Every Gym Ranked S to F

Training comic · May 7, 2026 · 6 slides

This comic ranks various gym types from S to D tier based on cost, atmosphere, and equipment quality. It concludes that a personal garage gym is the ultimate workout space, while commercial chains and luxury clubs have notable drawbacks.

The GainFrame mascot stands thoughtfully with a clipboard next to a blank tier list chart.
Gainframe Guy. Every gym ranked S to F. Tier list. S? A? B? C? D?
The GainFrame mascot sits sadly in an expensive Equinox sauna next to an empty wallet, highlighting the high cost of luxury gyms.
#1 Equinox — A Tier. Pay $300 to be the broke one in the sauna. Equinox. $300/mo. Loxory.
The GainFrame mascot clutches an injured leg in pain at a CrossFit gym while a stick figure cheers, illustrating the risk of injury.
#2 Crossfit Box — B Tier. Cult that loves you. Until you blow a hamstring. Crossfit Box. Wod! Ouch!
The GainFrame mascot plugs his nose in a dirty, outdated LA Fitness with broken equipment, showing poor facility maintenance.
#3 LA Fitness — C Tier. Smells like 2007. Out of order. Out of order. LA Fitness.
The GainFrame mascot holds tiny dumbbells next to a free pizza stand at Planet Fitness, critiquing its counterproductive environment.
#4 Planet Fitness — D Tier. $10/mo. Pizza on Mondays. Get the message? Free pizza Mondays. P. Lunk alarm. 5 lb max. 5 lb max.
The GainFrame mascot stands happily with a halo in a well-equipped home garage gym, celebrating it as the best workout option.
#5 Garage Gym — S Tier. The holy grail. S Tier.

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