Gym 101

This review is specifically related to their stand up spray tan Metallic Sol Tanning. At a cost of $ 25 for one session at «light», the results are very poor quality and the staff don’t really seem to be very well educated on the process.
This unit is one where you undress then stand in an upright cylinder (no, it’s not fully enclosed for those of you who are clostrophobic) and once the process begins an automated voice will instruct you as to which pose you should strike and hold. The attendant gave me a quick lesson on what positions I should use — how to hold my hands when facing each direction. However, I had researched the process on the Internet before my session and when I asked about using the eye covers, she said «We don’t do that here. Just close your eyes.». She did provide a hairnet and some solution to put on my palms, nails, and the bottom of my feet to avoid tanning them.
Complaints:
1. My eyes were very dry, scratchy and sensitive for about 24 hours after the treatment. Maybe they SHOULD use the eye covers.
2. I don’t like breathing in the chemicals, but there is no way to avoid it.
3. The floor of the tanning cylinder is somewhat slippery.
4. The resulting tan was very uneven. Face and tops of hands were very dark — hands unnaturally so — and orangey. Calf area was too light. No problems with knees and elbows, though. I suspect the areas I had moisturized that morning (face hands) «took» the tan better than other places.
5. The dry process doesn’t thoroughly dry you. I had to re-​dress still damp. Got all over my clothes, but does seem to wash out.
6. Though I did as instructed with the «do not tan» solution, the bottoms of my feet did tan — a bunch! Seemed to work OK on my palms and nails.
7. There is no way to control the level of tan for each area of the body. I would prefer darker on my legs and lighter on my hands and face.
8. Two days later, the tan had faded significantly.
For my money, I will purchase a high quality self tan solution and apply myself so I can control the amount of product, reapply as needed, and not expose my eyes and lungs to harsh chemicals.
Other areas of the gym appeared to be very upscale and the pool area was very nice. Again, this recommendation is based solely on the spray tan process they use.