Gyms In The USA

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Gyms in the USA are some of the best I’ve seen in the world. Americans don’t do things by halves and gyms are no exception. Almost without exception, every gym I went to was large+, modern and in great condition. The downside of this is the price tag. They are without a doubt the most expensive gyms I’ve been to in the world.

Free Passes?

Maybe. But with many gyms enforcing proof of residency before honouring a free pass, you’ll have your work cut out for you. By far the easiest option was Planet Fitness, who offer a quibble-free free pass on their website at each of their locations. I literally never had a problem getting in to any of their clubs and I wasn’t given the hard sell either. Planet Fitness Clubs are great to work out in, although if you like using free weights to train heavy, you might not find exactly what you need – click on individual clubs for info.

If free passes fail, day passes ranged from US$10 – $30, with most being around $20 – ouch.

My advice: register online, turn up with ID and practise your negotiating skills.

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Planet Fitness San Francisco

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Address: 350 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94104 Website Opening hours: Mon-Thu: 500-2200, Fri: 500-2100, Sat: 900-1700, Sun: 900-1500 Cost: one free pass per 90 days, for each club! Planet Fitness San Francisco Location and Entry Planet Fitness San Francisco is located in the financial district of SF, close to Market Street/Battery St. Having visited […]

Crunch San Francisco – New Montgomery

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Address: 61 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105 Website Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 530-2130, Sat: 700-1800, Sun: 900-1600 Cost: 24 hour pass is $25. Negotiable! Crunch San Francisco – New Montgomery Location and Entry Crunch San Francisco is a medium-large gym which is set over two floors located downtown, four blocks east of […]

Attitude Fitness, Downtown LA

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Attitude Fitness, Downtown LA 900 Wilshire Boulevard, 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Website Opening times: Mon – Fri: 5:00-21:00, Sat – Sun: 7:00-19:00 Cost: $25 per day pass, but may be discounted if you contact them in advance. Location and Entry Attitude Fitness is located on the seventh floor of the Intercontinental Hotel (IHG) […]

Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, Encinitas

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200 Saxony Road, 92024, Encinitas, CA Website Class timetables Opening times: Mon – Fri : 500-2200 , Sat and Sun: 700-1900 Cost: Two free passes per person Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, Encinitas Location and Entry Magdalena Ecke is located a few kilometres east of Encinitas, best accessed with a car, which (unusually for me!) I […]

Planet Fitness Salt Lake City

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175E, 400S, #100, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111 Website Opening Times: Mon – Thu: 500-2300, Fri: 500-2100, Sat and Sun: 700-1900 Cost: One free pass available here Planet Fitness Salt Lake City Location and Entry This large club is situated in the centre of downtown Salt Lake City. It is typical of Planet Fitness clubs […]

Insurgent Fitness, Flagstaff AZ

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1650 S Plaza Way #5, Flagstaff 86001 Website Class schedule Opening hours: 24 access for members, staffed hours are Mon-Fri: 1100-1400 and 1600-1900. Cost: $15 per day for casual use Insurgent Fitness, Flagstaff AZ Location and Entry Insurgent Fitness is a medium-sized gym, located 15 minutes’ walk south of downtown Flagstaff. Facilities Forget your mainstream […]

Gyms in Seattle

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Gyms in Seattle After using Orangetheory Fitness, I was keen to see what other gyms in Seattle were available and affordable. For a full review of the class-oriented Orangetheory Fitness, Belltown, click here. ZUM Fitness 1813 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Website Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 5:00 – 21:00, Sat: 7:00 – 19:00, Sun: […]

Planet Fitness Las Vegas – E Sahara Avenue

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1221 E. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Website The class schedule is available on the link above. Cost: One free pass per club, every three months – click here. Planet Fitness Las Vegas – E Sahara Avenue Location and Entry There are several Planet Fitness clubs located in and around Vegas, so you’re likely to find […]

Orangetheory Belltown, Seattle

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Orangetheory, Belltown, Seattle 2310 5th Ave., Suite 3, Seattle, WA, 98121 Website Opening hours: Mon- Thu: 600-2115, Fri: 600-1845, Sat and Sun: 730-1330 Cost: $30 per session. The website offers a free class at some locations but states they are for local residents only. Orangetheory, Belltown, Seattle Facilities The first thing to say is, Orangetheory Belltown is […]

Xsport Fitness Chicago – South State St

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819 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605 Website Opening times: 24/7 for members, staffed hours: 800-2100 Cost: $20 per day or $45 for a week. Free seven day trial available, technically for residents only. Click the tab on the top right if you want to have a go. Class schedule XSport Fitness Chicago – South […]