Alexis Hamburg
September 21, 2018 22:14
This review is primarily based on my most recent experience as a Monkey Bar Gym Member and does not correctly represent my review of the gym 2 and a half years ago when I first joined. I would also like to state that my review is NOT a review of some of the amazing trainers I have had the privilege of training with over the course of my membership, as they are not only motivators, but have become friends.
I strongly caution individuals to read and reread the contract handed over prior to signing and becoming contractually tied to the gym. While my first two years as a member were physically challenging, community oriented, and provided a place where I have met some of my best friends, I can no longer justify giving money to the owner of this gym. He is not willing to take criticism, lacks self awareness, and plays defense at all times. Above all, he will not value you as an individual. He sees nothing but dollar signs. Your person = $$$.
After 2.5 years of loyal membership, my husband and I decided that we needed a change in our fitness routine. Unfortunately this required $100 per person for our final month of "membership," although we were both stripped of all "privileges" (facebook group & scheduling access) - so I am not quite sure why we had to pay the entire sum. Additionally, we were EACH charged $250 to terminate our contracts early. I caution everybody to never sign a contract which requires an early cancellation fee. These are not common, and unfair.
Overall, I would strongly encourage you to shop around for a gym other than MBG. When 8 instructors and over 10 members leave in a weeks time, there is clearly something very wrong with the operator.