Compliments only please

urloved33

I am asking for posts or pics of something "great" about your gym (home gyms too)

At Lifetime Fitness they always strive to have new, cutting edge equipment, they have classic and trending classes and trainers have the latest information! In addition the gyms are spotless....busy, busy staff.

jkwolly

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I love my home gym. I love being able to crank my music really loud.

And I can workout sans bra/pants/whatever. But I feel my cat and dog judge me though (and my husband just laughs).

jemhh

Things I like about my home (basement) gym:

• easy to get to, no parking issues
• no shoes required
• never have to wait for equipment
• can leave my stuff strewn about as much as I want
• can experiment and improvise with different exercises/equipment without looking like a doofus in public
• workouts are often overseen by various My Little Ponies
• 7 yo daughter can exercise with me (no young kids allowed in weight area at non-home gym)

KarenJanine

It's always open
There are no queues
I can lift in my PJs
I can fold laundry between sets

azwen

I go to an LA Fitness. I am motivated by being around other people getting fit. I sometimes get ideas for ways to change up my workouts. My trainer is great! People are friendly. It's five minutes from my house. There are classes that I enjoy (yoga, kickboxing, Zumba, etc.) - I still want to try a spin class.

branflakes1980

My gym is .25 miles from my house. It is small, usually quiet, not horribly busy and the manager takes great care of it. I love my gym!

Katiebear_81

It's in the building I work in and is free. There's no reason for me to not go. I like to go at lunch time and then have a super hot shower after - helps wake me up and keep me energized for the afternoon.

scottacular

My gym is so cold and looks really run down that it rarely attracts too many people. But it's actually really good and has loads of equipment. So I get the benefit of a really good but not overly busy gym. I hope they don't go out of business through lack of custom mind.

alpine1994

I LOVE Lifetime. I was a member for 1.5 yrs when I lived in Texas and I miss it so much. I moved to NJ and the closest one is 20 min away. A little too far for me. I just joined this great local gym 2 minutes away from my apartment. It's big and well laid-out. Each cardio machine has its own TV (important for me so I don't have to wear my glasses while I work out if I want to watch TV!) and they offer a gazillion group exercise classes at good times which is my favorite thing to do at the gym. They also have a dedicated spinning room and a spin class multiple times a day which is also important to me. Isn't insanely crowded at peak times and members are all really nice so far. I'm paying more than I ever thought I would for a gym membership but eh, everything is expensive in New Jersey!

JoRocka

My gym has me in it.

Which there for make it awesome.

flabassmcgee

I was deterred from going to Planet Fitness by folks here in the forum, but I took a peek at it because curiosity won out and I couldn't help but join. I really do like it there. They have 100x more equipment than my previous gym, it's huge, it's clean, everyone is so courteous and helpful and never weirdly leery like some people were at my old gym. It's cheaper, too.

I have heard the dreaded lunk alarm. And set it off myself by mistake. But I haven't gotten any flack yet, so I'm happy. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

paulawatkins1974

furioushummingbird wrote: »

I was deterred from going to Planet Fitness by folks here in the forum, but I took a peek at it because curiosity won out and I couldn't help but join. I really do like it there. They have 100x more equipment than my previous gym, it's huge, it's clean, everyone is so courteous and helpful and never weirdly leery like some people were at my old gym. It's cheaper, too.

I have heard the dreaded lunk alarm. And set it off myself by mistake. But I haven't gotten any flack yet, so I'm happy. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

What's a lunk alarm? And do they really give free pizza?

randomtai

paulawatkins1974 wrote: »

furioushummingbird wrote: »

I was deterred from going to Planet Fitness by folks here in the forum, but I took a peek at it because curiosity won out and I couldn't help but join. I really do like it there. They have 100x more equipment than my previous gym, it's huge, it's clean, everyone is so courteous and helpful and never weirdly leery like some people were at my old gym. It's cheaper, too.

I have heard the dreaded lunk alarm. And set it off myself by mistake. But I haven't gotten any flack yet, so I'm happy. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

What's a lunk alarm? And do they really give free pizza?

An alarm that they ring when someone is being too awesome for them.

urloved33

alpine1994 wrote: »

I LOVE Lifetime. I was a member for 1.5 yrs when I lived in Texas and I miss it so much. I moved to NJ and the closest one is 20 min away. A little too far for me. I just joined this great local gym 2 minutes away from my apartment. It's big and well laid-out. Each cardio machine has its own TV (important for me so I don't have to wear my glasses while I work out if I want to watch TV!) and they offer a gazillion group exercise classes at good times which is my favorite thing to do at the gym. They also have a dedicated spinning room and a spin class multiple times a day which is also important to me. Isn't insanely crowded at peak times and members are all really nice so far. I'm paying more than I ever thought I would for a gym membership but eh, everything is expensive in New Jersey!

Yeah Lifetime Fitness is fabulous huh...you have to experience it - it can't be described. I have only been a member for two years but for twenty five years before that I was a member of Healthtrax...they are an awesome fitness facility too. I hope you enjoy your new gym!

urloved33

furioushummingbird wrote: »

I was deterred from going to Planet Fitness by folks here in the forum, but I took a peek at it because curiosity won out and I couldn't help but join. I really do like it there. They have 100x more equipment than my previous gym, it's huge, it's clean, everyone is so courteous and helpful and never weirdly leery like some people were at my old gym. It's cheaper, too.

I have heard the dreaded lunk alarm. And set it off myself by mistake. But I haven't gotten any flack yet, so I'm happy. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

I know many, many people who love, love, love Planet Fitness!

ndj1979

I like mine because I can go to anyone in the country anytime...makes working out when traveling a lot better...

Packerjohn

My general population gym has a real honest to goodness lifting platform complete with bumper plates, a prowler sled and and area to push it and 3 power racks that would be at home in an NFL weight room.

foxingbird

I'm a member at Anytime Fitness and I just love the general atmosphere and attitude there. It has a good mix of people just getting going, and gym rats who've been there for years. The staff is very friendly and helpful - I was super nervous about going in to sign up because I'm just really self-conscious but I feel really comfortable there.

glevinso

My Pain Cave



Open 24/7. Music is always what I want to hear. The TV always shows what I want to see.

ForecasterJason

What I find great about my home gym is that I can be alone there without distractions from other people or things. Also, I don't have to worry about sweaty/dirty equipment. It's also extremely convenient since I spend most of time at home as it is.

flabassmcgee

randomtai wrote: »

paulawatkins1974 wrote: »

furioushummingbird wrote: »

I was deterred from going to Planet Fitness by folks here in the forum, but I took a peek at it because curiosity won out and I couldn't help but join. I really do like it there. They have 100x more equipment than my previous gym, it's huge, it's clean, everyone is so courteous and helpful and never weirdly leery like some people were at my old gym. It's cheaper, too.

I have heard the dreaded lunk alarm. And set it off myself by mistake. But I haven't gotten any flack yet, so I'm happy. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

What's a lunk alarm? And do they really give free pizza?

An alarm that they ring when someone is being too awesome for them.

lol Yeah. They ring it if you make too much noise with the weights, basically.

I haven't been a member long enough to eat the bagels and the pizza. Not sure if I'm interested, really.

serenity1097

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My personal space is always respected here. I can watch the dogs in the backyard, smell clothes on the line & fresh cut grass when the windows are open. And I can workout in my pj's if I want

auddii

I like my gym because it's right next to my house, and I can no longer use commute time as an excuse. It has its quirks, and it's not perfect, but definitely convenient. And apparently not nearly as bad as a lot of other gyms after reading some of the other threads...

runner475

The best 2 things I like @ my gym -

There is rarely ever a machine that has "Out of Order" sign. And if ever it does - they fix it fast.

It's open 24 hours.

Willbenchforcupcakes

Chalk, awesome bars, bumper plates, calibrated kg plates, never that crowded, and my coaches.

lishie_rebooted

https://instagram.com/p/z8UNA4N4dP/embed/

No one to judge how I take my rest periods.

ThickMcRunFast

can't beat the view. Plus, no one has the nerve to sweat next to me.

tat2cookie

I love my simple home gym. A treadmill a couple free weights, a kettlebell and a yoga mat. I'm not over whelmed, I don't have to wait, I don't have to touch other people sweat. I can go at my own pace. I can keep an eye on my kids, and some times my wee one will workout with me. . I'm hoping to add a punching bad this summer!!

47Jacqueline

I got to three different YMCAs depending on the schedule. When I first started going to a gym, I chose one a half-block from my apartment. Now I'm about 15 minutes to 3/4 hour away depending on location. The facilities are great and people are really friendly.

AllonsYtotheTardis

there's no vomit there.

DavPul

AllonsYtotheTardis wrote: »

there's no vomit there.

i notice you didn't mention all the poop tho