They always have techno music playing. Decent selection of machines and lots of dumbells and free weights. The rates are very affordable. I paid $400 for a 1 year membership last year and then renewed for $300 to extend 1 more year. A few months ago they offered me the $300 extension and 4 free months but I did not accept (at that time) so I ended up not getting the free months.
You got to be a good negotiator to get the best rates. The rates are negotiable. Just do your best job at acting like you ""are not sure..."" and ""I want to go take a look at mPowerProject which is actually closer to my house before I decide..."" and then pretend like you are walking out the door. Yes, then you get the best rate. Dont come dressed up in your gym attire like you want to work out that day or else they will know you are desperate to sign up and will not give u the lowest rate.
Now yes its true that LA Fitness is opening up any day now (3 blocks away) so maybe use this as leverage when you negotiate with them. LA Fitness will be like $49 per month unless you put like $400 down though so its really no comparison. LA Fitness is a high end gym with Olympic pool, hot tub and Sauna. In sharp contrast, US1 Fitness appeals to the lower class... who just want to lift weights or to fatsos who want to do cardio and a handful of classes. See schedule of classes here:
us1fitnesscenter dot com
The problem is if you go during prime time such as 8AM or 5PM then you will see it packed to the rafters. So better go in the middle of the day. Dont go on Saturday or Sunday either or its too crowded. This is cheapest gym in the area so it has alot of members. And alot of ""the kind of people who enjoy rap music"" also (maybe 40%) so if you dont like that then go sign up at mPower Project gym (which is more expensive but it is not so crowded)
Also there is always way more men then women at this gym. Maybe 80% men. I am happy here because I wanted to save money and have access to many free weights and some machines and they have all that I am looking for at a low price. The amount of classes are limited. For example Yoga only 3 days per week.
You can also join a new TKD / Muay Thai class for an extra $49 per month which is a great price and they meet 3 times per week.
Pros: Lowest Rates, Plenty of parking
Cons: Cramped quarters, Can get crowded
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