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 swim at 24 Hour Fitness here in San Bernardino, and the staff knows that the pool is 25 yards. This pool along with the other 24 Hour Fitness locations that I have been to have a sign stating the length of the pool and how many lengths equals a mile. In addition they have pace clocks, and either back stroke flags or beams on the ceiling so you know how far away you are from the wall.
The only draw back is that you should use your own kickboard because the ones that they supply are usually used in the sauna and steam rooms to sit on.
I swim at 24 Hour Fitness here in San Bernardino, and the staff knows that the pool is 25 yards. This pool along with the other 24 Hour Fitness locations that I have been to have a sign stating the length of the pool and how many lengths equals a mile. In addition they have pace clocks, and either back stroke flags or beams on the ceiling so you know how far away you are from the wall.
The only draw back is that you should use your own kickboard because the ones that they supply are usually used in the sauna and steam rooms to sit on.
