North Side Express

I was visiting town for two weeks and wanted a place to work out. I went to this location and said right away that I wanted to check out the gym. I signed the required paperwork so that I could be inside the place. I though I’d get a tour (even though its a small place, I wanted to see what kind of equipment was there). The first guy took my to another guy and wanted to talk about workout goals and subscription. I said that I wanted to check the place out before we deal with that (to see if I even wanted to go to this place). I said that I’d be here for two weeks, wanted to check out the gym and would pay for a week or however they have plans. He said «I can’t let you in. I can’t le you in without an ID for this city. (he lovably meant that I need to live here) I said why? Then he says because you’re not going to buy a membership. He apparently was listening to me at all. I said once again that I’d pay for a week to start. Then he said oh. He was rude, did not care about my questions, and didnt listen to me at all. I told him forget it, I will find someone else. He acted like I was crazy trying to go to a gym where I don’t live. I have paid for weekly memberships at different places several times! I also saw on the NS fitness website that people commented that they were visiting and purchased some time for the gym while here. That was at a different location. I don’t know why they treated me like I was stupid. Ill never go back to that place or any other NS fitness. That was the worst gym experience I’ve had. I will not be recommending it to any family or friends of mine that live here!

I’ve been going to the gym for about 3 months now, and don’t have anything really bad to say about it.
Being an express gym, this place is lacking a few things; showers, different rooms for workout equipment, locker room, and a variety of classes. (I believe the only class they have here is the spin class, though I’ve never taken it myself.) However, I knew this going in, and I’m not complaining about it at all. If any of those things mattered to
me, I wouldn’t be going to an express gym!
This place doesn’t get TOO crowded, but I enjoy going more at night so I have more freedom with the machines. (Aka I’m impatient and don’t like waiting for people to finish using the machine I want on… lololol.) Also, I find that there’s less creepers at night. (Ladies, you know what I’m talking about.)
As for the employees here, everyone has been awesome. My trainer, Jen, is very friendly and helpful with switching up my exercise routines; Charles is very nice, and VERY motivating. Always has a high level of energy!
Overall; I’m a big fan of this gym, and I know I made the right choice picking this one. (It also helps that it’s only $ 20 a month!)