Center for Health & Fitness

Really friendly neighbourhood gym with a loyal clientele.
The Arc Trainers are the best elliptical machines I have ever used and it’s nice to see the same faces everyday.

Has everything you need to lift weights and do cardio. If you come during the day it is crowded before noon, but if you can only fit in your workout like me at 6 its pretty empty. The clientele is an older crowd who don't really go for the weights so you're never waiting around for a machine. Everyone is friendly and is kept a lot cleaner than most gyms which I love! They offer classes, but I think you pay extra for those.

One of my favorite gyms: the staff are polite and attentive; good atmosphere; clean, well-kept equipment; the people are willing to be friendly - but also get a workout in - and have a decent range of experience so that you're inspired - without being ashamed. It's is in a complex that contains a hospital and a retirement apartment complex, so it has a high amount of people who are at or approaching retirement age. (It also has a decent mix of people in their 20's, 30's, 40's.) This population makes it much more chill (and clean, and better kept) than the other local gym I've been to, 24. If you're just starting out, pick this gym. Seriously, pick this gym.

Costs $39/month, offers 3 day tryout. States this clearly on their website.
Provides cardio ~6 treadmills, 7 ellipticals, 6 bikes, 2 rowing machines; 2 squat racks (1 track-locked, 1 not); 1 dip rack; 1 ab incline; 2 free-weight benches; 1 bench-press bench; range of free-weights (1lb-~80lb's); barbells (10+); sundry weight machines, rollers, yoga mats, balls, ropes, etc. I.e., while you might have trouble if you go during the rush hour from ~4-6, it is generally easy to get through your workout with only occasional adjustments. They offer yoga + aerobic, dance, etc. classes (look on their website). You get 1 class & 1 training session upon starting (along w/ whatever temporary deal they're offering, if one is going on, like a massage, backpack, water bottle). Note that you can go to any of their classes as many times as you want on the last day of every month.

Excellent gym, great equipment, wonderful clientele, clean showers and plenty of amenities. The childcare is very clean, well kept and up to date. The women that take care of my son are incredible.