Box gym suggestions.

TeachTheGirl
TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So I workout with a trainer 3 times a week with kettlebells, dumbells and various floor/body work but I'm looking to add in some more during the other days of the week. I can't get to the other location she hosts the classes at, so I'm thinking I might try somewhere closer to home, mainly for the cardio equipment. (Ohnoes, dreaded cardio~)

The gyms I have closest to me are Snap Fitness and Planet Fitness. Those are a short drive or a nice jogging distance during the warmer weather. Does anyone workout at either of these gyms? Do you like what they have to offer?

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  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I've heard bad things about Planet Fitness (like they don't have a squat rack and don't allow dead lifting). I'm not sure if you are into heavy lifting but in case you are / want to be, I wouldn't go with them. I know nothing about Snap.
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    I eventually want to get into heavy lifting, but I'm hoping to get home equipment for that so that my husband can spot me. I'm a huge wuss for doing that kind of stuff at a gym!
  • eratess
    eratess Posts: 19 Member
    I spend the $20 per month at Planet Fitness for the Black Card. I've discovered I'd use more of the side benefits than I thought. I honestly have little intent to ever deadlift at the gym, would rather pick up personal equipment when we buy a house. I love it for the convenience, and the fact that I can go in... See familiar faces most days (even if we don't speak ).... And just do my cardio/lifting and be home in ten minutes (rather than somewhere with a more substantial drive). Also, if the weather sucks, there's a location for me closer to work so I can wait out the storm. ;)

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