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Of course better gyms exist. My gym is a small local chain of just 3 gyms, but they are wonderful. Clean, up to date equipment, helpful staff, quite a few trainers with solid accreditations and backgrounds, pool, lots of classes, etc...
My idea of a good gym is one that has all the right, old-fashioned equipment. Most of the so-called modern machines are designed to make their users think they're having a good workout, but nothing takes the place of straight, hard resistance, for serious exercisers. I don't need any trainers or classes and wouldn't want to pay for something I don't use.
They certainly are in any city I've lived in, BUT if you're the type who enjoys a more '360' fitness experience (pools, classes, nutrition, daycare, etc.) it can even out. But for just working out they are pricy.
I guess it depends on the YMCA gym. The one I used didn't have a pool, and was the cheapest gym in town, at the time. There was no Planet Fitness, back then, or other cheap chains.
My idea of a good gym is one that has all the right, old-fashioned equipment. Most of the so-called modern machines are designed to make their users think they're having a good workout, but nothing takes the place of straight, hard resistance, for serious exercisers. I don't need any trainers or classes and wouldn't want to pay for something I don't use.
Well good for you! I take it you do not belong to a gym, and if not, why in the heck are you responding to this thread?
I am not sure what a 'serious exerciser' is, but I am pretty sure you don't have to stick to old fashioned equipment (whatever that is) to be one. And I am pretty sure I am a serious exerciser as most of the people on this board.
And I know when I am having a good workout without any machine telling me anything.
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