New Jersey
Competitor Friendly, Old School and Hardcore Gyms

Here is a list of gyms that are either owned by competitors, are old-school, hardcore or are more modern and also encourage competitors to train there. If you are a competitor looking for a new place to train, a newbie competitor looking for a place to get started, or looking for a place to train while traveling - give these gyms a look. And if you know of a gym that should be added to this list, please contact us at NaturalBodybuildingEvents@yahoo.com.

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Apollon Gym
160 Talmadge Rd
Edison, NJ
Apollon Gym is one of the oldest and most well known gyms in New Jersey. Established in 1975, Apollon Gym was always regarded as one of the most hardcore gyms in the country. Today Apollon Gym is as strong as ever and to be a member of Apollon Gym means to be a part of a family. Favorite gym among not just athletes but also people from all walks of life, who enjoy to workout among the best and be inspired and motivated. This is the gym where Rich Gaspari first started his road to the Olympia stage. Some of the best athletes have trained at Apollon Gym as well as the new generation of NPC and IFBB athletes. The owners of Apollon Gym are no strangers to the Physique stage either.
Phone: (732) 985-8576
Email: njfitness2000@aol.com
Web: www.apollongym.com

Diamond Gym
732 Irvington Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Diamond gym is one of the gyms that caters to the true bodybuilding subculture. Many great champions have trained there at one point or another. The owner, John Kemper, is himself a former professional bodybuilder and has a wealth of knowledge about bodybuilding, supplements, or anything else related to bodybuilding.
Phone: (973) 762-0828
Web:  www.diamondgymonline.com

Harbor Fitness - Bay Ridge (see other locations below - Join one club and have access to all three)
They opened their doors in Bay Ridge in 1991, in Park Slope in 2000, and in Mill Basin in 2010. Over the years their members have benefited from several generations of interior design and the best exercise equipment their industry has to offer.
9215 4th Ave
Brooklyn, New York
Phone: (718) 238-9400
Email: info@harborfitness.com
Web: www.harborfitness.com

Harbor Fitness - Park Slope
191 15th St
Brooklyn, New York
Phone: (718) 965-6200
Email: info@harborfitness.com
Web: www.harborfitness.com

Harbor Fitness - Mill Basin
6161 Strickland Ave
Brooklyn, New York
Phone: (718) 763-9200
Email: info@harborfitness.com
Web: www.harborfitness.com

Man's World Gym
1030 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, New Jersey
A hardcore gym with a strong history and tradition of powerlifting and bodybuilding.
Phone: (609) 695-9821

Quest Gym
303 Route 46
Mine Hill, New Jersey
Quest gym hosts competition posing clinics presented by IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Tim Martin. This gym provides all the top quality Cardio, Free Weights and Strength equipment you'll ever need to get and stay physically fit at an affordable price. It is stocked with world-class equipment from leading manufacturers such as Life Fitness and Hammer Strength. We are focused on giving our members the most value for their money. That means equipment and workout space that is clean, safe and comfortable.
Phone: (973) 252-0444
Email: info@qfitnj.com
Web: www.qfitnj.com

Muscle Mill
23 North Main Street
Milltown, NJ
An old school gym that is a haven for competitors. They have good old style posing rooms with good lighting, front and back mirrors, etc, with a tanning bed adjacent for the competitors. The list of competitors in the early 80's and forward was pretty long there. Power rack on tires, old donkey calf machines, Chalk allowed, etc. Very Old School. Pro athletes, Bodybuilders, WWF wrestlers and the like.
Phone: (732) 828-4004
Web: www.ronsworldfitness.com

Power and Fitness Health Club
280 St. Georges Avenue
Rahway, New Jersey
Power & Fitness is open 24 hrs and the staff is dedicated to helping individuals night and day. We believe one hour per day in our health club can positively affect the other 23hrs. Very few people exercise regularly without the help of a health club. Joining our health club will give you a place to exercise with no distractions and disturbances. We will focus on the unique needs of each person, whether you want to lose weight, improve your cardiovascular conditioning, gain weight or muscle mass, or even train for a specific sport or event, we will assist you for personal success.
Phone: (732) 956-3838
Web: www.powerandfitness.net

Pure Focus Sports Club
163 Van Zile Rd
Brick, New Jersey
Owned and operated by Natural Pro, Kent Bierly. Pure Focus is the home of numerous natural competitors, as well as, a nationally acclaimed powerlifting team. The gym is just a few minutes from the beach. Stop on in and experience the atmosphere that makes champions! Hours of operation are: Mon-Thurs 430am-1030pm Fri 430am-10pm Sat 6am-7pm Sun 6am-6pm
Phone:  (732) 840-5393

Strong & Shapely Gym
150 Union Ave.
East Rutherford, New Jersey
No Lines. No Attitudes. No Limits. We're looking for members who are interested in a variety of exercise equipment, superb personal instruction, an atmosphere conducive to productive exercising, and most of all, members don't want to pay for seldom used and counter productive amenities such as steam and pint size pools - and they don't We offer everything your body will ever need, nothing that your body won't ever need. And that's how we CHARGE LESS while providing more. No other fitness center even comes close. A Productive and Energetic Atmosphere both warm to the beginner and advanced fitness enthusiast. Competitors are welcome and encouraged to train at this gym.
Phone: (201) 896-1360
Email: SSGYM01@aol.com
Web: www.strong-and-shapely.com

Supreme Fitness
1317 Willow Ave
Hoboken, New Jersey
Phone: (201) 792-1351
Supreme Fitness is a 24 hour no-frills gym. It has a A huge weight-room floor with free weight area along with a good selction of cardio equipment.

Ultimate Gym & Fitness Center
700 Old Shore Rd
Forked River, New Jersey
www.ultimategymlacey.com

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