quiet clean and no problems staff is nice as well

I'm a busy and exhausted mom that wasn't getting any regular exercise (a must for my sanity!). When our insurance company started offering discounted gym memberships I did my research based on two major things. 1. How friendly it was to kids and 2. if I would feel comfortable exercising in public there (ie, I'm not a "hot mom" :)). The other gyms in the area are nice and they're even cheaper. But they don't have the same friendly and down to earth feel of the CAC. I've been there a little more than a week now and I'm SO incredibly happy! This is a mother's paradise! :) They have a fantastic Kids Club and I never worry when I drop off my 15 month old son. The childcare staff is very caring and enthusiastic about their work. The other moms are friendly. The staff are helpful and seem genuinely happy to work there. And I am not worried about looking like a dork on an exercise machine or in a class. :) I'm exercising next to happy old folks and other down to earth people. That's right... no stinky jocks who look like they live (and will eventually die) at the gym. Bottom line is, CAC may be more expensive and not as "polished" looking, but I'd rather pay more for a comfortable atmosphere, happy staff, and a place that my son enjoys. I'm one happy mommy!

I live near 3 gyms. Before I went to Cascade Athletic Club, I visited the two cheaper options. In both locations as soon as I opened the door the music was blaring and there were people pouring out of the buildings. Cascade still has music, still has busy hours, but it just *feels* different. It's a place where you can think or talk and workout at the same time. I had a great experience with personal training here. The trainer really took an interest in me as a person and called and checked in when I started to loose motivation. This gym has lots of social activities and things for kids. It's very family friendly