I joined the YMCA!

shorerider

I did it! I went by and joined today! It's $50 a month, which I though very reasonable, and that includes someone who is always there when they're open to give advice on weight training!

They also have a pool, hot tub, sauna, and a computer program that is awesome! The adviser enters your suggested workout into a computer, then each machine is hooked up to the computer. So you can go to a machine or lifting station, pull up your program and go from there. It keeps track of your progress for you and everything!

And, they've got Zumba!

Might have to try that!

Oh, and they've got some exercise bikes that are hooked up those game programs. YOu ride the bike but the screen shows it like you're riding an ATV or snow board or something like that. It sounds so cool!

I go tomorrow at 8:00am for my orientation, meet a trainer, and get my program!

shorerider

I did it! I went by and joined today! It's $50 a month, which I though very reasonable, and that includes someone who is always there when they're open to give advice on weight training!

They also have a pool, hot tub, sauna, and a computer program that is awesome! The adviser enters your suggested workout into a computer, then each machine is hooked up to the computer. So you can go to a machine or lifting station, pull up your program and go from there. It keeps track of your progress for you and everything!

And, they've got Zumba!

Might have to try that!

Oh, and they've got some exercise bikes that are hooked up those game programs. YOu ride the bike but the screen shows it like you're riding an ATV or snow board or something like that. It sounds so cool!

I go tomorrow at 8:00am for my orientation, meet a trainer, and get my program!

lotusfromthemud

Woot! I so miss my Y from when I lived in the states. There isn't one close. It's just always friendly, and there were always all kinds of people working out there, and the facilities were great! (great spin classes as well, so you can keep up your biking in the winter)

Also, totally jealous of Zumba! That computerized weights plan sounds awesome!

Enjoy!

Katy009

What is Zumba???

shorerider

From what I've read and heard, it's like high tempo salsa dance/aerobics. Supposed to be a crazy workout.

Oh, and they've got yoga!! YEA!!

I'm so excited--i can't wait!

BrenNew

I'm wondering the same thing, what IS Zumba?
All those other activities sound like you'll have a great time, as well as getting toned and losing more weight! I'm just too "frugal" ( OK, CHEAP!) to pay ANY money to a place, when walking and dancing are free! But, 50.00 a month doesn't sound TOO bad I guess!

Katy009

From what I've read and heard, it's like high tempo salsa dance/aerobics. Supposed to be a crazy workout.

Oh, and they've got yoga!! YEA!!

I'm so excited--i can't wait!

Congrats....I think you will be even MORE excited after your appt. tomorrow. Have fun!!

shorerider

Well, I joined because right now it's just too hot to ride every day and come winter, I won't be able to ride every either. And, i want to do core strengthening.

Here's the Zumba website--I first heard about from someone on MFP.

http://www.zumba.com/

Fab140

Awesome shorerider!! My hubby and I have our orientation tonight at our gym, then this weekend we're going to figure out routines for the mornings we will be working out. I'm psyched, so I know how you feel!!!

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