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| - I feel like Charlene's review is a little much, however she is indeed entitled to her opinion. I've been a member here for a few months now while my wife has been a member for around 5 months. We both exclusively use the fitness centre so my review will focus on that & the overall building.
Although the membership is a little high ($101 for my wife and I) when you compare it to prices of other fitness centres, it's not that bad. Included in the fee is the ability to use the swimming pool, rock climbing wall and gymnasiums for various sports which most places do not include.
In regards to the fitness centre, I would give it a 4.5/5 overall -- they have numerous machines, all of which are in great condition and the fitness centre was just recently renovated. Personally, I wish they had a larger area where they could keep more benches, however if you are able to get there prior to 3pm (when the high school kids are let out of their cages) you shouldn't have any issues finding a bench for yourself. The staff are friendly and more importantly the fitness centre is constantly being cleaned by the cleaning staff. The "community cleaning towel" that Charlene is talking about is taken by the cleaners and staff members often and I would only assume they are laundered after being replaced. If the "community cleaning towel" grosses you out, you can always use the paper towel they have to clean the machine/bench you used.
My only issue is an issue that is basically unavoidable at most fitness centres -- some of the people that go to Cardel to work out are extremely annoying. I would say the biggest issue are the high school kids (I believe they are from Notre Dame five steps away from Cardel Place) -- Yes, some of them do in fact use the fitness facility to work out and keep to themselves in little groups. However, there are some that either have no idea what they are doing & as a result are just wasting the machines ... or use the fitness centre as a social setting. After 4pm, the fitness centre is an absolute zoo -- it's nearly impossible to get a personal bench, most of the dumbbells are being used and if you're claustrophobic you might have an anxiety attack. The few times I've showed up around that time it's been ridiculous; there are basically zero dumbbells on the rack, no benches available and the place looks like a hospital during a zombie attack. Basically avoid the gym after 4pm if you can -- I'm not sure if it dies down during the late evening, but hopefully it does.
There are also some individuals who either have not showered in weeks, refuse to put on deodorant prior to working out or just emit a disgusting odor. I can't fault Cardel for these people, however standing next to them while trying to do tricep exercises will make them nearly impossible.
In regards to what Nikki O. said, I am in total agreement -- having to pay full price just to swim (or workout) is ridiculous if you're not a member. I think I paid around $14 prior to being a member just to workout for two hours.
Also, if you enjoy badminton or basketball, it seems as though these are the main 2 sports that are being played in the gymnasium on a regular basis. There is a scheduled for other sports that are played (soccer, zumba, etc.) but it's basically basketball & badminton for the most part.
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