Gyms, East Side?

Submitted by likeness2 t3_y62yuf in providence

Looking for gym recommendations, ideally East Side and Pawtucket. I changed jobs so I can't go to the gym at my old job anymore. I prefer weight machines to free weights and would also like to be able to use an elliptical/bike/treadmill. Sauna or steam room or hot tub could be nice, but if that's the only difference between a much cheaper gym and a more expensive one I'll suck it up. Where is best? Thank you!

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Mister___K t1_isokr2t wrote

LA Fitness on North Main has all of these. Probably the best value for money as the JCC can be expensive and doesn’t have as many machines.

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riku_suave t1_ispp2x6 wrote

To piggyback on this, if you have a Triple A membership you can enroll in their Active & Fit Direct program. It’s $25 per month and you gain access to a list of gyms in RI, including this LA Fitness. You also have access to all amenities like any normal membership at around 15 bucks off (normal LA membership is ~$40, right?)

Not affiliated with them or anything, I’m just a cheap fuck who likes a good deal

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Mister___K t1_ispqidy wrote

This is true. I actually prefer the Warwick and Cranston LA Fitness/Esporta branches as they have heavy bags for boxing and tires for flipping but it’s nice to be able to go to the Pawtucket one when I need to go to Walmart on the way home.

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jconti1233 t1_iso46yh wrote

planet fitness off north main is cheap and easy

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Anonymike7 t1_isnz1q7 wrote

The JCC on Elmgrove has everything you're looking for, except replace the hot tub with a full swimming pool. Membership also gets you access to all sorts of great job-gym programming.

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mkspo t1_ispkpcr wrote

Does JCC have squat racks/deadlift platforms?

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Anonymike7 t1_ispqqoi wrote

I -think- so. Everyone there is just lovely. Give them a call and ask!

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Dextrous456 t1_it01tys wrote

Yes, they do. They don't have a Smith machine but they have pretty much everything else. And they are never busy. There is also a "men's club" that has a sauna and steam room for an extra fee.

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