Gym

i go to bailys and love it

I go to the gym at my school since I am paying for it with my tuition and fees.

Planet Fitness. Its a no-frills gym i.e. no classes. But for 10 bucks a month I dont really care. If I want to do something class like..I can do a DVD like Tae Bo or Turbo Jam.

Currently I do my workouts at home.
Before my family & I moved out of state (almost 2 years ago)
my mom got her & I both, a year membership at Curves.
I loved it.
Hopefully I'll be able to get to a Curves around here soon.

I used to go to a local community center since it was a good price and close to my work, but it was not convenient. I hated packing a bag, changing clothes, then changing again, etc.

I now do all my workouts at home. I have a pair of dumbbells, a book on how to use them, and a jump rope. That should keep me busy for a few months.

I go to Goodlife Fitness (In Australia). I love the classes and I love that they have a women's only area, but I hate the opening hours.

Back in the States, I went to 24 hour fitness and I loved the convenience of being able to go whenever I wanted! I also worked at a YMCA so therefore had a free membership to their gym. We had a great pool there, so that was a big part of my fitness routine (I miss that at Goodlife). I preferred the YMCA gym because 24 Hour often felt like a freaking fashion parade but when it came to classes, I don't think they were as good as 24 Hour. It probably makes a big difference in your local area as well... I was in East County San Diego.

i go to premier fitness...

planet fitness??? this just means ur not working out hard enough... if you can squat and not grunt... if you can do curls and then gently set the weight down after your set.... YOU ARE DOING IT WRONG!!!! by the time im done w/e im doing my arms simply can't hand on to the dumbell/barbell to set that crap down ever so gently so i dont make any noise...

I go to X-Sport and I like it. They have a pool(salt water), hot tub(two levels), a sauna, tanning and a spa. Lots of classes, studios, machines and a basketball court.

There are lots of pushy sales people but you can generally avoid them pretty easily.

I own a small town gym in Washington State. It's interesting hearing all these responses. From what I hear, I think most of you would love our gym. It's personal, convenient, no contract, excellent equipment, an attractive setting, something for everyone (except swimmers) reasonably priced, and we have awesome classes, and a great staff.....if I do say so myself. But I'm always interested in hearing what people have to say. So thank you, and remember, the gym business is a tough one, so be kind to us.
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I workout at my house. I used to have a gym membership (and hopefully it will be reactivated in the near future) to a locally owned, 24/7 fitness center in town. I love that it's 24 hours (excluding major holidays) since I keep such weird hours myself.

I go to planet fitness and get a good work out without grunting or being judged for not working hard enough. The PF I go to has classes though with a personal trainer for free. And I love the circuit training.

I go to Fitness World in British Columbia, which has just been bought out by Steve Nash, now called SteveNash/FitnessWorld. I bought a Lifetime membership in '87 and only pay $6.72 a month. Lots of weights, classes, sauna, but we will see what the corporate world of Steve Nash brings.

Planet Fitness. And as much as they joke about those things in their commercials, I've never been hassled, nor seen anyone hassled for grunting, dropping weights, or any of the other things they make fun of. It's marketing people. It's a very relaxed, laid back atmosphere, and my gym has plenty of machines and free weights, and about 5 power racks, which is nice for free weight work, and having a personal trainer on staff that's included with the membership fee is a really nice bonus.

Ballys total fitness.

Its ok...the staff usually do nothing but if ur just gonna work out on ur own it has all the equipment.

I train at a privately owned gym/tennis club. I love it because the staff has personality and is personable. They know the members by name, and lots of tots and kids go around the club without fear of parents thinking their kid will be kidnapped. There's a huge game room for the kids, and daily kids exercise/play classes. And unlike some gyms that I've worked at, there's no limit on time for my daughter to be there.
There's an indoor running track, pilates and yoga studio, spin, racquet ball, weight room, Group X room, basketball court, 2 swimming pools (both 25 meters in length), locker room with electronic locks (no lock needed) and 14 tennis courts.