Diverge

My parents live in Columbus and I’m always on the search for a place to workout when I go visit them. I usually call around to various places looking to see if they offer drop-​in rates. The problem I usually run into is that the locations don’t offer anyone on-​site on the weekends so I’m unable to pop in for a workout. Diverge offers a $ 15 drop-​in rate. This is pretty steep for a one-​time visit, but I thought I’d give it a try since they are close to my where my parents live.
I had to hit a buzzer and wait for someone to come to the door and let me in. The guy working the front desk gave me a mini-​orientation and showed me where everything was located. This place is pretty small, but they offer a large variety of equipment. They have very few cardio machines. I typically do group fitness classes so I tend to stick to the elliptical if I can’t do my usual workouts. I headed over to the elliptical machines and started my workout. They have flat screens right in front of each machine if you like to watch tv. I more of a music person so I didn’t watch the tv. I worked out for an hour on two different days and did not see another female either time. Good for me, I guess?
All in all, this is a nice gym with really good equipment. I’m not sure what the monthly rates are, but I would think they are on the higher end based on the drop-​in rate. They have a cooler with water bottles if you happen to leave yours at home.

Thanks to Groupon I know this gym exists. For under 75 bucks I got three months of membership as well as having the card fee waived. Now, I figured that was just some sort of stupid extra fee they tacked on to make it seem like I was getting more for my money. However, I didn’t know that Diverge is actually open 24 hours and since they’re not staffed the entire time the card key is actually quite integral to working out there-​so it really is significant.
The space is pretty small, but I’m so used to mega gyms that I think my sense of scale is off. However, they do have plenty of space for a little bit of everything. Cardio machines, racks, hammer strength machines, kettlebells, ropes, a little heavy bag and even bags, yes a bag filled with sand, it’s one of those old/​new trends that are becoming in vogue for fitness.
The staff is super friendly, I’ve mostly interacted with Cindy who walked me through the place and is extremely friendly. J.P. is the other person I’ve spoken to the most and he’s always amiable, and glad to see me here and inviting. I’m asked if I’m going to work out today whenever I walk in, even on my first day when I just came to sign up. Obviously, they really do care about being a place that cares for my fitness goals.
Amenity wise I can not say enough, a cooler stacked with water bottles, towels of every different size for the weight floor, the sinks and showers. Shampoo, body wash, razors, cologne, even disposable toothbrushes with toothpaste in them. I literally have no reason to leave the gym if I forget anything. They have everything covered and I have no excuses.