Review: 24 Hour Fitness of Miami

Name of Gym: 24 Hour Fitness Center of Miami

Address: 2982 Grand Ave., Miami, Fla., 33133

Phone Number: (305) 448-2416

Web site: http://www.24hourfitness.com

Amenities:
Cardio equipment
Circuit training
Coin lockers
Free weights
Group cycling
Group exercise classes
Kids' club (Additional charge)
Personal training (Additional charge)

Monthly Fee/Contract Information: Several offers are posted on the club's web site, including an all-club package, a one-club monthly package and a one-year limited package. Online sign-up is possible. Potential members can also use a seven-day free pass.

Review: 24 Hour Fitness has been in business for 25 years with 12 million members nationally, and there are 10 locations in South Florida alone.

The 24 Hour Fitness in Miami, located in the Coconut Grove Shaq area, has a friendly atmosphere, well-kept equipment and is always kept clean. The most attractive part of this gym is its "no excuses" mentality. With a wide range of available hours, members can schedule a workout whenever their schedule permits. This particular gym attracts people of all ages and the staff is helpful, friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. There is always a staff member available to demonstrate how to use equipment or perform an exercise.

There is a wide range of equipment at this location, including cardio equipment like treadmills, ellipticals and exercise bikes. Free weights are available for strength training sessions. Even during peak hours, there is enough space and equipment to maximize your workout.

The Kids' Club at this location is large, clean and state-of-the-art. Children who are left in the Kids' club area will be well supervised and be allowed to play and exercise in great surroundings.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days per week, the Coconut Grove location is accessible to those who live and work downtown or students at the nearby University of Miami.

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