Gym Membership
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40230)
United States
April 11, 2018 11:13am CST
So a couple of days ago, I'm proud to say - I rejoined a gym.
I had toured the newly remodeled the YMCA - which is a lovely facility with a rock climbing wall, 2 pools... however my health insurance didn't pay towards it, and money is tight, so...
I checked what my health insurance would pay for - and found 1 other gym in the area that I was interested in.
It's interesting because it's been a "Gold's" a "Fitness Evolution" and now it's a "Sta-Fit". I was a member at the previous 2. I let my membership go when I moved to a different town, but it's in the town where my parents live and I'm there fairly often, so... we'll see how it works out.
I've been once to use it already.
So they've upgraded the cardio equipment and offer some classes, which times don't really work for me, but the main thing I'm excited about is the pool. Unfortunately they've let it go a bit. The pool itself could use a painting and the walls too.
The couple of really fit look dudes working the front desk were really nice to me, bonus! lol. No. I am sure it is part of their job to be nice and friendly to everyone, even out of shape people like me. (Wait! I'm in shape... round is a shape....)
However now I have access to 2 other gyms which the "Sta Fit" chain owns in the area.
Win win!
Do you go to a gym? What things do you like to do?
Photo: Pixabay
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16 responses
@cintol (11261)
• United States
16 Apr 18
Hey, I have that shape as well, round, so it must be one lol. I think this gym was meant to be for you since it was two others that you were a part of and is placed in the areas you can use it in. 3rd time is a charm so this is it for you. I am thinking of joining a gym once my husband gets another job, we have one just down the road from us and this round needs to go.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
17 Apr 18
@FayeHazel 
I am hoping too, my husband keeps saying we are going to start walking but if I wait for him I will be more than round.
I am hoping too, my husband keeps saying we are going to start walking but if I wait for him I will be more than round.1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
17 Apr 18
@cintol Lol! Tell him you're going for a walk and then invite him to come with :-)
Oh - start small too, my mistake at first with walking was going these great distances and then realizing I had to come back
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
17 Apr 18
Nice to meet a fellow "round" lol.
Sometimes gyms will give an extra good deal to couples or families ... or sometimes people's work is nice enough to pay part toward it.
I hope you can join soon
Sometimes gyms will give an extra good deal to couples or families ... or sometimes people's work is nice enough to pay part toward it.
I hope you can join soon1 person likes this
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Apr 18
@FayeHazel It's going very well. I'm down 32 and hoping for more with the addition of the fitness center this past week. I hope you can get your shape changed. Get a good exercise routine going, as well as a healthy diet, and you should start seeing some success in that area.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Apr 18
@just4him I love being active (getting motivated is tough part for me) and food I eat. ... eating has always been the difficult for me ... I love junk foods.... carbs and fats.... gr.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
Lol.... ah yes... I would be happy to go from well rounded pear, to pear. :-) Congratulations, I remember you started that - I'm happy for you and hope it's going well
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
11 Apr 18
I don´t go to a gym as such but I like to keep a good tone by walking and stretching as much as I can.
Really nice if you have found somewhere that you will like going to.
Have fun.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
14 Apr 18
@FayeHazel
Its the one that does the best for me and I get to sleep much earlier doing that also and running up and down a bit also but not Marathon type of thing though.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Apr 18
@lovinangelsinstead21 They say gentle running is better for your joints, too :-)
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
Walking is excellent exercise - stretching as well. :-)
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
11 Apr 18
I have a gym membership to PF but.. hardly go.
Hard to get motivated, and hate both sweating and exercise in general.
Though, did go a few times last month, for the first time in about a year.
And usually do the treadmill, bike, and leg press.
Glad you have a membership to a gym by you, and hope you use it up.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
14 Apr 18
@FayeHazel pf doesn't have pools, or hot tubs. they have a tanning thing and massage thing though. but wouldn't use them.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Apr 18
@Courtlynn True, this one, Sta-Fit , has the tanning -- used it once or twice.... I found it to feel good, but not be worth the time, effort, and risk of skin damage
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
I've heard planet fitness are nice locations.
I hear you though. Getting motivated is the worst part. I bribe myself with being able to listen to my headphones and/or use the hot tub :-)
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
11 Apr 18
It is really good that they have a pool. And it seems that it is a bigger pool, how long is it?
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
Ah that picture is one I found online, I would say the pool at the place I go is about half that size.
@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
14 Apr 18
@FayeHazel There are some gyms here, too that have a pool, but there are usually smaller pool. I think gyms use the place for the exercise machines.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Apr 18
@anikoonline True - the exercise machines do seem to be the big draw. I rarely see people using the free weights section, at least here.
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
11 Apr 18
The pools are nice, Faye. There is a pool in the gym too? Awesome. I used to go to the gym but now I go swimming or playing tennis if I have the time and when I am not lazy. Hihi
Are the guys freaking hot?
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
Oh yes, nice pool at the gym - not as big as that one though.
Swimming and playing tennis are excellent. :-) Nothing wrong with being lazy
And yes - so many hot guys! Some even nice to me. That is funny
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Apr 18
@mlgen1037 Oh that is interesting... here quite a gyms will offer a pool as well. Frequently they will offer fitness classes in water - particularly good if you want to not stress your joints. There's one class at my current gym with you stand on a board in the water. I hope you find a gym you like.
Hot guys are always a nice thing. And good motivation. :-)
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
14 Apr 18
@FayeHazel The gyms here do not have swimming pools, I wish there is or maybe I will put up a gym and then add a swimming pool. hehehe
Thank you, Faye. I will find the motivation one of these days. I wouldnt mind going to the gym to see those hot guys.
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
12 Apr 18
It seems like I'm the only one who is not bothered going to the gym .. Maybe I should like what my sons suggested that I should join ..
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
Nothing wrong with not going, either :-)
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Apr 18
Many people really do enjoy going to a gym. We do have several great ones here. As a group of vegans and vegetarians still jogging with our dogs and riding bikes, etc...no gym needed.
That is as good a list of excuses as I can come up with on the spot.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
Thanks! What do you like to do at the gym?
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
Thanks! True -- it could be a touch cleaner in the pool area, but the pool itself looks good. It's funny because some number of years ago that pool got way out of control - the water turned lime green
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Apr 18
@JudyEv It was so weird how it went, too... the first day it was clear, but cloudy (I still swam). The second day it was only a bit green (I didn't swim, other people were swimming though), the day after that it was cloudy lime green, not fun,... and it was closed. I wonder if people would have still swam ...
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@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
16 Apr 18
@FayeHazel I know that some insurance companies in the UK are also offering discounts to gym as well as some lifestyle equipment , like Apple watches
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Apr 18
@Ronrybs Oh thats cool - I mean that insurance will help some with apple watch or etc... different things work for different people....
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
Ah you helped me change my perspective... I am fortunate that my health insurance pays for my gym membership. Some people get a great number of places to choose from - mine covers only a handful -- but I guess much better than pay for my own. I admire your cycling
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@Icydoll (36713)
• India
11 Apr 18
@thesupersingh yeah you know it very wellthat I like dancing
that I like dancing1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
THanks! Nothing wrong with exercise at home. :-) What kind of dancing do you like?
@prakashj256 (926)
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11 Apr 18
I dont go to gym. I do cycling and running 1-1 hour every day respectively. It makes me feel good for myself.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
Wow, cycling and running, both excellent, congrats!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Apr 18
That's pretty cool, I've never understood how to use the free weights. I understand about time being an issue. That can be tough
