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| - Just switched from LA Fitness, and couldn't be happier. The low review is incorrect, because they do NOT charge a $20 visitor pass when the membership itself is a mere $10. That story is bunk.
PROS:
****$10/mo*****
*Open 24/7, (as opposed to LA, which closes at 8pm on the weekends)
*They don't pay their staff commission, so you won't get high pressure sales tactics. Avoiding the used car song and dance that LAF threw at me made the switch well worth it.
*Impressive selection of cardio equipment
*Free unlimited use of tanning beds and massage chairs and multi-gym access for an additional $10/mo. (If that's your scene, an unlimited tanning membership alone is 100+ monthly. It's not for me, but I still thought the savings mind blowing).
*Very clean (locker rooms and equipment were immaculate. This is coming from a germaphobe, so take note)
*The dumbbells only go up to 80 lbs or so, so you won't encounter hardcore gym bros. That may be a detriment for some, but it keeps the atmosphere much more casual and low key for the rest of us. If you're there for the gym aspect, and not a Baywatch audition, this is great news.
CONS:
No swimming pool. I also miss the sauna, juice bar, and basketball court that LA Fitness offered, but for $10/mo I don't really expect a ton of amenities. They also have fewer locations than many of the other mainstream gyms like Anytime or LA. Fortunately, there are several are in construction around the valley, so I expect this will improve over time.
Overall, it's a great place to work out. They have a ton of clean, new machines, and no wait times. The hours are an unbeatable, and the tanning/massage perks are pretty nifty for those that care to use them. They don't have as many locations or amenities as other gyms, but I feel their hours, cleanliness, and atmosphere more than make up for that shortfall.
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