Snap Fitness - any good?

crazydogladyjess

Hi all,

Snap fitness is a large chain of gyms in Canada - not too sure about the US. One near me has a great deal on personal training sessions, so I was thinking about checking it out.

Has anyone ever been to a snap before, and any reviews? Id love to hear others experiences there, especially if you've had any interaction with their PTs.

I am always nervous about new gyms, and even more nervous about trainers. I want to make sure we are a good fit, or else I will leave being less motivated and worn out. I've had some bad experiences before.

randomtai

Every branch will be different.

Sam_I_Am77

randomtai wrote: »

Every branch will be different.

And every trainer as well. They do require certain levels of certification so you may find a good trainer. If you can choose certifications from NSCA, NASM, and ACSM (I think that's what it is) are very solid.

cheshirecatastrophe

Yes, every branch will be different. That said, I belonged to a US one during my master's degree (I moved after that) and it's still my top gym experience. Absolutely ZERO frills--storefront gym, bunch o' cardio machines and weight machines, a couple of squat racks, a water fountain. And maybe not coincidentally, a great group of members who wanted to get in, get their workout done, and be friendly (i.e. not rude) while they were at it.

Incidentally, as far as money was concerned, it was the easiest gym to QUIT I've ever belonged to. No drama, no backdoor charges, very easy to terminate membership. They've also been *fantastic* about letting me squeak in a short-term membership for a few sessions when I go back to visit.

I never did a formal session with a PT while I was there, but I was friendly with a couple and they seemed to know their stuff.

crazydogladyjess

cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »

Yes, every branch will be different. That said, I belonged to a US one during my master's degree (I moved after that) and it's still my top gym experience. Absolutely ZERO frills--storefront gym, bunch o' cardio machines and weight machines, a couple of squat racks, a water fountain. And maybe not coincidentally, a great group of members who wanted to get in, get their workout done, and be friendly (i.e. not rude) while they were at it.

Incidentally, as far as money was concerned, it was the easiest gym to QUIT I've ever belonged to. No drama, no backdoor charges, very easy to terminate membership. They've also been *fantastic* about letting me squeak in a short-term membership for a few sessions when I go back to visit.

I never did a formal session with a PT while I was there, but I was friendly with a couple and they seemed to know their stuff.

Thanks for your response. I am relieved to hear you had an easy time cancelling, that is one of my biggest concerns. I had a friend who belonged to another chain of gyms, and had the hardest time cancelling, and ended up being charged without knowing etc etc, and then we found out it happens quite often with that chain regardless of which branch.