Seriously, anybody surprised? Consumer Reports just released the findings of its first-ever survey of health clubs. Tara Parker-Pope wraps it up in the NY Times article Local Gyms Outpace National Chains.
"Notably, national health club chains fared the poorest in the survey. The magazine found that private studios for yoga, dance or Pilates and gyms at local community centers, schools, work and nonprofit Jewish Community Centers and Y.M.C.A.’s received the best marks. National chains were often criticized for long wait times for machines, problems with contracts or fees, poorer cleanliness and less adequate locker rooms than other gyms."
Conclusion
The magazine recommends insisting on a trial membership before signing up and visiting the gym during the week, weekends and different times of day to gauge the conditions.
The full report on health clubs is available in the February 2008 issue of Consumer Reports. Portions of the story are available for free online.
Photo of studly Chip Conrad at his local gym Bodytribe Fitness in Sacramento.
2 comments:
I need to reacquaint myself with my own gym. They miss me, I think.
I've missed you, too, Bobby! Glad to see you! Happy New Year.
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