Anytime Fitness — Local services in Island City

The only redeeming quality of this place right now is that the current steward, Cassi, is compassionate and ethically just.

That is about it. Until the issues at Anytime Fitness get solved, I would warn anyone against signing up there. The reason?

Nathan Fortlage

Be warned; he is a charlatan. On January 23rd, I went to him in order to close my account, I was under the impression that the original deal I had with Lynnette would be honored - that being I would be able to cancel whenever I wanted.

Not only was this request waved away unapologetically, he was adamant that no such stipulations would ever exist. I explained that the stipulations were due to me being a disabled veteran and at the time I was unsure of my income potential. Not only did he not care; he doubled down that no such stipulations would exist and that I signed a contract.

After being told that - I asked for him to cancel it, and to print me proof of the cancellation. Incapable of getting either of the printers to work in his office, he allowed me to take a photo of his screen instead which outlined the details of my membership.

The photo shall be enclosed.

Things of note:

For whatever reason, even though my contract started on the 18th of April, 2023; it would be renewed on the 16th of April, 2024, - thats pretty convenient - and then my membership would be cancelled on the 17th of April, 2024.

It wasn't until today - the 11th of June, when i noticed under 'pending payments' in my bank that there was a $19.99 charge for Anytime Fitness.

If there was a charge in June, more than likely i was being charged up until then as well; some quick double checking and wouldn't you know it.

Triple charged in April of 2024...AFTER...the supposed cancellation. (Photos will be enclosed).

Nathan not only lied to me, he took fraudulent action by not processing my cancellation request when it was clearly and plainly outlined at what date I would no longer have to pay for a membership.

Life is unfortunately hard enough without charlatans like Nathan Fortlage; individuals like him are a plight on any community, and if he is a representative of what the culture of Anytime Fitness is like - well, it speaks volumes and saddens me that we allow institutes and individuals like that to abuse our community.

It's a shame.

The only reason that there is anything redeemable about Anytime Fitness in La Grande now is because Cassie is the manager. If anyone can pull that reputation from the recesses of the abyss that Nathan put it in - it...

I rarely rate a gym 5 stars, but AnyFit La Grande...... HOT DAMN!!! I see why you were at 5 before I began typing this :)

Might be a small town gym, but from someone who spends months on the road, showering and working out at AnyFit, Ive seen dozens of locations and this one......... HOT DAMN!!!

Nicest shower rooms Ive ever seen. Plenty of room for us larger dudes.... the shower wasnt missing a mat and had a curtain 2ft off the floor like EVERY other location.... it was around a corner, so when I was done I didnt have to clean up the floor like I usually spend 10mins doing, and the dude workin there was awesome and a nice guy.

The whole place was spotless. Cleanest AnyFit Ive ever seen.

Next time I roll through La Grande........

I know where to stop!

Stay classy, La...

The owner is desperate for money and will willfully violate the contract you sign with anytime fitness yet expect to still charge you. I moved away from La Grande, went through the process outlined in the agreement to cancel my membership, and months later anytime fitness is trying to make fraudulent charges to my account. Even after losing a dispute.

Management is rude and incompetent. Seems they can’t even keep up with the terms of their own agreements and are confused everytime I get them on the phone. Angry people, not a sign of a good work environment.

On top of all of the unprofessionalism the gym is pathetic. I would highly recommend...