Merauder

The gym is ancient and much of the equipment is limited and beyond repair. The space is far too small to accommodate, especially during peak hours. I waste more time trying to wait for equipment to free up and for people to let others have access. Very disappointing. Whoever is the manager in this place needs to update the gym area with more equipment and establish better rules and policies. There is no enforcement here.

Also, they offer the usual classes you would find at any Y or big box type gym but there is no boxing class? Why? That is probably the most effective and popular class in any gym or boutique fitness facility. There should be one at this place. No reason why it does not exist and I came here specifically due to the close proximity and for access to a boxing based type class. One where they have a heavy bag and some pads to train with a good coach. Not sure why this place does not have such a class already. Shame, since they have a large studio for the silly dance class or barre stuff. We live in a pro-crime city, I would say boxing is more relevant.

The facility is in itself monstrous in comparison to other franchise based gyms. In this regard it inspires admiration. However, it terms of the daily protocols established by an inept and rapacious management, I will refrain from offering much praise. The increase is membership rates and charges is unwarranted. This is excessive and screams of predatory practices to increase the bottom line. The classes offered are a hit and miss. Coming from a combat background with extensive experience I have to say many fitness routines and instruction is less then desirable or optimal. For boxing, fitness is fine but this trend will hopefully decline as it is an contradictory to the sport. Go to a real boxing gym in the city for equal levels of fitness with realism and application as well as much needs competition. This drives your inner incentive to better oneself. Not doing mindless derivative exercises based on HIIT or pseudo contact drills. the lockers could use more upkeep. Numerous occasions I was unable to find suitably clean linen or towels. Also the hours of operation need to reflect the sleepless nature of which this city in accustomed. After all, I think the members are paying enough in fees.