The Body Builders, Inc.

The Body Builders, Inc. We are not here to look pretty, but if you want real results from your training there is no other place. Women are welcome. Make no mistake, we are that gym !

For nearly 30 years, hardcore training with a friendly atmosphere has always been the focal point at The Body Builders Inc. The philosophy of BBI has always been simple and straightforward: Whether for bodybuilding, powerlifting, olympic lifting, a sport of choice, or simply to get in the best shape possible, BBI is the only gym . Heavy duty equipment, heavy weights, heavy, loud music, no carpet,

no plants, no tanning beds, no elevator music —you get the picture. You need to work out in a gym with state and national level bodybuilders. You need to work out in a gym with state, national, and world class powerlifters. You need to work out in a gym with the best training environment in the country. You need to work out in a gym to make the best gains of your life.

“It’s a long weekend because it’s a long life without them.”Memorial Day isn’t just an extra day off, it’s a moment to ...
05/25/2026

“It’s a long weekend because it’s a long life without them.”
Memorial Day isn’t just an extra day off, it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and honor the heroes who gave everything.

This weekend, we remember. ❤️🤍💙


Put your hands together BBI and help us wish this lovable hunk a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
05/19/2026

Put your hands together BBI and help us wish this lovable hunk a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!


We hope all you gym lugs out there wished your momma’s a Happy Mother’s Day. If not, you still have a couple hours to re...
05/11/2026

We hope all you gym lugs out there wished your momma’s a Happy Mother’s Day. If not, you still have a couple hours to redeem yourself.


05/05/2026

Steve Martter – BBI member since June 27, 1979 (Yes, that exact date)
Steve was the 1st employee of BBI. He also was a teacher and coach in the Akron Public School system.

Phil Martter (son of Steve) – BBI member since 1990 but was in the gym from the time he was a baby. He grew up at BBI.
Phil followed in his dad’s footsteps. He’s a teacher and coach in the Canton School system.

Head over to our YouTube Channel to check out the full-length video!
https://youtu.be/_JsIWzpdyJs

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05/03/2026

Guido Di Iorio - BBI member since the early 2000's.

Guido is cousins with Angela and Pep, he also is a North Hill business owner.

Head over to our YouTube Channel to check out the full-length video!
https://youtu.be/mrRdMN2pp70

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Happy Easter 🐰🐇 ✝️🙏🏻
04/05/2026

Happy Easter 🐰🐇 ✝️🙏🏻

Help us wish this dapper dude a very Happy Birthday today!! We’d tell you his age, but we don’t want you to think it’s a...
04/01/2026

Help us wish this dapper dude a very Happy Birthday today!!

We’d tell you his age, but we don’t want you to think it’s an April fools joke !!

7️⃣5️⃣🤫 🎁🎂🍰

Morgan Trust – BBI Member since 2020Morgan is a graduate of Walsh University where he was a 3-year letterman in Football...
03/23/2026

Morgan Trust – BBI Member since 2020

Morgan is a graduate of Walsh University where he was a 3-year letterman in Football

“I truly did find a family here at the gym…..this gym may have an end date, but I know that family and that kinship and that camaraderie that I found here - you know that never ends and that never dies, and that’s something that I’ll keep on for the rest of my life.”

Head over to our YouTube Channel to check out his full-length video!

https://youtu.be/s2jOaOTQfbA

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Morgan Trust – BBI Member since 2020Morgan is a graduate of Walsh University where he was a 3-year letterman in Football“I truly did find a family here at th...

03/22/2026

Erica King - BBI Member since 2017

Erica was one of our FIRST female members at BBI.

A graduate from the University of Findlay AND 2 time All American Hammer Thrower.

Head over to our YouTube Channel to check out her full-length video!

https://youtu.be/lBUVF1qAqLI

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Happy Valentines Day to all of you sweeties out there. 💘
02/14/2026

Happy Valentines Day to all of you sweeties out there. 💘



02/02/2026

Gary “Skinny” Wagner — BBI member since 1985.
Retired from Akron Public Schools and now lives in South Carolina. Skinny made the trip up from SC for the farewell party.
This coming August it will be 3 years since his heart transplant.

https://youtu.be/lnVogOYp6V4



Address

597 E Tallmadge Avenue
Akron, OH
44310

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+13302537616

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