This is the place if you want a high-end gym experience in West Omaha. We joined about eight months ago when our daughter wanted to get involved in competitive swimming. They have a HUGE pool area with two separate indoor pools. One is very large, with slides (only open during certain hours), swimming lanes, and a shallow area with fountains for the kids to play in. The other is a large lap pool that is kept a bit cooler. I never had to wait for a lane or felt overcrowded in the indoor pool area. In the summer, they open their large outdoor pool area with even bigger slides and another pool for laps. We have only used the outdoor space during swim meets, but it does seem like an extremely popular spot in the summer.
One incredible perk is the convenience of the "Kids Academy." It's a safe and fun place for your young kids (ages 3 to 11) to hang out and play while you work out. This makes life so much easier, and every time my daughter goes, she says she has a great time. They even have Infant Care for up to 2 hours a day. We are past that point ourselves, but how awesome is that? They offer all sorts of Kids classes, too. We haven't taken advantage of that yet, as we keep the kids pretty busy, but it is worth noting that it is part of your membership.
My wife has been doing Pilates for several years at a small boutique club very close to Lifetime. Since we had joined Lifetime, it made sense for her to start taking her Pilates classes here. She has told me that the equipment is not nearly as well maintained, but the instructors are great, and she prefers them over the other place; she wishes the machines were better managed and maintained and noted they are clunky. Pilates classes are an up-charge and expensive. I would say it is a bit overpriced if I am being honest, considering what you already pay to be a member.
The gym area is on the second floor and is absolutely massive. It always seems busy, but I never seem to have to wait long to use whatever machine I need to because there are at least two of everything, and for some things, there are 5 to 6 of them. The free weight area has so many squat racks and bench presses that you can almost always find a spot. The one area that seems to get a bit cramped is the dumbbell area; it's the only spot I've had to wait to grab a spot. There is a giant separate area for cardio. I have never attempted to count how many different machines there are here, but it must be over 60. All around the gym, several areas are set up for classes that happen several times a day; this is something else I need to try out! The variety of equipment and classes here is truly exciting for anyone on a fitness journey.
Overall, I would say Lifetime is the "jack of all trades, Master of none," but in a good way. Sure, you can find dedicated studios for training, but Lifetime offers a bunch of them, all in one place, for an overall decent price if you utilize everything. This comprehensive approach to fitness makes Lifetime a great value for anyone looking to make the most of their gym membership. read more