© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/well-Fitness Recent content written about Fitness en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_137017134724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author esfandb - The many branches that I have visited are well equipped and are mostly clean. Occasionally, some locations like the Woodland Hills, are sticky and not so clean. Overall, LAFitness is just another gym and has nothing better than the other gyms. You may... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137017134724 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:57:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137017134724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412095712900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tgregoryt - So this marathon was billed as the 4th largest in the United States, behind Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. While there are many, many people running, I give this marathon five stars for being extremely scenic and well operated. If you can&#146t take... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412095712900 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:51:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412095712900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409578475140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Baldwyn - Ok, at first I was confused by all the other reviews about this marathon, it seemed like they were describing another event, when I noticed the years they were written. I think San Francisco has come a looong way since 2001/2002. I'm fairly new at... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409578475140 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 23:47:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409578475140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409565826692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Baldwyn - I've participated in the Silicon Valley Marathon twice; running a full in 2007, and a half in 2006. I've only done two marathons to date, but about 19 races in the last 3 years (15 of them in 2007). The Silicon Valley Marathon is held in San Jose,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409565826692 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 22:03:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409565826692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406902640260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dunnlow - Whelp, I finished the 2007 marine marathon. I've done it a few times over the last 15 years and done about 20 marathons total. I haven’t run the marine corps in about 5 years (even though I'm local). My comments: The good: - Good crowds (it was a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406902640260 Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:35:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406902640260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_383014178436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jaygami1986 - London Marathon: Well I thought id be the first to write a review about the London Marathon, why well because this year I was one of many thousands of people to run and successfully complete the marathon. Yup that’s correct I ran the London marathon... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~383014178436 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:38:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_383014178436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_377737023108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tribiggs - I won't go into details of the race because it would be repetitive of other reviews. This is a "must do race". It is so well organized that I felt safe the entire time. The key to a good swim is to attend the swim meeting the day before. They... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~377737023108 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:50:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_377737023108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_287458561668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author violet879 - This might not be for everyone and especially not someone that wants a hardcore sweaty workout and actually wants to lose weight. That's why you see alot of older people there because it's not hard. Not hard enough for me. I'm in my mid thirties and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~287458561668 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:08:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_287458561668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_252814724740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author scarnaval - One of the biggest problems we had with Ballys was when my husband signed up for a membership through his job. He worked for a record label who was going to pay for an artist's membership. My husband signed all the paperwork on behalf of the company... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~252814724740 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:36:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_252814724740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_300616748676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hhennel - The 2nd annual las vegas marathon was held this year with around 16,000 participants. The weather in the morning was a little cold and windy but all in all the setup was great. The Blue Man Group started off the festivities. The pre-race expo was well... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~300616748676 Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:00:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_300616748676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_300323147396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hovihats - I WORK OUT AT THE AUSTIN 24 HOUR FITNESS, HANCOCK CENTER. I GET A GOOD WORKOUT, BUT I ALSO GOT AN INFECTION! THIS CENTER PROVIDES ONE DISINFECTANT BOTTLE FOR THE WHOLE FITNESS AREA! NO ONE WIPES DOWN THE EQUIPMENT AFTER USE. IT IS REALLY DISGUSTING. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~300323147396 Tue, 2 Jan 2007 02:11:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_300323147396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_298862218884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rdh1079 - I haven't read all of the reviews on epinions, but I am willing to bet that all of the fabulous reviews are written by people who haven't had to have any problems resolved by Gold's, such as billing issues, or cancellation of services. I signed up... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~298862218884 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:56:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_298862218884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_298044264068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ryanisflyboy - I need to be fair. If you enjoy paying lots of money to use run-down equipment then Gold's Gym is perfect for you. If you want to give it a fair shot, don't. The best word I can think of to describe these guys is "slimeballs." My wife and I fell... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~298044264068 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 01:33:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_298044264068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_297876098692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author julikell - Just wanted to warn people about the new Gold's Gym in Medford, MA (between the Meadow Glen Mall and Wellington Circle. Hard sell defined. When the young lady couldn't get me to buy a membership, she brought in the "membership supervisor." He wasn't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~297876098692 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:39:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_297876098692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_297782644356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author flight115 - I joined this gym when it was newly opened in the NYC area. Location was a big factor for me. So, while I was doing my comparison shopping, I took their tour. The tour was thorough, and though the gym is not large, they layout is very efficient... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~297782644356 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:11:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_297782644356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_294750424708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gpa9504 - I talked my business partner into possibly joining a local gym in Fort Lauderdale. We have several to choose from and we visited a couple. We were most impressed with LA Fitness. A sales guy gave us an excellent tour of the gym and answered all... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~294750424708 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:24:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_294750424708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_283954941572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jo.com - We spent 4 days with our kids in New York City. I took the time to get over to the new Crunch which opened in September at 113 4th Avenue which is in Union Square. Their phone number is 212-533-0001. They are opened from 5:00a.m. to 11:00p.m. Monday... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~283954941572 Thu, 7 Dec 2006 20:07:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_283954941572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_288709119620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author colemontana - I've been a member of several gyms in my 20 years of training from Montana to California, now Arizona. I've been a fan of smaller gyms but my fiance and I have an affinity for raquetball, and the only club near us happens to be an LA Fitness here in SW... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~288709119620 Thu, 7 Dec 2006 14:27:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_288709119620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_287912398468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author forestlove - I joined Bally's in Boca Raton, Florida for the purpose of swimming in their lap pool. When I joined I noticed the lap pool was cold. To make a long story short throughout my 30 days at Ballys' they didn't fix the heat in the lap pool. Read your contract... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~287912398468 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 18:13:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_287912398468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_284178615940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rhicsj1 - I signed up for BTF in San Francisco in late 2005 under a promotional family plan. I had asked that my membership be month to month since we were looking to move in the next year and didn't want to commit long term. We were told that they had a great... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~284178615940 Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:40:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_284178615940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_282508758660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cathyo778 - BEWARE!!!!!!!!The Worst Gym in QUEENS- Dont waste your money!! I moved from queens to Long Island and had to cancel my membership they have been giving me... (Full Review) Not worth your money!!!!! I moved from queens to Long Island and had to cancel my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~282508758660 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 02:39:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_282508758660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_282351931012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author irishrich - Since becoming Planet Fitness (formally Worlds Gym) They have reduced Weights and benches, increased membership Wayyy beyond capacity and hired a Manager that is a complete ignoramus. If one dares ask a question or report defective equipment. The usual... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~282351931012 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:32:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_282351931012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_278422195844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mychelle40 - I joined Curves over a year ago, signed a year contract with automatic withdrawal from my checking account. I decided after a month that it wasn't for me. Horrible hours, too social, long lines, inexperienced "trainers" and bad music. My banking... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~278422195844 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:50:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_278422195844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_277374668420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nytngale1 - I spent a lot of time reading reviews and researching Curves before actually joining. I am 47 and have a few pounds to lose - have been dieting and am down 24 pounds. I decided I wanted to begin exercising and had to look for a program that would fit my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~277374668420 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:07:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_277374668420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_277250084484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mdoherty3 - Gold's gym is a franchise so the experience will vary according to where you go but my husband and I were very dissatisfied with the service and the atmosphere at the Gold's Gym in Somerville, MA. In comparison to the gym we use now, I would give it a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~277250084484 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:46:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_277250084484?linkin_id=8003929