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reichardtjessica wrote: »Holly City Family Center
Cons: not very flexible with hours, limited staff, no trainers or people to show you how to use the equipment (new gym member so I was hoping for some help on how to use certain machiens), separate weight room so I can't see how other people use the equipment (too intimidated to step foot in the room with the weights because idk what I would be doing and I don't want to stand there like a weirdo watching random people)
There are some good books out there on lifting programs if you are interested in learning.. Starting Strength, Stronglifts,...0 -
I go to a recreation center run by the city after trying two other gyms including a YMCA.
Pros:
Not too expensive (~$30/mo for both my SO and I).
Nearby home/work.
Has an indoor running track of decent distance per lap (~0.2 mile).
Rather large and open weight lifting area with lots of machines and free weights.
Open, matted area with wall mirror for yoga, etc.
Classes included with membership.
Usually not busy.
Cons:
Congested parking lot (sometimes).
Loud (sometimes).
Only one squat rack.
No pool, sauna, etc.0 -
East Coast Fitness:
Pro's - Only $10 a month for use of all equipment and classes, no contract, good hours.
Cons - Old school barbell gym... not pretty, dirty and smelly but great for heavy lifting!
Phoenix Fitness and Performance - MMA School:
Pro's - Everything about it is amazing. Strong caring community of members. Excellent programs - Kickboxing, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Kids Krav, Bootcamps, Fitness Challenges. Beautiful space, great equipment and trainers.
Cons - A little expensive, but worth every penny!
Fit Factory:
Pro's - Brand new facility, huge clean industrial space, great equipment and services (shower/steam/sauna/tanning/towels/trainers). Inexpensive and an excellent variety of classes.
Con's - Gets super crowded at times!
I also have a fitness center at my work but it's not open to the public
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The gym (UK chain)
Pros:
Open 24/7 which is good I tend to go at 10pm-1am most days
Plenty of machines
Different areas
Weight machines in a 'neutral' zone so you don't feel too intimidated.
Cons:
If you do want to go during 7-9 and 5-9 it's usually really busy
The personal trainers there are really creepy0 -
I have three gym memberships...
Anytime Fitness Pros:
Closest to son's boxing gym, so I can go during his practices
Multiple locations
Fairly cheap
Open 24/7
Anytime Fitness Cons:
Pretty busy
Only one squat rack at the one I mainly use
Mecca Pros:
My trainer is here
Multiple squat rack and benches
Specialized equipment
Fairly cheap
Open 24/7
Some massive lifters
Mecca Cons:
Bit of a commute
Some massive lifters
Local Rec Center Pros:
Pool/Rock climbing/running track/etc
Fairly cheap
Rec Center Cons:
Limited hours
Weight room is busy
People in the weight room have less gym etiquette
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YCMA
Pros:
-There's 13 locations within 8 miles of where I live. There's one near my work and another near home
-Community feel
-They just renovated the one closest to me so it's all nice and clean like the one near work
-I have found some great instructors I like
-Lots of classes
-Well priced
-Nice locker rooms
Cons:
-I gotta take the bus to get to the one near me (30 min ride more or less from home)
-Wish the one near work had more classes during peak hours to choose from
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I have a local, small gym I joined, which I have loved.
Pros:
-Great price
-Less than 5 minutes from my house
-Good class schedule and mix of classes
-Fun and motivating instructors
-Good community
Cons:
-Limited equipment
-Space can be cramped (but they are expanding, so I don't expect this will be a problem long term)
I used to belong to Planet Fitness for a while but negative experience made me cancel my membership.
Pros:
- Cheap and no-contract membership option
- Easy to get to from home
- Relatively new, so everything was shiny and not gross
- Lots of amenities
Cons:
-Free trainer I received was a sexist *kitten* that told me women don't "stick" to working out or lifting weights (complaint lodged with management- no response unfortunately, so I ended my membership)
-Hate the monthly food thing
I also belonged to a YMCA through a work discount (I moved unfortunately)- loved the gym options and trainers, hated that so many of the class times did not fit with my workday.0 -
We currently belong to 2
YouFit
Pros:
* Price
* Almost always open, great since I work out later in the evening
* Clean...they are always cleaning
* Brand new machines and high-quality equipment. It's only been open for a year or two, though.
* Tons of machines and equipment and never crowded
Cons:
* Have to upgrade your membership to take their classes. However, for that it's only $20/month which is a steal
* I have a 12 year old daughter who likes to go to the gym, but at YouFit I think you have to be 18
Our local YMCA branch
Pros:
* They have a pool, which is nice if I wanted to swim laps (which I would like to someday)
* Classes are included in membership
* Childcare for my 8 year old if I want to workout on a weekend morning when my husband not home
* My 12 year old can do limited machines and equipment there, which she loves
Cons:
*Biggest by far for me are the hours. They close at 9 which doesn't work for me
*The cardio area and machines can get really crowded at peak hours0 -
Before I had to move into a crappy ancient school for an office, I used to go to our police/fireman gym at lunch, and then to my regular gym at night. Now I am too far for the work gym, and just use my regular gym.
One Life ( a local chain that bought out the local Golds franchises)
Pros:
Multiple locations near me, are all included.
Membership includes the IHRSA Passport Program for when I am out of town.
LOTS of cardio equipment, always new stuff every year.
Plenty of weights and machines.
Most locations are large and well-designed.
Child care available at all locations (I don't need anymore, but I used to take my son when he was little.)
Trainers available (I don't use them but many people love that service).
Large clean locker rooms and showers/dressing areas.
Saunas. Swimming pools at few locations (though I have never used them - no time!)
TONS of classes, no extra cost. I have only done a few but they are excellent.
Open until 11pm.
Affordable.
Cons:
The one nearest me that I use the most, is the smallest, with no area to expand. It is extremely crowded after work, so much that I don't even bother going on Mondays now as it is the worst night. Parking is awful as it is in a crowded strip mall area.
Closes at 8pm on the weekends.
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Private yoga studio:
pros:
well trained teachers
variety of classes
cons:
cost
University gym:
pros:
free
great classes
cons:
it's dirty
hours for faculty/open gym suck0 -
Small local powerlifting/strongman type gym.
Pros:
Relatively small client base, so there isn't usually a wait - at least not a long one - for equipment;
Use of chalk is not a problem at all;
Most members have a clue as to what they're doing, so it's easy to get a good spot or critique;
Since most of us compete in either SM or PL, there's a sort of comradery;
Open 365 days a year, 6am-11pm;
Stereo system open, so we can put whatever we want on;
No cell service, so I won't be bothered while I'm in my sanctuary.
Cons:
Some of the equipment needs to be updated;
It's usually not very clean;
No staff;
Some jabronis (jabronies?) tend to leave stuff wherever;
The landlady (not the gym owner).0 -
Campus Rec Center: $35/month
Pros- Clean
- Free towels
- Tons of cardio equipment (I've never had to wait, even during peak hours (5-7pm)
- Two weight rooms
- Rock climbing wall
- Indoor track
- Outdoor pool (I live in SoCal, so year-round 'cause it's heated)
- Lots of classes and trips (trips are an additional fee, but cheaper than if you went to a private company)
Cons- Students--because of my role on campus, I stay our of the locker room as seeing students for whom i have authority over without apparel makes me really uncomfortable (and is creepy).
- More limited hours during breaks.
Private Yoga Studio: $129 (unlimited classes)
Pros- Amazing community of people--made new friends!
- Incredibly qualified instructors.
- Tons of classes, multiple locations. Start early in the morning and go late in the evening.
- Supporting small business
Cons- Price (but worth every penny to me)
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Smallish Downtown Gym
Pros:
Fantastic kickboxing instructor
Indoor track - love doing speed intervals on it (no bugs, snakes, or catcalls. Plus air conditioning)
Convenience - it's close to my office and I try to get there at lunchtime a few times a week
People - the same staff has been there forever. Virtually zero turnover - which is impressive
Cons:
Lunchtime crowds. OMG, the people.
Hours are for business - not open late and not open on weekends
Locker rooms are not great
Convenience (notice that's both a pro AND a con?) I changed jobs and there are other gyms nearer my office. But I keep going to this one because of the first two items in the "pro" column.1 -
I most workout at home or outside, but I did get a membership to Planet Fitness in spite of hating their business model to do some accessory cable work and just to get out of the house sometimes.
Pros:
It's cheap, so I don't feel guilty if I don't use it that often, and it's got two cable cross machines, which is what I was looking for.
It's so close, I could walk there in less than ten minutes even if my car was blinkered.
Cons:
I hate their marketing0 -
Planet Fitness.
Pros:
It's 10 bucks a month
Mine is open 24/7
Plenty of cardio machines
Huge parking lot
No pizza and bagel days at mine
Free, unlimited personal training included
Cons:
If you're a lifter, the weights don't go past 60 lbs.
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I go to a private studio gym that is owned by my friend and trainer.
Pros: It isn't open for the public to come and go...there's hardly ever anymore than 2 or 3 clients in there at any one time so it's easy to get in and out an on your way. It's impeccably clean and anything that breaks is fixed pretty much immediately. Olympic lifts are expected so nobody is crying about weights being dropped.
Cons: none0 -
Freedom Fitness (local gym)
Pros:
cheap ($25/mo with no contract)
decent music (no head banging rock)
like the owners
trainers available if I want one
options for PT's (group or individual)
decent weights/machines
open 24hrs
Cons:
None so far (been going since October)
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cwolfman13 wrote: »I go to a private studio gym that is owned by my friend and trainer.
Pros: It isn't open for the public to come and go...there's hardly ever anymore than 2 or 3 clients in there at any one time so it's easy to get in and out an on your way. It's impeccably clean and anything that breaks is fixed pretty much immediately. Olympic lifts are expected so nobody is crying about weights being dropped.
Cons: none
Jelly.0 -
Joined up at Planet Fitness, but it's only been a week.
Pros: Price is reasonable. For $20/month I also get to bring my DH along, AND I get to use the massage chairs. Love it. Their trainer seems to be really good; professional and a good balance of tough/encouraging/supportive. Lots of cardio machines, and even when it's busy there's generally only a short wait for the lifting machines.
Cons: No pool. No yoga or dance classes.
Haven't been through a food day yet. How come they're so hated?0 -
clicketykeys wrote: »Joined up at Planet Fitness, but it's only been a week.
Pros: Price is reasonable. For $20/month I also get to bring my DH along, AND I get to use the massage chairs. Love it. Their trainer seems to be really good; professional and a good balance of tough/encouraging/supportive. Lots of cardio machines, and even when it's busy there's generally only a short wait for the lifting machines.
Cons: No pool. No yoga or dance classes.
Haven't been through a food day yet. How come they're so hated?
Their marketing is highly insulting and leaves a lot to be desired.2
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