I live in Baltimore most of the year, but have a condo in Santa Barbara that my wife and I return to 2-4 times a year for R & R. In Fall 2007 I joined Spectrum Uptown as a full-time member while on sabbatical in S.B. and was a regular user of the facility which I found to be very well run, consistently clean and orderly and very friendly. I also got to know Lisa and Cindy who helped me set up an active membership for Fall 2007 and an inexpensive inactive status for me while I was away from S.B. The inactive status could easily be reactivated for longer return trips, and this made it extremely convenient for me to come and go and still have access to the fitness facilities when I was in town. Thanks Cindy!

During our recent trip back to S.B. from the East Coast over the winter holiday break (Xmas through New Years plus a couple of days in Jan.), I was wonderfully surprised by the expanded facilities at the Uptown Spectrum. There are more cardio machines (the most recent models), plenty of access to weights and strength machines, and a convenient layout upstairs that seems to have tripled the available space and machines. What is most impressive is that Cindy and Lisa still provide wonderfully personalize service (I was greeted by "Hi Phil" by each of them -- on separated days -- even after a six-month hiatus in my use of the facilities), and was impressed by the layout and design of the renovated facilities. Lots of windows upstairs, additional bathrooms, a small but comfortable sitting area (good for cell phone conversations away from the machines), and above all, spotlessly clean -- and kept that way day in and day out all day by Luis and the other members of the the maintenance and facilities crew. Thanks guys. It is always a delight to workout there.

Phil and Debbie

Spectrum Uptown is the best club in SB. Cindy and her staff are friendly and always make me feel welcome. Thank you for your professional service!

Cindy and her staff are the most professional health club staff I have seen. The club is a great place to work out. whether you are young or old. The equipment is in great order and the place is CLEAN. My wife loves the classes and my 5 year old loves the Kids Club. The staff is always friendly, there are always clean towels, and the clientele first class. Javier, who signed us up is extremely passionate about health and has bent over backwards to make sure my family is enjoying our membership. There is plenty of room and equipment. It allows me to get in, do my workout and get out quickly. Kudos to Cindy for doing a great job and as a bonus, she is a sweetheart!

When pushed to my bandwidth on UC frat riff raff, I finally listened to my co-workers and visited the Spectrum club. I found it difficult to leave my gym, 24, because I had been a member for over 9 years, but it was the best thing to do. The atmoshpere is better and the club is cleaner. I never thought of these issues before, so not to knock my old gym, I just wanted something better and I was willing to pay for it. I actually enjoy my workouts more and the spectrum club has a second location in walking distance from my office. These are great gyms. If you are looking for a better place to workout, go see it, you will be very surprised.

I have found all the employees at Spectrum to be knowledgable, helpful and friendly. At certain times, it is very quiet and condusive to a good workout. The equipment is relatively new and is clean. They also read and implement suggestions such as banning cell phones in the gym.