YMCA vs Planet Fitness
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Do a trial at each and decide after you evaluate.0
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I gave up on Planet Fitness and didn't join the Y here because the one thing I wanted was easy access to a pool. The Y's pool hours didn't match mine, so I checked out a local gym. Pool is open when I can get there. Otherwise, I'd probably have joined the Y. All things being equal, I liked the wider variety of equipment at the Y.0
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I love my YMCA! It has separate adult and kiddie pools, tons of classes, two floors of cardio equipment, a full free weights area with two squat racks, and a good personal training staff. All things, I might add, that my local PF does not have. So for my area and for my goals, there's no contest between the Y and PF.
It's not fancy, but it's unpretentious and gets the job done for me and my whole family. I think the membership fee is absolutely worth it.0 -
♫♪ It's fun to sweat at the Y.M.C.A! It's fun to sweat at the Y.M.C.A!♫♪ (when you read that, you sang it) I choose Y over PF. 3 squat racks, 2 swimming pools, tons of classes you can participate in.0
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Y here, too, hands down.0
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i think it depends on what you need, your budget, and the area you live in.
The Y has more services and classes (and usually a pool or two!) but it is a lot more expensive. The same goes for 'destination' type gyms (once just opened up in raleigh and my friend pays $140 a month) hey- its her checking account LOL
I go to a PF and have their $10 / month membership. I've been at all different times of day (from early morning to mid afternoon) and don't recall ever having to wait for cardio equipment (which is mainly what I use). If the strength training area is quiet, I'll often get on those machines after the elliptical and bike. It's super clean, well staffed and for me, its all I need. Is it for everyone? Well, considering theres a ton of people (esp on mfp) that think its horrible, obviously not, but like i said for ME.... it works, and I enjoy going.
go to both, get trial memberships, and see what one feels best to YOU.0 -
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I pay for a Y membership (not bad when it's a household membership split three ways with my roommates) even though I could work out at my university's gym for free. The Y has a pool and more extensive hours. Also, I'd much rather workout with a wider age range instead of being trapped in a room with a bunch of teenagers in bootyshorts. Worth every penny. Definitely make use of free trials before you commit to either.0
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I want to a mix of cardio and weights, plus acess to a pool in warmer weather. I eventually want to build up to doing a Disney marathon, plus lose weight. I have my goal on here at 150 pounds based off of my endrochinologist's advice, but want to eventually get in in 130 range.0
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Had both. PF all day everyday. YMCA had way to many kids and young teens everywhere on everything. Although I've noticed a good bit of PF bashing on MFP, I think it's fine to get a good start into lifting or fitness in general.0
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I used to be a member of the YMCA, but now I'm with PF. I work crazy hours so having 24 hour access is important. If you weight training I believe that you can accomplish a lot at PF. The Years does have more to offer, but they are way more expensive. A single membership at my Y was about $50. If you have kids the Y is better for families.0
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I've been a member at both but much prefer the Y!0
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