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redbanditZ28 · 01-24-2009, 02:28 AM

Well, I should forewarn you before you sign and make anything official with the Retro in Piscataway. I mean they do get their somewhat crowded hours during the week. But it is never crowded in such a way that you have to wait really long to use something.

Now the one I go to in Piscataway will usually have girls in their late teens to mid 20s working out there. I mean there are always a hand full that utilize the cardio and leg machines and floor mats for crunches. There will always be more guys than girls there, but you get all walks of life. People in their 30s-even 60s. The music is good though. They play movies in a room, and most of the treadmills have personal TVs on them. There are plenty of dumbells and barbells to lift with. I mean part of the reason why it is somewhat cheap is because they don't have a pool or basketball or raquet ball courts and things of that nature. But they keep it clean. It is nice for me since I work right next door and could walk over there right after work.

I have found it to be the busiest anytime after 5:30 PM, when most people have gotten out of work and make their way there. But I was just there tonight (Friday) and it was pretty empty, which was nice. For that reason, I would save arms and back for Fridays. I mean sooner or later gyms do get a crowd, but I have yet to experience a ridiculous wait time to use any equipment. Most people there are friendlyand don't hog things. And if they do, just ask an employee to ask the guy to give the equipment a rest. I think they have a policy on that anyway.

Also bare this in mind, it is January and a lot of people get new gym memberships in hopes for looking good for summer or for keeping a New Years resolution. I would be very surprised if the people that are currently going to the one I go to will be there in the next few months. Many people have a tough time sticking to a routine.

01-24-2009, 02:28 AM	#25
redbanditZ28 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Somerset County, NJ Posts: 447 iTrader: (0)	Well, I should forewarn you before you sign and make anything official with the Retro in Piscataway. I mean they do get their somewhat crowded hours during the week. But it is never crowded in such a way that you have to wait really long to use something. Now the one I go to in Piscataway will usually have girls in their late teens to mid 20s working out there. I mean there are always a hand full that utilize the cardio and leg machines and floor mats for crunches. There will always be more guys than girls there, but you get all walks of life. People in their 30s-even 60s. The music is good though. They play movies in a room, and most of the treadmills have personal TVs on them. There are plenty of dumbells and barbells to lift with. I mean part of the reason why it is somewhat cheap is because they don't have a pool or basketball or raquet ball courts and things of that nature. But they keep it clean. It is nice for me since I work right next door and could walk over there right after work. I have found it to be the busiest anytime after 5:30 PM, when most people have gotten out of work and make their way there. But I was just there tonight (Friday) and it was pretty empty, which was nice. For that reason, I would save arms and back for Fridays. I mean sooner or later gyms do get a crowd, but I have yet to experience a ridiculous wait time to use any equipment. Most people there are friendlyand don't hog things. And if they do, just ask an employee to ask the guy to give the equipment a rest. I think they have a policy on that anyway. Also bare this in mind, it is January and a lot of people get new gym memberships in hopes for looking good for summer or for keeping a New Years resolution. I would be very surprised if the people that are currently going to the one I go to will be there in the next few months. Many people have a tough time sticking to a routine.