Eastern Athletic

Subject: Re: Eastern Athletic

missnellie wrote: I'm moving into the PH area, can anyone tell me about Eastern Athletic or if there is another gym in the area?

I've belonged to Eastern Athletic for about a year and a half and am happy with it. There are no fancy services like eucalyptus-scented hot towel service, but it is perfectly fine (there *is* a towel service). I joined because of the pool and it has worked out well -- if you are a swimmer I recommend the place. The pool is rarely crowded. The rules are: outside lanes max 4 people at a time, inner 2 lanes one person per lane at a time for 20 minute intervals. So if you are willing to wait 10-15 minutes you can get a lane to yourself for 20 minutes. And the views from the pool are fantastic, especially if the sun is setting.

I've used the weight/treadmill room and stretching room several times. Again, they are not fancy but they are fine. There is a basketball court as well.

I joined for one year upfront -- I seem to remember the monthly breakdown was $80-$85 per month. The club is particular with membership dates -- if you join now you will likely get a membership through November, which is the beginning of their membership year, at which point you renew.