ali tarhini: What happened to the old LA fitness. A series of inconveniences that really have impacted my gym experience have led to this post. Just for context, I have been a member for a little over a year and switch from Crunch (which was a really good gym for the price) only because they lacked a basketball court and swimming pool.
Today was the straw that broke that camels back. After my gym session, I left and forgot my gym water bottle. When I got home, I called the gym and the receptionist answered the phone. I asked if she could check to see if the cup was anywhere in the gym (with a specific location of where it was). To which she replied, "Im the only person on staff right now and I cant leave the front desk". Now I get that its not necessarily her job to go out and check, but the receptionists with the exception of one person LITERALLY just sit there with their sippy water bottles and watch TikToks! Pay no attention to whos coming in without any acknowledgment of any of the members with a hello or good morning.
Furthermore, the basketball courts are always slippery. The gym equipment is always needing maintenance, they dont take care of their gym equipment. Its just a shame that I pay $35 a month (not counting the annual fee) for sub-par service. Im honestly considering switching to a private gym
Ann Marie: We had an amazing time at Dyno Detroit! The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone felt safe throughout our visit. They took the time to explain everything clearly, which made the experience even better. Our group had a blast trying out the different climbing routes, and we can’t wait to come back for another adventure. Highly recommend this gym for climbers of all levels!
Shauntina Sweet: I attended a Pilates class today led by Mekelle, and I just have to say she did an amazing job! I’ve taken a number of different classes at crunch- Taylor , but Mekelle was the first instructor who truly made me feel welcomed from the moment I walked in.
What stood out to me the most was how she greeted every person individually, creating an inclusive and positive atmosphere right from the start. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, her class made you feel good and capable. She did a fantastic job keeping the workout leveled and accessible for everyone, while still bringing high energy and motivation.
I really appreciated how attentive she was checking in with us and offering helpful adjustments when our posture or movement needed fine tuning. That kind of engagement makes such a difference.
I enjoyed her teaching style so much that I’m actually working on adjusting my schedule just to attend more of her classes. Even though it was definitely a workout, I left feeling proud, strong, and uplifted.
Kudos to Mekelle for creating such a safe, empowering, and fun environment all in just 45 minutes!