I have been considering writing a review for this gym for quite some time, but every time I go to do it, I stop myself. As I will talk about in this review, one of the true gems of this gym is the fact that it is not crowded at all like some of the universal gyms out there.
SPACE
When I decided to start going to a gym again, I looked around the area at a few options. The problem with most gyms is that they are overly crowded. Many gyms truly look at a Quantity vs Quality figure and unfortunately choose quantity. This Anytime Fitness is an exception. The gym is quite small, but it doesn't need to be large due to the small crowd that it currently draws. I often go for their classes at around 6pm, which is considered one of the busiest times at most gyms, and there is never more than 15 people there. So as you can see, the ONLY reason I was hesitant about writing this review is because I wanted to keep it feeling almost like my own personal gym! ... but that wouldn't be fair to the owners- which brings me to my next point
STAFF
I love the staff. All of them. The gym is family owned and family run by the Urbanski's. Mike, the Patriarch of the family, is the one I see most frequently. Mike is always motivating members to meet their goals, set new ones, or just around to hand out advice when people ask. He is NOT one of the gym owners that haggles members while they're trying to work out. Mike is very respectful and very professional. When I walk in the door, I am greeted almost immediately by staff. Not greeted like "hey.. wanna upgrade your membership? Wanna buy a personal training session?" and not greeted by an absent-minded teenager on their phone at the front desk. I get greeted like "Hey Ben, how are you? Your fiance told me you had a bad migraine the other day, are you feeling any better?". Here at Anytime Fitness, I feel like I am part of a team that works together, not just another fish in the sea. The staff at this location is probably what I like most about this gym.
EQUIPMENT
This gym comes with a lot of great equipment. I'm no weight-lifting professional, so I can't really say how well equipped it is in that respect, but I see many machines and benches that can be used for all sorts of different muscle groups. If I wanted to use them, I'd have no worries about asking staff without being judged. The treadmills at the gym have TVs built in with iPhone/iPod hookups to watch your own films or TV shows if you're not happy with what's currently on the TV. Much nicer than having a small TV in the corner of the room. My favorite part of this section is the workout room. The gym has a large workout room where they do many classes that range from Zumba to Yoga to an Ultimate Fit class. When the room is not in use by classes, it is free to use by any member. They even have a projector with a plethora of different workout videos if you are someone like myself who enjoys guidance through a workout.
OVERALL
Overall, I'm very happy with this gym. It's one of the cleanest gyms I've ever seen. Members do their best to keep it that way by wiping down equipment after it has been used, using the various disposable wipe stations in the gym. The bathrooms had me tricked into believing I was staying at a Hilton or Embassy Suites. They also have showers for those who like to work out before work or just like to refresh before going home after a workout. The gym even has a chalk-board wall when you walk in where members write words of encouragement or favorite quotes to each other.. how cool is that?! Also, an important point; many gym members are normal human beings. Not Arnold Schwarzenegger's or crazy buff huge dudes. I see many people who are going to meet their goals of losing weight or just to stay healthy. It makes me feel great to know I'm at a gym where there is zero judgement.
I am sure there are many other features and amenities that I am forgetting, but there are just so many to list. I know I'm going to be kicking myself later for writing this review, I want to keep this gym my little secret! Two thumbs up to a facility and staff that actually make me want to keep coming back to stay healthy. read more