Quick update. Just went to see Spartacus Gym on Commercial Drive and I have to say I'm impressed at the honesty. It's definitely refreshing to see a place with no BS. Got there and straight got to the price per month, the commitment (4 months to start). Got to see the gym as well. Equipment is old school and bare bone. No BS once again.

Certainly, I could pay less for Club 16 and have newer fancy equipment but free weight is free weight after all. Considering this as an option and will give it a try during peak hour.

Before that, I'll go to Gold's Gym and see how it feels.