Crunch

I love this gym! It’s usually never packed and always has the tanning beds open. The one thing I don’t really understand is I’ve been tanning there since I got my membership last year, tonight was the first night an employee asked me about wearing goggles in the bed. I’ve been tanning here for at least 12 months or more, and I’ve never been asked that before. She made me pay for eye shields that I don’t use or I wouldn’t have been able to go in the bed. I just think if that’s a rule they should really address it to the other employees that let me go without goggles all the rest of the times I’ve been here. Other than that it’s a pretty nice gym.

Oh, Crunch. How I try and try again to like you.
Let’s cut to the chase here: I pay roughly $ 12 a month for this gym ($ 10 monthly, plus $ 25 yearly fee). And for that price, it’s totally worth it to continue on. For $ 12 a month, I get to work out with my other local friends and take classes. (Although I joined in the first month they opened — I believe the membership price to include classes may have gone up since then.)
But it’s just not a gym I feel like hanging out a long time in. It feels like working out in a big warehouse, where sound reverberates funny and everything is a little dark. Perhaps I’m spoiled by my other gym (yes, I am THAT level of gym rat, with two memberships), but Crunch is just ‘okay’ to me.
However, you can’t argue with the value. I think that’s the main selling point here. They have a steady rotation of classes, personal trainers (although that is an additional fee, of how much, I don’t know, since that info doesn’t appear to be readily accessible online), and a good selection of weights. I think, compared to another ‘value’ gym like Planet Fitness, this is a better bet if you are serious about exercise. You are allowed to deadlift here, and there is no ‘lunk alarm.‘
The highlight of this gym for me, is Sarah’s Zumba class on Monday & Wednesday nights. It’s a less-​Latin, more-​hip-​hop Zumba class, but her choreography is fun, and it’s very high-​intensity. And for me, great choreography is DEFINITELY worth $ 12 a month!

I really like this gym. It’s very open, has tons of machines, offers many classes, tanning, hydro-​bed and I think you can even get a trainer. It’s $ 10-​month for basic membership but the $ 20 is worth it. It’s qualifies you for the classes, trainer, tanning and hyrdo-​bed. Also you get unlimited guest passes. You can bring someone every day which is pretty cool. I signed up when they offered a no enrollment fee and I’m unsure of the actual cost of the enrollment fee. Maybe $ 25 but not anything unreasonable. The gym, lockeroom/​restroom/​showers ect are clean. The multiple types of machine are good and you can’t beat the price. Less than 15 munutes from my place in south side so I’m satisfied.

Can’t beat the value for the price! There is NEVER a wait for cardio equipment, and only competition for weights is really just the expected crowd at rush hour. They have battle ropes– bonus! An extra 300 sq ft of additional would be great but it works. The group fitness isn’t anything super trendy like NYC clubs, but it’s better than most offerings at Pittsburgh clubs by far… and the instructors are SKILLED AND AMAZING. Absolutely professionals. I’d love more variety in classes.
Free tanning: pre– vacation bonus. Only down side? A few RECENT not great desk/​floor people– most are great– especially Ashley! My biggest sadness– no towels. Not even paper towels. SWEATY AWFULNESS! Come on guys!!! PAPER TOWELS! Otherwise I’d add a star! Overall, totally worth my money.

I’ve been a member since this Crunch location opened last year. It’s fine for cardio and lifting, and I’ve never had to wait for a machine. I only give it 3 stars because of the lack of class selection (bring back evening Barre or early AM yoga, please!) But for $ 10 a month, I’m keeping my membership.

You get what you pay for! Very cheap, no towels, and staff isn’t on top of cleanliness or what is happening in locker rooms. No hot water in women’s locker room for months. Doesn’t compare to the Crunch fitness in NYC or Florida. Classes are very mediocre. Owner doesn’t care about members… lives out of state. Not a WOW at all.

This gym is perfect for those who are intimidated by larger gyms, which are typically busier. You never have to wait to use a machine, and the staff at the front are always very friendly. It’s also totally new, which makes it seem much cleaner than other gyms.

I find this gym meets all my needs, but I don’t think it has a WOW factor. I gave it an extra star for classes and low price. It’s smaller than other gyms and I don’t particularly like the layout of it with the classes right in the front with a glass sliding garage-​type door. That’s just a preference thing and not really a horrible thing on their part. They do have a variety of classes and enough options for the person who is mostly available to attend in the evenings. TRX classes and availability of kettlebells are a plus for me.
Their women’s locker room is a good size and has counter space to get ready after a shower. I wish the showers had a bit more privacy to be able to change/​get dressed right there after a shower versus out in the open. Again, a preference thing. I like how they have a filtered water fountain right outside of the lockers where you can fill up your water bottle. Convenient and easy.
I haven’t had a run-​in with any of their staff (like trainers) outside of the front desk individuals who have always been friendly to me. Some of the instructors for the classes aren’t my favorite in how they conduct their class, but I just try different classes if I don’t like an instructor. I will continue to go here out of convenience and price!

I like Crunch… I’ve been a member for over three months now. While this was not a prime location for me… It’s a bit out of my way.
I was looking for 3 things 1 exercise classes, 2 more diverse workout equipment and 3 low price. I signed up after opening specials but before the last deals closed. So I get classes and a base membership for 10 $ per month. And roughly 39.99 $ in yearly dues for value that really cannot be beat.
My old gym didn’t offer classes, was over crowded and had some pretty banged up equipment for that same price. I have never had any issues with the front desk staff or class instructors everyone is nice and friendly.
It’s a pretty clean gym, modern new equipment and holy kettle-​bells batman! I was so happy to be able to include a routine with yoga balls, medicine balls and kettle bells. In short equipment wise there is something for everyone here.
I do wish there was a bit more space, but you can use the class room when classes are not running for workouts and stretching you just cannot bring outside equipment from elsewhere in the gym into that room. A little sad but there are bosu balls yoga mats, small free weights and trx straps in there.
The classes and instructors vary in my opinion, the Zumba is very popular and belly butt and thighs boot camp, are tough, so is bosu boot camp. I really like the trx class, yoga is so so. I have tried going different times as there are instructors I prefer that will vary based on your tastes. I have never had a problem with overcrowding here. Lots of different types of people working out here also. I was hesitant about this gym due some mixed reviews but after diving into my membership I have no concerns.

I tried out this gym with a free one-​visit pass. I was drawn to it because 1.) their membership costs are rock-​bottom low and 2.) their class offerings looked pretty cool. However, I was really underwhelmed. The person at the front desk was not friendly or welcoming in the slightest, and asked me way more questions about myself than I felt was necessary just to use a one-​day pass. The gym itself was strangely empty (early evening on a weeknight, when my usual gym would be decently active). I guess it’s a good thing that it was empty, though, due to the lack of space — even having like three or four people in the free weights area at a time made it feel cramped. Their equipment looked nice enough — mostly cardio equipment, free weights, benches, a squat rack, etc — and for $ 10 a month it’s definitely affordable, but I’d rather pay a little bit more for a more positive experience elsewhere.

This is an adequate gym for cardio and weight lifting. The staff is very friendly and it’s always been clean inside. The hours are good and they offer classes. There are lockers in the locker room and showers that are always working.
Starting Oct 31^st, 2014, you will need to have a premium membership to access the classes that are offered (Zumba, Yoga, Kickboxing, etc). This is change that is just being made– you used to be able to access these classes with a basic membership. Premium membership is $ 20/​month and basic is $ 10/​month plus your start up fee and yearly fee. Get your basic membership now and you will get grandfathered in to access to the classes for $ 10/​month.
Other perks with the premium membership are the hydro massage bed and tanning. I don’t use the tanning so I can’t speak to what that’s like… Appears to be stand up beds with a little changing room in front of it.
I don’t like the sign is set up for hydro massage. You never know how long someone has been on the machine or how many people are in line in front of you by looking at the sheet. Each session is 10 minutes, so you don’t know if someone is almost done and then it’s your turn or if someone just started and therecould be two people after that person so you’ll be waiting thirty minutes. I also see people walk in there without signing in, so I am guessing there are people with basic memberships just using it when they want… That’s frustrating bc I pay an extra $ 10/​month just for that hydro massage bed. I also see people using it for 20 minutes instead of 10, which causes people to have to wait longer.
The gym is in a convinient spot with plenty of free parking.

Of you are used to the crunches in NYC, prepare to be disappointed. Small comparatively and limited services– showers but they don’t even offer towels. Strength section section very minimal, no wifi, outdated cardio machines that don’t work well. I sure hope this gym doesn’t cost as much as joining crunch in NYC– not worth more than 30 $/​month.

Clearly… A gym is necessary for all of my restaurant ventures… LOL.
I am so glad I became a member. I became a member during their grand opening, so I received my «Peak» membership for $ 20 per month. The basic package was offered for $ 10. The peak includes classes, hydro-​massage spa, and tanning (I don’t need it, but its nice to know it is there). The staff and trainers are very nice, and willing to offer a helping hand when needed. They offer personal training, supplements/​shakes, and other very cool perks. The space is very clean, and I see the staff cleaning the machines often.
The gym has all of the amenities for the average gym heads!

When I discovered that Crunch gym was about to open in the Waterfront, I immediately signed up for a membership and cancelled my membership at Planet Fitness. Crunch is much closer to where I live which is a big deal since I don’t like to spend a lot of time driving just to go to the gym.
Initially I thought Crunch would comprise of the bottom and top floors of the old Filenes Basement. However, Crunch is on the top floor and a men’s clothing store will be on the bottom floor. The gym is actually smaller than other gyms I’ve been to but it is still spacious and even has a large fitness studio for the various classes that are offered such as Pilates and Zumba.
The women’s locker room is nice. It has a grey and purple color scheme going on. There are plenty of lockers, a scale, five bathroom stalls, three showers and an area where there are sinks as well as an extra counter to do your hair and make up. There are no paper towels, only two hand dryers. The only thing I don’t like about the locker room is that there are no changing stalls.
There are plenty of options available to have a fun and effective workout. If you are a cardio queen or king, there are an estimated 30 treadmills, around a dozen or more elliptical machines, and a handful of stairstep machines. The weightlifting area is my favorite. There are plenty of free weights and weight machines (plate and pin) to tone or build up your muscles. If you prefer to stretch before you work out, there is an area in the front of the facility that provides mats. Also in that same area are kettle bells and exercise balls. Fitness classes are also offered at Crunch. I haven’t participated in one yet but Retro-​tonics sounds fun. To see what classes are being offered and at what time, you can visit Crunch’s website.
I have the Peak membership that permits me access to the hydro-​massage bed and tanning booths. After my workout I absolutely have to go on the hydro-​massage bed. O. M. G. This massage bed is AWESOME! It’s like having a hundred hot tub jet streams massaging your body! You can program the hydro-​massage bed to give you a full body massage or to just massage specific areas. The massage lasts for ten minutes. If you decide to use it during peak hours you will have to wait a while as it’s quite popular. There are two tanning booths if you prefer to tan instead of waiting for the hydro-​massage bed.
Crunch Gym is clean and new and the staff is pleasant. There is a diverse group of people who utilize Crunch, which I really like! Gym membership is also affordable at $ 10 for a Base membership and $ 20 for Peak. So far I love working out here!

This gym just opened last week in the waterfront area in Homestead PA.
Membership signup:
My wife and I signed up some time ago before they opened so I assume we got the best deal they’ll have. The deal was pretty straight forward. $ 10 and a $ 30 once a year fee. If you’ve ever been a planet fitness member you’ll recognize the fee structure. The manager whom we signed up with was pleasent and personable. I lost my little key tag thing between the time I signed up in January and when they opened. They kindly replaced this at no charge.
All in all signup was a ⁵⁄₅.
How would I describe this place?
It is a hybrid of a gym like Planet fitness with lower prices and «no judgement» slogans and a more mainstream gym like LA fitness as they do have some classes and proper weights but not spinning, sauna or a pool. Sadly, this is not a 24 hour gym. Which would make it perfect for me.
The facility:
The facility used to be the top floor of a store I never went into but underwent a complete remodel. It’s all new so what can I say other then the space is as good as it will ever be. It is clean and I did see a few staff doing their best to keep it that way already by cleaning. A good sign. The fitness studio for classes is a good sized room. There is an area with kettlebells and weighted balls, an area with cardio machines and the weights area. Also I think there is some tanning and some hydrotherapy thing. I don’t know about that stuff as I will never use it. The changing rooms are nice and roomy. No paper towels so slobs will have to try harder to make a mess. Good idea Crunch people.
All in all ⁵⁄₅
The equipment:
Everything is brand new and works as it should. I did find one treadmill out of level, which if you are walking is no biggie but if you are running it can get pretty annoying. There are no TV’s on the cardio equipment, they’re handing from the ceiling. They do have a really good mix if stuff. A couple rowers, lots of threadmills, those forever stair things that are great along with elliptical etc. All in all not bad.
The weights area looks like they opened a catalog and just ordered one of everything and a few spare flat benches. Really this is not a bad strategy at all. The only thing missing is a on old school straight bar pull up bar. bolted to the wall. Why gyms refuse to install this $ 40 piece of equipment I will never get. Good variety of weights with dumbells up to 90lbs. No signs reminding people to rerack their weights.
4.5÷5 Unlevel treadmill on day three of business gets them a minor ding.
The staff:
The staff I have met have so far been personable and accommodating. I asked for a Pilates ball, they showed me where they keep them. I asked that they turn on closed caption on the tv’s, they did so. No muss, no fuss so far. Also, there isn’t at least so far any pushy personal training pitch. Really this is a wonder and I hope they keep this up. I don’t need it and not being upsold constantly would be a real plus. So far so good.
Staff gets a ⁵⁄₅
Classes:
I’ll try one when they get a schedule setup.
So far Not applicable
The other patrons:
So far it seems about like a nice mix of just regular folks. It has not been too crowded but I have gone at off peak times. As i go back will update my review.
The verdict:
For $ 150 a year if they can keep it clean, the equipment/​space from getting to beat up I’d say this place will make a welcomed addition to the area. Only time will tell.