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Old December 21st, 2005, 07:46 AM
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Philadelphia area gyms

Okay, thinking about joining one (finally) in the Center City area. The Bally's on 15th and the 12th Street Gym are both relatively close to me. Folks in the area who know- How do they match up, in terms of price, equipment, programs and not being too intimidating to a novice?

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Old December 21st, 2005, 09:21 AM
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...but I've been to 12th.St.&I thought it was a great gym.It was a while ago,so things may have changed.Layout was a bit confusing.Very gay,but I like that.Bally's have a very bad reputation in NY;but it may be better elsewhere.Intimidation is usually all in your own head.EVERYBODY had to work through it,at first.Keep at it;&you'll soon look forward to your trips to the gym!
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Bally's have a very bad reputation in NY;but it may be better elsewhere.
No, they have a bad repuation everywhere -- mostly because if they close your gym, they won't refund the membership if there is another Bally's within 60 miles.

I'd recommend 12th St as well.
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[QUOTE=Corwin]No, they have a bad repuation everywhere -- mostly because if they close your gym, they won't refund the membership if there is another Bally's within 60 miles.

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...and not to mention that they aren't very clean!

"Science project" in the locker room, anyone?!

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Old December 22nd, 2005, 10:40 AM
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...and not to mention that they aren't very clean!

"Science project" in the locker room, anyone?!
Clean is in the eye of the beholder. My partner goes to a local gym. He's a clean freak and says that they regularly clean the locker room. A doctor friend who also goes to the same gym complains that the same locker rooms are too dirty.
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