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The 5 Best Gyms in Bay City, MI

Last updated October 22, 2026 · ranked from 153 Google reviews · How we rank

This list ranks 5 gyms in and around Bay City, MI, led by Survival Fitness-Crossfit Bay City, Lake Effect Functional Fitness and O44 METHOD. Together they have 153 Google reviews; Lake Effect Functional Fitness has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Bay City, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.

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Top picks at a glance

  1. 1Survival Fitness-Crossfit Bay CitySurvival Fitness-Crossfit Bay City holds a 4.9 Google rating across 108 reviews, listed on Google as gym.
  2. 2Lake Effect Functional FitnessLake Effect Functional Fitness holds a 5.0 Google rating across 38 reviews, listed on Google as gym.
  1. Survival Fitness-Crossfit Bay City in Bay City1

    Survival Fitness-Crossfit Bay City

    4.9(108)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 108 reviews (Google rating)

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    Survival Fitness-Crossfit Bay City holds a 4.9 Google rating across 108 reviews, listed on Google as gym.

    • CrossFit training
    • Personal training
    • Nutrition services
    “Such a clean gym, amazing members/staff, and overall amazing workouts! I love being apart of Survival Fitness, it has been helping my mental/physical health and it makes me feel like a whole new person! It's been 4 weeks of me working ou…”
    — Athena White, 2025-08-26 · google

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  2. Lake Effect Functional Fitness in Bay City2

    Lake Effect Functional Fitness

    5.0(38)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews (Google rating)

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    Lake Effect Functional Fitness holds a 5.0 Google rating across 38 reviews, listed on Google as gym.

    • Small-group classes
    • Personalized coaching
    • Everyday strength focus
    “thankful I took the leap and joined. everyone is so welcoming, encouraging, and it’s fun! I love being apart of something that holds me accountable & gets me moving in a meaningful way!”
    — Megan Marvin, 2026-08-17 · google

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  3. O44 METHOD in Bay City3

    O44 METHOD

    4.0(4)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (Google rating)

    Fitness center

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    O44 METHOD holds a 4.0 Google rating across 4 reviews, listed on Google as fitness center.

    • Varied class workouts
    • Patient instruction
    • Early weekday hours
    “Did a drop-in class & had a fantastic workout!! I highly recommend O44! Macey was a very informative and patient the whole class!”
    — Steffani Davis, 2024-12-28 · google

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  4. Revitalize Yourself in Bay City4

    Revitalize Yourself

    5.0(2)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (Google rating)

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    Revitalize Yourself holds a 5.0 Google rating across 2 reviews, listed on Google as physical fitness program.

    “mickey is very pleased with his phone call with a lovely girl, thank you for being so nice to mickey :)”
    — Tibwaz, 2020-02-10 · google

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  5. 369 Fitness & Combatives in Bay City5

    369 Fitness & Combatives

    5.0(1)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews (Google rating)

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    The reviewer calls Jason Fann “one of the most experienced and professional personal trainers around” and describes the business as an “Amazing Gym!” Located at 303 E Midland St, it holds a 5-star Google rating from one review. Listed practical amenities include a restroom and wheelchair-accessible parking.

    • Personal trainer praise
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking
    • Restroom available
    “Amazing Gym! Jason Fann is one of the most experienced and professional personal trainers around!”

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Gyms in Bay City, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Survival Fitness-Crossfit Bay City4.9(108)4.9 out of 5 from 108 reviews (Google rating)—108—+1989-546-6305Closed
2Lake Effect Functional Fitness5.0(38)5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews (Google rating)—38—+1989-898-0679Open
3O44 METHOD4.0(4)4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (Google rating)—4—+1989-316-1205Open
4Revitalize Yourself5.0(2)5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (Google rating)—2—+1989-295-4599—
5369 Fitness & Combatives5.0(1)5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews (Google rating)—1—+1989-252-6677—

Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.

How we ranked this list

Each gym is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Bay City category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.

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Gyms in Bay City, MI: common questions

Which gyms offer 24-hour access in and around Bay City, MI?
Old Town Gym at 4435 Raven Ln, Bay City, MI is open 24 hours every day. Its other listed location, at 3200 Center Ave in Essexville, MI, also operates 24 hours daily. Both require membership.
Where can I find a gym with a pool in Bay City, MI?
Old Town Gym at 4435 Raven Ln lists a swimming pool and sauna among its amenities. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA at 225 Washington Ave also has a pool, which reviewers praise for its cleanliness. The YMCA is open 5 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday.
Which gym in Bay City, MI offers small-group training for adults returning after an injury?
Lake Effect Functional Fitness at 200 E Vermont St designs its small-group classes for adults recovering from injuries and those hesitant to re-enter the gym. Classes combine personalized coaching, functional movements and strength training. Reviewers describe small classes and encouraging staff.
Where can I get CrossFit, personal training and nutrition services in Bay City, MI?
Survival Fitness at 228 Washington Ave offers all three services. It has a 4.9 Google rating from 108 reviews, and reviewers praise its trainers and welcoming community. Membership is required; contact the gym at +1 989-546-6305.
Which gyms in Bay City, MI have wheelchair-accessible facilities?
Old Town Gym at 4435 Raven Ln, Survival Fitness, Lake Effect Functional Fitness and O44 METHOD all list wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking and restrooms. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, along with a free parking lot.

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