Apex Gym & Fitness is on Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee. It holds a 4.9 rating from 54 Google reviews.
The record stopped in September 2020, so nothing here has been confirmed in nearly six years. Read on with that in mind, because two of the five reviews contain facts worth chasing.
No Contracts
A member in January 2020: "Great place to workout for a great price with no contacts."
That's a typo for contracts, and it's the single most useful word on this page.
No-contract gyms are a different proposition entirely. No twelve-month tie-in, no notice window, no cancellation trap of the sort that fills the rest of this directory. If that's true, it removes the biggest risk of joining any gym.
It's one member, in one sentence, six years ago. So treat it as the question to ask rather than the answer: is there a contract, and what's the minimum term? If the answer is still no, that's worth more than any equipment list.
It's Not A Social Gym
A member in July 2019 sets the tone bluntly: "Best gym around. Great staff and equipment. Good trainers. Great atmosphere. No powder puff social club lifters here. The guys and gals training here are here to work."
I'd read that carefully rather than as a compliment. "No powder puff social club lifters" tells you what the room feels like, and it isn't universally appealing.
If you want a gym where people chat between sets and nobody's watching your form, that phrase is a warning. If you want a room where everyone's working, it's the pitch. Notice he says "guys and gals," which at least suggests it isn't a men-only atmosphere.
The Rest Is Enthusiasm Without Detail
A member in August 2020, in full: "Best gym. Best price. Best equipment. Best staff."
A member in March 2020: "Great gym! Great staff! More than enough equipment for any workout level."
A member in September 2020: "These guys are THE BEST!!! Have known them for 4+ years and integrity and quality go into every class, every interaction, everyday."
That last one mentions classes, which nobody else does, and describes a four-year relationship, which is a real durability signal. But none of these tell you what's actually in the building.
Fifty-four ratings, five written reviews, all five stars, all short. The 4.9 is warm and thin.
Note the word "price" appearing twice as a positive, alongside "no contracts." Three separate members are pointing at affordability. Nobody names a figure, but that's a consistent enough signal to be worth something.
What's Missing
Everything administrative, and this is the worst case I've seen in a while. No opening hours. No phone number. No website. No prices.
For a gym whose selling point may be a no-contract membership, having no way to contact them from this record is a real problem. The address is the only route in.
5501 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663.
Who It's Not For
Anyone wanting a gentle, social atmosphere, going by the members' own description.
Anyone who needs to know the hours before turning up, since none are published and there's no number to call.
FAQ
Is there a contract?
A member said in January 2020 that there are no contracts. That's six years old and worth confirming, but if true it's the best thing about the place.
What's the atmosphere like?
Serious. A member describes it as having "no powder puff social club lifters" and says people are there to work.
What are the opening hours?
None are published, and there's no phone number or website on the record.
How current is the 4.9 rating?
It isn't. It comes from 54 ratings with the newest written review in September 2020.