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| - So I was torn. Pure Fitness on Scottsdale and Curry is the closest gym to my house with the best prices. On the other hand, I had been a member a few years ago and fell victim to the cancellation policy that so many people have complained about. I tracked down the email address of Commodore Mann, one of the PF senior management (commodore@purefitnessclubs.com) and sent him the following offer: I would prepay for the 18 month membership (at the 12 month price) on the condition that my membership will not autorenew. He responded within an day agreeing to my terms, and put me in contact with the club General Manager.
I was able to conduct this whole process via email, fax, and phone since I am out of town. By going straight to a top level person and by conducting the transaction this way, I was able to get what I wanted and avoid the extremely hard sell tactics they employ. Bottom line, the sales people at Pure Fitness (as well as most gyms in this price range like Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, 24 Hour, etc..) are like varying degrees of car salesmen. So if you go in there prepared with what you want, talk to the right people, refuse to get intimidated or worry what they think about you, and are willing to walk out the door, you should be okay.
As to the gym itself, I am not a class taker, so I can't comment on that. This is a no-flash, amenity-light gym. Sure their machines and weights are old, but I figure they weigh the same as the new ones. Fortunately, I no longer need childcare at the gym, because I remember their childcare being pretty lousy. The locker rooms are pretty dingy, but a) I don't plan on showering there, and b) I'm a guy.
I did use their personal trainers when I was a member before, and found them adequate. I have since learned that the nutritional information he was giving me was pretty bad. Also, personal trainers at PF are also supplement sales people. The supplements are expensive, and I believe one's money would be better spent buying healthy, whole foods and eating more balanced meals throughout the day. I would say that if you are new to strength training (and can avoid being talked into buying a bunch of stuff you don't need), then a few sessions with a trainer to learn proper technique is not a bad deal. Much more than that, I would look elsewhere for training.
All in all, about what you'd expect for $19 a month.
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