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| - First of all, I've had memberships to LVAC, LA Fitness (when I lived in California), Gold's Gym and Planet Fitness. So when I write this review, it's about the actual gym I currently go to and my experiences in comparison to other corporate type gyms.
I enrolled a little less than a year ago with no expectations. Simple gym, I knew my way around it and I knew what to expect from it's clientele. I had no major issues except for the fact that is was not disclosed verbally that there was some kind of "account maintenance" fee of $60. Since hubby and I signed up at the same time, I was kinda shocked to see the $120 hit at the same time. Come to find out, that fee is in the contract that we sign upon signing up.
Pros:
1) Always clean, never and issues with the overall cleanliness. Now, I've worked out at several gyms throughout the valley and if anyone thinks this one is dirty, then go to what I call the OCD gym (Planet Fitness). I felt like people were more focused on sanitizing their machines than actually using them for fitness.
2) Extremely friendly staff. Never felt pressured to buy anything/add on services, etc. I've always been acknowledged by someone and never made to feel like I didn't fit in.
3) The childcare is AMAZING!! The first couple of weeks of putting my little one in there kinda freaked me out - - but now almost a year later, I look forward to the hour and a half or so where they play with her and give her great attention (as with all the other kids in the playroom). Never had any problems with them. In fact, I belong to several mommy forums on FB and through some posts, have heard not so nice things about childcare at other gyms. I personally know 2 people who have moved gyms because their children were either traumatized at those gyms or hurt and no one seemed to care. The childcare staff are always so friendly and sweet.
4) If you know how to use the equipment, you can ALWAYS find a machine no matter how crowded it gets. Some people assume you can only use certain things (like the squat rack). Maybe they need 2 squat racks because there always seems to be a wait for it. But seriously, if you can't afford a trainer, google info on how to use machines - you'd be amazed how quickly you can go through a workout without having to wait for others...and only to complain that it's too crowded.
5) Trainers (well at least mine) seem very professional and informative. But I think finding a trainer is like finding a doctor - you gotta keep looking till you find someone that works for you and understands your needs. Also, they're actually personable. When I worked out at LVAC they were independent and man, some were so unapproachable, they were kinda intimidating.
6) NOT a meat market!! IF anyone calls this place a meat market, then obviously they have been to at least 2 of the gyms I named above. At LVAC I was one of the few women who did squats and deadlifts. Here, there are quite a few and I look to them for inspiration because these are not the type of women who look like they're there to pick up a man. Just because I said it wasn't it meat market, that doesn't mean there aren't hotties there! Still lots of great eye candy!!
CONS
1) I think the staff should walk around the gym and a few should actually SHOW newbies how to use the machines. Yeah you wanna increase your membership but perhaps by showing the inexperienced people how to use the machines without having to commit to a trainer will help retain members. I see so many people give up because they aren't achieving their goals, but don't know where to turn or ask for advice so just...leave. Maybe have a "class" on how to use machines. THEN once they figure it out, introduce them to personal training and how effective if would/could be?
2) Equipment breaks down frequently. I do see someone always repairing machines, but because the gym is a lot smaller than LVAC (which has like a hundred treadmills alone), either upgrade machines or repair in a timely manner.
3) You guys need a smoothie bar. lol. So I don't have to drive to go get one!!
4) Wish it had a steam room. :)
That's it for now. Bottom line, I like my gym and have no issues!!
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