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| - I'm not a gym rat. In fact, the foremost reason for me to go to the gym is so that I can keep eating all the delicious food I want.
I like to work out, but I felt that if I was paying for a gym membership, I would be more consistent than just going to a class here or going for a run there.
I went in with a friend who was already a member and was able to get a good deal with one of the managers, Roy. I was told that I could get a free lanyard (the only free merchandise they offer) but even after repeatedly mentioning it over 5 months, I was never given this magical freebie. Only told that they were on order (probably forever "on order").
I had to pay an initiation fee, but that means if I leave, I will not have to pay a fee then (unlike with Good Life where there is no intimation fee but a fee to leave). The rates are also significantly cheaper than Good Life, however, the down side is there are only a few locations in the city for LA Fitness.
I like that they are expanding, they recently opened a location in Kennedy Commons, and I like that these are large format gyms.
So the takeaway:
Cons:
-Few locations
-No towel service
-No free merchandise for members
-Not enough lockers (half are too high for majority of members)
-Unnecessary amount of sinks (space which could be used for more lockers and changing areas)
-Friendlier front desk staff would be nice.
-No equipment in terms of jump ropes, resistance bands, and foam rollers.
-I know this is a bit much, but it would be nice if one location had a track or offered hot yoga classes (and if that location was not the Signature Club)
Pros:
-Cheap rates
-Lots of different types of machines
-Large format gym
-Located near a major intersection (convenient)
-Offers classes for spin, yoga, swimming, zumba
-Has a daycare service for members who need it
-Has a pool
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