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.
UPDATE:
We showed up with a measuring tape and it's 25 yards. Thank you to those of you who gave me the nerve to go in there with a tape measure. :afraid:
I noticed I didn't feel covered with chlorine or have that chlorine smell all over me when I got out of the pool, so I wonder if this has a salt water filter.
I heard some lady bonked her head pretty hard the other day doing backstroke because there aren't any ceiling flags. Anyway, it's a decent alternative to the craziness of the rec center especially in summer when I am forced to schedule my swim around the multiple camps and rude people who cross lanes in front of me. You're right, Sojerz. The kids at the desk just repeat what they're told. Shame on corporate.
UPDATE:
We showed up with a measuring tape and it's 25 yards. Thank you to those of you who gave me the nerve to go in there with a tape measure. :afraid:
I noticed I didn't feel covered with chlorine or have that chlorine smell all over me when I got out of the pool, so I wonder if this has a salt water filter.
I heard some lady bonked her head pretty hard the other day doing backstroke because there aren't any ceiling flags. Anyway, it's a decent alternative to the craziness of the rec center especially in summer when I am forced to schedule my swim around the multiple camps and rude people who cross lanes in front of me. You're right, Sojerz. The kids at the desk just repeat what they're told. Shame on corporate.
