My wife decided to try Esporta out to see if she enjoys it. Membership is $30 a month, and she can…read morebring up to 3-guests per visit. I have only visited a handful of times, and so far, the gym has been good overall.
I enjoy that there is more free-weight equipment when compared to Planet Fitness in Lake Mary, which has none other than dumbbells. It has been years since I have used a free-weight squat rack, straight bar bench press, military press, and now that I have access to it again, it has made all the difference in the world for building muscle.
Esporta amenities include: a lap-style swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, large hardwood floor studio, spinning room, a two-hoop basketball court, a battle rope workout area, a push-sled area, kettle bells, multiple ellipticals, treadmills, and plenty of Life Fitness equipment for every workout you can imagine. Esporta also offers anywhere between 18-20 interactive classes weekly, such as Zumba, Body Works, Cycle/Spinning, and Boot Camp Conditioning.
There is a Kids Zone area where parents can let the children play in a safe location while they get their workout in. The locker rooms, restrooms, shower are actually beautiful and well kept. Note: if you are looking for the sauna, pool, and jacuzzi, you need to walk through the locker/restroom area to get to them. Also be sure to bring your own towel as the gym does not provide them.
I have not dealt with the staff too much, but the team members I have encountered have been very nice. For those who like to wipe down and sanitize equipment before and after using machines, Esporta staff provides spray bottles you can take with you while you work out. I love this option since I am a bit of a clean freak. There are paper towel dispensers, equipment sanitizing solution and hand sanitizer located throughout the gym should you need it. My wife says the staff are continuously wiping down equipment; however, I see more wipe downs happening at Planet Fitness, and they have a lot less staff.
Another great feature of this facility is the drinking fountains. There are two options, the traditional and the traditional plus bottle filling. I have not had an issue with either option so far, and the staff keeps this equipment sanitary.
My only complaints so far are:
- This is no fault of the gym but Members can be pigs here; people, please pick up after yourself! During my workout today, I picked up at least 10 different wads of paper towels members left on the floor or one of the machines. I also picked up several half bottles of water left on the floor. Members are also leaving wads of used paper towels on the bathroom sinks; why? The trash is right there; your mama does not work here!
- As other Yelper noted, the music can be too loud. I don't mind background music, but the volume fluctuates between visits. It can be distracting at times especially when listening to my own music.
- The Machines are a bit old, and that is ok; however, please schedule a PM tech to lubricate the moving parts on this equipment. I see a lot of rust, and some of the levers are jamming, making it difficult to adjust.
All-in-all Esporta Fitness is a good gym with equipment that suites my needs; if you live in the area, I recommend checking them out.