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What a refreshing change from the big chain gyms! No annoying sales pitches, motivational posters (well, maybe a few weird ones of vegetables) or TVs on every wall to lull you into a stupor while you work out.
Instead, this place has a cool industrial warehouse vibe to it, with lots of exposed steel beams and windows that actually open and get sunshine. While not huge, the gym has a good variety of free weights, machines and cardio equipment. Friendly staff and a good mix of users. Doesn't seem to get too crowded but it still feels energetic. And it's open 24 hours, for you shift workers and insomniacs.
Major negative: incredibly, there are no change rooms or showers here, so you'll have to change in a cramped bathroom if you're not the smelly-gym-clothes-in-public type. Also, although it bills itself as a boxing gym, there is no boxing ring.
Membership fees were pretty affordable when I checked this place out, and on reasonable terms (no long term contract, and you can put your membership on hold). I did a free week trial but didn't join (I don't live nearby), but I still drop in occasionally on Wednesdays for a good fitness class and just pay per visit.
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