'There’s nothing quite like finishing up a brutal workout and then going for a soak in the hot tub, or taking a dip in the pool to cool off. For a lot of people, a gym not having a pool is an absolute dealbreaker — whether they plan to use it for exercise or leisure. Sadly, not all big box gyms and fitness clubs have this amenity (and those that do usually charge handsomely for it). So what are the best gyms with a pool, sauna, or hot tub? Let’s take a look at the best major gym chains that offer pools at some or all of their locations, and what you can expect as a member. A word of caution: Not all locations of all gyms have the same stuff! It may be common for a certain brand to feature pools, but always check your individual location to see specifically what they have to offer. --- Life Time Simply put, Life Time has UNREAL pools. While you’ll usually find a section of the pool roped off for lap swimming and exercise, many Life Time locations have huge, gorgeous outdoor pools geared toward family fun. Expect to find features like: Water slides Umbrella tables Waterfalls A kiddie pool And more Life Time locations will usually have a hot tub, steam room, and sauna, as well. If you’re just looking for a brisk swim, or a place to soak after your workout, Life Time might be a little too chaotic with all of the kids and families running around. But if that’s your vibe, you won’t find a better gym pool than Life Time. --- Equinox Equally high-end, but with a much more adult vibe, you’ll find some of the classiest pools around at Equinox Fitness. Equinox can be hard to find though, with just over 100 clubs nationwide. Expect Equinox to have pristine pools for swimming laps, and sometimes excellent outdoor lounging pools. Not to mention outrageously luxurious spas. And yes, you’ll find hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas galore here. It all comes at a price, however, with Equinox being one of the priciest gym options around — some memberships can cost up to a whopping 300 dollars per month! --- LA Fitness For those of us with more reasonable monthly gym budgets in mind, LA Fitness is a great all around choice. They won’t have outdoor pools with water slides, but most locations will have a pool for laps and aquatic classes, a hot tub, and a sauna. The amenities can be hit or miss depending on the location, so check with your local gym. Still, for a membership that should cost about thirty to fifty dollars per month, you could do a lot worse — and, pool or no pool, LA Fitness is still one of the best overall mid-range gyms around. --- The YMCA The Y is probably the gym on this list with the most deviation from branch to branch. Some YMCA locations are little more than basic equipment rooms with just enough space to workout. Others have batting cages, basketball courts, racquetball courts, and of course, extremely nice pools. Again, it depends drastically on the location, but most YMCAs have pretty large pools ideal for lap swimming, aquatic classes, and kids swim lessons. They’ll often usually have a steam room, hot tub, and sauna to go along with it. If you’re really lucky, your local YMCA will have an outdoor family pool with splash pads and water slides! Check your local Y and see what they have to offer. The vibe is great here, and the family membership is the best deal you can get. --- 24 Hour Fitness If you’re looking for affordable pool access with the cost of your gym membership, 24 Hour should fit the bill. Most (but not necessarily all) 24 Hour Fitness locations have a few lap lanes, a hot tub, and some basic amenities like a sauna or steam room. The facilities are generally clean and functional — members often have positive reports about the pool amenities at 24 Hour Fitness. For a solid mid-range gym option with lots of great equipment, classes, and a pool, you can’t go wrong at 24 Hour Fitness. Just be sure to check with your local gym to find out what their aquatic center looks like. --- Budget or convenience gyms usually cut the pool and aquatic amenities to keep the membership prices down. So you probably won’t get any pool access at places like Planet Fitness Anytime Fitness Blink YouFit Or Snap Having a pool at your gym is a REALLY nice touch, especially if you have kids or like to swim as your main form of exercise. But it’s not for everyone, and for some it won’t be worth the more expensive membership. The 5 gyms on this list should be a good starting point if you’re looking to join a gym nearby with a pool, just remember to take a tour and see the facilities for yourself before you sign any contracts.'
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