Some gym help please...

psl25201 · Post by **psl25201** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:25 pm

I was wondering if any of you could shed some insight onto local gyms. I see 24-Hour is building a new gym and this sparked my interest somewhat. Could you give me your opinions on the following and then anything of your own to add.

Westroads Club, 24-Hour, Golds, Pinnacle Club, Prairie Life, The JCC, etc.. etc...

Thanks for your help

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:39 pm

im leaving golds for pinnacle soon but i will PM you all i know i dont want to upset anyone off

ModestMouse · Post by **ModestMouse** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:47 pm

I'll just use the weight room at UNO.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:50 am

^ it sux

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:50 am

I did 2 years over at 24 hour fitness. Pretty good and clean facility. They also have a way of coloring the machines to make it easy to work certain muscles.

omahastylee459 · Post by **omahastylee459** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:24 pm

as a kid i belonged to the JCC, it was decent, but nothing much more than a gym and pool. They did renovate a few years ago and they have a nice fitness center now. It depends on what you are looking for in a gym. I work at prairie life now, and they have just about everything you would want. If you have kids they have an extensive daycare. They also have all sorts of classes, massage, tanning, kids classes, racquetball, tennis, pilates, etc etc etc. It is a little pricey though, but definitely has just about everything you would want, if you want a lot that is. If you are looking for a place just to go work out, i would suggest 24hour, you wont pay as much either.

Locke · Post by **Locke** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:19 pm

24 hour fitness is good. I use(d) them and my parents still do. It was perfect for me because I liked to work out pretty late during weekdays.

ModestMouse · Post by **ModestMouse** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:40 am

that's lame than

lol I don't want to pay money for a membership.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:03 am

then head over to the Y

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:33 am

mouse music you should try power house

named after me

shengs75 · Post by **shengs75** » Wed May 10, 2006 3:55 am

I'm with 24-hour fitness now. Although, I don't like going there during certain times, because it gets so crowded. Especially the one on 144th and F. The Papillion one is not as bad. Their facilities are pretty nice, and I travel sometimes, and they have locations out in Cali. I even saw one recently in Boise, Idaho.

They even have international locations. I signed up with them for 4 years, and renewable at $99/yr after that.

I was with Prairie Life prior. I love it. Especially for the racquetball courts. However, the price is a little high.

I was with the Y for a year as well (West Omaha near 132nd). Too many kids, and not enough machines.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed May 10, 2006 7:01 am

I've been a member of the 24 Hour Fitness at 144th and F for nearly 5 years now (almost since it opened)..

It is a good, clean facility with free weights and machines..Olympic size pool etc..

The only drawback is during the weekdays, between 5PM and 8PM (Monday thru Thursday), the place is completely packed and you'll (most times) have to weight for a bench or the squat rack to open up..

I try to go in the mornings now..

But overall, it's a very nice gym..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed May 10, 2006 7:04 am

MTO wrote:mouse music you should try power house named after me

Only if he's serious..

That's a hard core powerlifting gym (personally, I like the place)..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed May 10, 2006 2:43 pm

^ I know it was a joke

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Wed May 10, 2006 5:20 pm

Wow, I went to the 144th and F location as well. I went there for 3 years and haven't been back in 2. I've probably have seen you guys but never knew. I never went there until 9 or after. I've been there from 2 am to 3 am before and there is actually some people coming in.

Moovedtoomaha · Post by **Moovedtoomaha** » Wed May 17, 2006 4:54 am

Depends on what sort of a facility you are looking for.

I am a member at 24 Hr & have used all their Omaha locations. But I really don't like the gym. Yes - lots of equipment & clean, but I can't stand the impersonal staff, the social scene that feels a little like a bar at certain hours, and their group exercise schedule stinks. It's quite popular (and probably perfect) for people in their 20's - they cater to this demographic more so than others. In fact, I think I enjoyed it a little then...

But now I dislike it intensley. So much so that I got re-certified to teach group exercise after a 7 year hiatus so that I could work at and have access to a different facility in Omaha. Now I work and work out at Prairie Life (132 & Center location). It's a totally different feel. Also extremely clean. Very knowledgeable and personable staff (not including myself

), also have great equipment, and offer a lot more variety. Raquetball; indoor & out door pools; Pilates in a group on the reformer or in a class on mats; yoga; outdoor boot camp classes; a food bar that actually serves beer and margaritas; child care; massage; spinning; sports conditioning clinics when new seasons come into play; etc... They also cost more, but you do get a lot for your membership. In some ways it's more like an upscale community recreation center than a "gym" - or perhaps this is really what a "health club" is. Most of the members are professionals over age 30 with families. The atmosphere is totally different. As a person in her mid 30's who doesn't have kids, it's a little weird for me b/c it's so family oriented. And I sure wish they had better lighting though!

I also have worked out at one of the Gold's locations - 108 & Maple. Great free weight equipment, but the place was always filthy. To be fair, it's been about 2 years since I was last there, and I understand there has recently been a big change in management, so perhaps this is no longer the case.

joeglow · Post by **joeglow** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:54 pm

Moovedtoomaha wrote: I am a member at 24 Hr & have used all their Omaha locations. But I really don't like the gym. Yes - lots of equipment & clean, but I can't stand the impersonal staff, the social scene that feels a little like a bar at certain hours, and their group exercise schedule stinks. It's quite popular (and probably perfect) for people in their 20's - they cater to this demographic more so than others. In fact, I think I enjoyed it a little then...

-I agree. I recently joined the 144th and F location and enjoy it. However, whenever I talk to someone, it is VERY CLEAR they get comissions as they are HUGE supplement pushers.