Frankies Body Shop The Gym and Personal Training

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym. Trainers are knowledgeable and engaging with their clients. Simple and manageable membership. The staff makes you feel a part of the family. Make sure you re rack your too! Get up and come in for a tour!!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I have been going to Frankies Body Shop Gym now for a year. Our trainer Jill is awesome and we have a great time with her working to improve our fitness. Thank You Jill and Frankies Body Shop!

Fantastic experience: If you looking for a gym that doesn’t make you feel like your money is being wasted, Frankie’s Body Shop is the place to go. The training staff here is very friendly and always available to help. Equipment and facilities are always in good condition and the owners are always updating and replacing equipment as needed. And you can’t beat the No Contract membership. And if you’re looking for a good trainer for yourself or maybe you’re looking for a strength trainer for your youth for sports, ask for Derek Shoun. He’s knowledgeable in many different areas of training and will work with you on reaching your goals.

Fantastic experience: Derek Shoun is a wonderful trainer! I work with softball athletes & every kid is different & needs different training. Derek is very good at tailoring workouts to what my athletes need to help them grow in the best part of their game. Derek has helped me get my athletes to college! He’s also done wonders with my daughter. I’m seeing less injuries in my athletes due to their strength training with Derek.

Fantastic experience: Great local gym

Fantastic experience: Mathew and Jill are awesome! Some of the best trainers around

Fantastic experience: For the past several months I have been working with a trainer named Jill. She is wonderfully encouraging and is helping me, week by week, to get stronger. I have appreciated everything about her and the gym in general- it’s a wonderful “come as you are” environment that allows for personal growth.

Fantastic experience: Great experience training with Jill. She’s helped me reach my health goals and feel more confident working out in a gym. I look forward to seeing her each week!

Fantastic experience: This is the best gym I have been using. The equipment is kept at great condition and the location is good too. I want to personally shoutout my PT Jill who has been great at helping me getting in shape!

Fantastic experience: Great old school feel gym where you can either have a membership or workout with a trainer. I love that it’s more personalized for every level of fitness and whatever goal you’re interested in reaching, they have a match for you.

Fantastic experience: I've only been with Frankie's for 3 months. Throughout this time I have learned a ton about MMA, more specifically BJJ, wrestling, and kick boxing. The coaches are all great at teaching, and are equally good at taking feedback from the members. The environment is very upbeat and positive. They welcome anyone and every one as far as I have seen. Don't worry about being new and not good enough to compete. They have people of all skill levels in their gym and have the coaches to get you coached up in no time. Overall I'd say that this gym is going to be my home for years to come. However, I do not go to weightlifting gym so I cannot speak on how it is in there.

Negative experience: This wonderfully eclectic space is an absolute playground for any and all physical activity. You can tell the wide array of equipment has been carefully curated over decades in the industry. ... unfortunately, you won't be able to get to most of it as the majority of trainers apparently need to lounge on it to work with their clients. If you go to this gym for personal training, they will roll out the red (or black rubber) carpet for you. If you are there simply to work out, you can kick rocks. Ben, Greg, Jill and Derrick all seem like really good people and they are very courteous and polite. The rest will treat you like you are in the way. From sitting on the free weights to using a bench just for their phone, just about every gym etiquette rule you could imagine, the trainers will violate with extreme prejudice. I've also straight up never seen a trainer wipe down a single piece of equipment. One of my favorite games to play is "how many of Frankie's rules can every Frankie's employee break in a single day?" The answer is all of them. I'd call them out in person, but then I'd be breaking rule 10.

Fantastic experience: Easily the best gym for the powerlifting in Knoxville; both the equipment and the people are great

Fantastic experience: squat racks for everyone!

Fantastic experience: Frankies has been my gym family for two years now. All of their trainers are incredibly friendly- no matter if you’re working out with them or on your own. They've taken my training up several notches with good health education and tips of good technique. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an encouraging community and gym with EVERYTHING you could want.

Positive experience: Great gym and variety of equipment. Only complaint I have is the hours. My work schedule frequently extends the duration they are open. Would LOVE if the gym opened earlier or closed later. Memberships are straightforward. Plenty of trainers around if interested too.

Fantastic experience: Love being a part of the Frankie’s Family! I’ve been training with Ben (coach stank) for almost a year and a half now and have changed my life with his help. The gym is super chill, rarely over crowded, and has any kind of machine/weight you could need. Everyone is super friendly and eager to answer any questions.

Fantastic experience: Great mom & pop gym to get your training in! Everyone is super friendly! I moved to Knoxville in August and the first thing I did was look for a gym. I am so glad I came to Frankie’s! 6 months in I already knew almost all of the trainers and many fellow gym goers - it’s a very encouraging environment. They have pretty much every machine you could ever need, as well as enough free weights to carry you through any workout. It gets a little busy sometimes around 5, but that’s no different from any other gym around. You just do another exercise real quick and whatever you need will probably be free after a few minutes. I’ve never had an issue. I would also say this gym is great for newbies and experienced athletes alike. The equipment is great for people that use a wide variety in their training and know exactly what to do, and the trainers absolutely love helping people get started in the gym. I see people of all different levels in there getting along and having a great time :) Highly recommend!!!

Fantastic experience: The sense of community at this gym is truly unparalleled, with dedicated individuals who will motivate and push you towards achieving new heights in your fitness journey. If you're looking for a welcoming environment, top-notch equipment, and a supportive community to help you reach your goals, Frankies Body Shop is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to gyms all over Knoxville and not many compare to Frankie’s. Feels like home when you walk in the door!

Fantastic experience: Never too busy, friendly environment, best powerlifting equipment in Knoxville

Fantastic experience: Love the environment built at Frankie’s and I couldn’t be more grateful for the hospitality UTK powerlifting, as well as all of the other patrons have shown me here.

Negative experience: the trainers themselves are cool people. but chloe padilla is a scam artist. watch your back, read over all paperwork diligently and keep your copy.

Fantastic experience: My wife and I have been coming here everyday for a week and we love it! The space and location make it easy for us to get our morning cardio and a workout everyday! I have been way more consistent at this gym then even my university gym. They also have BJJ and MMA classes that I might take someday. Still need to figure out what to do on sundays though.

Negative experience: I used this gym over summer because the university gym was closed. You can barely have any space to yourself because of how much equipment they’ve crammed into the building; despite that, however, I often found myself still waiting on pieces of equipment. I primarily have issue with Frankie’s because actually making contact with anyone working there who’ not a trainer is hit or miss (almost always miss). I tried coming in multiple times and calling multiple times to cancel my membership to no avail, and eventually left a voicemail saying I’d like to cancel and if they needed me to do anything more to let me know. Never heard back, so I figured they had cancelled it. That was July, it’s November now, and they’ve been charging me every month since then. Just called and was told that my request to cancel didn’t matter because they didn’t have a “written notice”. That’s a ridiculous policy and I’ve heard of multiple others having this same issue. I was told I would not be getting my $100 back. Find any other gym. Edit in response: like I said, I went multiple times specifically to talk to someone so I could cancel. It seems like the gym is run by trainers, as I’ve never seen any manager or attendant at the “front desk”. It’s not ridiculous to believe the trainers would not have any say over memberships, and they’re also always with their clients so I’m not going to interrupt that. Out of all the gyms I’ve been to, I’ve never heard of ONLY accepting a written notice. Thus i had no idea I had to go through all the paperwork to figure out the one and only way you’ll accept cancellation. On top of this, in my voicemail I explicitly requested to hear back if I had to do anything further to cancel my membership. Do you expect us to read through every paper you have splayed out every time we enter? Or remember reading when we first joined the specific way you want us to cancel? By never taking or responding to calls, and never having someone available in the gym specifically to manage questions and concerns, it seems in my opinion it is intentionally difficult to cancel.

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out, and the trainers are always there assisting their clients. These guys know their clientele and work hard at helping you achieve your goals.

Fantastic experience: I am so grateful that Frankie’s is in our community! A no-nonsense, come-as-you-are, gym with highly skilled trainers who can meet you where you are on your health journey—all are personable, relatable, and down to earth. I feel very welcome every time I go. Blessed.

Negative experience: They allow some *very* sus people into their business. Be safe, everyone. Make sure you choose a gym is safe.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym!! Lots and lots of personal trainers available and FANTASTIC quality and cleanliness (coming from a past gym employee, their stuff is wayyy better than most commercial gyms). They focus on strength training and not on cardio so if you only do cardio stuff it might not be for you. They have a few cardio machines but have a bajillion ways to pick up heavy things, haha. They do student discounts and the price is great. I drive really far lengths just because it’s worth it. Privately owned too. Never too crowded. I would go after work at 3pm and it would be pretty quiet in there. Also the interior decorating is really fun/interesting and you never get bored looking at all the stuff when working out. I am sad to close my account because I am moving- just know that if you cancel the gym membership it has to be 30 days in advance and you have to go in person :)

Fantastic experience: The only gym I've ever been consistent with. The vibes are amazing, the equipment is well maintained, and everyone is friendly. The price is great too. Kyle is the best pt in the gym!

Fantastic experience: Knoxville's best gym. Hands down. $30 / month, great family run business. An ever expanding array of weights and toys. What else could you want?!

Fantastic experience: This place is like another home for me. I’ve been coming here for almost 5 years working with my trainer. Typically there’s space to do whatever exercises we want for the day. Majority of the staff are friendly and it definitely feels like a home environment vs a gym culture.

Fantastic experience: local gym, great equipment, super well maintained, and amazing staff. this is everything you want in a gym and more.

Fantastic experience: Frankie's is a wonderful place full of people that are there to better themselves and help others. Everybody I've interacted with since joining is kind and I've not had any problems at all since joining. They have a wide selection of equipment and enough space that you're never stuck waiting for your set. And some of the biggest (read: swole) people I've ever seen are there so the proof is in the pudding.

Fantastic experience: Best place in Knoxville to train regardless of fitness level. Clean facilities and a great selection of equipment.

Fantastic experience: Best damn gym in Knoxville hands down!

Fantastic experience: Anthony Cochran is my trainer and he is an amazing young man..

Positive experience: Would be 5 stars but there are no mirrors in front of the racks so I can’t check my form on squats, deadlifts, bent over rows etc. You guys planning on getting any mirrors any time soon?

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out so far. Not much more expensive than the black card at planet fitness, but here there are no contracts and there are a ton of different trainers (for an additional fee, which varies). Also, the whole vibe you get from the place is awesome, it makes you actually want to be there and work out... unlike many gyms nowadays. The only down side here is the limited hours/ closed Sundays for anyone working long days during the week.

Fantastic experience: If you like small locations you might like it here

Fantastic experience: Absolutely best gym I've ever been to, and I've been to plenty as a very picky person. If you're looking for a fun, heavy hitting, grunge gym with the best equipment, aesthetic and vibe this is your spot. Amazing owners, and phenomenal trainers available. Haven't seen any salesmen, and nobody judges anyone. Very supportive and friendly crowd. This is the gym to go to if you live in or around Knoxville. Priced extremely reasonably as well.

Fantastic experience: This is the best gym and owner's of a gym in town. I've been here for years and the professionalism and attention to detail is top notch. Chloe is not only an excellent trainer but a great human being. I always look forward to working out with her because I see results!!

Negative experience: Its a scam and they force you to sign a contract which if they steal your money, you can't sue them

Negative experience: A real lifters gym that doesn't offer a weekly rate and wants to make you pay $30 down and a $30 last because of people that they let in their gym before that destroy stuff. I'm in town for a powerlifting meet I go all over the country and go to Jim's this is the first I have come across a problem not letting a lifter in a gym and this is the second gym in this town that this has happened to me today

Fantastic experience: Best gym in town!

Fantastic experience: This place is one of a kind. Personal Trainers there are great Especially Derrick. He is hands down best trainer i have ever had. I would recommend this gym to anybody.

Fantastic experience: It's one of those things that you look forward to dreading! I've been training with Kayla, and she is amazing and knows her stuff! I've never left a workout without being wore the heck out and feeling the burn! The gym location and equipment are great as well. If you're thinking about joining and working with a trainer, don't hesitate...give Kayla a call (Self Made Fitness) you won't regret it.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!! My daughter has loved going to Frankies Body Shop and training with Kayla! My daughter’s exact words were that it is tough, but she likes to go train with her because she feels stronger afterwards. I feel Kayla is very knowledgeable, professional, and easy to contact and work with.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely cannot say enough about how incredible this gym is and their trainers! I’ve been going there and training with the amazing Annie Adams since 2017. She’s so friendly and makes you feel super comfortable working out while actually making it fun! Everyone there is always so friendly and you truly feel like it’s one big family there. Very clean with high quality equipment and hand sanitizing stations throughout the gym! 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic experience: Annie is my trainer at Frankie's body shop and I could not be any happier with her! I am a bigger girl who would usually feel uncomfortable in a gym, but Annie has made me feel comfortable from day 1! Since working out with Annie I have lost 30lbs. I have been unsuccessful in all my attempts to lose weight until I signed up with Annie! She holds you accountable to your diet and exercise plan, but isn't too harsh! It feels like you actually have someone on your team who truly wants you to be successful! She works hard to make individualized meal plans for you that are easy to follow. She has always worked with my schedule and that has never been an issue! I can't tell you how grateful I am to have signed up with her. She is worth every penny!

Fantastic experience: I honestly cannot say enough good things about Frankie’s body shop or my trainer Kayla Torra with Self Made Personal Training and Fitness! This place has the best atmosphere and amazing equipment. Very clean and has sanitizing stations throughout the gym. All the staff that I’ve interacted with have been very welcoming and helpful. And my trainer Kayla? Well she’s just amazing! I was so nervous and insecure when I first started but she very quickly helped me through that. She pushes me to do more that I ever thought I could all while being so encouraging and motivating! If you’re looking for a safe and well equipped place to get fit then Frankie’s is it!!! And I highly recommend Kayla with Self Made!! She has helped me more than she will ever know!!

Fantastic experience: Coach Torra is a beast! Very professional. Always on time. She has my workouts already planned out. She encourages me while pushing me past my preconceived limitations. Beautiful spirit and she knows what she's doing!!! Frankie's is easily accessed from the interstate, clean and top notched equipment. Very nice environment and friendly people. Plenty of hand sanitizer and equipment cleaners.

Fantastic experience: Educated and professionalism is what you will get from Frankies body shop. They are dedicated trainers and will push you through your goals. I encourage anyone that wants to get fit, strong, or whatever your goal is in the fitness world you will definitely get your moneys worth.

Fantastic experience: Started coming here last year. Probably the best move I ever made.

Fantastic experience: Frankie’s Body Shop is by far the best gym I have ever worked out in. Coming from someone who doesn’t have a ton of experience working out, I have never felt more comfortable in a gym environment. At the beginning of the year, I signed up for personal training and was matched with Allie, who is AMAZING! After just a month, I am already seeing results I could never get on my own. Allie really takes the time to correct form, push you, and help you succeed. She is also very flexible with your schedule! If you’re thinking about signing up, I promise you, you will not regret it.

Fantastic experience: My personal trainer is Kayla. She made me a very detailed and laid out meal plan which has helped me a lot with consistency. She makes great exercise plans that push me enough to be effective and to be consistent. Definitely would recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Frankies is amazing! Always clean! Always professional! Nicest gym around!

Fantastic experience: I come to this gym at least once a week. I train here with selfmade training. Everyone is very professional at this gym. All the equipment is sanitized for our safety. Everyone also keeps there masks on for each other’s safety. I would highly recommend going there and getting a trainer. Selfmade training has helped me loose some weight, while also building muscle!

Fantastic experience: Kayla Torra is my trainer. She is amazing! I love going to Frankie’s Gym. I feel safe going in and it’s kept very clean.

Fantastic experience: I love working with Kayla! She’s really sweet, but tough and that’s the kind of trainer you need. I feel comfortable working with her. She pushes me to do my best and spots me if needed. I’m glad to have her as my trainer!

Fantastic experience: I love my gym! Cleanliness is always a priority especially in the midst of the pandemic! The body shop has all the tools you need to get in the best shape of your life! Atmosphere is everything when it comes to success, and our gym has one of the best! Come train with us ❤️ #selfmadetraining

Fantastic experience: This place is filled with state of the art equipment and some talented trainers. Kayla Torra personalizes my sessions to fit my needs. She works with my schedule too!

Fantastic experience: I love how friendly and inviting the staff are. The gym is always clean and I feel very comfortable as soon as I walk through the door. My personal trainer Kayla Torra is amazing and keeps me going even when I don’t want too! I look forward to my sessions with her! I would highly recommend this gym over any gym hands down!

Fantastic experience: Gregg is an excellent trainer.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely excellent gym. A high variety of quality equipment in an upbeat environment. All the trainers have been super helpful, even when you are just asking them a random question about a particular piece of equipment. I am planning on coming here as long as I am in Knoxville.

Fantastic experience: Frankie, and the trainers, at Frankie's Body Shop helped get me in the best shape of my life. As a professional athlete, I needed someone who could get my strength and conditioning to the next level. Going to Frankie's Body Shop was the best decision I've made. Frankie's trainers are the best at what they do. The gym is always very clean and everyone there very friendly. And they are affordable!

Positive experience: Very nice gym. Unfortunately with my job it makes it nearly impossible for me to workout there. Would gladly become a member if they were open to 10 through the week. This is the only reason I won’t rate it a 5* Gym.

Fantastic experience: Frankies is the best! Everyone at the gym is super friendly and are all very supportive of anything that you do. The equipment is all very nice, there are plenty of squat racks and deadlift platforms. It definitely feels like a family when you walk in to the gym.

Fantastic experience: Best Gym around! Great people, knowledgeable trainers, excellent equipment and atmosphere! Frankie’s helped me get my dents out!

Fantastic experience: You can't beat the amazing people and amazing environment. You will love it.

Fantastic experience: Love this place! Great people and an awesome atmosphere!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Knoxville!

Fantastic experience: Conducive fitness environment to achieve all your goals. I love it!

Fantastic experience: We had the absolute BEST personal trainer at this gym, Sam Baker! She trained my husband and myself at the same time; she was literally the best part of our work day, when we'd stop, meet at the gym, and lift weights for forty-five minutes. She tailored everything to what our goals were and we saw significant strength gains within a few months (that was our goal, to get stronger). She's great; she knows her stuff, is a riot with her endless stories, and will help you get into shape without the shame. Highly, highly recommend Franky's, and especially Samantha Baker.

Fantastic experience: Hired a personal trainer here nearly a year ago. One of the best decisions of my life! My friends jaws drop when they see me now! This is a REAL gym, not a club like some of the large chain gyms.

Fantastic experience: Chloe is an awesome trainer. It is a true gym not a health club. They are hands on and it has a laid back feel.

Fantastic experience: Friendly people, great equipment!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic environment. Very inviting for people of all skill levels. The trainers are all individual so you don't have a set contract with the gym itself. They even have a physical therapist in house.

Fantastic experience: A "real" gym. You can drop weights and there's chalk. They play good music and everyone is friendly a d helpful.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the area! Awesome trainers And great staff!

Fantastic experience: The BEST gym and absolutely the BEST trainers in East Tennessee!! I have trained with Frankie for over 10 years, and he has created the most accepting, encouraging and supportive environment you will find in a gym. The trainers keep you motivated and push you to your fullest potential. The trainers and the members are a big family, always offering encouragement to each other. Whether you're training for a bikini or body building competition, training for a weight lifting competition, getting ready for a MMA fight or simply trying to get healthy, you are part of the gym family! No "meat heads" looking for a date like you find in so many gyms. I will always be a part of the Shop and the amazing #fitfam! SEXY HURTS!!!

Fantastic experience: Love this gym and all of our personal trainers! Best atmosphere to work in!

Fantastic experience: clean, friendly and plenty of equipment. Everything I need in a gym.

Fantastic experience: This gym is awesome! The coolest equipment you will find. It's small and everyone there is working on there self. No judgment zone totally. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Got some dents out, working on next's year summer body.

Fantastic experience: I love this gym! The personal training is great and it's small enough to get to know the people there!

Fantastic experience: Have had a membership here for a few months now. Month-to-month memberships. Very inexpensive for the equipment provided. Plenty of trainers to choose from if you wish, and multiple professional weight racks. Hype music, and a great environment for accomplishing goals. My only complaint is that their jump rope has been broken for 3 weeks now, and to my knowledge hasn't been replaced. Still a great place to work out. 5/5

Fantastic experience: Love it

Fantastic experience: Great gym and even better people! I absolutely love Frankie! He's knowledgable, personable, and purely fantastic. The gym is equipped with everything you'd ever need or want. Do yourself a favor and go to the Body Shop!

Positive experience: Great place to work out fun, friendly atmosphere and gear equipment, clean and we'll kept.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym. Well maintained, great equipment selection including a lot of specialty bars, bumper weights, platforms, etc. Everything you need to get a good training session in.