I recently joined an LA fitness near me in VA because they said the pool, which has only a few lanes but seldom crowded, is 25 meters. But when I swam at the rec center, which I know has 25 yard lanes, it felt like the lanes were longer than those at the gym, and wonder if anyone has had experience with this chain and its pools. I figure you don't tell a bodybuilder a 50 lb. weight is 60, and you don't tell a swimmer a lane is 25 meters when it may only be 20 yards at best. Aside from going in with a length of rope and measuring, I don't know how to figure it out. The staff has a persistent deer in the headlights look when you ask them a question that's outside their comfort zone.
It's also the only gym I've been to where there is no air circulation in the spin cycle room, but that's off topic.
I met a woman in the locker room who says she swims there, 1-2 miles per week, and I think it's duplicitous of the staff to give the wrong information. When you're trying to get mileage, the difference in yards and meters can really add up. I swim mostly for time, but do like to have an idea how many yards I've done so i can track my progress.
This gym opened up just late last year, in a newly-built space. They've taken over some 24 Hour Fitness locations which do have 25 meter pools, but since this one is brand new, I'm guessing it was built to their specs. The sales guy said corporate says it's 25 meters but I think corporate is full of malarkey. Allen, my stroke is wonky and inconsistent, but I may try to use it as a gauge anyway.
I met a woman in the locker room who says she swims there, 1-2 miles per week, and I think it's duplicitous of the staff to give the wrong information. When you're trying to get mileage, the difference in yards and meters can really add up. I swim mostly for time, but do like to have an idea how many yards I've done so i can track my progress.
This gym opened up just late last year, in a newly-built space. They've taken over some 24 Hour Fitness locations which do have 25 meter pools, but since this one is brand new, I'm guessing it was built to their specs. The sales guy said corporate says it's 25 meters but I think corporate is full of malarkey. Allen, my stroke is wonky and inconsistent, but I may try to use it as a gauge anyway.
