I was a member for 1 year at Spartan Gym, Saligramam, Chennai. Having been
an active gym member for the past 15 years, I have to rate Spartan as the
worst gym I have ever joined.
The weights equipment is by a brand called Indus (Indian make). They are ok,
but the maintenance by the gym staff is not good. There are missing weight
pins in many racks. The rubber hosing is either torn or missing. And the
benches are torn.
The cardio equipment are no better (I don't remember the brand). The 2
cycles are in constant repair. And management never manages to fix them and
even if they do, they still don't work. They have 2 cross trainers with the
floor under them in dirt and wet (probably from sweat of members). The 4
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The trainers are usually amateurs, and focus either on themselves or on
select members. 2 trainers are alright, but they too sometimes have their
moments of dumbness. There is no training on gym etiquette and customer
orientation for any of them. Members do not bring their own towels for
workouts, and even the trainers don't use towels when they work out.
Although they claim they are a/c, the a/cs are intentionally turned off most
of the time. The main air circulator are 2 standing fans. I had to scream
repeatedly before the a/cs were turned on when I come in and that too I am
"allowed" only the a/c nearest to my work out. Most of the time, the gym
smells of sweat. The air fresheners are not regularly used.
When there is no power, which is often in Saligramam, you workout in
darkness except for the light from open windows, or go home. No generator.
Gym cleanliness is average. Toilets are always dirty.
Parking - there is none. The gym is located in a building which houses a
film post-productions institute and there are many 2-wheelers. At times I
had to park my car further away. Not good when it rains.
Last but not least, management. They will only see you when you join or
during renewal. They don't even wish you when you see them.
Today, in Chennai there are many cost-effective and customer-oriented gyms
other than Spartan. Join if you want to waste your money.
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Been a member since 5 months. Good, well-trained physios, friendly yet meticulous trainers constitute this gym. Facilities are really good. Must-go for all you fitness freaks!