Elevations Health Club

Best time to go is around 9am. It’s pretty quiet and I’d much rather work out in peace! They have a good selection of different classes which are all included, which I think is really awesome.

I was a member here when they had the original place in the late ’90’s, and they didn’t hold my interest for long. I just re-​joined this health club in January, and I now love it! I find myself here about five times per week.
What do I love? The cardio machines with personal TV sets on each, the large weight room that never makes you wait for equipment, and of course the pool! They even have a juice/​snack bar, that I have not yet tried.
I recently started taking classes here, and have enjoyed all of them so far. Each has its own flavor. Bodypump is a huge hit, and lots of fun (and work). They also have Yoga/​Pilates, Waterworks, Ab Ripper, Extreme Stretch, and many more. They put out a monthly schedule and mix it up nicely.
The only thing I can’t seem to find here are towels, but I just bring my own — in case i need it.

I moved from the Poconos two years ago, and one of the few things I miss is Elevations Health Club. For some time, I was one of those gym rats that went pretty much every day after work, enduring the long renovation project three years ago. When I joined Elevations, though, I never worked out; I’m grateful for the encouragement of the staff at Elevations, because they helped me begin a life of fitness. I had tried a couple of other gyms in the Poconos, and no one seemed to notice whether I came or not. At Elevations, I felt like I was missed when I wasn’t able to make it for a couple of weeks.
The facility now is one of the best in the Poconos. The exercise room has a terrific view and, if I’m remembering correctly, TVs on each cardio machine. The weight room is large and well-​equipped, and the pool is clean and well-​maintained. The staff was always friendly, and when I once ran into an issue with an employee, Rob (one of the two owners) was swift and compassionate in his response.
What I mostly went for, though, were the exercise classes. Dawn is enthusiastic and friendly. I still haven’t been able to find a step aerobics class that even comes close to measuring up. Unfortunately, I don’t know many of the people who are currently teaching group fitness classes. If I had any complaints, it was that sometimes the classes got a little stale, particularly the yoga classes. And the members are sometimes cliquey, but I suppose that’s to be expected, as they’ve been working out together for years.
All in all, a terrific gym. Wish I could find a suitable replacement!