J S
October 23, 2017 08:26
I really can't say enough about this gym. I miss very few things from my trip to Nashville, one is Kayne, and the other is definitely this gym.
For $15 (I think) I was able to use the gym for 24 hours! Everything was available to me except a member's only area on the top floor that's similar to a Crossfit box. Everything they had in there however was available elsewhere throughout the gym. (Except jump ropes, they were hard to come by, and could be borrowed from that members only room)
There are plenty of squat racks! I think I remember seeing lifting platforms too. The machines they chose for free weight lifting and circuit lifting are top of the line. My personal favorite about this gym was the large area dedicated to body weight workouts & stretching. There was plenty of room for 4-5 of us to comfortably do our own "thing". I used free weights, kettle bells, and jump ropes, while a pair of guys were working on big balancing balls, and another had a mat out to stretch. I felt comfortable doing my warm up drills which include a lot of back and forth running/skipping/jumping. Mirrors are available all around that area.
This gym is *clean*. It was the exact ~vibe~ I was looking for, exposed brick, duct work, weight lifters, professional athletes, "hole in the wall" seriousness, it somehow was sparkling clean! Wipes were readily available and I do use them before and after using equipment, but in general the locker rooms & weight rooms were well kept.
The cycling room is one of a kind. I've only ever seen another like it at Vida in DC (which charges $200+ for membership). The lighting effects and organisation of the bikes is really well done! I didn't get to take a class but I would have loved to try it!
I took advantage of the merchandise here. Their shirts, male & unisex were what I purchased, are the softest I've ever worn, even post washing!! Highly recommend.
I took advantage of the full body scan here. For an additional fee ($50 I think?) a machine will use a bunch of lasers/photos to totally map out your body. It will tell you exactly measurements, body fat, % muscle % after you stand on a rotating platform for a minute! The report that's generated is totally customisable, and I'd love to return to get another done soon.
If I was considering a membership I would have noticed things like Qutips, towels, soap, etc in the locker rooms. Unfortunately, I didn't even look for any of it because of my short time there.
Free wi-fi available, just ask for the password!
Highly recommend you check it out!