Good gym??

heyimjason · Post by **heyimjason** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:15 am

Hi there. Â I'm joining a gym next week and I'm still not quite sure which to go with. Â I don't need anything fancy - I'm fine with treadmills and weight machines and free weights. Â I want something that's open 24/7. Â Most importantly, I want to find a gym that won't be packed around 5 or 6 pm (or 6 or 7 am). Â I don't like working out with much more than a handful of people around... guess I'm used to small, privately owned gyms. Â The only gym I was an active member at in Omaha was Physique Gym on 156th and Maple, but they're closed now.

Of course, I want something clean, with modern equipment, and not too small of a place. Â I was about to sign up at 24 Hour Fitness on 144th and F, but when I went by around 7 am, there had to be about 30 vehicles out there. Â Â :shock:

Anyways, any input is appreciated. Â I'm excited about getting back into the gym, and my job is paying the membership fees, and I'd like to start within a week.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:01 pm

I'd check out the Pinnacle Club Downtown on 20th and Douglas.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:12 pm

First off, which part of Town.? You said 144th and F and DTO suggested something Downtown.

Second, good luck finding places that are not packed during peak times, especially right after the new year when everyone is on the new year resolution kick.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:39 pm

Ahh, the elusive not big but not small, with modern equipment but just free weights and treadmills, must be open 24 hours but not busy when I'm there during traditional peak hours gym. Â

Oh yeah, they're all over the place for $20 a month. ;):

heyimjason · Post by **heyimjason** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:54 pm

As far as location goes, I'm not too picky. Â Preferably nothing east of 72nd or west of 156th, nothing north of Maple or south of Harrison. Â Pretty broad range.

Yeah - I forgot about all the New Year's resolutioners. Â That's going to be annoying.

I'm going to keep an eye on this thread for a week, until I pick a gym. Â Wouldn't be so picky if gyms didn't make you sign contracts. Â Guess I can see why they do it though - half the people who join gyms probably don't actually want to work out.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:06 pm

Have you looked at Fitness Premier? Â If there is one in the area you are looking at that might have everything you need except the 24/7

Otherwise 24 hour fitness or prairie life are going to be two decent options, however lacking some of your criteria.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:30 pm

We go to the Y at 132nd and Center. Â it also is the only omaha Y with a climbing wall. Â It's certainly no lifetime fitness, but it suits our needs perfectly.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:37 pm

I used to be a member at the Fitness Premier at 156th and Maple. Â I thought it was great. Â It was very clean, affordable and the staff was very friendly. Â In my opinion, it was about the perfect size. Â They had everything one would need to get a good workout in.

I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

heyimjason · Post by **heyimjason** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:59 am

Haven't seen Fitness Premier yet, but I'm making a short list of gyms to check out in person this week. Â Thanks, I'll check them out too.

Still looking for a few others to scope out, too. Â :)

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:52 pm

heyimjason wrote:Haven't seen Fitness Premier yet,

Probably because it's Premier Fitness.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:12 pm

DTO Luv wrote:
heyimjason wrote:Haven't seen Fitness Premier yet,
Probably because it's Premier Fitness.

http://www.fitness-premier.com/index.html