written by GyminyCricket on 09/04/2012
I've been a member of Total Fitness on and off for about 10 years and the price has slowly increased. But with that increase I have seen no investment (which I was advised to expect with my last annual increment). Total Fitness, in particular the Prenton branch, is always filthy - constantly training amongst other peoples finger nails, old drinks bottles, thick dust and grime. I'm amazed at how poorly maintained the place is in general. When it rains the car park floods, the cardio equipment is at least 50% out of order 100% of the time, free weights (dumbbells and plates) are damaged or not in full sets, poorly marked or labelled etc making the simplest task of putting a disc on a barbell frustrating and tedious! I stopped using the changing rooms, showers, pool and hydro area some time ago after noticing under wear left for over a week on the floor, mold and mildew in the showers etc.
All this for a monthly cost of just under £45. Is it too much for the staff to do there job and clean - as they're rarely about on the gym floor being gym 'instructors'. I can't really blame the staff though. if the company isn't investing money in its facilities and equipment then it's highly unlikely that they are investing anything in their staff.
I have today left and gone to a gym costing half the price but every piece of kit works and, most importantly, it is CLEAN!!
If you are considering joining Total Fitness then DON'T! Avoid it and find the next nearest gym, pay more if you have to, but do not be drawn in my the patter from the membership office.
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Sayitasitis2012's Response to GyminyCricket's Review
Written on: 26/06/2012
i reiterate everything said here and more!
i am seeing how long a discarded blob of chewing gum lays in the sauna,probably deposited it by some socially inept yob,on the floor.
Newtzy's Response to GyminyCricket's Review
Written on: 05/07/2012
Quite agree think prenton tf is the worst, staff are rude as are management especially the woman manager there trumped up and way above herself. Management seem to be more interested in running around after her and feeding her ego than interested in the gym and keeping things up to date. Save your money and go elsewhere