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I'm wondering what gyms are the best in Brandon.. What gym has the most options and how are their membership prices? Do they offer discounts for students? Thanks!

Best option is search them online, as some have different options than others and the prices are all different. Sone are also 24 hours which may be appealing. I believe most of them offer a student rate.

I had looked at a couple online. Would people recommend the Y or is it very crowded all the time?  

You should check out Peak Performance! They are 24-7 access full fitness facility with and hot tub and steam room, sauna, towel service and tanning all included in their membership! Check out the website, I'm pretty sure all the rates and pictures are on there. Plus you could pick up squash in your spare time!

I think it can be crowded at peak times but they have a pool as well as lots of different classes to participate in, if you like that kind of thing.

Are there any times that you should go to avoid the large crowds of people? Is it usually older or younger people that use these facilities?

Well just from personal experience, since peak is 24-7 I find the rush to actually be a lot more spread out than the other places that close at 10 and seem to get a large rush around 5-9. Peak has a student rate too!

Anytime Fitness is an awesome 24 hour gym. They have a great student rate. Signed up there last year and have recommended it to many friends.

has a ladies only section and it is almost never packed. Maybe a few months after the first of the year but even that is better now that there is more competition with other facilities. And its $50 a month with free parking. It also offers classes at no extra charge. The main section of the gym seems big and has lots of equipment although I cant speak to how crowded it is since I have never used it. Hours are pretty good but someone limited on weekends and of course holidays.

It's a 24 hour gym. Classes through the week. Love it.  

Seems to be busy really early with younger, very fitness driven people (athletes, runners, etc. ) And professional office people who work out early.  
 
About nine the seniors and what I would generalize as stay at home mom/dad types are there in full force, but I have never been there at any time in the morning when it has been too busy to do anything I want - except hit the pool. I have only tried three or four times to get into the lap pool, but had zero luck. I am sure there are times it is easier to use, but I have not found it.  
 
Worst time I have seen to try and go is 4-7. I think all the university kids and parents who like to work out while their kids are in swimming lessons go then. I gave up trying to do that myself. Not sure about evenings

There is all ages, shapes and sizes at this gym. Not intimidating at all. It has never been busy that you can't get on any equipment . That's the good thing about a 24 hour gym.  
 
 
 
Edited by LarryMan, 2015-09-01 18:47:53

I agree with Anytime Fitness

Classes at CrossFit Rocked are excellent. Great coaching and great work outs. And you can try it for free for two weeks. Designed for all levels of fitness.