What this listing actually is
Google files Virginia Fitness Center in Nowata, Oklahoma under "tanning studio" first, "gym" second - and the reviews back that mix. A February 2026 visitor listed what's inside: "Have tanning beds, red therapy bed, smith machine. Can be pretty busy in evenings but also can be pretty empty." So it's a small-town combo: some weights, some tanning, a red-light therapy bed. I wouldn't walk in expecting a rack-lined strength gym.
The hours don't match the reviews
Here's a snag worth a phone call before you drive over. The listing's posted hours run 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm on weekdays only. But that February 2026 review says the place "can be pretty busy in evenings." Those two facts can't both be current. Either the posted hours are stale or they cover staffed hours while members get extended access. Don't trust either version blind - call +1 918-273-1339 and ask.
Where the voices agree
The recurring theme is elbow room. A May 2023 review: "Great place to relieve stress and get in shape at the same time. The weights are heavy and the treadmills never get tired." An August 2025 member: "I like it cause it's never crowded when I go, and I'm always at my own pace." An April 2022 note added "Never have to wait. Very clean." If crowd-free training is what you're after, three separate people over three years are telling you the same thing.
What the 4.5 measures - and the small-sample catch
4.5 sounds solid, but it rests on 24 ratings. That's a small pool. Run the math: one more 1-star review would drag a 24-count average down noticeably, so a single bad day from one member could move this number in a way it never could at a 1,000-review gym. Read the 4.5 as "a handful of regulars are happy," not "a proven track record." A May 2025 line - "Very nice facility. Very nice owners as well." - fits the pattern: this is a small place people like personally.
What's missing
No monthly price for the gym side, though an April 2022 review mentioned a "great price for a month of tanning" without the number. No class schedule, no equipment list beyond the smith machine and treadmills people happened to name. And no clear answer on actual access hours, which is the gap I'd close first.
Who it's not for
If you want heavy free-weight variety, group classes, or guaranteed evening access, this small facility may frustrate you. If you want a quiet, clean room where you never queue for a machine - and you don't mind tanning beds sharing the floor - it fits.
FAQ
Is this a gym or a tanning salon?
Both. Reviews name a smith machine, treadmills, and heavy weights alongside tanning beds and a red-light therapy bed. It's a combined small-town facility.
What are the real opening hours?
Unclear. The listing shows weekday afternoons only, but a 2026 review describes busy evenings. Call ahead before planning a visit.
Is it usually crowded?
No. Multiple reviewers across 2022-2025 say it's rarely busy and you can train at your own pace.