I moved to S. 12th Street last year and was searching for a gym nearby. I mostly use free weights and prefer to work out alone. Although I was a little skeptical of the gym's layout, I gave it a shot as it was affordable and close by. I had nothing but good experiences at this gym. There's an upper level that is less crowded during peak times, though I usually tried to work out in the morning or late evenings. The hours were convenient and the staff is friendly. No pressure to utilize personal training. Like all gyms (imo), there could be more weights. But there were a few weight areas and this gym is not over-saturated with treadmills and useless machines. I'd recommend it to anyone living in the area.
(3) Management is a bunch of liars. I signed up for a year membership last October simply for use of the salt water pool due to my bad skin. No other salt water pools in the area. Go figure, they shut down the pool less than a month later. I was pissed and tried to get my money back for the 11+ months left of my membership. They refused, but offered me free use of the remaining gym space without it counting against my membership until the pool reopened. It was documented. I then complained roughly every month for a whole year because nobody would give me any updates on the pool and it's reopening date kept slipping. Yeah, a whole year later and it's still not reopened! But now my lease is ending and so I want out of the membership. I tried to reason with management but they refuse to reimburse me for anything and are now saying that my membership has expired since I kept using the gym while the pool was closed. I said, yeah, that was only because of the courtesy that you extended to me since you wouldn't let me cancel my membership and I couldn't use any alternative pool back when you shut the pool down a year ago! They said that my "arrangement" never existed. I was berated and hung up on by two of their managers. So much for the customer always being right. So much for my veteran status meaning nothing to them. It's all about the money. F this place.
I loved going here. Only canceled because I am moving to another part of the city. The manager Jim and the employees are very friendly and nice. Some of the equipment is dated but that did not bother me and never got in the way of my workout. Come to think of it, the equipment always worked and never had the "being repaired" sign which is not what I can say for more updated gyms I've been to (cough cough -la fitness). I originally thought I would not like the sectioned layout but I ended up loving it. Really gonna miss this gym!
DO NOT GO TO THIS TERRIBLE GYM.
This is a very comfortable place to work out. I hate normal gyms where everything is in one large room. There many smaller rooms with a variety of equipment in each room. It’s easy to find a quiet nook to work out in or you could be in a crowded nook. Your choice. I’ve never enjoyed working out so much. It’s in the gayborhood so please be gay friendly if you attend. You may catch some eyes gazing at you but everyone is friendly and respectful.
(2) Girlfriend who was also a member has horrible toxic mold response when she spends more than 15 minutes in this place. It most likely has serious mold issues. Makes sense because the place is nasty, cramped, and sweaty and the A/C isn't on enough to handle the load. Nothing is cleaned well enough. Plan to get a few skin rashes and/or ringworm within a few workouts, not to mention the breathing problems from the mold. Disgusting.
Great location for people in the city. Amazing gym etiquette all around. Dumbbells ALWAYS re-racked, same with the plates, and people always willing to let you work in. PTs are very friendly and willing to help/give tips even if you’re not their client. Highly recommend this gym if you can afford it. (Ask for the student discount!)
(1) Personal trainers bother you during your workouts trying to get you to sign up for personal training sessions. Relentless.
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