It's been over a month since I joined my new upscale gym, and I have never looked back!
It costs over $130 a month (compared to the $44 a month I used to pay for a regular gym), but I have not had even a twinge of buyer's remorse. At first it was wishful thinking, but now I am relatively sure that this new gym is an impetus for real change in my lifestyle, my energy level and, ultimately, in my waistline!
I used to go to the gym an average of less than twice a week. Since joining my new gym I have more than doubled that and kept at it with relatively little effort. I actually look forward to going to the gym - a true first for me! It has become a habit, part of my day that I look forward to. I've even chosen it over happy hour a few times when I've had a bad day!
Although I haven't lost any weight yet I am still appreciating the benifits of regular exercise. In addition, I just like the feeling I get when I go. Going to the gym makes me feel strong, healthy, and energetic, but this one in particular - like any upscale spa or designer boutique - also makes me feel pampered, composed, and worthy.
Also, there is plenty of good eye-candy!
June 22, 2009
Update on my Upscale Gym
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Good for you! I think that's a very useful extravagance, and a pretty cheap one too.
An investment in your health is well worth any price!
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Congrats on upping your number of workouts by spending a little bit of money :) I wish I could do the same!
I've never had the pleasure of belonging to an upscale gym, but you have described with precision the benefits of regular exercise. It cuts down on the medical bills too!!
Keep at it - the weight and inches will widdle away :>)
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Makes me tempted to upgrade my gym, at the moment I think I'm in a more midscale range. I'm scared to go to a cheap NYC gym. Right now I pay $78 a month. My gym is relatively clean, there is one class I enjoy that I attempt to attend regularly, and there is a tv on every piece of cardio equipment. (I can never go back to not having my own tv.) It's also the gym that is closest to my apartment, which is my main motivation...there's no excuse not to walk 2 blocks!
My healthcare company provides a $200 reimbursement for every six month period as long as I visit the gym at least 50 times. It was eerie the effect that ended up having on me. Despite some foot problems and catching the flu twice, which combined caused me to lose at least a month of gym time, I still finished early!
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