Ark Bloc

💯Amazing all-inclusive space!! Both an extensive comfortable spacious gym & a climbing bouldering. Such a hidden gem?!? 💎 Truly IMPRESSED by the variety of gym equipment available - anything you can think of or seen elsewhere, it’s likely AVAILABLE. In all different materials & sizes. But whether able to fully utilize, is another matter 😅 but so much opportunity to challenge self in a good way & find the one that suits your needs! The weights range is incredible! 👏🏻 > Dumbbells - up to 50kg > Kettlebells - up to 48kg > Weights, plates - 5/10/too many 20kgs, both iron & rubber > 40kg medicine balls, slamballs etc > over 200kg tyres , sandbags Another highlight ✨note: MORE than sufficient quantity of EACH specific weight to go around, so you definitely won’t find yourself waiting for other people to finish utilizing a weight to get your turn at it 🏋️‍♀️ 5(?) barbell lifters corner with own personal stable floorings/ mats & personal mirrors 🏋️‍♀️ various stable weightlifters areas More dynamic areas include: > more than sufficient bars of a calisthenics playground 🛝 > battleropes, sled etc Climbing /bouldering routes & options are extensive as well! Many routes to test & explore, with clear markings on varying difficulty levels from 1-9, and is a good challenge not attempt for beginners or experts alike You can rent climbing shoes as needed. Overall: ✔️ Well-ventilated - with their large fans positioned at many corners, and a high barn-like ceiling & partially open walls. Which I love the airiness & breathability whilst still being in a contained sheltered space! ✔️ easy access to free water cooler or purchase drinks from fridge ✔️ a good spaciousness & dedicated spaces (whether for exercise or chill/rest seatings) ✔️ Space layout is so thoughtfully designed! To accommodate the varied needs & range of equipment, types of exercises, & user safety ✔️crowd level is good, probably due to location As long as not looking for classes, you can find something to suit everyone’s level from beginners > experts! 👍🏻 🙁Downside: there is a decent amount of rust on some equipment just bc it is iron… & floorings has shown wear & tear, but they are all still very functional, usable. Which is totally acceptable given the variety / extensive ness of a gym rarely avail elsewhere. Can expect hands to get slightly dirty, so if that matters, bring training gloves? it is pretty much like an exercise gym wonderland ✨ for any fitness enthusiast - SO MUCH to explore & use & learn!! 🌟 Cost: ~$19-$25 for passes? & can purchase/book via their app

It was my first time at Ark Bloc and only my second time bouldering, and I had such a great experience! The people here are really friendly, and the staff were super helpful in getting me started. A few of the climbers even took the time to guide me on how to clear the routes, which made learning so much easier. Special shoutout to Frank – he was very approachable, went above and beyond to make me feel welcome, and even took the time to introduce me to the other Ark facilities after I shared some of the challenges I had with other gyms. Really appreciated the warm and supportive environment.

Easily one of the best equipped gyms in the North East. Whatever your training goal is (general fitness, bodybuilding, strongman, powerlifting, calisthenics, rock climbing, etc), they likely have the equipment to support it! It's open air …

nice training facility, outdoorsy, well ventilated, lots and lots of equipment for gen pop, powerlifting, strongman, bodybuilding, bouldering...a real mish-mash of things for people who enjoy variety (and a bit of chaos) i love there's lots of seats and plenty of space for everyone. but ladies, please don't go here without wet wipes and maybe even your own soap. the toilets (which are not under the gym's purview, but still) should be reported. I've been here 4x over 4 weekends, and each time it's a different 'sensory experience'. Go in wash hands also scared.

A huge non-air-conditioned gym in a warehouse building, with many huge fans for ventilation. If you're looking for an atlas gym, this is definitely not it - it's gritty, it's dirty, much of the equipment are rusty. However, they're serviceable, and cater to a wide range of athletes, from climbers, weightlifters, powerlifters, bodybuilders, strongmen, Crossfitters, and Hyrox athletes. Like I said, definitely not the best equipment. I came here to do weightlifting, and the WL bars are rusty, and while they spin, they aren't smooth. The knurlings placement also feel "off" from feel, though I didn't measure them. Bumper plates also don't fit very well, with substantial wiggle room, so use the clips. Service was friendly and professional as well. One bad thing is that the bathroom is shared, and outside the gym, and it's absolutely disgusting. It looks like nobody has cleaned it for the longest time, and the shower stalls had tape, dirt etc on the drain covers. Definitely ranks as one of the worst, if not the worst gym bathrooms I've had to use.

Suffered from spiral fracture of both my tibia and fibula bone when I fell from the wall. This gym wall is 2-3m tall and the mat is ridiculously THIN. Next, the wall I attempted does not have much foot holds to come down lower before jumping down. Not comparing but other gyms you can always find foot holds to step down and make yourself lower. But not here. It has been a long 4 months since my injury and I am barely even able to walk properly till this day. What was scary about this gym is that, while waiting for the ambulance, the gym staffs told me casually that “Our wall is high and we have a lot of accidents. We have one who dislocated the shoulder, one with tendon tear, even your friend was recently injured while attempting a route.” Hello? If there are high incidence of accidents, shouldn’t you take prompt action to review the site? And if the wall is high, why was the mat thin? What a comment. The routes here are sketchy. The tiles are slippery and dirty. Frequent climbers will know the higher you climb, the more slippery and dirty the tiles will be. Every routes I climbed was a “if you make it you make it”. I know that we have signed the indemnity form and bouldering is considered an extreme sport. And I know very well that I cannot take any actions because of the indemnity form. So I am just here, sharing based on my painful experience. It was only my second time visiting this place since their opening day. I had expected a good and chill experience at this gym that day but not the trauma and pain that awaits me. I have sacrifice my favourite sport and I cannot boulder anymore until next year end due to the severity of my injury. I have been feeling regretful visiting this place every day. This is a can go gym but need to be extremely careful. Better not climb alone. I hope everyone visiting this place can have a nice and safe experience. Oh yes, the staffs cannot differentiate a deformed bone and a sprain ankle.