I don't know how people complain about the prices when this is the premier "chain" gym in the entire state of Arizona.
You get what you pay for, especially with the facilities and cleanliness.
Cheaper gyms don't have towel service nor squeeky clean showers that LIfetime has. I've been a member since they first came into Arizona way back when. I lived in the East Valley so I was a member at the Gilbert location and sometimes frequented the Chandler one, next to Ikea. What's very interesting is that even though Lifetime is a huge national chain, all their locations vary on layout and what they offer.
Also, they are open 24/7. This is one of the main reasons I'm a member here. I think they're one of the only ones open 24/7. I sometimes go to work out after midnight and I like having the option to do so.
It's a trip when you go to a different Lifetime, especially if the floor plan is the opposite of what you're used to!
I know the Tempe/Chandler location has tanning beds, which I wish the Goodyear location had.
There are a lot of group classes available as well as very good child care. If you take advantage of all that they have to offer, it is NOT expensive.
Also, the sales people are to the point. They are not like Bally or LA Fitness where they try to give you a "deal" by giving you a year or two worth of membership, so they can literally take all the money from you up front. I know so many people who have prepaid for their gym memberships and never go!
Lifetime is month by month so you can quit or place your account on hold.
Best "large" gym in Arizona!