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| - Yes, I've been to better, but as far as convenience (close to home) the safety of it being a national chain (World Gym, Coyote and whatever they tried to start up on McQueen/Pecos have all failed and closed) and the friendliness of the staff are a huge plus.
I was a member of the aforementioned World/Coyote gym and it was nice, because most people went to their other location on Val Vista/Williams Field. But they closed it abruptly, and the writing was on the wall. I was on month-to-month so it didn't matter to me, but I feel bad for those who were stuck in a contract.
I went shopping for gyms close to work and close to home. LA Fitness had too many people there to B.S. instead of workout. Their prices were outrageous and the staff seemed like they were there only to bang the clientele. Female clientele anyways (although the dude with the spiky hair could have been....)
Pure Fitness was too far away, and Lifetime charges an arm and a leg. And I'm single, no family.
So, I went to 24 Hour and they were able to accomodate me with a month-to-month contract and the facility is nice. Most of the people who work out there seem to mind their own business and are there to work out. Not much B.S.-ing going on, so you can easily find a machine/bench to go to right away, and most people are wiling to share between sets with you.
It isn't crowded, and I haven't used the pool either, but all in all, I like the place.
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