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| - I joined Westside in December 2009 after the Talisman Centre was scaling back its services for a year for roof upgrades. It's a bit out of my way but one of the benefits is that I was no longer fighting traffic towards downtown during rush hour to get there. So, overall, the commute was shorter for me anyway.
At Talisman, I could never get a cardio machine - ever. At Westside, I've never gone without. While I can't always get the particular brand of machine I want, if I want an elliptical, I can generally find one. Apparently the busiest hours at 9-11am (moms?) so that works out perfectly for me.
Each of the cardio machines has its own TV with channel changer - so there's no missing your shows while working out. And I love the automated system they have with the weight machines for those of us who would forget what we lifted for for how many reps, every single time.
The indoor running track is the longest one in the city, I believe, and it offers a variety of views as you run (skating rink, hockey rink, swimming pool, parking lots, etc.) Plus the classes are free (I've only attended a few but enjoyed those that I did) and how many gyms have a rock climbing wall?
The one drawback is that it is a family oriented facility, so the lap pool (4 lanes) is pretty busy on weekends and many lanes are closed off for activities, and there are always kids running around. However, it's been a lot better since they opened the fitness change rooms (in addition to the aquatic ones) and I appreciate all the effort they've put into the youth fitness centre - exercise in kids is very important.
All in all, I didn't hestitate at all when it came to pay again this past December. Easily the best gym I've ever belonged to.
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