Meridian's Bodies In Motion

12/01/11

CON ARTISTS AND LIERS

by Vince44 at Citysearch

This gym is full of liers. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR DEBT/BANK CARD! They accidently over charged both myself and my girlfriend. Over $1200.00 was missing from our accounts. Their response. It's not in our system, talk to your bank. Just open your eyes and read all the negative reviews. That doesn't just happen by accident. They lie lie lie. I was told I could do a month of personal training, then I was told I had to commit to 3 months after I signed their stupid contract. Then I was told I needed a PT cancellation form and only the trainer could give me one. The trainer said there was no such form and I didn't need one. Then the manager got involved, then the Regional manager got involved, then the Regional director did nothing. Still awaiting my $1200 refund which judging by these other comments looks like these thieves get away with this stuff all the time. And by the way, when I did receive personal training, the trainer was always 10-15 mins late, telling me to go warm up for 15mins. I only got half my sessons. Make sure you check your towels before wiping your face, I'm pretty sure I saw what appeared to be a blood stain or fecal matter on one of their "clean towels". They will lie to your face and take you for a ride with compassion in their eyes. Do not think you are any different. As a note, Meridia's Sports Clubs/Bodies in Motion is changing their name to DavidBartonGym. Someone needs to file a class action lawsuit against these criminals!

10/26/11

STRUGGLING TO RISE TO LEVEL OF "LOW-END" GYM

by commentator123 at Citysearch

Century City Meridian Bodies in Motion- NOT A HIGH END (OR EVEN MEDIOCRE) GYM This gym is changing ownership but NOTHING else. They sweet talk you and charge as if they are a "higher-end" gym- and will increase rates when under new ownership even more- but they are not high-end in any way shape or form. Aside from the very obvious (horribly dangerous equipment, very lazy and unmotivated staff members, poor selection of classes) there are SO many other problems with the facility itself. There is a HORRIBLE stench in the ladies locker room (it honestly smells like someone is cooking rotten onion soup in the toilets- no joke- like rotten onions). It is also acknowledged that there is a HAZARDOUS MOLD PROBLEM in the ceilings (which have been torn off). Keep in mind that this is not just some office space or mall you pass through, these are small enclosed rooms where you crowd in with many people- all breathing very heavily for an hour straight, no ventilation, and mold spores abounding. They can slap on new paint and make some cosmetic changes that may look pretty but unless someone really cares to correct some major problems with the building, STAY AWAY. It amazes me that nobody has called the health department on this dangerous, smelly, lame DUMP.

09/20/10

DON'T GIVE THEM YOUR DEBIT/CREDIT CARD INFO

by SPAZZZMATIC at Citysearch

I have never been soo upset with the unprofessionalism at this place. It takes alot for me to take the time out to complain about an establishment and when I do .....believe me it's HORRIBLE.

I have seen x-regular clients at other gyms by passing by they to felt it was time to move on. Seems like their guests are getting smaller so they decide to over charge the guests they do have. After noticing an overage on my account I asked them credit me - their response = WE CAN GIVE YOU A CREDIT FOR NEXT MONTHS DUES OR IT CAN TAKE 3-4 WEEKS FOR A BANK CREDIT.......sorry ....WHAT ??!!???? NO you made the mistake so you correct it.......their reply = AHH SORRY - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

I am no longer a member of this club THANK GOD and the drama with this place is continuing trying to get that ANNUAL TOWEL fee refunded -

MY ADVISE - STAY CLEAR OF CENTURY CITY - NOT NICE PEOPLE !!!! There are other gym/clubs in the area that I am sure would love to give you comfortable feeling ...

If you do join - my suggestion is to go to one of the grocery stores and pick up one of those RELOADABLE VISA / MC debit cards - otherwise they will screw up your bank account....seriously !!!

03/15/10

Liars and Pure Evil

by uscott at Citysearch

This business is evil. I blew out my knee and was unable to walk for weeks. They refused to cancel my membership without forcing me to show up in person despite a medical note from my doctor. I hobble in to cancel and they misrepresented the cancellation as a "freeze" that restarted 8 months later. The fees restarted again and I did not notice until after the second month when the charges hit my credit card bill. They again refuse to cancel me without a 30 day notice period. They will hide behind their contract and lie to you to nickel and dime you. They do not treat their customers in good faith. Drive further if you have to, but it is very difficult to cancel your membership here and they will lie to you to be able to keep charging your card.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Disingenuous staff and membership policy

02/18/10

beware if you cancelled your membership

by davidfranco at Citysearch

if you cancelled your membership in meridian sportsclub make sure you let your bank know that your removing the automatic payment coz they will continue charging you..