You know, I really can't complain.
When I was brought in, there was an explanation and breakdown of the fees associated (very reasonable), and I was given a pass for three friends to have a complimentary membership for two weeks. (The friend I referred liked hers so much, she got a membership too). I was shown the facilities, had my body metrics measured, and had dietary and workout goals suggested. I thought he was nuts, he wanted me to WHAT? How much lean mass? HOW fast?!! I was given a circuit with a trainer who worked out every major muscle group, and he pointed out which muscles were weakest, which were strongest, what to target.
I was sore for three days after that. He pushed the personal trainer and diet but I declined, too rich for my blood.
But,
I *did* try to apply what he had suggested. Have I managed to down 100g of protein a day? I wont lie, no. But I HAVE drastically improved my protein, and I do work out regularly.
Do I have all the details and am I one of those gymbro einsteins that knows about macro's? No, but I did get a fitbit to track what I'm doing, and pay a little more attention. A little. Not a lot, just a little.
And then my ass fell off with an audible thud.
I cut 30% of my bodyfat in about 8 weeks. I have abs, I hate that treadmill with all my heart and soul but I look great naked. 100 grams of protein?...chicken breast and almonds are my new best friends. This place is never packed so much that you can't get a machine, even when it's prime-time.
When I'm done, I hit the showers. They're clean. The locker room is classy and large. The pool isn't overchlorinated. The machines are tidy. The air flow keeps things from being smelly. The classes are free and there are a ton of them, I dont know what the guy below me is upset over: ( https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/ClassSchedulePrintVersion.aspx?clubid=145) the checkin is easy, the member appreciation days mean you can bring your friends, the bodyfat devices are available, the parking is not a disaster, you don't get bothered by other patrons and it's a *fraction* of the cost of the village. 1/5th, as a matter of fact.
Want status? Go to the village.
Want to look better naked? Come here. I get waaaay more out of it than they're charging me for.
Its up to you to *do what they tell you to*
...but it's gonna pay off.