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A Gem of a Gym
Selecting the Right Fitness Facility for You By Michele St. Martin
Christine Crow sees it differently. "I don't like women's gyms," she says frankly. "It's the testosterone that flows in the gym that gets me motivated!" She feels that the men tend to push harder than most women, and sees them as "great inspirations." Christine belongs to a Y, and she likes that "It's not a 'vanity' gym," she says. "Sure there are always a few 'primpers and posers,' but in general, the people are there to get their workout in, socialize a little bit maybe, and go home. I've belonged to private gyms for many years, and this is the first time I joined the Y." She admits to preconceived (negative) notions about the Y, which turned out to be incorrect. "The machines are current, it's open and spacious, there are enough cardio machines that you don't have to wait long. The aerobics studio is large with wall to wall mirrors and a great sound system." And like Amy Radeski's all-women gym, Christine Crow's Y is very close to home.
Some days it's very hard to motivate yourself to go to the gym. Everyone has times when they "just don't feel like it." Choosing a gym you'll enjoy and that suits your needs makes it more likely that you'll give yourself the extra push to et there. And once you do get there, if that friendly trainer greets you by name; you don't have to wait for the AB crunch machine; and you can relax after your workout in the Jacuzzi; you'll be glad you chose wisely.