I’ve been a member at the local gym for nearly fifteen years.
I was one of the first people to sign up when they opened.
Since then, the membership fees have increased by quite a bit. I don’t complain about the expense, because there have also been many improvements made to the facility. There are always new machines and amenities showing up. Just recently, they added a keyless security system that allows members to use the gym 24/7. I love this opportunity. I often work very strange hours. I might head into the office at 6 AM or stay at my desk until 9 PM. It’s extremely convenient to have access to the gym on my way to and from work, no matter what time it is. Plus, at those odd times of day or night, I usually have the entire place to myself. I really appreciate the wide array of equipment available. There is a row of at least twenty different styles of treadmills. There are various types of stationary bikes, ellipticals, rowing machines and stair climbers. Along with the aerobic-style equipment, there is a nearly endless selection of weight training machines. I can focus on shoulders, back, abdominals, biceps, triceps, outer cheetahs, inner thighs, glutes and so much more. The machines are easy to adjust to accommodate my size and the level of weight I’m comfortable with. Along with the standard inventory, the gym includes some more unusual opportunities, such as a rock climbing wall, battle ropes, heavy bags, speed bags, parallettes and rings. I appreciate the group fitness classes offered at all different days of the week and times of day. I can sign up for spin classes, HIIT, yoga or pilates. I can even take advantage of tanning, massage and nutritional counseling