Anytime Fitness

So, I will upfront admit that I am a bally’s fitness, l.a. fitness brat. I am accustomed to huge two story locations with day cares, tons of mirrors, full locker rooms, pools, saunas, packed schedule of classes. Now the offset of that (back in the day) was that you were in some crazy contract for ever and paying 40 – 60 bucks a month. Although pricing changes for each location and depending on the placement of the moon and the sky, most people at anytime fitness have a 1 year contract for between 20 – 30 bucks. So, you know, you get what you pay for.
At this location, as compared to my experience at Bullard location, you may get a little less than you pay for. The space is extremely cramped. That being said the equipment is quality equipment, they do have the standard classes, and it is generally clean. There are no lockers just cubby holes by the member entrance/​exit door. The parking lot can get crowded when the dance studio and dojo are having classes. The classes fill up and it gets dangerously crowded and hot in the studio. There is one shower. Fortunately, I haven’t had to wait for cardio equipment. Most of the people working out at the time I am there are in class or are on weights.
I think the most annoying thing about this location is the service. By the time I arrive at 6 or 7 in the evening, the staff has zoned completely out. They are nice but not at all proactive. The first time I went to this location, one of the members let me in the front door and I stood there for a good 2 minutes before I had to then go in to the office and say, hey I am here on a free pass. No tour was given, no information about classes (until I asked), no policies, and no membership prices. I loved that it wasn’t a hard sell but I expect 1) for people to be aware of people coming in and out of the locations and 2) for you to care and follow up with me on whether I had a good experience or not. Also, with the classes, the teacher was late and her music skipped. However, everybody has an off day so I am going to reserve my final opinion on that. Especially since her zumba choreography was fire!
For me, working in CBD and living in New Orleans East, this location is more convenient because I can stop there on my way home. But I think they should step up there game as more planet finesses arrive in the area and more smaller boutique fitness centers pop up they are not going to be able to just win on price.

Gotta stay fit. Nice location to do it.

Eh. My final thought is that it’s vastly overpriced. The square footage isn’t used exactly amazingly which, I could get over if everything else was on point.. . nope.
I understand the hardships of being a 24hr gym but, comparing this location to the others, Caton is seriously lacking. I’ve been there at 6 in the morning, ten at night and it’s always less than sparkling clean.
For the cost, the amenities aren’t terribly amazing. The space and the gym in general has a lot of potential, but I doubt highly it’ll be realized.
Meh.