My husband James & I have been members at Clairevista for a few months now, and we can't imagine…read moreworking out anywhere else in the Dallas area (and certainly not in Oak Cliff). I tried Planet Fitness for a hot minute, but once we discovered Clairevista we were hooked.
We use the gym primarily for its resistance and weight-training equipment. I have used the treadmills a couple times, but we get our cardio through cycling and other outdoor recreation. Unlike conventional corporate fitness facilities, CVC fosters a sense of family, accountability, and privacy. What it lacks in square footage (it is small in comparison to your standard 24-Hour Fitness or Gold's Gym, to be sure) it makes up for in efficiency of space: the floor plan and equipment layout are clearly mindfully designed. Other members are polite & friendly but mostly keep to themselves and focus on their own workouts, which we appreciate. We frequently find ourselves with the place to ourselves, tune to a Sirius station of our choice on the PA, and hit the bench press. Everything is kept remarkably clean, including the locker rooms which feature spacious showers, private bathrooms, and basic toiletries.
One part of CVC that we especially love is how simple and straight-forward is its underlying mission: to help you build a better you. No gimmicks, no in-your-face bulldog personal training, no pomp and circumstance: just measured, honest support. They provide the tools and expertise you need to get whatever results you desire. They promote a holistic approach, recognizing that well-being has just as much to do with balancing your emotional, mental, and social health as it does your exercise and nutrition habits. It's the way fitness should be.
And if all this doesn't sell you on Clairevista, you should know that the Belmont Hotel pool is endlessly accessible to all gym members. We have taken full advantage of that on those hot summer days and nights! (It's heated, too, so we're excited to try it out in the winter months.)
While I understand this style of gym is not for everyone (some people prefer a high-energy, fast-paced, see-and-be-seen club with all the whistles and bells), I like to think there are still some of us who prefer to exercise in an unintimidating, intimate environment that meets all the necessary criteria to genuinely self-improve. I hope this helps you!
