Paseo Club vs Afterburn: An honest comparison of two Santa Clarita Gyms
July 22nd, 2024 | 3 min. read
By Jen Azevedo
Hitting the gym is a great way to keep up a consistent workout routine. You can train when you want to, for the length of time you choose, and do whatever movements you like.
Gyms can be a great place to meet other enthusiasts. You can trade tips and commiserate over tough workouts in between sets. Alternatively, you can put in your earbuds, listen to your favorite tunes, and get in the zone.
There are several features to consider when you purchase a gym membership, including equipment, size, amenities, hours of operation, and cost.
Before we continue, we want to be upfront and honest with you. We are featuring our club as one of the gym options in this article. But you may be surprised to learn that our goal isn’t to convince you to join our club. Our goal is to help you find the best gym in the Santa Clarita Valley for you.
So, if you are in the market for purchasing a gym membership, this article can help you.
We will place important facts side by side as impartially as we can, and that way you can do the research and come to the best decision for you.
Gym Equipment
Paseo Club
Gym
Lifefitness, Matrix and Cardio equipment, Hammer Strength Selectorized and Plate-loaded machines. American Barbell platforms and lifting racks, Matrix cable stations, Stages indoor cycle bikes, Allegro 2 reformers, TRX suspension system, outside lifting rig, and Ivanko dumbbells
Performance Room
Concept 2 rowers, ski ergs, battle ropes, sleds, TRX, weighted sandbags and bells, cable machine, weights, bands, medicine balls and slam balls
Outdoor Lifting Rig
Heavy bags, speed bags, battle ropes, weight sleds, and tractor tires
Pilates Studio
Allegro 2 reformers
Group Exercise Studio
Free weights, barbells, steps, yoga blankets, blocks, bolsters, and straps
Additional Perks
11 Tennis Courts, 11 pickleball courts, a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a spa
Afterburn
Gym
Lifting racks, life fitness selectorized strength and cardio equipment, concept 2 rowers and ski ergs, Schwinn indoor cycle bikes, heavy boxing bags, battle ropes, sleds, and dumbbells.
Olympic lifting room
Rigs with barbells and plates of various sizes, weighted balls, GHD machines, free weights
Boxing studio
Jump rope, room for practice, and several punching bags
Cardio studio
Treadmills and stationary bikes
Functional training room
Rowers, battle ropes, and TRX systems
Fitness Classes and Private Trainers
Paseo Club
Fitness Classes
The Paseo Club offers a diverse array of fitness classes such as yoga, strength, cardio, Pilates, spin, and more. There are more than 60 classes to choose from each week. Intense small group training sessions have no more than ten people per class, which gives members lots of personalized attention. You can also work with a certified instructor in semi-private or private sessions.
There is a special focus on tennis and pickleball with different level drills, leagues, camps, tournaments, and private lessons.
Afterburn
Fitness classes
There are seven large group classes in strength training, boxing, HIIT style classes, bootcamp, and yoga. Afterburn also offers private lessons. These classes are super competitive and intense. They also offer a digital program you can follow on your own and a hybrid program.
Amenities
Paseo Club
The Paseo Club offers several amenities, including a spa with an esthetician and two massage therapists, a sauna and steam room, free initial fitness assessment, a childcare center, a cafe and a clubhouse, and a pro shop.
Afterburn
Afterburn has a recovery room with cold plunges, infrared saunas, and Normatec and compression leg massagers. They also offer body fat testing, 3D body scan analysis, a smoothie bar, a childcare center, and a small retail shop.
Social Engagement
Paseo Club
The Paseo Club features a bar with a patio, a porch area near the pickleball courts with a BBQ and bar, and a cafe with dining options. These areas are designated for working, visiting, or relaxing.
Paseo Club regularly hosts social events, such as Wine Down Wednesdays, Karaoke Nights, Line and Wine, sing-along movie nights, member mixers, tournaments, and other activities that foster a sense of community among members.
Afterburn
The smoothie bar is a fun spot to visit with fellow members.
Childcare and Junior Programming
Paseo Club
The club is designed to cater to families. Kids Club provides childcare seven days a week to children as young as three months through twelve years. Paseo hosts kid-friendly events, such as Dive in Movie nights, summer camps, and kids’ fitness classes.
Afterburn
Afterburn offers child care.
Hours of Operation
Paseo Club
4:45 am - 10 pm Monday-Friday
7 am - 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Afterburn
4:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday - Thursday
4:00 am - 8:00 pm Fridays
6:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays
Monthly Fees
Paseo Club
Monthly fees are:
- Single $178
- Couple $281
- Family $326
- Junior $117
- There is also a one-time initiation fee.
Afterburn
There are different membership tiers, ranging from $108 to $179 per person, plus initiation fees.
Finding the right gym for you
In this article, you learned about two great gyms in the Sant Clarita Valley — their equipment, amenities, fees, and more. Now you can weigh out the pros and cons and find the right fit for you.
Schedule a tour at Afterburn if you would like to learn more about their facility and membership options. They also offer a three-day free trial membership so you can train at their facility, attend a class, and try out their amenities.
The Paseo Club provides tours seven days a week. On the tour, you visit all eight acres of the club and meet with instructors and members. You can also join the club online, quickly and easily.
Exercising regularly in an environment you like is a key aspect of living a healthy life. Find the right gym for you and have a great workout!
Jen Azevedo is a tennis professional, pickleball professional, personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and the general manager of the Paseo Club. She loves the community at the Paseo Club and that it is also a safe and fun place for her daughter. Jen’s favorite activities are joining her tribe for trail races or her partners for tennis matches. Occasionally Jen slows down to relax with a book — she reads over 100 a year!
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