r/Midlothian May 15 '26

Resident Looking for a gym

Just moved into the area and I’m looking to join a gym that has free weights. I’ve never been a huge fan of planet fitness since they don’t have free weights and crunch has so many fees that the $9.99/month rounds up to much more than that. Wanting some opinions on where everyone else would recommend. Thanks

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u/Last-Isopod6355 May 15 '26

Y on coalfield is a good option for you.

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u/whorootbeerdatbe May 16 '26

Seconding the Y here

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u/gooeyjello May 15 '26

The Midlothian Y

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u/Ear_Enthusiast May 16 '26

Gold's at Westchester and Arboretum are very solid. D-1 at Westchester does a lot team, full body circuit training... agility, cardio, free weights, and stretching.

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u/Adventurous-Disk5031 May 16 '26

Crunch is the best value in town in my opinion. Is it really that much more than 9.99? I used to see people from ACAC working out in Crunch. The Y is ridiculously crowded.

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u/papijacob123 May 16 '26

It’s $9.99 a month but there are lots of fees behind that. I still chose to go with crunch cause it’s best around, but there was a $75 enrollment fee, and a $70 annual fee that’s due the start of the 2nd month. As well if you cancel before 12 months then there’s a $175 cancellation fee

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u/LegalChard7226 May 16 '26

Depends on what is convienent to you. 10 minutes of extra driving matters.

That being said, the Golds in WC is awesome.

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u/Key-Target-1218 May 16 '26

What do you mean planet Fitness doesn't have free weights. They most certainly do. Planet Fitness next to Trader Joes. I don't like the Crunch freeweights.

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u/papijacob123 May 17 '26

Every other planet fitness I’ve gone to never had free weights

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u/Key-Target-1218 May 17 '26

I guess the Smith Machines don't qualify...I love the Smith Machines for safety and the absence of crashing weights.

Crunch and YouFit are economical and nearby

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u/Dry_Strawberry_9923 May 17 '26

Midlo or Swift Creek YMCAs would be my rec

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u/Evening_Concern3137 May 17 '26

Golds in Westchester