Angela A.
Yelp
It's been 2 months since we've joined and honestly I absolutely love this club. We waited for quite some time to join because we wanted to make sure that we would really use the facilities because it is not cheap. I always tell people that if you use the club and its amenities, it's worth it. We are a family of 6 and so each time we come we drop the little ones off in childcare and they love it. They've taken arts and craft, cheerleading, tumbling, zumba, yoga, made slime and so much more. They have 3 hours daily that they can hang out with other kids and have some fun. The staff is very friendly and seem to really take their jobs seriously and that means a lot. And, no you can't leave the club and run errands, you must stay on the premises. LOL! I say, have realistic expectations of the kids area. You are paying 30 to 40 dollars a month for your child so don't expect them to leave here trained musicians and olympians or to have a plethora of classes to choose from especially in the peak hours. IT'S CHILDCARE, not an academy. Ultimately this is childcare with extras which no other club I've ever been to has provided.
I've taken many classes from yoga (all types), Zumba, Gluteus Maxout, Kettlebell, Cycling, Cardio Kickboxing and more. I love variety because I get bored easily and having so many classes to choose from, makes it easy. I really love the yoga studio which it closed off from the gym in a way that you don't even feel like you are in the same building. It's serene and relaxing and can also be challenging enough to have you sweating buckets and questioning your life. Looking forward to the roof top outdoor yoga classes when the weather warms up.
The equipment is top notch and there is plenty of it. You honestly can find a machine that will suit your style. If not, you probably don't have a style. The free weight area seems to be a nice mix of people and the grunting seems to be kept to a minimum. Although I'm not going to the gym to watch tv, it's nice to have it because you can choose what you want to watch and it keeps you working out longer.
The tennis is great. Free on the outdoor courts and a fee for indoor courts. Check out the proshop, my daughter found some really cute stuff in there and they had a great sale going on. The tennis area is well lit and oh so cozy and they play tennis matches on all the tv's in the sitting areas. Someone give me a remote and I'll turn to the Food Network or HGTV and probably never leave.
The food, smoothies and coffee are very good although a few items are overpriced for the portion size. Definitely grab breakfast, lunch or dinner here sometimes or maybe a smoothie to power up before or after your workout. The $5.00 breakfast deals are awesome!
My kids love the pool. Water is at a great temperature and it's never crowded, at least when we go. They have lots of lessons for all ages for an additional cost. There are plenty of towels and a great family locker room that has a very large dressing stall and shower with a locked door. The only issue is that sometimes a single person will use the family locker room and it can get awkward when you see a single male or female with no children. The club is trying to address this issue.
Locker rooms are large, well equipped with towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, tampons, mouthwash, razors, kleenex, etc.
The steam room, sauna and jacuzzi are in a closed off area in each dressing room and I have to say the steam room is my favorite with a hint of eucalyptus in the air. Don't stay too long though because it gets very hot in there.
Minor drawbacks but not enough to remove a star:
-Seats in the cycle class feel like they're made out of cement. Save your bum and bring a gel seat.
-Hate that some people don't clean their hair out of the shower. Yuck. Bring shower shoes and let the staff know it needs cleaning.
-There need to be more wipe stations around the gym to encourage more people to wipe down the equipment after use. The majority do not wipe them down but honestly I believe its due in part to wipes being few and far between.
-Having to be in the pool with kids under 12. Can't watch from the sidelines even though the water is shallow and there's a life guard on duty.
Again, a bit annoying but not worthy of less stars. Go on a tour, give it a try and USE THE FACILITIES! This is not the type of club you want to just donate to monthly. Do your homework, check the schedules, have realistic expectations and take it from there. Let the costs motivate you to keep going and get you monies worth.
That is all!