Stats:  1 and 2 year memberships/Mth-Mth memberships

Cost:  $49.99-$99.99/month

Review:

You have to know up front that I am not really a big gym person.  I go through my phases where I join a gym, attend for a while, and then it loses its appeal.  Not that I don’t want to go, I just let excuses get in the way.  At the top of the list is this one: “I’m not as fit as everyone else so I don’t want to go.”  It may sound silly, especially to men, but the last thing someone should have to worry about while working out is intimidation and low-self esteem. 

That is why I joined this gym.  It has “normal” people.  Don’t get me wrong, there are beautiful and fit people too, but there are also moms and dads.  I don’t feel like I stand out or that people are looking at me for not being dressed in the latest workout attire.  Instead, I wear my husband’s undershirt, a pair of workout pants, and I’m good!

The gym offers specials just like other gyms.  I took advantage of their “tax-time” special.  The monthly cost (for one year) is $49.00 and includes five other locations for that price.  I paid $10.00 extra to get the new location up the street added.  (There are month-to-month memberships that cost more.)  The first month and a half was free AND the membership fee was only $50.00.  Now here’s the kicker: my membership fee is refunded if I workout on average 3x’s a week for the first eight weeks.  What a great idea!  A gym that is actually trying to help you get in the habit of working out.  Nothing will motivate like the promise of money!!

The hours are good too: 5-11:00 and 7-8:00 on weekends.  The location is great, centrally located and there are several in the area.  All-in-all, I am very pleased with the gym and look forward to months of convincing myself to go!

Pros:

• Cost - low for the area
• Hours are good
• Staff is friendly
• Patrons are “normal”
• There’s not usually a wait for equipment

Cons:

• The Arlington, VA location is a little bit older, but the equipment is new

Website:  www.sportandhealth.com

Rating: 4.5 Stars