Carl & Sandra’s Conditioning Center

I had the opportunity to drop in here while I was visiting from out of town. It’s a nice gym with lots of old school equipment like you would see in any big box gym. They also have barbells (which you are allowed to drop) and two lifting platforms. The staff was very nice and even gave me compliments and pointers on my lifting technique. I usually do CrossFit but this gym was much more up my alley for a vacation and TONS more affordable than the drop in pricing at the local crossfit gyms. They don’t run classes or instruction from what I could tell. I had no problem getting access to the platforms when I went in, although I did try to go at non-​peak hours.

Love Carl & Sandra’s, love my trainer and love the program I’m working right now. The equipment is vast and varied and the personnel treat you like a friend that they want to help out. I’ll write more later as my training continues, but right now, let me just say that if you’re looking for a friendly atmosphere with people who know what they’re doing (and have been doing it for decades), sign up here!

Have you ever seen «Rocky»? Well if you have, then Carl, the owner, is Burgess Meredith’s twin, except way more buff. The gym has a very relaxed atmosphere and is fully staffed with friendly people who are always available for advice and helpful.
They have lots of varied equipment with an emphasis on Olympic style weight lifting. The majority of people that I’ve seen coming to Carl and Sandra’s are senior citizens but that’s not to say that they cater exclusively to the centrum silver crowd, myself being the exception. Once you sign up, the trainers discuss your goals with you and then customize a program that fits not only what you wish to achieve but also takes into consideration what previous injuries or limitations you may have.
All in all if you’re willing to put in the effort to get into shape then this place is worth your time. the trainers show a real interest in your success and do their jobs well. In addition, the gym has been established in Santa Fe for more than thirty years now. So you know they have to be doing something correct.