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Review: Gold's Gym -- Marin, California

Posted on Feb 23rd 2010 3:15PM by Martine Paris
Name of Gym: Gold's Gym Marin

Address: 10 Fifer Ave., Corte Madera, Calif., 94925

Phone Number: (415) 924-4653

Web site: www.goldsgym.com/cortemaderaca

Amenities:
Exercise studio with bikes, stability balls and yoga mats
Large fitness floor with state-of-the-art resistance and cardio machines
Abs/stretching area
Locker rooms with showers, hairdryers and shampoo
Towels (additional charge)
One-time locker use, lock not required (additional charge)
Co-ed sauna
Personal training (additional charge)
Pro shop
Group exercise classes

Monthly Fee/Contract Information: $39.95 per month when you purchase a one-year contract. $49.95 per month plus first and last month without a contract. All members receive unlimited access to other gyms in the neighborhood.

Review:
Now celebrating its 20th year, this Gold's Gym is a no-nonsense, results-oriented, machine-focused place to get in shape. Serious about fitness, the warm and inviting staff offer members and those using a trial pass a free personal training session to kick start their fitness journey.

The airy and spacious main floor sports brand new state-of-the art cardio and resistance equipment. The stairclimbers, treadmills, recumbent bikes and ellipticals have overhead television sets and personal Cardio Theater. A comfortable stretching alcove is located to the side of the main fitness floor. The members, about half men half women, are a happy crowd and chat between sets while respecting others' workouts.

There are an impressive array of group exercise classes including a wide range of the most popular cardio, strength and stretching class. Pilates, yoga and other mind-body classes are also offered. The only class not include in membership is a fee-based Fight Club. Instructors for all classes are great at cueing, checking form and offering a fun and exhilarating experience.

The locker rooms are grander than one would expect with beautiful stone entrances, red-cushioned seating, wood-toned lockers, clean showers and a co-ed sauna to chat it up with new friends.

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