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In short, probably the best gym in the area. Has what you need to get a good workout. Machines are decent, but not "state-of-the-art" like a previous reviewer years ago said. Weekend hours aren't great. It's not too crowded, but I believe that makes a few members and most of the trainers think they are given carte blanche even during the peak hours.

Pros:
Cleanliness-It's fine. Cleaner than other gyms I have been to.
Friendliness-Vibes are generally good with the employees and members
Equipment-I'll talk more about this later in the review, but the gym has what you need to do a good workout. 2 squat racks, 1 smith machine, flat bench presses, incline bench press, free weights, landmines, other equipment such as resistance bands and dip belts, and a variety of machines. It's a gym.
Crowds-It is rarely too crowded. Mornings are a little busy, and after work it can get a bit crowded, but as long as you're a little bit flexible in your programming, you'll usually be able to find an open machine or bench so you're not spending too long waiting.

Neutral:
Parking-The gym itself is within a complex. Once you join, you'll gain access to the complex itself (need to badge in after hours) as well as validated parking for two hours in the garage.

Cons:
The hours-This is probably the most egregious issue with the gym that was actually brought up a few years ago in the reviews as well. Monday-Thursday the gym is open from 5a-9p. On Friday, the gym is open from 5a-7p; not great, but I think most people can get that to work. On weekends, the gym's hours are 9a-4p. Even opening a few hours earlier on the weekend would get rid of this complaint. They're also closed on most federal holidays.
Equipment-I know I said that the equipment was a plus, but you'll end up wanting more. There are a decent number of decent machines. I wish the chest press machine had more ROM to really get the stretch you want when working the chest, and I think the shoulder press machine is haunted because one day I can do 12 reps at one weight a 4 reps the next (push) day with the same weight. I'd want a hack squat machine. Pendulum squat. An incline bench press machine. Plate-loaded machines. A different chest-supported row machine. Hip thrust machine. Lateral raise machine. Machine preacher curl. There are a lot of cardio machines. A number of cardio machines comparable to much bigger gyms. Too many cardio machines. Get rid of 1/3 of the cardio machines and get some new, truly state-of-the-art machines. You can maybe put this up in neutral--the gym really does have everything you need, but its size does limit what they can pack in there.
Price-$40-50/month not including initiation fees. That is pretty expensive given the hours of the gym, the near complete lack of amenities that are usually offered by other gyms, access to only a single location, and the equipment that they have on hand. Honestly, probably a much smaller member base compared to other commercial gyms.
Gym etiquette-A review from 5-6 years ago brings this up, and it is still an issue. Again, everyone seems polite and chill. BUT, trainers will routinely take up too much space for their clients even during peak hours. The most egregious example that still baffles me is a trainer had their client body weight box squat on the bench of the cable row machine. We have the boxes for that! Gym etiquette is more of a social contract, and I don't really expect employees to police it, but I do want to gripe about it. I don't want to put others on blast as that is also poor gym etiquette, but circuit training/doing exercises in a station that does not need to be done there (eg curling IN FRONT of the preacher curl) during peak hours, putting personal belongings in a station they weren't using and did not intend to use, and not racking their plates after using multiple barbell stations are all things I have come across that have affected my workout. The small size of the gym really magnifies these lapses in judgment.

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The cleanliness of the facility is poor. Arrived first thing as they opened, trash cans overflowing from the day or days before, trash on the floor in the restroom, shower areas dirty like they do not get cleaned daily (very unsanitary), Spinner™️ bikes need MAJOR maintenance (they do not preform properly without regular scheduled maintenance), and the whole machines needed cleaning aside from what I hope they have participants clean after using.

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★ 5

Staff, facility and equipment are exceptional.

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Bale the exercise instructor great job you’re doing!!

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The staff are nice and the gym has what you need. The cons are there are too few weight racks, and I wish they had multiples of the dumbbells so you’re not waiting around. Also, it could be cleaner. I alerted multiple staff members about the poor state the men’s locker rooms are in and nothing has been done. I’ve been in gas station bathrooms that are cleaner.

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★ 5

Best gym i ever been

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Great gym. Easy access and great staff

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It gets busy after work but remains functional

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Very nice and clean facilities. Friendly staff.

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I like this gym. The personnel is usually very helpful and the gym itself is well equipped.

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★ 5

Everything you need is here at this gym trainers, classes, AND exceptional massage therapists!! Spin class, yoga class, Zumba class, the list goes on!!

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That guy Kris at the front is always polite and so personable and knowledgeable 😁

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Clean environment

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Best gym in the CWE

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Excellent. Clean, not crowded, and professional staff.

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Inexpensive. Decent equipment. Moderate crowding. Would be improved by replacing broken equipment and by longer hours.

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★ 5

Affordable price, good selection of both weightlifting and cardio machines. Excellent staff. Multiple common areas, classes, physical therapy options, massage etc available. The best part is it’s not crowded even during peak hours.

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★ 5

Very clean, well maintained gym. Kind staff. Small but doesn't get too crowded except for typical hours (5-8) Has most equipment you could need including 2 squat racks and benches.

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★ 5

Everything about this place I love it.

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★ 5

I miss the massage chairs and hydro from planet fitness but on site massage professionals and free weights. Plus the convenience of location for me is worth it

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Love it

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Great staff very friendly

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★ 5

Absolutely love this gym! It’s clean, has updated equipment, plenty of space, and it hardly ever gets crowded. The staff is super friendly and so is everyone that works out here. I’ve been going to Move for 4 years and only left because I am moving. Definitely recommend this gym to anyone who is looking for a relaxed, safe, and comfortable place to workout!

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★ 4

Nice location. The classes are extra for SilverSneakers participants, but being able to use the exercising equipment is great. I love swimming pools, and if there was one on site, it would have been fantastic.

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★ 5

Great environment and friendly staff. Clean space with lots of equipment. Gym goers are courteous as well; no knuckleheads!

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Best Gym EVER!!

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I'm a satisfied member

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★ 5

Great clean and well lit place with modern equipment and plenty of barbells. They even have 1.25lb weight plates which is great for micro adjustments. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

If you are someone who has felt unsafe in other, crowded gyms, I cannot recommend this place enough. It's never that crowded, the staff is friendly, and it is so clean. Definitely at least do the 7 day trial if you're on the fence!

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★ 5

I had one of the best massages ever with Micah. From what I heard, the other massage staff is superb. Gym is also well-equipped and not too busy. Consumables (protein bars, etc.) are very reasonably priced, and the front desk staff are friendly. Class options could be a bit better - particularly on the weekends, when there are no in-person instructors. Their on-demand virtual system is nice in a pinch, though. Overall, an excellent option for working or near the medical school.

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★ 5

Great gym! Clean and friendly! Everything I need for lifting and cardio.

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★ 5

Super amazing Gym and extremely well trained professional staff, it beats all the other gyms, there isn't anything more in a gym that you would need ! I've been going here for 5 years, the quality of the people here is really great , very friendly and professional.

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★ 3

Ok gym but not great.

Pros:
Clean, lots of space, decent amount of equipment. Central location.

Cons:
Convoluted parking, quiet elevator music makes you hate forgetting headphones. Not very good hours and the doors lock on weekends.

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★ 4

Everything in here is top the equipment the settings even the shower and lockers are 😊.
I love it.
The monthly fee are a little high for me that’s why i gave 4 stars but will recommend it if you can pay between 40 to 50 box monthly depending on your membership.

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The staff are not that friendly..

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Great value for your money

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Good location and decent amount of equipment for the size

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★ 5

This gym is a great value for the money. Great selection of equipment and awesome staff.

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★ 4

Many cool, different items to select. However, not sure how you would shop for others. Some of the vendors will not let you return or refund items. Not a good service for purchasing any types of gifts.

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Wonderful facility. Friendly, knowledgeable exercise physiologist, that would be Jessica!

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This is a friendly and cozy workout space. The only downside is that if you will encounter Instagram gymnasts at times. Being on your phone and idling while waiting on a machine you normally use can be a pain, but what can you do?

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★ 5

Has all of the equipment you need.

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My hospital

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It is convenient for me and offers special hours for st risk and elderly members.

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★ 5

I absolutely loved the services this gym provides. It’s more dedicated to “health fitness” vs the “fitness look” the gym teachers are incredibly fun down to earth and have relatable personalities.

If you feel Self-conscious about being in the gym this facility is wonderful and can make you feel at ease.

There was a massive diversity in age, race and body type. It felt like a comfortable environment because everyone of all walks of life where present in every single class I attended.

The facility was clean and didn’t have any bad odors, The women’s locker room was spotless and the showers were incredibly clean. I sadly cannot remember the teachers name she had brown hair glasses and the sweetest energy, she was amazing during her classes. She felt like a friend, which made the class less of an chore.

I hope COVID ends soon so I can return.

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★ 5

They're moving into a bigger and more modern facility. I thought they were a 5 star facility before the move and it's only going to get better.

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★ 5

Great! Really clean and many activities to do.

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★ 5

This was an extremely nice place to workout at. I attended via a day guest pass that costs $10. That's a little bit high for a day pass with what I have experienced at other places, especially since towels and other amenities aren't offered any longer due to COVID. The monthly membership rate is around $39, which could be a good value depending on how much you use their facilities- regardless, that's a typical cost for a nice gym experience. The staff was friendly and they had a great assortment of high quality machines that all seemed to work great. They do require you to wear a mask while working out but that's to be expected with the current circumstances. Highly recommended.

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★ 5

Love this gym. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Sarah and Dennis are two great trainer there. I would highly recommend! They have great classes too. They offer virtual class too due to Covid-19. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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★ 5

Got an amazing massage here

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Beening a African American man my experience by staff when I sign up. They were friendly but never gave me a tour of the gym. Or imform me about the 7 free day trial. Was rude when I decided to sign up the staff are unfriendly to people of color. The people who work out there are friend nice and helpful.

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Move by BJC is an outstanding gym with very good equipment and lots of cardio to do. The staff is very friendly, the place is very clean, and the rates are very reasonable. Also the people who work out there are very nice. Great place to get a good workout in and have a good time. I live in Michigan but when I come to Barnes Jewish Hospital for medical treatment/ checkups I always come here to get a good workout in and I am always extremely satisfied here.

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★ 5

Went here for a deep tissue massage. Was scheduled with a licensed massage therapist named Debbie. She made me very comfortable and proceeded to give me an amazing massage.

I had a lot of muscle tension and tightness in my neck and shoulders. Debbie worked on each and every knot I had. I left feeling so much better than when I arrived.

There's also an incredible state of the art fitness center where you can get a good workout in. I would recommend this place to anyone in or near the Central West End.

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★ 5

I went there for a class to become a spinning instructor very very very very nice facility fact I'm even thinking about asking him about membership there

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Pretty good gym. Sometimes the trainers hog multiple items of equipment at once, which would be extremely rude if a normal guest were to do the same.

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Great place to work out! Large variety of equipment including stair climbers, free weights, trx, spinning bikes, treadmills, and my personal favorite- Schwinne Airdyne Pro. All of the equipment works! Only downside is the water bottle fillers are broken so I have to spend time hogging the water fountain to fill my water bottle. Hoping they will fix them because they haven’t worked for months! Staff are very helpful and friendly.

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★ 5

Great Gym for the price. Most of the equipment is brand new and kept clean. It’s on the smaller side but has everything you need to get a good workout in. Also, I’ve found that peak hours aren’t as crowded as other gyms I’ve been too in the past.

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Great gym, WiFi is horrible though. Be ready to use your data 🙃

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★ 5

My family of four joined Move by BJC three months ago and our health and lives have been greatly enriched as a result. We have loved the beautiful facility and Carina's wonderful Zumba classes. However, it is our trainer Ramya who has made our experience there a truly outstanding one. She is an absolute star, illuminating our mornings with her expertise and enthusiasm for fitness and our well-being. Sincere, generous, and extremely skilled, Ramya is the gem of the gym and we give her our highest recommendation and most heartfelt appreciation.

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Erin, the massage therapist, is AMAZING. I get massages monthly at various locations and it was truly the best I’ve ever had in my life. She listened to exactly what was bothering me and areas to avoid. The pressure was perfect and I walked out feeling so relaxed.

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Great staff, friendly atmosphere, wide variety of equipment.

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My husband and I enjoy working out at this gym. The cortex location is central in the city and their new equipment and space are a major upgrade from the past location. Those are all perks, but the best part and the reason we keep our membership is my wonderful experience with Ramya, one of the personal trainers. I work out with her 2-3 times/week and she is an exceptional trainer. She keeps me motivated in my fitness goals and she intuitively knows the right amount to push you to do your best while also being sensitive to any special limitations or pain. She is very adaptable with her workout plans to help you achieve the most from your session and it's been a wonderful experience. I've worked out with four different trainers over the past few years with mixed results, but I cannot recommend Ramya enough. If you want to jump start your fitness goals or learn new exercises to add to your routine, you won't regret working with her.

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The gym is a decent size and clean. There are only a couple of squat racks/deadlift platforms, so it can be challenging to do these lifts during peak hours. I would personally prefer a 24 hour gym, but this is the best option for me in this area. There is a LOT of cardio equipment, if that is your forte.

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Brand new, very nice

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I'm not really qualified to be rating gyms but it's bright, clean, and airy, plus they have hella towels on hand. Bath towels too, aw yisss

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You can take your time doing using the exercise equipment. The staff will work with you.

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Liked the yoga programmes that are conducted here. Would definitely attend when in St. Louis

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Love It since it's so close to home and it allows me to stay on top of my workouts since time is against me at times.

Bake and his crew have put together an amazing place and its very clean.

Only thing that i would suggest changing would be the amount of equipment thats available to the gym.

It should have a section for people who only want to work upper body all the time. The capital T gang takes up so much time. We leg day people need more room to work💪

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Wonderful new facility, equipment and an outstanding staff!!

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New location

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I visit twice a week, so many machines to learn, place is always clean.

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Love the new location, staff are amazing. They are attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. It feels like a personal gym more than a fitness center.

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The staff here are real professionals, what you would expect from a fitness facility associated with a major university medical center. Most of them have degrees in exercise physiology, kinesiology or a related science, all of them have certifications in their field(s) of expertise. I have been going here for about 2 years. They worked with me as I lost over 150 lbs and had a hip replacement. I described my situation to them, let them design the program I needed, and did what they told me. It worked great! I'm stronger, lighter, fitter than I have been in decades.

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Aaron Gutjahr (manager) is amazing. This center is friendly and comfortable plus it has amazing equipment and programs. St . Louis is lucky to have it.

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Not great, not bad. Rarely crowded.

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Good fitness center option for people working on spending time on the medical campus. Very clean and the staff is very friendly. Cost is reasonable as well.

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I love Megan thanks to her i can do a pull up with no assist

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Excellent equipment and not crowded

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Great place if you don't like crowds. A little difficult to access. Membership is necessary.

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State of the art equipment & TVs, large variety of exercise equipment & weight stations, indoor track, clean locker rooms with 2 showers rooms, nice helpful staff & lots of classes to choose from.

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Very clean Gym, well trained staff, wide variety of exercises machines.

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Great place to workout, excellent staff.

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Awesome gym.

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Its a good gym. Not too big or small. I like the efficient use of the space.
If you are a BJC or Wash U employee there is a discount. If you're not there is still some value here. The place is quiet and friendly.

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Warm environment to exercise and shower before beginning your work day or off day!

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Courteous staff.. up to date equipment.

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Fine gym for the price.

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The BJC WellAware Center is a great, affordable option for BJC and Wash U employees.

There are a wide variety of machines, bikes, treadmills, and free weights. Most, if not all, of the equipment is in decent repair. The space is not the largest in the world so it can be tricky sometimes to use a specialized piece of equipment without waiting in line or finding a free place to stretch out during peak hours (5-7 P.M.). The staff is always very welcoming and helpful while keeping the place running smoothly.

There are multiple membership options depending on who you are employed with and also what sort of contact you're willing to sign. There are month to month options but the best deal seems to be the year long commitment (only 25$ per month)!

The convenience of being on the medical campus cannot be overstated and trumps all minor issue. I would absolutely recommend to any BJC or Wash U employee.

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Decent space for most workouts. Could use some updates, but for the price it's good.

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Clean and not crowded

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Love the staff

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Nice and friendly place. Good mid size place that can get a bit busy but you still have other things you can do while waiting on the popular machines.

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Clean facility with enough equipment for everyone to use and a professional team make this a great place to workout.

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I love zumba class, never miss to hit the gym.

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I have dreams of becoming the most white break-dancer on the planet. I am still deciding on a name...maybe lil mayo or lil jiggy but that is not important. The studio here is great to practice and the indoor track serves as a nice warm-up. If you want traditional gym equipment, they have that to!

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★ 5

Yoga with Kimberly is awesome!

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If you are a breast cancer survivor you can get your 23 and me ancestry done for free!

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Great gym. Rarely busy in the mornings. Easy-going atmosphere with supremely friendly staff. Only drawback - weekend hours aren't spectacular - would be nice if they opened before 9a on Saturday/Sunday.

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