Ratings are subjective, I know. I thought of a 4 star, and then gave it 5 because of how it makes me feel to be there.
This place is not fancy. The equipment is well-cared for, and the members are a diverse lot. We've been there on a Sunday morning (you might hear some AJR playing) and on week nights. (A bit of Disturbed to thrash to, anybody?)
The owner lives nearby and is really into his business. The bathrooms are roomy and well equipped with large private showers.
What I really like is everybody is totally comfortable with being their and working on their stuff. All body shapes, all abilities. It doesn't matter, you'll get a smile and a nod.
We spent a year debating whether to join a fitness center. The local Y has disappointed us many times. While you'll get the basics here (no pool, no basketball courts) it's all most of us need.
There are also fitness classes, which I'd like to try out. Gentle stretching sounds right up my alley.