text: I wholeheartedly agree with Pearl SnnI have been a member since before the gym opened they recruited me by a very low monthly rate and as long as I referred a friend even without commitment my rate was guaranteed That has been the case since nnYes there is an additional fee to your monthly membership which is assessed once a year for gym upgrades I would not call it hidden as it is clearly disclosed at the time of signing your contractnIt is very easy to forget about it however as it is assessed months later without an advance notice Because the fee comes out ACH if a min balance in a checking account is not maintained it can because trouble nnI used to use the gym facility and really liked the variety of machines The ladies only area is great for women who do not want the distractionintimidation of men training around themnnFor the last years I switched my gym attendance to the group classes and absolutely LOVE them The classes are included in your membership and follow the Les Mills format Les Mills is one of the best international fitness programs originating in New Zealand The classes are renewed every three months with new choreography music and instructor education ALL OF THE INSTRUCTORS of the group classes are great fun caring and inspiringnnIn addition to the Les Mills classes Body Pump Body Flow Body Step Body Attack Body Combat CX Works I might be forgetting something the gym offers FREE Yoga Pilates Zumba and Indo Row classes Oh forgot to mention cycling and swimming as wellnnThere is also a huge Cinema workout room which I have never used but know people who love itnnTaking Body Flow or Yoga in the Body Mind Spirit studio followed by a soak in the whirlpool or Sauna really transforms ones mind and body and allows you to carry through the daily challenges with an easennTo me going to Golds on the weekend is similar to going to church for those who are devoted The people who attend the same classes have built a community of caring and lifelasting friendshipsnnThere are of course flaws which can be improved I have to say that there have been a couple of instances of disappointment There was a family swim time which my kids loved that was discontinued Also my kids are not too fond of the kids area but I have managed to work around it by hiring a babysitter and paying her the same amount I would have had to pay at Golds for using the kids room The gym is open to suggestions and accommodating in most instances After all you have to put things on a scale and see which side is heavier and by how muchnnIn conclusion I would say after trying several other gyms I will not think twice if I had to select a new gym again