Georgette Redux: A new primal journal page 49

[geostump]

The shred is pretty easy. I do have to take some breaks while doing it but I was able to complete it today.

[geostump]

I need a little help with something. I'm trying to decide if I should get a membership at a gym in town ($30/month), the Y ($44 individual, $75 family) which is a 15-20 minute drive from home or just continue to workout at home in cramped quarters and get trampled on by people and dogs and purchase equipment as needed? Thoughts, advice?

[canio6]

Get the gym membership but do not sign a long term contract until you know you will commit. Many gyms offer a discount if you sign up for a year or whatever. It isn't a discount if you end up paying for 9 months you don't use. (not that you will do this but many people do). Or the Y sounds like a deal if you are willing to make the drive or is that $44 a month?

[Pebbles67]

I like my local gym for getting to know my neighbors. Do they both have pool facilities?

[geostump]

This is how hole in the wall the local gym is. It's located in an old $.05 and dime store. The Y is $44/month for an individual.

[naiadknight]

If they'll let you, try one month at one place and one month at the other, see which one works best.

[Pebbles67]

Good idea NK.

[geostump]

Yeah, maybe. IDK. The Y is about 5-8 minutes from work and they have a pool, the place in town has cardio machines and weights, that's it.

[canio6]

Yeah, maybe. IDK. The Y is about 5-8 minutes from work and they have a pool, the place in town has cardio machines and weights, that's it.

I like Naiad's suggestion, but really the best gym/value is the one you will use. The Y is more expensive but if you can/will stop there on the way to/from work then it is great. If the gym in town is located conveniently enough that you will go then perhaps that is a better option due to the price. Of course, if you plan to swim then the place in town would be useless.

When I lost weight before joining the Army a major part of it was the gym. I found one (a tiny, small, ugly one) which was between the school and home. It had some weights and maybe 6 cardio machines. It was also $10 a month. Given the cheap price and the fact I had no excuse not to go (I had to drive right past it) it worked well for me. If I go home first I can find 1000 excuses not to go back out to the gym. So for me location is the key. It is a matter of evaluating what is most important for you.

[geostump]

I like Naiad's suggestion, but really the best gym/value is the one you will use. The Y is more expensive but if you can/will stop there on the way to/from work then it is great. If the gym in town is located conveniently enough that you will go then perhaps that is a better option due to the price. Of course, if you plan to swim then the place in town would be useless.

When I lost weight before joining the Army a major part of it was the gym. I found one (a tiny, small, ugly one) which was between the school and home. It had some weights and maybe 6 cardio machines. It was also $10 a month. Given the cheap price and the fact I had no excuse not to go (I had to drive right past it) it worked well for me. If I go home first I can find 1000 excuses not to go back out to the gym. So for me location is the key. It is a matter of evaluating what is most important for you.

I keep thinking the one in town may be winning. There is hardly anyone there and its open 24/7. Plus, when the bankruptcy is dismissed this October, I can afford something more (especially with Clint getting a raise of $5/hr more).