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Last updated 6.20.11
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What People Are Saying About Bally Total Fitness
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The Scene – Most Ballys stick to the basics for their design. Televisions broadcast silently above multiple rows of cardio machines; mirrored walls act as the primary decorative components. But thanks to high-energy television ads and low-impact membership premiums, this national fitness chain has steadily attracted a clientele bent on saving money while losing weight or gaining muscle. – – The Workout – Using fairly standard strength-training equipment and/or racks well-stocked with free weights, the best of the trainers here, who are classified at four different…
09/17/08
Cleaniness and Atmosphere Problems Outweigh Positive Attributes
by KimChee1111 at Citysearch
Bally's hooks members into "lifetime" memberships where the fee is supposed to stay the same but the fine print allows them to increase the price. I stayed for 14 years because despite the increase, it was still cheaper than a lot of other places. The equipment is perfectly adequate. The classes are okay. The hours are pretty good.
Some of the clientele leaves a lot to be desired e.g. men old enough to be your dad testing their game, leering, or not mentally well-adjusted. That being said, the most troubling aspect of this club is the lack of cleanliness in the women's locker room--hairballs,dust, and remnants of personal care products (shampoo bottles, etc.) everywhere. The atmosphere and design of the locker room are also disturbing. It's stuffy and hot. The lockers are too close together, the same goes for the toilets. The lack of cleanliness coupled with the other conditions were the last straw. I'd rather spend more money for a cleaner and more pleasant experience. Working out is supposed to relieve stress not exacerbate it. In the end, I found a place closer to my home and the cost is the same. I'm much happier!
- Pros: Hours, Equipment
- Cons: Not Clean
