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Glenn D.
Phoenix, AZ
Five-star rating
05.06.10
I absolutely LOVE my new gym. I cannot even imagine going to the Y compared to Golds. Not only do the workers know your name, but they are also approachable and helpful. Unlike any other gym I’ve ever been to, they come up and ask you what you’d like to see them add. They are there to show you how to use the equiptment and they don’t make you feel like an idiot when you don’t pound 300-lb. weighs.
Despite the stigma that comes with a Golds (bodybuilder types) this one is full of business types who are just trying to stay fit. Everyone who goes is friendly and no one is there to “show off,” which is a nice change of pace from the LA Fitness over at Town & Country.
The equipment is great. Everything is new and state of the art. The cardio equipment has individual TVs that even allow you to plug your iPod in to. You can actually watch your downloaded movies/shows on the large screen. They get cable and HD, so it’s great when you want to run while watching Glee or the Real Madrid match. The locker rooms are the antithesis of every gym locker room you’ve ever experienced. Private showers, toiletries, laundry service, keypad lockers and an awesome sauna. I’ve spent about three hours here every day since they’ve opened. It’s such a great place. Can’t say enough about it.
Golds Gym is located at CityScape at 1 E. Washington St. in Copper Square (light rail station at Central/Washington or 1st Ave/Jefferson) — 602.368.1221
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