and get a quick walkthrough of the floor.
Train the floor
Use the racks, platforms, and bars at your own pace, any day you train.
Pick your plan
Stay on at $79 a month for open gym, or add classes and training.
Why Forge
Why serious lifters train here
Open gym is built for athletes who know their program and want the equipment to run it.
Full racks and platforms
Squat racks, deadlift platforms, and bars for real strength training, not machines alone.
Open early and late
Train Monday to Friday 5am to 9pm, or Saturday and Sunday 7am to 2pm.
Certified coaches on site
NSCA- and CSCS-certified strength coaches are on the floor if you want a form check.
Train at your own pace
No class schedule to follow. Come in, warm up, and run your own program.
Questions
Open gym, answered
What members ask before starting open gym at Forge.
What equipment is available in open gym?
Squat racks, deadlift platforms, barbells, and plates for independent strength training, available during all open gym hours.
Do I need experience to use open gym?
Open gym suits lifters and athletes who already know their program. If you're new to lifting, start with the beginner on-ramp or small-group strength classes first.
What are the open gym hours?
Monday to Friday, 5am to 9pm. Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 2pm.
Are coaches on the floor during open gym?
Yes. Forge's certified strength coaches (NSCA, CSCS) are on-site to spot lifts and answer questions.
How much does open gym cost?
Open gym membership is $79 a month. Your first week is free.
Can I combine open gym with classes or personal training?
Yes. Many members add small-group strength classes or a personal training 4-pack to their open gym membership.
Keep Training
More ways to train at Forge
Open gym pairs well with coached classes and one-on-one training.
Open Gym · East Austin
Your first week is free
Walk the floor, try the equipment, and see if open gym fits your training.