Powerhouse Gym vs Athletic Center
The two of you who have faithfully followed my blog (thanks, Mom and Dad) know that my old gym closed because the principal owner died. His partner didn’t want to continue on without him, and so closed the Athletic Center. As a result, I was forced to find another gym. Hence, my reason for being at Powerhouse. It’s been a week since I’ve joined, and I’ve had the pleasure of working out there three times. I want to take a moment to compare the two.
Now, I understand that this is not fair. The two places are different, with different atmospheres, different owners, and therefore different ambiences. Still, I can’t help but notice the following:
The Athletic Center:
- Had better showers;
- Had better music;
- Had better lighting; and
- Was less crowded (cramped is probably the better word)
Powerhouse Gym:
- Has better aerobic equipment;
- Has more equipment;
- Has a more attentive staff; and
- Has NO female trainers.
I don’t know what to make of that. Powerhouse has WAY more woman members than the Athletic Center did, yet not one female trainer in the place. The Athletic Center had two female trainers – Coach, and Coach’s friend, Joanna (who, if you were a man, wouldn’t spit on you if your hair was on fire).
And in case you’re wondering, Powerhouse Gym had the option of hiring a couple of female trainers and passed on the opportunity. I know this to be true, because I asked the owner.
These are the kind of things that make you go ‘Hmmm’.
