Cult Gym HSR 24th Main | Gym in HSR Layout, Sec 1, Bangalore (Dance, Gym, Strength Training, Boxing, Book a Free Trial)

What a sad little gym this is. No discipline at all, plates, dumbell, barbell all lying around. There was a trainer training his students, who left their barbell on the rack that I was using, I asked him to respectfully put it back. He said something in Kannada and walked away in a lot of arrogance. No problem with Kannada, but what a bad bad example as a teacher. Also half the machines don’t worn or if they do they tend to be super squeaky. Handle bars and grips of ALL the machines are falling apart. I knew cult was bad, but this is downright depressing.

1. No policies are followed. Customer executives (or anyone else) don’t care about your problems. You will have to deal with them on your own. 2. Freelancer trainers and non-members who come to the gym, create a drag on gym resources and occupancy. 3. Women are not safe. 4. Trainers only care about female clients. They become their personal trainers and touch them at in-appropriate places which is quite un-comfortable. 5. Parking your vehicle is not safe. My vehicle’s tyre was slit with a blade.

It’s with great sadness that I am writing this 1* review. While the onus is on gym members to keep back the weights after use, the crowd that frequents this particular gym lack that etiquette.. See the attached pictures and video But even the floor mangers seem not to give a care to these bad practices by their members. There should cult personnel present on the floor instructing people to keep back weights after use, if things need to get better..

Cult HSR 24th Main Road is undoubtedly one of the best gyms in Bangalore! The facility is top-notch, equipped with everything you need for a great workout—whether it’s strength training, cardio, or functional workouts. The gym is always well-maintained, clean, and spacious, making workouts even more enjoyable. One of the biggest highlights is the amazing group classes! From high-energy boxing and dance fitness to HRX workouts, Strength+, and more, there’s something for everyone. The trainers are highly skilled, motivating, and ensure you get the best out of each session for Dance specially- Darshan, Boxing- Yash and HRX- Sujay & Amit! A special mention to Srinivas, the centre manager, who is extremely professional, helpful, and ensures everything runs smoothly. The entire staff, including the trainers and other managers, are friendly and supportive, making it a great fitness community. Highly recommended for anyone looking to stay fit and have a great workout experience in Bangalore!

My first experience with Cult and it was horrible! I took a PT here (won’t disclose the name). He acted quite friendly and supportive initially but he made me do really intensive exercises in the first week itself that started causing severe back pain. I had to stop going to the gym within 2 weeks and I am still recovering from it. The manager suggested me to join the evolve yoga classes for the back pain, but the trainers there are equally bad. I had almost paid 40k for both gym and PT membership and I couldn’t even get a refund. On top of this, there were payment issues at the start from the company side itself, for which I had to relentlessly run behind their support team. The gym itself is crap with how much crowded it is. And personal training is a joke, they will even care to assist you because each trainer has 5-6 trainees in one slot. I never had such a bad experience with any company or brand ever in my life! Joining this gym has been the biggest mistake and learning for my life. Screw this gym! PS: To Cult - I know you will reply to this review to share further details but please look into your database. I have multiple long running support threads with your team already.

I have been visiting this gym for a while now. The gym is well-maintained, with clean equipment and plenty of options whether you’re into strength training, cardio, or functional workouts. The staff is always welcoming, supportive, and ready to help if you need guidance. Plus, the classes are a great bonus if you want variety in your workouts. Overall, it’s a place that makes you look forward to training!

Disappointing Experience – Unprofessional Staff and Poor Management I had a very frustrating and disappointing experience at Cult recently. I arrived at 7:03 PM but was confused about which floor my session was on, as there was no one at the reception to assist me. I spent around 10 minutes trying to figure it out. Eventually, I found a manager and explained the situation. Since I wasn’t wearing shoes, he told me to go wear them and return before 7:06 PM, and he would allow me in. I came back exactly by 7:06 PM, but the manager had disappeared. I waited outside until 7:16 PM and searched all three floors, but he was nowhere to be found. I was left completely clueless with no support. The gym was overcrowded, and I couldn’t find anyone to talk to — until finally, I came across two kind cleaners. I explained my situation to them, and they tried to help by asking around and eventually brought a lady staff member who contacted the manager. He then told me to wait for the Dance Class and said he would allow me in. While I was waiting again, a person who had come to work out noticed me standing for a long time and asked if I needed help. I explained what happened, and he kindly offered to help by giving me the manager’s number. I even called the manager personally, but he did not pick up the call. I waited next to the Dance Class area as instructed. The class started, and one song had already played, but the manager still hadn’t shown up. When he finally came, he avoided eye contact and walked away without saying a word. I waited nearly 40 minutes in total, just to speak with him — and when I finally did, he overheard me sharing the story with a friend on the phone. After hearing me refer to him out of frustration, he suddenly lashed out and insulted me in front of others instead of handling the situation professionally. This experience was extremely disappointing and emotionally draining. There was no proper communication, no accountability, and no respect shown. Cult seriously needs to improve how they train and manage their staff — especially in how they deal with customers during time-sensitive or confusing situations.