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Do you belong to a gym?

If so, tell me all about it (cost, classes, etc)! 

I live in Oakley and don't want to go too far which makes my choices somewhat limited. 
Anyone go to LA Fitness?

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Re: Do you belong to a gym?

  • Sort of...I belong to Jazzercise :).  It is a combo of dance aerobics, kickboxing, pilates, and strength training (weights, tubes, etc.).  Cost depends on individual franchise.  Mine is $37/mth unlimited but I joined when there was a promo so my first year is $20/mth (which is pretty much the best promo they offer).  The joining fee also varies and was $50 at my center.  Check website for current promo b/c there's always one going.

    DH used to go to 24 Hr Fitness or something but recently changed to Urban Active.  He and his brother really like it there.  I considered joining too but I don't think they have classes which is what I'm looking for in a place.  They do, however, have sauna which they really enjoy.  They signed up on a recent promo...$10/mth and only $10 (or $20? can't remember) sign up fee, no contract (pay mth to mth).

  • I belong to Fitworks in Norwood. I pay around $28/month. They were having a special for $15/month. I like it. It's not a big fancy place, but it has what I need.
  • I hope no one takes offense to this, but I was going to suggest against Fitworks in Norwood.  H and I had a 2 year membership there and had nothing but problems.  I know everyone's experiences are different, but it was nothing but a constant fight w/ either the non-working card/fingerprint system, employees being rude, and always having to wait a long time to use old equipment.  I've heard some other people (as pp mentioned) not having any issues, though.  Their pricing was kinda misleading, too, b/c we found out that most of the low offers they gave were based on contracts that were longer than we wanted to sign and/or having to be committed to an automatic payment on a credit card.  I've heard good things about Urban Active but nothing about LA Fitness.  GL!
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  • Smilei go to the YMCA. it is expensive but it seems nice for ppl that actually use their membership.

  • We go to the Mayerson JCC in Amberly. It's SO nice, but we make use of the outdoor and indoor pools as a family in addition to the workout facilities. I haven't taken any of the classes but they have a good variety.
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  • I highly recommend the Jazzercise Fitness Center in Oakley.  They offer about 50 classes a week and it's a great workout.  The owner is a wonderful person, too, which is another reason why I love going there.  You can see a class schedule on Jazzercise.com. 
  • I belong to Urban Active...before you join though, google the reviews on Urban Active.  I personally haven't had trouble even though they have terrible reviews!  I stay away from the personal training.  But, I enjoy the cardio and classes they offer!
  • DH and I belong to the Cincinnati Sports Club on Red Bank. It's pricier than most, but it's SO NICE. The locker rooms look like they belong in a fancy spa or hotel. They provide towel service, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hairspray, deodorant, lotion, and hair dryers. They have an indoor pool, indoor track, raquetball, lots of equipment, and they offer a lot of classes - zumba, kickboxing, spin, yoga/pilates, etc. I do circuit training classes there that kick my butt. They also have basketball and soccer leagues (huge indoor soccer field.)

    We pay $50 a month each. That's for a young professional (under 30) membership, indoor only - so we don't get access to the outdoor pool or tennis courts. I don't know what the rest of the memberships cost - I want to say maybe $120 a month for a couples membership (regardless of age). It's a splurge for us but it's SO worth it. That place totally motivates me to work out!

    Since it's pricey, it does attract kind of a hoity-toity crowd. Lots of trophy wives. :) But we've never had a problem with anyone and the employees are very helpful.

    If you call them, they'll set you up with a time to tour the place and a free 1-week membership. 

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