Big Mountain Barbell — Attraction in Midvale

Visiting from Alaska and decided to check out a local gym!

First and foremost - THERE IS AN UPSTAIRS. You can’t miss it, yet somehow I did. I modified my workout because I didn’t see any cable machines. As I was looking around for cardio equipment, that’s when I saw the stairs that led to a medley of other equipment - including the cardio equipment.

It’s not the largest gym I’ve been to. The lower half is sort of cramped and could easily become crowded during heavy traffic hours. Upstairs was a little bit better in this regard, but still.

The day pass wasn’t unreasonable at $20. It was easy to get one, as well. The monthly rate seemed a little high to me at $79 but I’m unfamiliar with the area, so maybe that’s not a fair assessment.

I got a shirt that came in purple (my favorite color) which was a win, and the complimentary theraguns by the door are a nice touch.

I like bodybuilding/powerlifting gyms; I go to one at home. I don’t know if this one would be the gym for me, though.

Knocking the a star off because I’m not a huge fan of the peloton treadmills in there (a pearl clutching statement, I know) and the Spotify slander on the wall next to the tablet for music selection. I take...

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