Work Out World

I continue my membership only due to the location as it is close to where I live and only $ 10 per month. The place recently got some new equipment, so that was exciting. Unfortunately, the place is dirty, the cup holders from the new machines have been stolen, and much of the clientele in general is noisy and speak to each other over other members while working out.
Today I was there and the trash was overflowing, paper towels were missing and people were extra noisy and inconsiderate. All this while the person at the front desk was busy texting. Between someone loudly talking on her cellphone on the elliptical next to me and loud conversations behind me… Even with headphones, I couldn’t stand it anymore.
So I went to the other side of the room to a different machine. I tried to ignore the pieces of old gum stuck to the bottom of the cup holder (a normality for this place) and finished wiping down the machine, hopped on ready to finish my workout… and it was broken. Not a first, but I was fed up at this point and left.
This is not the first time I’ve left without finishing my workout. If you can get there super early in the morning, it’s not too bad. Otherwise, you are taking your chances.

I’ve been going to this gym for half a year now. I picked this gym because of it’s price and convenient location to my home. I wasn’t offered a tour at the time but that didn’t matter because it screams 90’s when you walk in. What’s with the pastel yellow and baby blue walls?! It feels more like a nursery than a gym. It’s a decent size (looks tiny from the outside), there’s two rooms of machinery and there’s a ton of cardio machines, so you don’t have to wait like other gyms. The machines are dated but they get the job done.
I finally decided to write this review because they are in the process of remodeling the men’s bathroom and they are taking an eternity to do it. They fixed the sinks first and gym members are allowed to use the toilet area. So when they are done with their business, there is no way of them to wash their hands… um how freaking GROSS is that?! They should of just closed the entire locker room completely, seriously. Now, they are fixing the toilet area and have placed the stall separators into the locker room area which I find completely unsanitary.
Speaking of poor sanitation, the gym is filthy. Once in a while, I see the employees walking around in gloves and carrying the Ghostbuster vacuum. But I’m pretty sure they pretend to clean because there’s always debris on the carpet and paper towels all over the gym. I understand the gym is ²⁴⁄₇ and it may be difficult to keep it clean but this is a SWEATY gym! Cleaning should be a main priority!
It seems like a main priority for this gym is socialization. I always see the employees gathering around the front desk/​computer area forever talking, goofing around and using their cell phones. They are helpful when you need something but when it comes to down time, all they do is socialize. Maybe management should get them to clean? Most of the time, I see 3 – 4 people at the front desk doing nothing, SERIOUSLY?!
Another thing that bothers me is the personal trainer area. They don’t even have their own office, it’s just this sad little table in the corner. I can tell they are passionate about their job and clients. I had one of the female trainers give me an assessment and she was awesome. But I don’t ever see her anymore, she must of found a better, CLEANER gym to work at. However, there is an office near the front where the other lazy employees have their lunch. They should make that the personal trainer’s office because they actually do their job!
Another point I’d like to touch on is the members of this gym. Many of the members don’t really care to clean when they are done with a machine. Do they not see the filth everywhere?! I always wipe the machines before and after I use them. Maybe they should have signs around the gym that say YOU SHOULD WIPE DOWN THE MACHINES BECAUSE WE DON’T. Also, how hard is it to keep the spray bottles filled up?! There are so many occasions when I see them empty. The people who go to this gym like to come in groups like it’s a fiesta. They take their sweet time taking turns on a machine and chat nonstop. Ugh no, just do what you need to do and move on! I’ve also noticed a lot of the members of this gym have children and bring them to the daycare. I think that’s the appeal of this gym which is great for busy parents.
This must be the longest review I’ve ever written on Unilocal but this information needed to be shared. I’ve gone to Choice Fitness and Latitude in the past, they aren’t neccesarily better but definitely CLEANER. I’m giving this gym two stars instead of one because of the price, hours, size, daycare and personal trainers. This is a temporary gym for me but it’s good enough for now.

The only good thing about this place is the amazing instructors which is why I stay. I only go for the classes and do not use any workout equipment. which is dirty and outdated. Here is a list of pros and cons:
Pro: inexpensive monthly rate, fun, energetic instructors especially Zumba! who actually know how to keep your energy level going and are never dull or boring.
Cons: the facility is old and outdated. the womens room is horrible, leaky roof, old green metal lockers that dont close right, and always freezing. every single thing in there shoudl be replaced including the toilets. look at the ceiling and you will wonder why in gods name don’t they put a new one in? think twice before taking a shower — small and cramped, curtains as old as the hills. there is a standing tanning booth but who knows the last time it was inspected. I don’t use it. the womens’ room is gray and dull and lord knows if the carpet is ever cleaned.. can’t they at least throw in some fresh paint? there are a few pieces of equipment in there to workout but seriously… why would you want to work out in a restroom??? Almost 2 years ago, a manager came up to me and said the was doing a survey. wanted to know what improvements can be made. I laughed and shook my head. I said, well to start can you get rid of that huge sign over the class studio room that says Aerobics? that’s old. Nobody uses the word Aerobics for gods sake. why not put a picture of Jane Fonda up there while you’re at it. Sign is still there. OLD OLD OLD.
THERE IS ONLY ONE ROOM FOR ALL CLASSES. so when you are ready to go in right after a cardio kickboxing class… good luck! these classes include cardio classes, bootcamp style classes, zumba, studio cycling, soon to be added barre classes, yoga etc. every single class in the same room. sometimes the ac doesn’t work.
the front desk staff always look bored out of their minds. there is no greeting or enthusiasm when you walk in the door.
Hands down the best instructors. best price for the money. worth it for me only for this. if you only care about getting a workout and getting the hell out then this is the place. if you care about cleanliness, updated equipment, caring customer service, modern restrooms, good parking etc. etc… you will not find it here! you get what you pay for. I would give 5 stars for the instructors and 1 star (being generous here) on the overall facility.

Yeah overall not too bad. Not as clean as Planet Fitness in Plaistow but a much better value.
Right now they have a good sign up deal ($ 1 to join) and either 10 or 20 a month. The $ 20/​mo includes classes which are excellent.
M-​Thurs the gym is now 24hrs. Very key.
This place has been busy since the new year but once people go back to being fat and lazy and lay off the new years resolution, it wont be too bad.
They have day care too. Not sure how clean it is… nor am I too sure how clean the class area is either…

Don’t know why the first guy gave such a bad review. it’s affordable, $ 20/​month, rarely crowded, and they have a large space with lots of machines. The help has almost always been courteous — with one exception. my wife once brought her 80 year old mom with her and apparently the desk person was having such a bad day that she had to make an ugly stink about it, angrily requiring her to sit in the waiting area and glaring at her the entire tim my wife did a workout.
The comment about towels is true, i’ve never seen a towel there.

I’ve been a WOW member for over a year now and they get a solid satisfactory performance. They have the machines, cardio equipment, and classes that I want, and almost all of the instructors are great. Perhaps the best thing about WOW is that it is affordable for us working folks, and sometimes that can make all the difference. For me, I suppose these are the things that really matter in a gym.
My complaints are in relation to what seems to be ongoing laundry and heating problems. During peak use periods it is frequent to find that the towels supplied for mandatory equipment cleaning (cheers to that requirement!) are all out. There are often times when paper towels must suffice because the towel laundry wasn’t completed in time. It seems that this should be a predictable thing. As with the heat. Sometimes it is downright hot in there. Other times freezing.

WOW as it is called actually tries to improve itself. It recently installed new treadmills and olypicals w/​cable TV’s. This place is very busy on a weekday eve and has a very loyal Latino following.
One of my concerns is that they have classes in the back room. WOW has music blaring… then the classes have micro phoned buffed out instructors yelling and counting numbers… come on now 3 more, 2 more, 1 more… Boom boom, boom! So loud that I can not hear my I pod. Why don’t they close the door? They have a back fire door to open if it gets hot. Just close the freekin door so I don’t have to have a freak out.
And whats with the ugly plastic palm trees covered in dust? They are first of all IN THE WAY not to mention UGLY.
Finally. the mens bathroom is so old out outdated and always dirty at 7:00pm. Whats so hard about washing a sink and emptying trash?