I was 27-28 years old when I joined Asphalt Green and learned to swim. I joined because I read that their private swim lessons were really good, and that they had the best pool in NYC. I took lessons for about 9 months and now love swimming, even in the ocean. I spoke with another member in her 40's who was learning to swim at AG, and she said she's hooked too. I see her there doing laps every night, even though she just started taking lessons. The pool is Olympic size but they change the configuration throughout the day, which I love. I also joined the fitness center, which is probably my favorite gym of all the ones I've ever been to. I really appreciate that it's never crowded or smelly. This fact makes me feel really comfortable there. I think it's actually less expensive than Equinox, from what I've heard about the Equinox rates. I work close to AG, but live far away. I would honestly move closer to the gym if I could.
Pros: beautiful pool, spacious, clean, comfortable
Cons: pricey, far from home
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