Locomotion Fitness in Laurel, Montana, is a full-service gym with a wrinkle worth leading on: one of its fans reported a recurring fault while still handing over four stars. That's the most honest kind of review, and it tells you more than the raw 4.6 average does. Writing in November 2025, the member called it "by far the best gym in Laurel" with a "Pool, tanning beds, sauna, hot tub, showers," then explained the missing star: "the sauna seems to break down every few months at this place and takes them weeks to get it fixed." So if the sauna is your reason to join, ask when you tour whether it's currently working.
What you actually get
This is a real facility, not a bare iron room. Reviews describe a pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, tanning beds, showers, and a juice or smoothie bar that people rave about independently of the workout. A January 2023 visitor who trained here while working in Laurel described "a very unique vibe, similar to the old school gyms," noted that "lifting belts are provided," and summed up the layout: "This is the kind of place you come in, put in work and leave." A December 2020 member praised "great pricing for a family membership" and singled out the pool, hot tub, and steam room.
Where the voices agree, and one quiet monopoly note
Across independent reviews, three themes repeat: helpful staff, clean and maintained equipment, and value for money. Staff members get thanked by name for welcoming people, and I'll leave the praise attached where it belongs. But notice the phrase "the best gym in Laurel," which shows up more than once. Laurel is a small town. When several reviewers rank a place first in a small market, part of what you're reading is limited competition, not just excellence. That's not a knock. It just means "best in town" and "best you'd find anywhere" aren't the same claim, and the reviews are making the first one.
What the 4.6 is measuring
With 107 reviews, this is a solid sample, and the average holds up. The written reviews are strongly positive but not blindly so; the sauna complaint is the clearest signal of what drags a fraction off the top. My read: a well-liked community gym with real amenities, a maintenance quirk on the sauna, and pricing people repeatedly call affordable, especially for families.
What's missing
No review states an actual membership price. "Affordable" and "great pricing for a family membership" appear, but no dollar figure does, and I won't turn a compliment into a number. The website, locomotionfitnesscenter.com, is the place to confirm current rates and hours. Posted hours run early on weekdays, from 5:30 in the morning, with shorter weekend windows.
Who it's not for
If you want a heavy powerlifting-focused room or 24-hour access, nothing here confirms either. This reads as a broad, family-friendly fitness center with pool and spa amenities. If the sauna's reliability is central to your decision, treat that as an open question until staff tell you otherwise.
FAQ
What amenities does Locomotion Fitness have?
Reviews describe a pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, tanning beds, showers, a smoothie bar, and provided lifting belts, alongside standard gym equipment.
Is the sauna reliable?
One four-star member reported in November 2025 that the sauna "seems to break down every few months" and takes weeks to fix. Confirm its status when you visit.
How much is membership?
No review gives a price. Members call it affordable, especially for families. Check locomotionfitnesscenter.com or ask staff for the current rate.