This budget gym trims the fat off its patrons at streamlined facilities.

by Contributor

The Scene
Most Ballys stick to the basics for their design. Televisions broadcast silently above multiple rows of cardio machines; mirrored walls act as the primary decorative components. But thanks to high-energy television ads and low-impact membership premiums, this national fitness chain has steadily attracted a clientele bent on saving money while losing weight or gaining muscle.

The Workout
Using fairly standard strength-training equipment and/or racks well-stocked with free weights, the best of the trainers here, who are classified at four different levels, can be as skillful as those found at costlier gyms. For group classes, signature exercise options include Spinning and Powerflex, as well as a number of patented routines inspired by Tae Kwon Do.

03/16/05

Great equiptment-Bad staff

by bigdaddymike

I have been a member of Bally's for over ten years. The things that I have noticed in this overall period is that the club spends money and the equiptment is good quality and the people are very nice and friendly. The staff leaves something to be desired, they just sit around and talk and basicly do nothing for any of the clients. Good place if you don't mind being ignored by the staff.

• Pros: parking, equiptment, other clients
• Cons: staff, rudeness by staff, attitudes by staff