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Recommendations for a good gym in Covington?

Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:08 am
Posted by JOHNN
Prairieville
Member since Nov 2008
4362 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:08 am
Moved from Baton Rouge in May so now looking for a new gym. While I have nothing at all against Franco's, Im looking for a place that isnt in Mandeville due to my wife working in the Covington area as well.

My only request are the following:
- Child care
- Preferably opens around 4:00/04:30 am if possible
- Pretty decent amount of free weights

I work in New Orleans east so Im not totally opposed to an Anytime Fitness type place but are those set up where I can go to ANY anytime fitness whether Im in NOLA or Covington or only locations that a particular owner has? Ive considered the LA Fitness in Slidell but that rules out being able to go to the gym on the weekends.
Posted by Jack Daniel
In the bottle
Member since Feb 2013
25409 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:09 am to
There are gyms with childcare?
Posted by Mizzoufan26
Vacaville CA
Member since Sep 2012
17206 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:14 am to
YMCA provides it here, not in Covington though

To clarify, I meant I am not located in Covington, not sure if there is a Y there or what it has
This post was edited on 12/29/15 at 7:18 am
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
117678 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:15 am to
Yes. Mine has child care.

Mandeville though.
Posted by LSUAlum2001
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Member since Aug 2003
47119 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:17 am to
You're going to drag your kid to the gym at 4:00am with you?
Posted by drunkenpunkin
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2011
7659 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:17 am to
The Y in Covington has childcare.
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38511 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:23 am to
Stay away from Reds Gym in Lafayette.
Posted by JOHNN
Prairieville
Member since Nov 2008
4362 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:24 am to
quote:

You're going to drag your kid to the gym at 4:00am with you?


Why not? Kids need a strict routine when they are young.

All kidding aside, no I wouldnt bring my kids to the gym at that time. Because I tend to work later hours, I prefer to work out in the mornings before work. But the kids loved going to the gym in the evenings when we were in BR.
This post was edited on 12/29/15 at 7:25 am
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
117678 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:24 am to
quote:

Reds Gym



Aka, affliction ground zero.
Posted by Jack Daniel
In the bottle
Member since Feb 2013
25409 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:28 am to
Hell yea. Sleeping past 4am makes kids soft.
Posted by 4LSU2
Member since Dec 2009
37316 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:31 am to
Check into Stone Creek on Ochsner Blvd off of Hwy 21.
Posted by Breaux
Member since Nov 2005
3966 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 7:55 am to
It doesn't open until 5 or 530
Posted by JOHNN
Prairieville
Member since Nov 2008
4362 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 9:56 am to
We've considered the Y but I guess I would need to find out if I would be able to use any YMCA location or just the one I sign up at.

Anyone familiar with the Anytime's as far as if I can use any location?
Posted by Nola4life
LAX
Member since Mar 2013
2 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:08 am to
Stonecreek- they have everything you're looking for plus more.
Posted by YouAre8Up
in a house
Member since Mar 2011
12792 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:12 am to
YMCA
Posted by allsports34
Dallas Tx.
Member since Dec 2010
1269 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:22 am to
No use fighting it....Franco's best thing going in all of St.Tammany..
Posted by Mariner
Mandeville, LA
Member since Jul 2009
1928 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:25 am to
Stone creek all the way.

Ita called your ever day getaway for a reason.

The childcare is phenomenal.

The staff is professional and courteous.

The members are nice as well.

Perfect for families.

You are going to question yourself: does this efficient operation with attention to detail really exist in Louisiana? Am I in Louisiana?
This post was edited on 12/29/15 at 10:30 am
Posted by John88
Member since Sep 2015
6198 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:29 am to
Bogue Falaya Fitness, no daycare though. 24 hour operation in downtown Covington. Just thought I'd mention that one since you said 4 AM.

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Posted by caliegeaux
Member since Aug 2004
10120 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:43 am to
Franco's has child care, but its in Mandeville along 22. Depending on where in Covington you're located, could be a haul.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166127 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:51 am to
CAC here but no day care, 24 hr access.
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