My hubby's been a member of the Gainey Village for over 10 years. As for me, after having memberships at numerous other Valley health clubs (Bally, Mountainside Fitness, Golds, etc.), after much debate, he finally convinced me to join the Village about three years ago because my favorite yoga instructor (Harmony) teaches classes there. Yes, the Village is pricey, but if you're a total gym rat like me, you'll find it worth it. There are always fresh towels, great-smelling lotions and shampoos in the locker rooms, freshly-cut lemons (the Gainey location only), clean equipment, and top-notch fitness instructors for their varied workout classes. I've been working out my entire life, and I've got to say, DMB's three Village locations (D.C. Ranch, Gainey, and Camelback) all rock and have slightly different vibes going on at each. As for Gainey, it doesn't have all the space and lacks the family-oriented pool available at D.C. Ranch Village, and the tennis courts and hip bar at the Camelback Village, but if you're looking to get in a good workout or yoga class, it definitely fits the bill. Yoga is my daily addiction, and you can't go wrong with the yogis teaching there. I also like that the cardio equipment faces the basketball court, so you can catch some b-ball action while working up a sweat. Plus, if you keep your eyes open you might run into Charles Barkley, Steve Nash, or even Josh Halloway from "Lost." Is this a gym for everyone, probably not. You will see a lot of slick, artificially-enhanced women and older guys trying to pick them up (it can be a bit of a meat market, similar to a lot of gyms), but if you like the combination of amenities, which include a lot of special events, trips, and fitness classes, along with regular gym stuff, you'll enjoy Gainey Village.
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