I began at Fitness First because my friend gave me a free weekly pass to try it out. It started off well with very friendly people and good facilities. There is no pressure to be the best or the whole "you're not fit enough to work out on this". It's a relaxed environment.
However, on the other hand... Its is sooooo expensive! A quote i received estimated the cost to be around $1000 a year, which for people who aren't working full time, is usually more than they can afford.
Overall, a good but costly past-time and one that can be undertaken at a cheaper price.

Joining up was easy and was filled with expectations that a PT would help me to the best of their ability. After my PT sessions, i was left with no idea what to do. So i asked and was told to do a general workout cardio and some weights. 2 years later, i'm looking on the Internet for workouts to do at the gym. Not very impressed and am now looking for cheaper gyms to go to.