The Bob’s Gym Story

In 1991, Bob Swallows & his parents, Larry & Judy, were working out together when they developed the idea of starting a locally owned and operated gym on the Westside of Evansville. The dream became a reality when they opened their gym on Mt. Auburn Road. This first gym met a real need with the community and grew. The gym was open 80 hours a week with Bob & Larry each working 60 hours a week.

In 2000, Bob & his wife, Stefanie, along with three other partners, bought control of the company and moved the gym to Rosenberger Avenue. The larger facility allowed the gym to expand its reach and add new members and equipment. The gym also moved to being staffed 24-hours a day. In 2004, the company expanded and added a new location on the North side of Evansville. In October 2007, a third location was opened in Newburgh. In January 2009, Bob’s Gym acquired another local gym and re-opened that facility as Bob’s Gym East.

Where we are today

Bob’s Gym is the fastest growing gym and fitness center in the Tri-State area. After starting with just two employees, the gym now employs over 150 employees.  Bob’s Gym is a full service fitness facility including state of the art strength and cardio equipment, floating basketball courts and two, innovative saline based swimming pools. The club offers swimming lessons, cardio classes, personal training, group training, and yoga/pilates. Bob’s Gym strives to create an opportunity for families of various fitness levels to reach their fitness goals in a friendly non- threatening environment. For the past six years, our members and guests have helped make Bob’s Gym the Platinum winner of the Evansville Courier & Press Readers’ Choice Award for Best Gym/Athletic Club/Fitness Center.