Tyler Moore
October 20, 2017 07:44
This is a great gym for lifting, and still is after they changed to "American Barbell". The cardio options are also pretty adequate. However, if you're into that cross-training stuff, this probably isn't the place for you (no space). I've been going here for a few years and I'd say it's the best place in town.
That said, there's a few things you'll need to consider before coming here.
A) The GUYS on staff are awesome. Super helpful and knowledgeable about the gym and lifting in general. The GIRLS on staff are worthless. As far as I can tell, their job requires obnoxious laughing and generally being unhelpful in all things. If you know how to use a gym, this really won't be a problem.
But seriously.
SUPER obnoxious.
B) Most of the people who work out here are either illiterate, or mentally retarded. For instance, all the dumbbell have numbers on them to signify how much they weigh. Not uncommon. There are racks where the dumbbells go when not in use that have numbers on them in certain locations. People who can read (and know what numbers are) know that you put the dumbbell back on the rack in the location with numbers that correspond to those on the dumbbells. Members at this gym just put them wherever because reading is hard.
In the rest of the gym there are racks where the weight plates go. The weight plates all differ in size (diameter) based on how heavy they are. Now these racks don't have numbers, but generally, if you're not retarded, you would place your weight plate on a rack where an identically shaped pate already is. Or, if that isn't an option, place it on an empty part of the rack. Kind of like putting the square peg in the square hole as opposed to the round one, or the one shaped like a star. I assume most of the members at this gym failed that little game as toddlers and despite continuing to disappoint their parents and teachers throughout adolescence, managed to become adults and pay for a gym membership. Weight plates seem to just be thrown on to the racks in a manner that is best described as "short bus".
This isn't really an issue the gym can solve (without a more extensive application process) and I don't fault them for it, but it's still something to keep in mind when considering this gym.
C) While the main area seems pretty clean, if there's anywhere that even remotely resembles a corner that a standard size vacuum couldn't access when being nonchalantly maneuvered around, expect there to be a bunch of dust and whatnot in said corner.
Aside from this, great gym. 5 stars for exercise options and pricing. -1 star for the items listed above.