text: I really wanted to fall in love with this place.  It's located close to my house, I could bike there, it's got a great pool area.  But alas, Lifetime just did not live up to my standards.\nI joined and I did not go because well, there were just several things about this place that just bugged me.\nFirst of all, this place is just TOO big- no sense of intimacy- even with all the fancy granite tiles and nice carpeting- this place just made me want to come- get my workout done- and leave!\nThe class offering were small so every class was packed- people were waiting in line to get in and aggressive about getting the necessary props for the classes.  And the spin classes were so aggressive- I want a good workout- not to start a head banging fight.\nThe staff up front never seemed to know what was going on- every time I asked a question, I get a dull stare back.\nThe locker rooms were dirty and most of the time wet.  It was disgusting to try to take a shower there after working out.\nAnd the swimming pool that I was so excited about for my son?  No umbrellas so you are at the mercy of the blazing hot Phoenix sun at all hours of the day.\nMy son couldn't stand to be at the daycare facility either.\nSo overall, there were some serious negatives for me.  \nThere are twi good thing I will write about this place.\nOne is that they have great machines for working out- every type of machines imaginable- all in excellent condition- so if you are into lifting weights then this is the place for you.\nOne is that they do a great road ride every Tues and Thurs morningat at 5:30am and I've met some really nice riders.  Esp. Rick who is so passionate about riding, he's a total inspiration to me.\nThe other is that they have great machines for working out- every type of machines imaginable- all in excellent condition- so if you are into lifting weights then this is the place for you.