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My husband and I have been trying to find a gym in Brandon that will be suitable to both our needs. I am okay with the few we've been to so far but I'm happy with the weight lifting machines and treadmills for my cardio.  
 
He is looking for the best gym for lifting. Tried the BU Healthy Living facility and he was disappointed in it because he's looking for more of the old school type machines (for example... hack squat machine). We found Fitness Quest was great.  
 
We were going to try the YMCA but having looked back at old discussions here on eBrandon, it seems their weight lifting equipment is sparse and not really what he's looking for?? Open to any suggestions here from other gym goers!  
 
We had thought of Anytime Fitness but fear it will be the same with all the new fangled resistance equipment and little to no free weights and older type of lifting equipment.  
 
Anyone have any thoughts they can share on this?  
 
Thanks!!

I would try Outperforme at 345-10th Street. Open 24/7.

Friend of mine was a bodybuilder and went to Fredricksons, under the Vanguard Credit Union on 18th.

It's 24/7 there suppose to get 2 more squat/bench racks soon.  
 
They also offer boxing and yoga classes. My wife boxes while I work out.

Lots of weights to use! And Rodman, the manager, is top notch and always helpful and friendly

I haven't even heard of Peak!! Where is it?

found their website.!!

Tracelee said "I haven't even heard of Peak!! Where is it? "

Peak is pretty small and doesn't have near the free weights and stuff that Fitness Quest has. If you are happy with what FQ offers I don't think you will find better in Brandon.

In term of weight lifting....fitness quest

Didn't want to spend all my time going to try other gyms before we paid for a membership. Appreciate the feedback.  
 

do not go the Ymca. You will be not as satisfied, they do not focus on weight lifters. Not organized, weight plates sizes are all over the place and dumbells area is a tight area to workout

Have you looked at Embark Fitness on Park Ave. E.?

Have you and your husband looked at the equipment at Anytime Fitness? They have a large free weight area geared to everyone. They have a free week trial as well.

I used to got Fitness quest and it does have the most equipment and nice open area. The Fri- Sun hours killed me though so I switched to peak.  
 
Peak also has yoga, boxing and squash.  
 
Whatever you choose you need to be happy to go to the gym or you will stop going.  
 

Olympic weightlifting classes available at CrossFit Rocked.  
Very knowledgeable!