Apply
Submit your gym’s details, photos and supporting information.
International Gym Certification
The Global Mark
of Gym Excellence
Discover where to train. Show what your gym offers. GFV brings gym profiles and certification based on defined criteria into one platform.
Register your gym
For gym owners
Explore gyms
For people looking for a gym
A gym profile and GFV certification are different steps.
What does GFV Certified mean?
Certification mark
What does GFV Certified mean?
“GFV Certified” status and the Colossus are awarded only to gyms that meet exceptionally high GFV standards. Each gym must successfully pass an assessment and fulfil the certification requirements.
A directory listing alone is not certification.
View assessment criteriaGFV – a Gym Factory initiative.
About us
The metal symbol of GFV recognition. In the gym programme, it is reserved for “GFV Certified” gyms and is not sold separately.
The process
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Three steps to certification
Assessment
GFV reviews the information against its criteria and requests clarification where needed.
Recognition
Gyms that meet the requirements receive GFV Certified status under the programme’s terms.
See the dedicated certification page for the full process, requirements and terms.
Certification terms & pricing
The gym map
Find a gym
Find a gym
that suits you
Start with location. Explore the equipment and facilities shown in each profile, then check the club’s certification status.
Explore the map
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GFV Certified
Gym assessed against GFV criteria and certified.
Owner Verified
Profile registered and information confirmed by the gym owner. Not GFV Certified.
Public Listing
Publicly sourced listing; not confirmed by the owner. Not GFV Certified.
For gym-goers
Choose before you visit
Save time choosing a gym
Compare gym profiles in one place. Find a gym that suits your training needs more easily.
Keep training while travelling
Discover gyms in another city or country. Plan where to train before you arrive and keep your routine on track.
Know what to expect
Explore the gym’s photos, listed equipment and facilities. See whether it suits your training before your first visit.
Recognise GFV Certified gyms
The GFV Certified mark identifies gyms assessed against GFV criteria and awarded certification. Look for the Colossus symbol on the map.
The GFV app
Choose before you visit. Now in your pocket.
Find GFV Certified gyms near you or anywhere you travel, see their photos, equipment and facilities, compare gyms side by side and save your favourites.
Free on iPhone, iPad and Android. Requires iOS 15 or Android 7 or later.
On a computer?Scan the code with your phone or tablet camera.
For gym owners
Gym profile
After certification
Certified gyms
Show what sets your gym apart
Get discovered
Present your location, equipment, facilities and photos on the GFV platform.
Showcase your GFV certification
Display GFV Certified status when your club has met the assessment criteria.
Colossus at your club
Make that recognition visible at your premises under the gym programme’s terms.
Before you register
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What certification means
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Terms & pricing
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Assessment criteria
A few things to know
Does registration mean certification?
No. Creating a club profile does not grant GFV Certified status.
What does it cost and what is included?
Review the certification terms, price and terms for receiving the Colossus before applying.
Is my gym eligible?
Review the GFV assessment criteria and application requirements.
Have a question about your gym?
Contact GFV
Your next step
Take your place on GFV
Present your gym and explore the path to certification. Looking for a place to train? Start with the gym map.
Register your gym
For gym owners
Explore gyms
For people looking for a gym
Registration creates a profile. Certification requires a separate assessment.