Today, my husband and I joined the YMCA so that we will have somewhere to exercise during the cold winter months. It's also very convenient that the Y is located across the street from the hospital I work at, so I really have no excuses not to go! We're scheduled to go Thursday morning at 10am for an orientation on the equipment, and then I plan on taking the kids Saturday so we can do some swimming.

that's great. when i started my exercise in earnest it was at the y. an hour a day in the pool and then added treadmill and weights later. become a regular and people there will be rooting for you.

The YMCA helped save my life! They bent over backwards to help me through my weight loss. I go to 24 hour fitness now because my health insurance pays for it. But I owe the Y a lot, they use my weight loss story to raise money for their assistance program. I was even featured in a video for the Y. I miss them. Enjoy they are fantastic and very family friendly.

Great idea!

I can't afford the Y

But my daughter IS a member

That is fantastic you joined the Y! And couldn't be more convenient! Have fun at the orientation and good luck! Working out is such a huge piece of the puzzle! Start slow and gradually work up your intensity/duration. If you can, do different things so your body doesn't adjust. Congrats, it's a big step to join!

I love the y this has become my second home it can be alittle expensive lucky through my job I get a big discount for y members

I love the y this has become my second home it can be alittle expensive lucky through my job I get a big discount for y members

The discount I receive through my employer is a huge factor in why we joined the Y and not another gym. I get 50% off the monthly price for my entire family, so I'm paying just over $30 a month for my whole family. That's a great deal! Plus, not only is the Y we're members of right by my work, but there's another Y about 20 minutes from our house that we can also go to for free. So I have no excuse not to go to the gym when I'm working or off!

Today, my husband and I joined the YMCA so that we will have somewhere to exercise during the cold winter months. It's also very convenient that the Y is located across the street from the hospital I work at, so I really have no excuses not to go! We're scheduled to go Thursday morning at 10am for an orientation on the equipment, and then I plan on taking the kids Saturday so we can do some swimming.

good for YOU

Terrific, nice that the whole family will be involved in the transformation that will surely come