First Choice Fitness

This isn't the best gym on the planet. Honestly, it at first glance it comes off as a bit shabby, but really, it's Canon City. The city itself is not known for sparkling amenities, so the gym's general appearance isn't that out of place. I suppose it's because I've come from bigger, better towns with gyms that cost less per month, and offer newer equipment and more space that makes me feel not-quite-satisfied, but.. It's something I can live with. The gym has a small cardio area, with several treadmills and ellipticals. It's somewhat packed-feeling, simply because it's a smaller space, but generally, it's not too busy. There are peak hours during the late morning and afternoon that get busy, so it can feel a bit "smushed" if you try and hop on a treadmill between two people, but overall, it's not bad. The weight room also has the same tight feeling, especially when there are groups of people in there. There isn't an area for stretching (well, I take that back, there's a small square space near the door that can fit one or two yoga mats), but I know most people who take the time to stretch do it in the hardwood floor area in the next area over where the Zumba and Pilates classes are usually held. There is a decent selection of machines, and they're all in pretty good shape. There's usually not a lot of people using them, so the wait time is never that bad. There is a decent-sized pool, with mostly mineral water and a low percentage of chlorine. It is rarely crowded, even on open swim times, and is open until 11pm. There is also a sauna and tanning booth, though I don't use either myself, since I sweat enough for three people in the cardio room without a fan, and tanning is a physical impossibility. The office setup is kind of awkward. There's a desk located in the cardio/weight area, but there is rarely anyone there. To get the main office area, you have to go outside and head up the sidewalk area into the new "cafe" space. That is also where the classes for Pilates, Zumba, and some others are offered. The owners are both nice, open people, and very welcoming. Overall, it's a decent gym, especially for the area. Membership includes access to the cardio/weight areas, pool, sauna, tanning booth, and most of the classes, which is a good deal for the price of membership. Good deal for the area, and I'd recommend it.

Staff is friendly and helpful when you can find them (sometimes there is a crowd other times they're hard to find, even during staff hours). Equipment is a little crowded, but you have enough room to use it and to talk to a friend who is using neighboring equipment.This gym also offers Free Childcare M-Th while parents are at the gym. They have morning care as well as care in the afternoons from 3-8. This is great for moms wishing to work out or attend the classes.Offers classes (yoga, zumba, body toning etc) in mornings and evenings. Some classes can get full for the room, but the instructors are friendly and helpful and the classes are fun.Chose this gym over other in town because there is nicer staff (and more compared to other gym when toured), and the price is better for what is offered.

I've been a member here for almost a year and have noticed that the gym appears to be dirtier than when I first joined, and the weight room is in constant disarray. When walking on the treadmillI, the mirror looks like it hasn't been washed in months and there is a ton of sweat and dust built up. I do like the fact the the times I go, it is rarely busy...However, after I leave, I always feel dirty and grimy from touching the equipment. The woman's bathroom has limited to no circulation and it's always like a stinky sauna walking in there. The limited times I've spoken with staff, they have always been friendly and courteous.

First choice fitness in Canon City is extremely unprofessional. They are overpriced, the facility is so small, they hardly have any equipment, and the place is dirty as smells horrible. Elite family fitness is spacious, the employees are very polite and respectful they are very reasonable with prices and the facility is CLEAN! First choice fitness should be last choice fitness!

Not a safe place to swim. Often cannot seen the bottom of the pool & sometimes the chemicals make you choke & cough. Staff says everything is at acceptable levels. Showers are a pipe from the ceiling & piece of rope hanging down. Only toilet in swim pool area is not secured to the floor!Swim at your own risk!!!

This place is getting better daily love it! There's a tallish cowboy looking guy he's always there in the afternoon until night time and he can be rude and lacks personality but the rest of the employees are amazing !!

If you want to use the machines and weights to work out that seems to be their priority. When I first joined I wanted to take yoga but the instructor was out for a month and they didnt bother to post this. I ended up taking the Zumba class though (great instructor) and still enjoy going to it. I joined mostly for the pool which ALWAYS seems to be cold. If you say anything about it being cold your told its 86 degrees. Now Ive been in a some hotel pools lately and I ask them what they keep theirs at. So far every motel has told me 86 degrees. So if these pools are warmer than how can the gyms pool be 86? A few of the employees are rude when you question anything! I will continue to deal with this gym but will NOT renew my membership. From the sounds of it there isnt a gym in Canon City worth going to!