Spectrum Fitness Southdowns

I have worked out at this location hundreds of times because of the convenient location. On one hand, I hate to give it 3-​stars because I really like most of the employees here. Many of the front desk attendants are very nice, and I know some great trainers here. Besides convenient location, they offer quite a few classes, and they have decent hours of operation. I really like Walker Higgins that runs YOLO paddle board company out of this side of this location. If this location is convenient for you, I would recommend training with Stacey DeJohn. They also offer a variety of classes like spin and body pump.
What downsides? First, overall, Spectrum Fitness doesn’t spend much on maintenance and upkeep. Some locations are worse than others and I would put this one somewhere in the middle. The ladies area is pretty nice compared to the rest. They really need a renovation because the locker rooms are very outdated. Cancellations can be difficult, I would recommend doing this in person and not over the phone (a courtesy that is not worth the hassle.) A 30-​day notice is required, but they may try to stretch that out a little. Example: if your fee comes out every month on the 15^th, and you cancel on Jan 15^th, Feb 15^th is 31 days later but they might try to charge you one more time. Most basic gyms do these types of things though, it’s not unique to spectrum.
Also, they have a nursery, and some tires to flip on the side of the building.

I started working out here in March as part of the Blue Saver plan thru my health insurance. Everyone is super nice. It’s usually quiet mid-​day with plenty of machines. I like the separate women-​only section and TVs on some of the treadmills. I just wish they would keep the AC a little cooler, it can get a little warm mid workout.

I don’t know why spectrum has such a low rating on here. I enjoy it just fine. I will agree that I don’t think it’s the cleanest gym in the world. I watch many people not wipe off the machines when they are finished with them. Is it really that hard to spray it off with some disinfectant and a paper towel? It probably takes 10 seconds. Anyways, I like all the classes that they offer. I find them to be challenging and a little different each time I take them. That’s why I left my old gym, because the classes were very repetitive. They just started offering real Ryder spin classes along with barre workouts. I like how you can store your credit card on file and charge your smoothies, snacks etx. They also have a daycare in there and Ms. Barbara is great!

Spectrum on Perkins has gotten dirtier in the last few years! Do they spend anything on cleaning up and painting? The workout rooms are nasty! It is so crowded, I’m sure they have money to spend to freshen it up. Disgusting carpet everywhere.
The instructors are great. They complain to us about the conditions, but nothing is done!

Gym was great. Lots of different classes! Nice helpful staff and really good hours!

This gym is great! There are wonderful and helpful staff members! They have great hours and a variety of classes. Childcare is very handy!

Visiting Baton Rouge on business during Jan. ’08, and this gym was made available by my hotel (Chase Suites on Corporate Ave).
I actually tried out this gym during a visit back in ’99 while staying at Homewood Suites.
This gym looks pretty much the same! So, basically, it’s a very old-​school gym. There’s nothing wrong with that, especially when it’s free to visitors who’re staying at local hotels.
Oh, I went there on a Thurs Morning and jumped in on an Ab Class. Man, it was only 15min, but it kicked my butt!