I liked the workouts, most of the trainers were very polite and helpful. Unfortunately, the trainer that I usually had was more interested in his ipad and iphone than in helping novices like myself. I would go to him, asking for help with a workout and he would ask me to hold on (lifting one finger while keeping his eyes glued to his Electronic Device of the Day), and only after I had waited for while would he deign to address me. He also loves to chat with the usual group of regulars (who were very nice and welcoming). Oftentimes I would approach this particular ipad/iphone-addicted trainer, and he would just IGNORE me while continuing to chat with a group of people (chat, not train). Today I asked him for help with an exercise, and he asked me to wait, since he was helping someone else (there were FOUR people in the entire place, including me). I understood, I had no problem with waiting. After he was done helping a young woman, he turned his back to me, addressing the other two people in this facility and started talking (gossiping really), suddenly oblivious to the fact that I was there waiting for him. I waited. And waited. And waited some more, until I decided that I've had it with being ignored while he gossiped with two women about a certain "Mary". I am a middle-aged, level-headed professional, mother of three. I am not a diva and I do not seek attention at all. Perhaps the fact that I am a member of a minority group (the only one that I saw there at any time) was a factor in this trainer's behavior? I do not know. The scarce attendance can probably be attributed to this man's behavior.

Gardiner Athletics is an amazing facility that's changed my relationship to exercise, and my life. You will not find a better place to learn the ins and outs of strength training.

AMAZING!!!!