Open 24/7 in Columbia · From $29/mo · No sign-up fee · Book a tour.

Our story

Built by Columbia, for Columbia.

Downtown Gym is Columbia's own — locally owned, independent, and built on a simple promise: give this town a gym worth showing up to.

So we built it. 24,000 square feet and 150+ machines — the gym was remodeled in 2025, machines included — open 24/7, with the tools most gyms skip: MyZone tracking, InBody body-composition scans, private showers, and hands-on coaching.

This one's for Columbia. A gym that's ours — coaches who know your goals, staff who know your name, and 24/7 access, whenever life lets you train.

The team

The people you'll see on the floor.

Mike Englert

Mike Englert

Fitness Coach

CSCS, PPSC, PN1

Mike has been part of Downtown Gym since May 2021, one week after it opened! He discovered his passion for fitness in high school and continued pursuing it while studying Exercise Science in college. He is motivated by seeing others reach their personal health goals and loves DTG's sense of community, describing it as a “huge family.” His advice for beginners is, “Everyone was a beginner at some point. Consistency and discipline are what got them to where they are now.”

Jenn Bass

Jenn Bass

Fitness Coach

Jenn has been in the fitness industry for 10 years and brings a strong background of discipline, leadership, and determination from her time serving in the United States Marine Corps. She is passionate about helping members reach their personal goals while pushing them beyond their comfort zones and showing them what they’re truly capable of. Jenn loves a good challenge, a little friendly competition, and a workout that makes you question your life choices. Her approach to fitness is simple: set realistic, achievable goals, stay consistent, and celebrate every victory—especially the ones that don’t show up on the scale.

Laterika Matthews

Laterika Matthews

Fitness Coach

Coach T has been part of Downtown Gym since January 2025. Her certifications include personal training and glute specialist. She enjoys building relationships with her clients and seeing them reach their goals. Outside of work, she enjoys being a full-time mom and having morning devotion. Her favorite fitness quote is, “The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.”

Allie Prine

Allie Prine

Front Desk Associate

Allie has been in the fitness industry for 4 years! She enjoys building relationships with members, giving gym tours, and maintaining a clean gym. Outside of work, she enjoys being a children's pastor at church, camping, and paddle boarding. Her favorite verse is 1 Corinthians 6:19–20: “Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, so you should honor God with your body.”

Rows of strength machines on the Downtown Gym floor
Stair climber machines at Downtown Gym
The member lounge with tables, drinks and the cold towel station
A row of cardio machines facing wall-mounted TVs
Weight-stack machines across the training floor
Free weights, dumbbell racks and bumper plates
Heavy bags hanging from the rig
Plate-loaded strength machines and benches
The functional training rig with plates and plyo boxes

The space

Big, clean, well-equipped — and open 24/7.

Everything you need under one roof, any hour of the day or night:

  • 24,000 sq ft with 150+ machines — the whole gym was remodeled in 2025
  • Free weights, cardio, and functional training
  • MyZone effort and heart-rate tracking
  • InBody body-composition scans
  • Private showers, infused cold towels & Vero Water
  • Climate control and Bluetooth door access from your phone

Come see it for yourself.

Book a tour of the 24,000 sq ft floor, or join online for $29/mo — no sign-up fee.

Call (601) 522-6098