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I'm new to Brandon and was hoping to get people's opinions on the gyms in town. My boyfriend are looking to get a membership but it's hard to pick one gym out of so many. We're not hardcore enthusiast but want to get more fit but not spending a ridiculous amount on membership.  
Please tell me your gym preference, your experience, membership cost, and overall thoughts!  
I would greatly appreciate it!  
Thanks!

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We have a family membership at the Y and really like it. It gets you access not only to the gym part, but fitness classes and the pool. If you want to take swimming lessons (adult classes are offered at 3 levels - beginner, intermediate and stroke correction), they're also included in your membership. We find it's a great value for what you get (myself, my husband and our 4 kids).

I only get a track membership at the university and love it for winter

juggler99, can you send me the same private msg cause im in the same boat as the poster

Sometimes gyms will give you a free trial so you can check them out first.  
You can get your first two weeks for free at Crossfit Rocked on 6th St.  
 
www.crossfitrocked.com

 
 
Edited by LightOfDay, 2016-08-18 17:12:24

Piper89 said "I'm new to Brandon and was hoping to get people's opinions on the gyms in town. My boyfriend are looking to get a membership but it's hard to pick one gym out of so many. We're not hardcore enthusiast but want to get more fit but not spending a ridiculous amount on membership.   Please tell me your gym preference, your experience, membership cost, and overall thoughts!   I would greatly appreciate it!   Thanks! "

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I've been a member here for 2 years, and have previously had memberships at most of the other gyms, unless you need a pool, or a track or and environment more suited to families this is the perfect place.  
And they have corporate rates setup with most employers in town.

University is good. Lots of space and windows. Peak is the creme of the crop I believe

Small and overcrowded at times. Just not a good scene there at all

Nice big gym. Change rooms and showers are ace. Steam rooms in each. There is a ladies only area. Everyone can avail themselves of free classes like Yoga and exercise classes. Lots of equipment and lots of free weights. Trainers are available. Free covered parking.  
Check out their face book page.

We are a fitness quest family as well. Love it!

Wasn't happy there. Again very crowded at peak times and the place isn't very clean. Not worth the money. Better to spend a little more and go to Peak or Fredericks or the the University. University is most spacious and clean and has good air conditioning.

Rating. 1 University gym, 2. Peak Performance, 3 Fredericks Gym. All around 50 dollars. GoodLife Fitness will be here soon as well

I am also very interested in this, if someone would not mind private message me. I am looking to work out to lose weight and tone up. Was wondering g about getting a personal trainer to also help with my food choices. I am a bit of a loner so don't really want to go where it is full all the time Thank you

Professional trainers available to help you achieve your goals. The gym is always clean, and the equipment is up to date and kept in great condition. Kathy is a breath of fresh air when you walk in for your 5:30 AM workout!  
If you are looking for a trainer, I strongly recommend Tyler Sanjenko at FPC.  
Membership fees are comparable to other facilities in town.

Peak Performance on 10th and Park is my favourite gym in town. Tons of options for classes, like boxing, speed and agility, squash, yoga, Trx and a bunch more. Plus the steam room, sauna, hot tub, tanning and onsite massage therapy are all huge pluses! There are 5-6 personal trainers that work there and the friendly, goal oriented, team atmosphere cannot be beat.

If you are looking at a gym, take the time to see each facility. Call ahead and most times you can have a tour of the facility and the staff can take the time to explain the fee's etc.  
 
From personal experience I enjoyed my time at Fitness Quest and FPC: the staff were professional and the facilities are the cleanest I've experienced.  
 
If hours of operation are a concern checkout the two 24hr gyms. Personally I recommend Anytime Fitness over Peak Performance strictly in regards to professionalism.