Kentucky Gym

Overview

Kentucky Gym’s Nicholasville location is a 24-hour access gym blending an old school vibe with comprehensive fitness and recovery facilities. Originally developed as TammCor Fitness in 2009, it has a rich history of serving the Nicholasville community, evolving through ownership changes until Kentucky Gym took over in 2024. The gym emphasizes heavy lifting, cardio, group classes, and unique recovery options like a dry sauna and cold plunge, earning praise as the 2024 Best Gym in Lexington by the Herald Leader.

The overall atmosphere is friendly, unpretentious, and welcoming, ideal for serious lifters seeking a no-frills space to “lift heavy and get big” at any hour. Reviews highlight its clean, open environment, ample parking, quiet vibe, and recovery features available during staffed hours (9am-9pm for contrast therapy). Members appreciate the solid equipment, 24/7 access, and community feel, with ratings averaging Excellent based on 63 Google reviews.

Features & Amenities

• Strength Training: Tons of free weights, dumbbells (Ivanco, Troy, GP brands), adjustable/fixed benches (incline, decline, seated), curl bars, hack squat, squat racks, deadlift platforms.
• Cardio: Treadmills, ellipticals, bikes.
• Recovery & Spa: Dry sauna, cold plunge (contrast therapy), steam showers (noted in reviews).
• Locker Rooms & Showers: Clean facilities with lockers and showers.
• Convenience: Free WiFi, bottle filling station, sports nutrition/supplements/drinks shop.
• Group Areas: Boxing bags, HIIT/battle ropes, yoga mats, kettlebell zones.
• Access: One membership grants full access to ALL Kentucky Gym locations (Lexington, Nicholasville, Versailles, upcoming Frankfort, Georgetown, Richmond).
• Other: 24-hour operation, video-monitored security, curated equipment in excellent condition.

Services

• Memberships: Unlimited 24/7 access; one plan covers all locations.
• Day Passes: Available for non-members.
• Group Fitness Classes: Boxing, kickboxing, HIIT, boot camp, yoga, Pilates; class schedules online.
• Personal Training/Instructors: Group fitness instructors available.
• Recovery Services: Sauna and cold plunge during staffed hours (contrast therapy for post-workout recovery).
• Retail: Sports supplements, drinks, nutrition products on-site.

Pricing

• Specific pricing not listed on the page; detailed membership rates and day pass options available via Membership Rates page and Day Pass page.
• Emphasizes value with multi-location access under one membership.

Location & Hours

• Address: 143 Orchard Drive, Nicholasville, KY (plenty of parking; near Lexington).
• Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for members.
• Staffed Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday (ideal for classes, recovery amenities, assistance).

Notes

• Unique Selling Points: Stands out with recovery-focused amenities (sauna + cold plunge) in a 24/7 heavy-lifting gym—perfect for building and recovering. Carries forward TammCor’s legacy floor plan and upgrades.
• Community Praise: Reviewers love the non-pretentious vibe, punching bags, quiet atmosphere, and convenience (e.g., “Excellent space to build and recover” - Mondell Minter; “Great for lifting heavy 24/7” - Kenneth Samples).
• Expansion: Part of growing Kentucky Gym network; Versailles now open, more locations soon.
• Best For: Serious weightlifters, 24/7 fitness enthusiasts, those seeking contrast therapy without luxury gym prices.