I took a look at three separate gyms and will compare the major points of each. Sadly, I didn't look at the city community centre gyms because they were all too far. There's no way I'm going to drive through rush hour traffic for an hour to get to a gym with my husband when I can go to one that's closer and less of a headache to reach.
Koko Fitness
Pros
- Digital personal trainer to help you along and monitor your progress. Has a postpartum program.
- 1 km from my house
- No contract
Cons
- The location in Oakville is literally a store space with a dozen close together machines
- $59/mo per person
- No family packages - you can only get the $59 package
- No childcare
LA Fitness
Pros
- Least expensive gym to join
- Lots of room
- Lots of machines
- Child Care
- Classes
- Female only workout area
Cons
- Screwed my neighbour over for his contract -- made promises and went back on them
- Very expensive enrolment fee
- You pay each time you use the child care
- Parking is atrocious
- Contract
Goodlife Fitness
Pros
- The gym is very clean
- Discount rate to use only the gyms in my city
- Lots of machines
- Daycare with discounted price for two kids - unlimited use, 2 hour window per visit
- Plenty of parking
- Gym provides blow dryers, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion
- Private showers and changing areas if you're self-conscious
- Lots of locations I can visit -- I can drop the kids off at one of the Loblaws location and even do my groceries!
- Classes - lots of classes
Cons
- The mall in which this is located is gross and ghetto
- Contract
So, we joined Goodlife. I did my first workout today and am tired but feel good. It's a bit more expensive but I feel like it's going to be worth it. The dealbreaker was essentially the childcare and not supporting a gym that screwed over our neighbours.
I hope to keep it up. I can go everyday and not worry about the kids. Awesome.
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