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I live off 285 just north of South Fulton.... can't find a decent gym around here. I was going to Douglasville but that gym got taken over by fitness influencers and tripods... very cliquey, kind of a hassle to drive 30 minutes to go workout, really ends up taking up a huge chunk of my day. Planet Fitness is alright but lacks a freeweight barbell, only has smith racks. I was thinking of driving to Buckhead and doing to the Lifetime Work place, but its a huge commitment at again, 30 minute drive each way plus its $400 a month! Please do not suggest LA Fitness because they are disgusting on this side of town, you can look any of them up and see the reviews, the one on Camp Creek somebody is talking about stolen weights and another how their relative died there bc nobody on staff knew CPR... I just don't want that kinda drama, just want a nice, clean place to workout. I would love a hot tub and all that but if it comes with some chain mentality that leaves members with a filthy facility, I'm not into that. I really don't mind a bit of a drive if I need to go west or east, as I am close to 20. But I don't want to go all the way up to the north side bc traffic just starts to turn a workout into a 3-4 hour affair with traffic. Thank you!