For years I had been going to the same local gym.
It was total garbage, but it was close.
The gym had a couple of treadmills and ellipticals, but they were always out of order. The weightlifting section of the gym consisted of a couple machines covered in rust. All the yoga mats were either torn or smelled foul. The locker room showers were just plain disgusting. There was mold to the point where I had to wear flip flops. The toilet usually would overflow and leave the floor wet. For years I went to the crappy gym because that was all our town had. Recently a new gym called core progression opened up. Getting a gym membership to this one is almost double the cost. After attending the gym, I think they could have charged more. Everything is so new, grand and professional. The locker rooms actually have lockers that lock. The showers are clean with great water pressure. The machines all work and there are tons of them. What is especially great is that core progression offers personal training and fitness classes. You can do a private physical training course or just be in a whole group fitness class like yoga, spin class, weight training and even couples fitness. I am just amazed by the options and the vast amount of workers there. I am no way going back to the old, horrible gym ever again. I am a core progression person through and through. It is worth paying more to get a better experience.