2 /5 Josh Spielberg: How can a gym of this size still have only ONE water fountaināand on top of that, it barely ever works?
Itās extremely frustrating. There are so many times during my workout when I have to run from the complete opposite side of the gym just to get to the only fountain, and by the time I get there, itās either broken, barely dripping, or completely shut down. I canāt count how many times Iāve had to finish my workouts thirsty, especially because I go late at night when buying water from the fridge isnāt even an option.
And before anyone says ābring your own water,ā thatās not a real solution. People forget sometimesālife happens. But a gym should at least provide the basic minimum: accessible, working water. Having only one fountain, and having it broken most of the time, honestly feels disrespectful to your clients.
Whatās worse is that itās not just me. Over the year Iāve been working out here, several people have told me the exact same thing. Multiple friends of mineāregulars at this gymācomplain about the water situation constantly. Some are seriously considering canceling their memberships or switching gyms just because of this, which sounds funny at first, but it shows how big the issue really is. Nobody should have to worry about dehydration at the gym.
Lately, the gym has also become more and more disorganized. Weights scattered everywhere, equipment not put back properly, and it feels like thereās very little management control on the floor. Honestly, I wouldnāt even take the time to complain about those things alone, but combined with the water fountain issue, it becomes impossible to ignore. I love the gym and the staff are amazing people but come on guys, gotta do something about it.
Unless something changes soonāadding more fountains or at the very least keeping the current one consistently working, Iāll be canceling my membership. Staying hydrated shouldnāt be a struggle. Itās the most basic thing a gym should provide.