Anytime Fitness

As they say, «I hit a wall» or a plateau in my workouts. Or my metabolism will just never allow this amount of beer to be consumed without a sign of the partying on my waist. The good news is that all this extra mass that I have cultivated has given me old man strength. I decided I needed a change of scenery and pace because my workouts at the Clifton Anytime Fitness feel rushed and routine. This gym was dimly lit and cavernous. I don’t know if I will come back. The Clifton one is more bright and welcoming. The good news about this one is K&K Portage Meats is a couple doors down and you can definitely load up on the meat and protein after ripping the hell out of your muscles here!

Printed out a 7 Day Free Pass on
while in Cleveland this last week… Went in and signed up for the free pass after we received our welcome email. The sign up process was quick and hassle free… They didn’t ask for any payment information and just truly wanted you to experience the club and the environment. I like the fact that the gym is basically open 24 hours a day so you are stuck to a particular schedule every day. The gym was clean, properly cared for and the staff that we met while there was very friendly and welcoming… The machines were all working and didn’t seem out of date or not cared for. If anytime fitness has a location in my city of residence I would definitely contemplate leaving my overpriced gym and go there especially with the ease of scheduling etc.

I’m not really a «gym» person and would rather do outside activities like biking, swimming, tennis, hiking — but let’s face it, NE Ohio’s weather presents some hurdles to consistent cardiovascular health. I chose this gym because it’s 24-​hours so I can go whenever the mood strikes me, plus a lot of the cardio machines have their own cable tvs which means I can choose what to watch.
The vast majority of other members are obviously very into working out. This can be a little weird if you’re a normal person like me but the plus side is that everyone is involved in their own thing so no one bothers you. I’ve been harassed by creepy guys at other gyms so this is a big plus to me.
It’s a small gym so sometimes it gets crowded but I’ve never had to wait too long for a machine. Overall it’s clean, the bathrooms are decent and the staff if friendly. They also offer personal trainer sessions, group classes and tanning booths (But PSA: Don’t tan, please. Anywhere. For your long-​term health. I’m so serious). Another nice perk is as a member you can access any other Anytime Fitness gym in the country.