Fitnessstudio Verein Aktive Freizeit E.v. - Vaf

I primarily utilise the swimming pool and occasionally the gym. Access requires a one-year membership or purchasing individual courses; there is no pay-as-you-go option. The facilities for both the pool and gym are adequate, and the staff is generally friendly and helpful. The changing rooms maintain a reasonable level of cleanliness. The pool offers various accessories, such as kickboards, weights, and a chronometer. However, the pool's primary use appears to be for recreational activities rather than lap swimming. Activities such as children's birthdays, diving, and relaxation sessions post-sauna take precedence, often leading to suboptimal space utilisation. Instead of standard lap lanes (e.g. 1.5x25m), the pool is frequently divided into strange 'quadrants' (e.g. 6x12.5m, or 12.5x12.5m, or 6x25m) where users are expected to swim in circles within their designated area. These quadrants are separated by simple floating ropes, which are ineffective in containing the waves generated by users in adjacent areas. This, coupled with the pool's steep walls, can create a challenging environment akin to open water swimming. The crowding of the lap-swimming section with more than four swimmers can significantly degrade the quality of the swimming experience. The absence of regulated movement can lead to collisions or other disruptions, impeding the swimmer's pace and potentially leading to safety concerns. This highlights a clear need for improved spatial planning and a greater emphasis on accommodating the requirements of lap swimmers.