Independence Gym · Scottsdale, AZ
Serious equipment, a crew that feels like family, and no corporate playbook.
Every person in this gym started somewhere. Come get better with us.
Our Story
Independence Gym is locally owned and operated in Scottsdale. Our owner, Mark, opened our doors in 2011 because he was tired of gyms that cared more about signups than results. He set out to build a gym where members actually show up, use every piece of equipment and become family.
Some people call us an “advanced” gym. Our answer: every single person here started somewhere. Nobody came into this world in shape. Our members put in the work every day, and the motivation and camaraderie inside these walls keeps them coming back.
Independence Gym isn’t just about fitness. It’s about giving people the chance to become better versions of themselves. When your body changes, your confidence, attitude and outlook change too. We’re proud to be our members’ second home: a place where they feel comfortable, confident and accepted.
Independent by Name and by Nature
Franchise gyms answer to corporate. We answer to our members.
Equipment, hours and policies are decided in Scottsdale by people who train here, not at a corporate office in another state.
Have an idea or a question? The owner is in the building and actually listens. No call centers, no ticket numbers.
Most gyms bank on members signing up and never coming back. Not us. Our members use this place to its fullest, and we love it.
Every pass and membership supports a Scottsdale business and the local crew that keeps it running.
Our Facilities
We carry one of the widest arrays of equipment in Scottsdale. Here are a few of the pieces our members come for.
Dedicated platforms for cleans, snatches, deadlifts and heavy pulls, so you never wait for a spot to lift.
A full 40 yards of turf for sprints, agility drills, carries and conditioning work.
Load your legs heavy without loading your spine. A favorite for lifters working around back fatigue.
A true vertical press for deep quad and glute work that most commercial gyms don't carry.
Self-powered treadmills built for sprint intervals, sled-style pushes and serious HIIT conditioning.
A full floor of strength and cardio equipment. Stop by with a day pass and see it for yourself.
“There is no greater satisfaction than seeing the changes in our members, not just physically but also mentally.”
Mark, Owner of Independence Gym
Day & Week Passes
Visiting Scottsdale, between memberships, or just want to try us out?
Grab a pass and get full access to the gym.
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Visit Us
Monday to Friday: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Address: 2980 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 305-6410
Member Reviews
FAQ
Yes. Independence Gym has been locally owned and operated in Scottsdale, Arizona since our owner, Mark, opened the doors in 2011. We are not a franchise, so every decision is made right here by people who train here.
We’re at 2980 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Call us at (480) 305-6410.
Monday to Friday 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sunday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Yes. A day pass is $20 and gives you full access to the gym for one day, including our Olympic platforms, turf and specialty machines.
The week pass is $50 for 7 consecutive days of full gym access. It is a one-time purchase and does not auto-renew.
No. Our day and week passes are one-time purchases, and memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contract.
Call (480) 305-6410 or stop by for current membership options.
Not at all. Every single person in this gym started somewhere. Our members range from first-timers to competitive lifters, and the community here supports everyone who shows up and puts in the work.
Yes. We have 3 dedicated Olympic lifting platforms for cleans, snatches, deadlifts and other heavy lifts.
Along with a full strength and cardio floor, we have 3 Olympic platforms, 40 yards of turf, a Pit Shark belt squat, a vertical leg press and 2 StairMaster HIITMill X self-powered treadmills.
Yes. Our 40-yard turf is open to members and pass holders for sprints, agility drills, carries and conditioning.
Independent gyms make decisions locally. At Independence Gym that means equipment chosen by people who lift, owners you can actually talk to, and money that stays in Scottsdale instead of going to a corporate headquarters.
Locally owned. Fully equipped. Open 7 days at 2980 N Hayden Rd in Scottsdale.