Tucson Az

[j4ever]

Anyone live in or around Tucson Az? If so any good gyms?

 

[joshbarnett]

i know of a gym that will be open soon in scottsdale...but thats a bit far from you

 

[j4ever]

i know of a gym that will be open soon in scottsdale...but thats a bit far from you

thanks for response josh,i am not there yet but possibly will be moving sometime next year and just trying to learn a little about the area.

 

[KateK]

i know of a gym that will be open soon in scottsdale...but thats a bit far from you

I'm in Scottsdale... love the environment in my current gym (Gold's) but would be interested in hearing more about a new facility.....

 

[animal eater]

I lived in Tucson in the late 80's. Good town. Used to train at the University campus gym. I am sure you will have some good options. Google gyms in Tucson and see what comes up.

 

[homonunculus]

I live in Tucson.

What part of town are you thinking about living in?...

Gold's on Speedway is not bad at all - that's where I train now.

I'd steer clear of LA Fitness - all of them from what I understand, unless you train in the mid afternoon.

Power and Physique is a good gym if you're a PL'er.

-Scott

 

[fireazm]

scottsdale

Kate where abouts in Scottsdale ru, Do you hit up Golds on the 101
great gym

Im in Surprise Az Fitness one

 

[Lee Salado]

Yes

I live in Tucson.

What part of town are you thinking about living in?...

Gold's on Speedway is not bad at all - that's where I train now.

I'd steer clear of LA Fitness - all of them from what I understand, unless you train in the mid afternoon.

Power and Physique is a good gym if you're a PL'er.

-Scott

Gold's on Speedway is great.

 

[Tylerman]

i know of a gym that will be open soon in scottsdale...but thats a bit far from you

im in north scottsdale.......what will this gym be called and where is it located??

 

[j4ever]

I live in Tucson.

What part of town are you thinking about living in?...

Gold's on Speedway is not bad at all - that's where I train now.

I'd steer clear of LA Fitness - all of them from what I understand, unless you train in the mid afternoon.

Power and Physique is a good gym if you're a PL'er.

-Scott

Honestly bro i dont know. This is in the very early stages and im just trying to find out a few things about Tucson.I did google search and noticed 2 Gold's Gyms. As far as the lay out of Tucson at this point I don't know what part is nice and what part is not.

 

[homonunculus]

Honestly bro i dont know. This is in the very early stages and im just trying to find out a few things about Tucson.I did google search and noticed 2 Gold's Gyms. As far as the lay out of Tucson at this point I don't know what part is nice and what part is not.

NW Tucson (Oro Valley area) is growing rapidly with a lot of housing complexes going up.

The foothills (N. section of Central Tucson) is a very upscale area. Million dollar homes and much higher.

In Central Tucson, as you go south things become a bit more impoverished. Tucson is very hispanic in general, but the Mexican American culture is very strong in South Tucson. Many businesses may not have anyone working there who speaks English in south Tucson. (Its kind of cool, IMO.)

Downtown and 6th Avenue area (near the University and West of there) are very busy and compact, but there's a lot of very quaint homes in that area. 6th Avenue is kind of the Haight-Ashbury area of Tucson.

SW Tucson is very industrial - not many homes at all.

East Tucson is out of the city limits and more rural. NE runs up against the mountain and SE runs close to Vail, AZ - very rural and growing. There's been talk of a Mall of the America's coming to that area (near Vail or between there and the MX border I think), which would seriously make that area a madhouse and totally change (eliminate) its rural character.

Tucson is in dire need of a highway. I live way east and a friend from my hometown's folks live here in Tucson as well, but in the NW area. It takes me over an hour to get to their house. They are drivewise as close to the south part of "Phoenix" (Chandler) and they are to me...

-Scott

 

[j4ever]

NW Tucson (Oro Valley area) is growing rapidly with a lot of housing complexes going up.

The foothills (N. section of Central Tucson) is a very upscale area. Million dollar homes and much higher.

In Central Tucson, as you go south things become a bit more impoverished. Tucson is very hispanic in general, but the Mexican American culture is very strong in South Tucson. Many businesses may not have anyone working there who speaks English in south Tucson. (Its kind of cool, IMO.)

Downtown and 6th Avenue area (near the University and West of there) are very busy and compact, but there's a lot of very quaint homes in that area. 6th Avenue is kind of the Haight-Ashbury area of Tucson.

SW Tucson is very industrial - not many homes at all.

East Tucson is out of the city limits and more rural. NE runs up against the mountain and SE runs close to Vail, AZ - very rural and growing. There's been talk of a Mall of the America's coming to that area (near Vail or between there and the MX border I think), which would seriously make that area a madhouse and totally change (eliminate) its rural character.

Tucson is in dire need of a highway. I live way east and a friend from my hometown's folks live here in Tucson as well, but in the NW area. It takes me over an hour to get to their house. They are drivewise as close to the south part of "Phoenix" (Chandler) and they are to me...

-Scott

Thanks for taking the time to type that info, i appreciate it brotha.

 

[bigfatandugly]

Thanks for taking the time to type that info, i appreciate it brotha.

no kidding-

i'm not even thinking of moving to tuscon and i appreciate the time he took to write that!

very nice to see.

BFU

 

[joshbarnett]

one word hint: METROFLEX


sorry golds but now you will have some competition lol

 

[KateK]

Kate where abouts in Scottsdale ru, Do you hit up Golds on the 101
great gym

Im in Surprise Az Fitness one

Yup. Gold's at Raintree and the 101.

 

[KateK]

one word hint: METROFLEX


sorry golds but now you will have some competition lol

Tell us more!! date? location?

 

[joshbarnett]

its official as of 3 hours ago! metroflex gym in scottsdale! i wont reveal exact location until everything is updated and finished but its off the 101 loop...

 

[Tylerman]

75th & Mcdonald......when does it open???

 

[homonunculus]

Thanks for taking the time to type that info, i appreciate it brotha.

NO PROBLEMO!

no kidding-

i'm not even thinking of moving to tuscon and i appreciate the time he took to write that!

very nice to see.

BFU

LOL - Just applying that golden rule. I've moved like 15 times and its nice to have a heads up on things...

one word hint: METROFLEX


sorry golds but now you will have some competition lol

Get it going in Tucson, Josh and I'll help you hook up with the hardcore community. There's I think enough guys scattered around town that that would do the extra drive. The old World Gym was the mecca here for decades, but the owner and into some problems and had to sell to Boxing, Inc. I used to drive 45min on whatever sat. i could to get over there to train.

There's a new NPC show here in Feb. and if you're around, I'd suggest contacting folks that way. The next Phoenix area show is in about 10 days. A good time to maybe try to get a booth and advertise if you're in town for business.

-S

 

[joshbarnett]

thanks homon-any contact info on the phoenix show coming up? my business partner out there can get a hold of them and start getting the word out...