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Old 05-10-2011, 04:57 PM
 
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Hi all,

I will be living in Cookeville over the summer and am looking for a gym.
Is there any gym that you can recommend?
I like gyms with large free weights area with lots of dumbbells and barbells.

Thank you in advance!
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Old 05-10-2011, 06:36 PM
 
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Hi all,

I will be living in Cookeville over the summer and am looking for a gym.
Is there any gym that you can recommend?
I like gyms with large free weights area with lots of dumbbells and barbells.

Thank you in advance!
The two that come to mind are:

National Fitness Center
560 S Jefferson (next to KMart)

Racquet Master
2019 N Willow (a couple of blocks north of the university)

I think Racquet Master is a more "serious" gym.

If you're going to be affiliated with the university, its fitness center is huge and excellent.
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Old 05-11-2011, 06:32 AM
 
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The two that come to mind are:

National Fitness Center
560 S Jefferson (next to KMart)

Racquet Master
2019 N Willow (a couple of blocks north of the university)

I think Racquet Master is a more "serious" gym.

If you're going to be affiliated with the university, its fitness center is huge and excellent.
Just curious to why you think Racquet Master is more serious.
It has been moons since I went to RM but I remember that then the facilities were gender segregated. Its also been awhile since I have been to NFC (someone needs to get back in shape). It was ok, but they didnt have a pool or sauna.
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Old 05-11-2011, 07:04 AM
 
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Just curious to why you think Racquet Master is more serious.
It has been moons since I went to RM but I remember that then the facilities were gender segregated. Its also been awhile since I have been to NFC (someone needs to get back in shape). It was ok, but they didnt have a pool or sauna.
I think the gender segregation is part of it. There's no parading around trying to show off in front of the ladies at Racquet Master. But I'm sure one can accomplish at NFC what s/he can accomplish at Racquet Master. If the Cookeville NFC is anything like the NFC in Knoxville, it would also have things like a movie room, day care, yoga classes, things like that, whereas Racquet Master is almost strictly a place to work out and, I guess, play racquetball (do people still play racquetball?).
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Old 05-11-2011, 08:58 AM
 
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I think the gender segregation is part of it. There's no parading around trying to show off in front of the ladies at Racquet Master. But I'm sure one can accomplish at NFC what s/he can accomplish at Racquet Master. If the Cookeville NFC is anything like the NFC in Knoxville, it would also have things like a movie room, day care, yoga classes, things like that, whereas Racquet Master is almost strictly a place to work out and, I guess, play racquetball (do people still play racquetball?).
That makes sence. When I went NFC didnt have a movie room. They did provide day care and different classes and had a tanning bed and juice bar. I wasnt overly impressed, but I really dont enjoy going to a gym.
Im not sure about racquetball. I use to enjoy it but dont think my knees would allow it now.
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Old 05-11-2011, 04:07 PM
 
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You also may want to check out the "Y". It is a pretty large, nice facility.
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Old 05-11-2011, 05:11 PM
 
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You also may want to check out the "Y". It is a pretty large, nice facility.
Oh gosh how could I forget the Y? You're right, the Y in Cookeville is beautiful.
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Old 05-11-2011, 05:58 PM
 
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I think there is a crossfit gym or 2. Check it out if you're into crossfit.
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Old 05-12-2011, 10:19 AM
 
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Crossfit is on ShagRag Rd, next to Bases Loaded.
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Old 05-23-2011, 01:02 PM
 
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Crossfit is on ShagRag Rd, next to Bases Loaded.
Is there more than one?
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