Esporta fitness (la fitness) like less than 30 bucks a month

I was at mActivity paying 70/month and thought it was a stretch and then they did the huge price hike and I peaced right out of there. Gonna try the JCC in Woodbridge next cuz they have a pool not sure how good their weights set up will be though

Edge in Orange is good.. Nice mix of beginners and health nuts, decent hours, updated equipment, juice bar and in that $30-50/mo range

I’d do the PF membership. Really can’t beat the price and it usually has most of what you need

Not sure where you are, but In Shape in Branford is great. It’s about $35-40 a month, has a bunch of turf areas, sauna, smoothie bar, classes, etc.

Bike commute is a tough one in this area to get to a cheap gym. For a fairly modest amount of money you could buy some weight to sling around.

Edge in Hamden is probably easier. Not a bad bike ride straight down dixwell

Wow I just looked and they've almost doubled their prices. I was going there for a bit last summer but then just decided to buy an at home treadmill. Best decision ever.

District Athletic Club right off of exit 5 on 91! $42 a month for access to the "fitness center", which doesn't include the entire gym but gets you a squat rack and a few benches - very rarely crowded too, even at prime times. (also I'll see you around city climb!)

I love inshape

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Hell yeah! Thanks!

Yeah I was legit surprised.. for that price you’d expect something fancy but it’s not even better than any regular degular ymca or golds gym

I feel like this is subjective. My partner and I moved to New Haven from nyc and we were astounded at how “cheap” Mactivity was. 300 dollar entry level gym membership at a comparable place in my nyc neighborhood so I was elated to find Mactivity. Plus, it was quiet, clean, and not filled with aggressiveness

Even with a car there are not a lot of quality gyms at a decent price in this area for some reason. I lived in Fairhaven Heights and getting to either the edge in Hamden or Orange was a pain of a commute, and the closest gym is PF which is not the gym I'm looking for.

It certainly is! I’m definitely not tryna say m was bad, it’s a perfectly fine gym and what not. I’m from small town in the south tho and we didn’t have any $300 gyms so that’s my perspective lol

mActivity also had a penchant, at least back when i was a member, for charging multiple "maintenance fees" a year that they weren't super forthcoming about on their website or during the trial membership, so some months i'd be shocked to find they'd charged me several hundred dollars more than i was expecting to be charged. hard pass, man. nice enough place but not remotely worth it.

Mactivity is dope and I think it's worth it living in East Rock. But if you want the most cost conscious option go to Planet Fitness in East Haven.

I feel that comments like this are indicative of a larger issue facing CT. This huge influx of NYC folks especially since the start of the pandemic paying far more for everything because they think it's cheaper than what they were used to, while completely ignoring the fact that the median household income in New Haven is $48,973/yr. Source: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/newhavencityconnecticut/PST045222#qf-flag-X

This is why locals, and transplants from other LCOL areas get annoyed at folks paying $2500 a month for a one bedroom apartment or saying $300 a month is an acceptable price for a gym...

And we see this playing out with housing costs pricing out those of us who make "local" wages.

A word of caution, the owner of the gym treats her employees like slaves, which includes ridiculing them and shouting at them in public. :( shame though because the gym isn't bad

He specifically asked for a squat rack. PF doesn’t have those.they also have very few free weights.

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I'm really not sure if it's a reasonable commute on a bike, and I've never even been there, but I heard it's cheap and very "serious."

Yale's Payne Whitney gym and the LAB are the only gyms actually in downtown, so I'm surprised nobody has mentioned either of them. I don't know anything about the LAB, but PWG offers memberships for $47/mo for New Haven community members. The weight room has all the things you're looking for, although it can be a bit busy during peak times. Plus you also get access to other amenities, like the pool, squash courts, running track, basketball courts, etc

have friends who worked\ there, can confirm she is a massive bitch

Bro I'm from the Midwest $60 a month is a fucking lot for a gym. 300 is insane.

Powerhouse is the best gym to lift at

Damn that’s a shame.. Will keep in mind

Might have to look into that since my partner is a Yale student.. thanks!

Do they offer memberships to the community? Last I checked years ago it was Yale-affiliated only and I was so bummed.

Yea that’s pretty subjective, I’m from nyc and there are decent gyms at 50 or less in plenty of areas. Especially if you just want weights and classes. Not sure why you would need to do 300 dollar spots in nyc unless you really want to.

As for the OP question, the edge at Hamden is a pretty good value gym with weights and turf and it’s busy but it’s enough that you’ll get a rack after asking the guy on there how many sets they have. It’s not a 3 man queue or anything at peak. I go there around 5 and get my stuff done within an hour even if I need squats or bench. The only issue with it is they lock you on for 1 year contracts that are a pain in the ass to get out of. If that’s not a concern. I think that’s on of the better options.

Based on their website, yes they do!

There is a pretty vibrant pickleball community there too

Wait really? Where do they play?

Oh when I googled it brought me to the “OEG” Yale gym, nvm! Thanks!

Only sort of joking. We play in the lanman center 7am. The group is 3.0-3.5. Dm me if you’d like to join

if you have a job that provides insurance, check the perks. if they have a fitness program you could pay <$30 for a wide range of gyms in the area.

It’s pretty much a bodybuilding gym I’ve gone there forever but I’m a bodybuilder. Services are zero, 30$ they have everything you need if you are into hypertrophy. And it’s not really s reasonable commute without a car but with one from downtown it’s <10 min

I’m tired of PF. So tired. The price is fair but damn it I want to squat and deadlift and press more than 75 lbs while I’m young enough to do it.

Also tired of the broken equipment everywhere, especially the treadmills with the loose supports that bob like they’re about to dismantle if you try to jog.

A good price is good but requirement number 1 is that I be able to get a proper workout and be inspired to come back instead of dread the next session.

I don’t know how they’re still in business like this.

Some of the Planet Fitnesses around are pretty nice (Orange and Middletown are my favorites; Hamden isn’t bad). However, the equipment is limiting (no squat racks or barbells onto which you can load your own plates - you’re confined to a lot of smith machine, dumbbell, and fixed-weight barbell work). I appreciate having the Black Card for the value and convenience (especially when traveling). Good hours, too (24/5)! I’ll always keep it, at least as a secondary gym.

I, too, am in the market for a reasonably-priced gym that suits my more advanced lifting needs. I’m going to do a trial at Surge Fitness Center (North Haven) this week and will report back. I’ve heard only excellent things, and they seem to have decently-priced memberships ($20-30/month). Their hours are a bit limited, for my liking. But I’m hopeful that this could otherwise be a good fit. You get a free workout during your first visit, so I’d encourage you to give it a go, too!

I’d discourage you from the Edge. For me, it’s a bit of a “meathead” environment. Very busy. Lots of people taking up space to take pics, socialize, etc.. I had a hard time getting my workouts in efficiently, and the overall energy wasn’t a match for me.

Wishing you health and happy workouts. (:

Does it get really busy at that gym?