Lifetime Fitness Review

Lifetime Fitness

10996 South River Front Pkwy
South Jordan, UT 84095

801-302-0909

www.lifetimefitness.com


Overall feel of the gym:
When I pulled in the parking lot I was thinking, is this the "Mall of America"?  It's so big, I actually was shocked.  Once inside you immediately feel that this gym is super posh.  The staff is friendly and knowledgable and most of them seem to know all the patrons.  It's new and clean, and has a cafe, lounge (t.v.), and salon right when you walk in the door.  Definitely, a younger crowd (20s-40s) is predominately on display.   The vibe is "rich" and not necessarily in the sense of money.  It does seem like everyone there is very into their health and has chosen this club as a forever lifestyle.  

Weight area-
Huge; and I'm not just talking about the dudes who are in there.  It's big, and all the specific areas are labeled, "arms, legs, shoulders" on the wall.  This is helpful because there are a plethora of machines and if you are new to weights or intimidated, this at least puts you in the right direction so you are not lost. There are tons of t.v.'s  and it didn't feel the least bit crowded (Friday, 5pm).  Of course there is all the equipment needed, free weights, dumbbells, plates, benches, universal machines. 

Cardio area- 
There is an information desk at the top of the stairs before you get to the cardio machines. You can stop and ask any questions which is nice if you don't know what you are doing, but unnecessary if you are a regular.  You will never be left without a treadmill, elliptical, or StairMaster.  There must be 50 treadmills, it's nuts but totally awesome.  Mass amount of t.v.'s so you don't get bored or stuck watching a political news program you loathe. 

Group Fitness Room-
Actually a bit smaller that I expected, but fully equipped with hand weights, bands, steps, and balls.  They have about 80 classes a week which is a ton, so you don't have an excuse for missing a class.  They also have some innovative classes like Ballet Body Fusion, and Dance Jam, as well as the staples like Zumba, Kickbox, Cycle, etc. They also have some step classes which are hard to find at other gyms.  Instructors at top notch and very informative.  

Cycle Room-
Bigger than I expected with around 50 bikes, good because cyclists are die hards and typically only miss a class if one of their legs has been broken.  The bikes are nice, smooth, and have a spot at the top of the handle bars for a big "Nalgene" bottle.  Woo. Hoo.  They also have a team that gets together and rides outside on road bikes, if that type of thing pumps up your inner tube. 

Yoga Area-
It's tucked away from all the "meatheads" and seriously zen in there.  It's warm, dimly lit, and decorated in the traditional yogi type fashion.  Famous yoga instructor (well not to me, cause I'm not a yogi), that's pretty cool, because like cycle aficionados, yogis are even more intense about their practices.   

Pool, Steam Room, Sauna, and Hot Tub
I could write a entire article about the pool.  It's awesome.  If you have kids, it's a huge plus.  I went to the outdoor pool last summer with a member friend and her kids.  It's very nice because you get a fantastic aquatic center but it's also private, so typically, no crazy people hanging around and it doesn't get as busy/dirty as a public pool.  Water slides, inside and out.  Swim lessons, swim team, lifeguards, zero entry for the littles.  Five lane lap pool with digital clock. The hot tub is only for people 18 and older and is in the coed area.  There are separate mens and women's steam rooms. 

Locker Rooms-
Towel service is awesome, no more stinky, wet towels to moisten up the gym bag.  Yuck!  There is a coed Family Locker room with lots of lockable (you get a key) lockers and separate lockable shower stalls that are big enough to fit at least 3 people (mom/dad and 2 kids).  The sales guy bragged about how clean all the locker rooms are, but the stall we were showering in had tons of long black hair all over the tile floor. So that was a pretty big fail for them, but overall they are well maintained, and clean.  Also have the swimsuit spinner thing and plastic bags for damp suits. 

Basketball Court and Rock Climbing Area-
Salesman told me that they have some really good players that all meet there.  I will have to take him at his word cause I'm not a baller.  Two separate courts.  The rock climbing area is surprisingly big and looks well put together.  It's also a rentable area for birthday parties.  

Extras-
There are many:
Karate, gymnastics, squash, raquetball, many more on the website.

Pros:
Amazing club with all the bells and whistles.  Literally, the best of everything.  You get a glucose reading, blood scan and blood pressure reading too. The trainers all have 4 year degrees in a related field. Good for families who make fitness a huge priority in their lives.  
Cons: 
Many of the activities are novelty and when the novelty wears off you are still just paying a lot of money to "workout".  If you are already in decent shape you may not even use many of the perks they offer.  There is ONLY ONE location, which is a bummer.  It's hard enough to drag your butt to the gym even when it's just down the street, let alone having to drive over 20 minutes to get there.  So unless you seriously plan on using most of what is offered it might be more than what you actually need.  

Princing-
This part was tough to get info on.  You have to take a very long (mine was an hour) guided tour and sit through a short computer presentation to get to the meat and potatoes of what it's gonna cost.  Here was my breakdown:
Individual membership- $65
$10 extra per child, more if they are over 12.  
3 person membership was $139 a month kids club included.  
There are fees too- $70 initiation fee, $15 admin fee, and one other small fee (sorry can't remember what it was for, but maybe $10).
  

Next up Golds Gym.   Happy workout!