Joined the YMCA today!

[SarahRN482 66]

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.

[620to? 23]

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.

[skb123 308]

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.

[Bandista 7,466]

Great idea!

[HotButterFly 981]

I can't afford the Y

But my daughter IS a member

[Veronica68 81]

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!

[tonya49 95]

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

[SarahRN482 66]

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!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

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

[jfc193 718]

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