Snap Fitness

I’m a big fan of the Junction location of Snap Fitness. The staff here are very knowledgable and friendly, the hours can’t be beat (²⁴⁄₇!), and they have the basics when it comes to equipment. They also offer classes (yoga, tabata, circuit blast, and more) which are super fun, and a great way to meet the awesome gym community. The only downside to this gym is there are no showers!

Despite it being quiet and never crowded, this place is dirty and poorly run. Tried to return my deposit for my entry card and they couldn’t find the money I had given them for it as they ask for cash deposits.
Also, they advertise a spin bike but it doesn’t work at all despite having made several complaints about it.
Not worth it. Go workout somewhere better.

A review of this place is overdue. I will preface this review by saying I am a member here, and I am generally satisfied with my experience. I also wanted to say that my review is less about the star rating and more about looking at different details that could be helpful to prospective members.
Here are 11 key points:
1. When you join you pay for the first and last month, as well as 25 $ for an access card (that you must return when you end your membership or face more charges). Depending on your membership (single or family), expect to have at least 200 $ in charges up front, possibly much more.
2. Membership must be cancelled 35 days in advance. They will tell you it has to do with their credit card processing system (although most people who have ever had a credit card have never experienced anything so slow). Either way, you are pretty much on the hook for 3 months as soon as you join.
3. They allow you to suspend service for either 2 or 3 months during a year. While they charge 5 $ for this, it is nice to be able to postpone service during a couple of summer/​travel months.
4. They offer classes and services like personal training. Training costs extra, and some of the other services do, but others are a part of the membership. Ask what is included.
5. There is a open room completely underground where they offer classes and which can be utilized for things like stretching, jump rope, etc. There is also a single changing room and a single restroom down there.
6. The place can get slammed after work and when they are having classes. During these times there is limited locker space, coat space, and space for wet boots. It can be tough to keep your socks dry because the floor gets really wet! You will also encounter waits for treadmills and weight stations. If you come mid-​day, there are no problems. Later at night is also good, but there are no staff present, and you sometimes encounter people coming with friends in larger groups.
7. Service is not the best, but it is OK. If you are signing up as a new member or if you are a female doing personal training, the experience is more personable. Beyond that, staff don’t generally acknowledge you, which is not really that big of a deal for a drop in place. If you approach them, they are most often helpful.
8. They offer a water fountain, but you must bring your own water bottle. This is probably a mix of cheapness and something that is also good for the environment. The Junction does have enough litter already!
9. The place, partly because it is an older building, can get dusty. It seems that the equipment gets dusted more often of late, but it is not often super clean.
10. Like all gyms, you will pay more than you initially expect to and run into things like limited space (for changing, work outs, etc). That being said, you have access here all the time.
11. This is an everyone kind of place. It can be crowded with everyone at times, but it is nice that it attracts both men and women of all levels of personal fitness, not just bodybuilders and marathon runners!

Snap Fitness in the Junction is a great space if you’re looking for a standard gym. It isn’t big, but usually isn’t crowded. It is clean with an assortment of machines. The free weights section could be bigger.
Some of the membership trappings are similar to other chains. However, they do offer month-​to-​month memberships, although they require notice if you’re cancelling. Perhaps the best part of Snap in the Junction is the owner, Adam. He’s a nice guy who always made time for me when I wanted to discuss something. I had mixed experiences with their trainers, but I think that if you’re willing to try out different trainers, you’ll find the right one for you.
If you are someone who wants a nice space in which to regularly exercise, then definitely consider Snap in the Junction.