The Best Gyms In Austin

Atomic may be the best damn gym in Austin. It's not easy. That's for sure, but the combination of a 15,000 sq. ft. facility combined with world class programming and a set class structure makes Atomic the best place for you if you're looking for programming. Even beyond the classes, your membership gets you access to the facility from 5am-11pm every day during open gym. Open gym athletes range from power lifters to special forces military to BJJ athletes.

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Based in North Austin, Atomic Outpost is the smaller brother to Atomic HQ. Outfitted with plenty of squat racks, and free weights, along with an outdoor turf station – you'll have no issue getting all the gear you need. With an open gym model, Outpost also offers classes on a set weekly schedule that you can sign up and get coached through – similar to HQ.

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Hyde Park gym is a very down to earth, no frills gym. You likely won't find music, but there are a ton of lifting platforms and gymnastic rings. You'll be right at home with a ton of olympic and natty lifters.

Squatch may be the most Austin gym in Austin. An indoor/outdoor space with a hot tub and sauna. You'll find people doing self directed workouts here as well group fitness classes and may even find some intention fire circles depending on the time of year. If you're looking to workout in an authentic Austin way on the east side. Check it out.

Kollective maybe the most gorgeous looking gym in Austin. Situated behind SoHo House Austin just off South Congress, you'll find a mix of pro athletes, weekend warriors and startup entrepreneurs that want to make their gym their second home. With a $399/month price tag – you better make sure you're putting it to use!

Big Tex is a gym's gym. Known for the loud music blaring, your testosterone levels will rise just walking into the parking lot. Equipped with a boxing area and a lot more, you could do an entire documentary on the makeup of this place. Definitely unique. Owners are great.

If you are trying to complete your Austin ayahuasca experience – you need to swing by the Onnit Gym to complete the pilgrimage. You'll find a state of the art gym with like minded people ready to get after it throughout their class schedule. Has a recovery cafe and is next door to Kuya if you'd like to do a proper recovery after your workout.

Fun fact: The Onnit Gym is next to the rest of Onnit HQ so you can do the full Joe Rogan / Aubrey Marcus Austin pilgramage in one go.

Los Campeones is one of the newest Austin facilities that opened up post-pandemic and it's awesome. Huge, spacious and no-frills - Los Campeones is where you go if you need a good workout minus all the fuss.

The main drawback (or perk) is that it's on the way to Dripping Springs – so it's a ways outside of downtown Austin. A huge minus if you're in the city and trying to get in and out of the gym in a hurry – but if you're located down south – this is a huge plus as you're getting another awesome gym closer your way. Congrats.

Fun fact: Kuya is the newest recovery center (and the largest one we've seen). In addition to vitamin IV drips, they are starting to offer ketamine infusions and word on the street is that they plan to offer MDMA therapy sometime soon.

If you're north of the city, check out Ocean Lab. This recovery center is focused on sensory deprivation experiences, but also offers saunas and cold tubs.

The founder of Ocean Lab – Eric – is also prone to wild, ridiculous impossible challenges – like the 4x4x48 challenge and the longest night race.

Fun fact: Generator Athlete Lab was one of the first recovery places that popped up in Austin – but it's popularity has sparked several others opening recently as well.

Kollective (mentioned above) also has solid recovery facilities (cold plunge, sauna, and physical therapists on staff).