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.
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I just joined LA Fitness as well, I was told in the two places that I use that they are both are 25 yards. There's no pace clock, but I counted strokes in one of them and it must be at least close to 25 yards.
The water is too warm though and makes for a harder workout. Plus mine usually have 2-3 people in each lane so it's mostly kicking for me. I didn't really join for the pool though, that was just a bonus.
I just joined LA Fitness as well, I was told in the two places that I use that they are both are 25 yards. There's no pace clock, but I counted strokes in one of them and it must be at least close to 25 yards.
The water is too warm though and makes for a harder workout. Plus mine usually have 2-3 people in each lane so it's mostly kicking for me. I didn't really join for the pool though, that was just a bonus.
