Anytime Fitness Ripley

As a beginner gym-goer this is a great gym. It's smallish, but spacious at the same time, and suits my needs. The expansive views out of the floor-to-ceiling windows probably help make the place feel this way, so I never feel couped up working out. There's about one of each type of machine that you could probably want here: 4 barbell-squat combo racks, 2 deadlift platforms, and a tonne of free weights available. Working out during peak hour could make waiting for things a bit annoying but I wouldn't know, as there's only usually a handful of people after 8am and around 2pm. There is only 1 seated and 1 incline leg press, which is the only thing I've had to wait on (people don't skip leg day here!?). All of the machines are in great condition and are easy to use, clean benches, and the same can be said for the private changing rooms and showers; they have big shower heads, good water pressure, sturdy benches for bags, soap dispensers and shampoo. The place is pristine. There's just a couple of different classes Monday to Friday if you want to mix things up once or twice a day, either in the early morning or evening: Yoga, Boxing, Functional Fitness, Bootcamp, Metabolic Blast. I've only taken Yoga once, so I can't say much about the classes (no pilates tho...*hint hint*). The studio has plenty of space to host these, so you won't fall onto anyone when you fail a yoga pose...repeatedly! You might be left wanting if you're after classes, but it's not a priority for me (you can only have so much at a small gym). The staff are very friendly and approachable as well. I always feel welcome when the manager Ginger gives me a holler when I walk in. Overall this is a great place for a workout.