OK, I know Fremont isn't Wallingford, but what's a few blocks between friends? Sound Mind & Body is a big, clean, well-managed and...
by Chris D.   More

OK, I know Fremont isn't Wallingford, but what's a few blocks between friends? Sound Mind & Body is a big, clean, well-managed and reasonably-priced gym located right on the Burke Gilman trail (just a 5-minute ride or 15-minute jog from anywhere in Wallingford). In addition to the usual gym features (treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, free weights, weight machines, etc.), they have several different workout spaces devoted to different kinds of classes (step aerobics, yoga, etc.). The standout offering - at least in terms of local buzz - is the ski conditioning class. My wife and I took the class our first winter in Seattle and it more than lived up to its billing (I'm pretty dedicated about my fitness, and I hadn't worked out that hard since college). So if crossing the border into Fremont doesn't give you the heebie-jeebies, SMB is your best bet.
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Seriously?!?!?!?!?!?!!!! There is actually a sign up now that says "You must stay towel dry on the machines... do not let your sweat drip onto and...
by The LP 3 months ago More

Seriously?!?!?!?!?!?!!!! There is actually a sign up now that says "You must stay towel dry on the machines... do not let your sweat drip onto and into the machine" Then it goes on to some stupid explanation of how it's bad for the machines and hard to maintain them when people are dripping sweat all over the place. How the **** am I supposed to not sweat on a step mill? I train for hiking on that and am sweating after 10 minutes. What? Am I supposed to turn off my sweat glands temporarily or something? How about this? Take the $150 I wasted on my joining fee and hire someone to clean the equipment once in a while. That's a novel idea. I can't get over this. It's a gym... people sweat!! This place is way to uppity for me, I'm out. Pros: big, view Cons: service, price, extra fees
by The LP 3 months ago Less