The 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness at the University of Lethbridge is a…read morecomprehensive sport and recreation centre that features a fitness centre, climbing centre, aquatic centre, recreation facility, sports stadium, a triple gymnasium, multipurpose studios and an indoor running track
I haven't used all their facilities but I have used the fitness centre, the aquatic centre, gymnasium and indoor track multiple times. The "Vita Sana" Fitness Centre is definitely my all-time favorite gym, it has a comprehensive assortment of equipment, is well organized and maintained, and the staff are well trained and qualified. Some gyms are bigger, have way more equipment that is more modern as well (like the gym I go to in Calgary), but bigger isn't always better. At my usual gym things are always a mess; equipment is everywhere, people rarely wipe down machines after use and the staff rarely clean/maintain the gym. People at the Vita Sana Fitness Centre actually respect the gym and equipment, and they clean up after themselves. Plus the staff rarely clean/maintain the gym. People at the Vita Sana Fitness Centre actually respect the gym and equipment and clean up after themselves, AND the staff actually clean and maintain the gym as well! Not only that, but their desk is right on the floor and they're always willing to help or give advice, and they're qualified to it! Although they don't have the best and brightest equipment their balance with the facility itself and the staff make them the best gym I've been to.
There are term locker rentals as well, which eliminates the need to lug around your gear all the time. There are towel rentals and guest lockers as well. Prices are affordable with discount for students, alumni, family, other post-secondary, youth and senior. You have to pay for parking but evenings and weekends are free, and a parking pass is included with full-time membership. It can definitely get busy at times, but there are also a lot of downtimes.
One thing I really enjoy is how seamless it is to expand your workout to other areas of the Centre. The indoor track is right above the gym and includes its own cardio equipment. The gymnasium is immediately next to it as is one of the multi-purpose studios and the climbing wall. You can also rent equipment like balls or rackets from the front desk. The aquatic facility is linked to the same locker room as the gym as well, so going from one to the other is effortless! There is also a sauna to relax in.
They University of Lethbridge's Sport & Wellness centre is your one-stop shop for recreation! It's a great place to get in a workout, play some sports or team games and unwind. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone :), cheers!
