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connor geddes
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I was invited to leave a review for a place in which I have called a second home over the past 6 years. If you’d asked me back then if i would recommend Athlete X to my family and friends it would have been an overwhelming yes. Today not so much. In short the premium price is not justified by the poor coaching and lack of competitive drive. If you are serious about fitness this isn’t the place for you.
With a change of primary owners comes a change of direction for this gym, and unfortunately what followed was a chain of poorly constructed business decisions which old and founding members like myself did not take lightly too, with a seemingly increasing desire to put profit above the members.
From increasing weekly rates to a premium $75, (the most in the area) which was off the back of a poorly thought out economical purchase of a Sauna. It forced members regardless of intention to use the sauna or not to pay the costs of the mistake by the business. Who plans to use a sauna in Summer? What followed was yet another “business decision” to let go the only male coach and the only coach with qualifications suited to CrossFit and functional fitness. Leaving the level of experience and quality of teaching severely lacking and under the responsibility amateur coaches who fail to demonstrate movements themselves. As a result of this attention is solely put on new members, and those wishing to uspkill technique are forced to look elsewhere as the coaches simply don’t have the experience necessary. The programming is also not difficult, catering for beginners which disincentivises members to improve and sets low standards.
It’s a place which preaches inclusiveness and “choose kind”. A motto which is decorated all over the walls and merchandise. Though the reality is that it’s an overwhelmingly woke environment with an abundance of clicky groups who have a distaste for any inconvenience to them.
With a number of seasoned members choosing more competitive, cheaper and friendly options nearby I would suggest doing the same.
With a change of primary owners comes a change of direction for this gym, and unfortunately what followed was a chain of poorly constructed business decisions which old and founding members like myself did not take lightly too, with a seemingly increasing desire to put profit above the members.
From increasing weekly rates to a premium $75, (the most in the area) which was off the back of a poorly thought out economical purchase of a Sauna. It forced members regardless of intention to use the sauna or not to pay the costs of the mistake by the business. Who plans to use a sauna in Summer? What followed was yet another “business decision” to let go the only male coach and the only coach with qualifications suited to CrossFit and functional fitness. Leaving the level of experience and quality of teaching severely lacking and under the responsibility amateur coaches who fail to demonstrate movements themselves. As a result of this attention is solely put on new members, and those wishing to uspkill technique are forced to look elsewhere as the coaches simply don’t have the experience necessary. The programming is also not difficult, catering for beginners which disincentivises members to improve and sets low standards.
It’s a place which preaches inclusiveness and “choose kind”. A motto which is decorated all over the walls and merchandise. Though the reality is that it’s an overwhelmingly woke environment with an abundance of clicky groups who have a distaste for any inconvenience to them.
With a number of seasoned members choosing more competitive, cheaper and friendly options nearby I would suggest doing the same.