simple gyms with nice touches (Virgin Active Borehamwood)

Member Name: shakeitout

Product:	Virgin Active Borehamwood
Date:	21/06/09 (72 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: freebies, facilities, staff

Disadvantages: no off peak membership

This review is for Virgin Active as a company in general, and not just this specific branch.

I have been a member of VA gyms for 8 months in the Greater London area and have, overall, been impressed with the gyms. my home club in Streatham has great facilities though i do try and exploit all the freebies to make the most out of the monthly cost.

most VA gyms have a pool - small, but nonetheless a bonus.
there are many classes ranging from aqua aerobics to the ever so cool nike rockstar dance workout.

i go mainly to weight train and have been very impressed by the recent addition of a squat rack (those who have had to endure the smith machine will know what i mean!). they have a large selection of dumbbells and barbells aswell as resistance machines. plenty of CV machines too for the cardio fans.

free towels (v easy to take some home if you get a good quality one) and shower gel/shampoo/cotton buds are complimentary. plus you have access to sauna/steam room and sun bed should you wish to indulge in after workout pampering.

the only downside is that i wish there was an off-peak membership as i cant stand gyms at peak times so i wouldnt mind being charged less for hauling my ass out of bed to get there before work.

i have noticed that VA dont seem to do price promotions, unlike the other big chains which are trying to attract new customers during the recession.
when i joined up i was told the Virgin Active was the fastest growing of the Virgin brands so maybe it sells itself.

Summary: overall a great chain of gyms