Whether you are new to Oakland, CA, or just passing through on business, you will want to keep that exercise routine fresh. Oakland offers numerous fitness clubs, including chains variety of cardio equipment, weightlifting, classes and hours, 24-Hour Fitness is the way to go. Their downtown gym is in an ideal location on Webster and 20th street, just a short walk to Lake Merritt.
The gym itself is spacious offering numerous amenities. You can enter off the street (Webster), or park in the garage off of 21st street. The gym validates garage parking during early weekday mornings (6:30 to 8 am) and evenings (4:30 - 11 pm). Otherwise, there is usually ample street parking within a block or so - just be sure to have enough change to the feed the meter for your entire workout (parking enforcement is vigilant).
Most people can join the club for less than $50 per month. (Mention this article to the Sales Manager to receive two weeks complimentary.) If you just want to visit the club, day use fees are $10. Members often have a few guest passes, so find a friend who has joined recently.
This gym has met my fitness needs for the past two years. Here are some of the features that appeal to me:
1.Courteous and knowledgeable staff. I am always greeted with a cheerful smile. There is always one staff member available to explain a machine's use.
2.Clean equipment. The "clean team" crew is constantly wiping down machines, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning the bath and shower facilities. Members and guests are encouraged to have a towel to wipe down equipment after use.
3.Variety of cardio machines. There are nearly 20 treadmills and that many stair climbers, steppers and elliptical combined. The club is constantly working on improving access to machines.
4.Friendly members. As a single woman, this is the most courteous gym I have attended. I am able to get to work without feeling like I'm in a single's bar!
The gym itself is spacious offering numerous amenities. You can enter off the street (Webster), or park in the garage off of 21st street. The gym validates garage parking during early weekday mornings (6:30 to 8 am) and evenings (4:30 - 11 pm). Otherwise, there is usually ample street parking within a block or so - just be sure to have enough change to the feed the meter for your entire workout (parking enforcement is vigilant).
Most people can join the club for less than $50 per month. (Mention this article to the Sales Manager to receive two weeks complimentary.) If you just want to visit the club, day use fees are $10. Members often have a few guest passes, so find a friend who has joined recently.
This gym has met my fitness needs for the past two years. Here are some of the features that appeal to me:
1.Courteous and knowledgeable staff. I am always greeted with a cheerful smile. There is always one staff member available to explain a machine's use.
2.Clean equipment. The "clean team" crew is constantly wiping down machines, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning the bath and shower facilities. Members and guests are encouraged to have a towel to wipe down equipment after use.
3.Variety of cardio machines. There are nearly 20 treadmills and that many stair climbers, steppers and elliptical combined. The club is constantly working on improving access to machines.
4.Friendly members. As a single woman, this is the most courteous gym I have attended. I am able to get to work without feeling like I'm in a single's bar!
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