A friend of mine have been researching gyms. I can't decide which one to choose.
We took a tour of a local Y and this is the payment plan for 2 adults:
its $748 for the year. we can add up to 6 people to plan for no charge. we get 6 passes to use "away clubs" which are Y's anywhere in the country and 6 guest passes. This particular location has a pool, b-ball court, raquetball court, sauna, freewieght room (its not fancy--but cool), brand new cardio machines (treadmill, elipicals etc), decent wieght machines (not brand new, but still nice), excersize bikes. While many classes are free, most you pay extra, usually $40. Personal training is extra at 5 sessions for $165 & 10 for $335. I liked the community center feel to it and the people seemed cool. The only downside to it was the kids hanging out in the workout rooms--I went during after school hours. But the place opens at 7am and closes at 10.
Then at Ballys it breaks down like this for 2 adults:
Its a little over 1500$ for the year and can be paid at $93 per month with $242 down. We didnt want a contract. We get 5 personal training sessions free (after that--VERY pricey) and some diet supplements & monthly fat analysis. The membership is good for the entire US (total fitness only). We could go as often as we like weekly. We get 6 guest passes (3 each). A large freeweight section, cardio, ect.
What I liked was that equipment was modern; the salesman said that equipment is constantly replaced with the latest models. What I didnt like was that machines are way too close together, too many people and it felt intimidating with all the hard body hunks running around. The salesman said it was peak time (after work/school) and I could come in as early as 6am. The classes are included as part the membership fee. There's a sauna and other locations have pools.
I feel like I'm selling my soul to the devil by going to bally's. LOL.
I looked at Lucille Roberts...no thanks. The equipment sucks.
I will also be trying New york sports clubs, Crunch and some private owned gyms.
any suggestions?



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LA Fitness totally fucked me.


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