one of those “you’re dumb if you don’t” things.
The hardest part about going to the gym, is simply getting out the door and going.
That and I’m a lazy bastard who enjoys his books and ritualistic self flagellation *cough*, I mean working…
Across the street from my new home, there’s a gym.
Lets look at the reasons why I’m stupid for not having joined already.
1. $19 for the first month
2. $69 a month after
3. no obligation to stay. (you don’t pay 6 months up front or some stupid shit)
4. racket ball
5. basket ball
6. classes of various types.
7. a small pool.
8. modern equipment that includes variable angle treadmills with TV’s… (perfect for vegitative mind states while exercising, my biggest issue usually is sheer bordem at the gym)
9. the first month of member ship are 4am till 11pm.
10. after the first month of membership, its 24 hour access.
11. did I mention its RIGHT ACROSS THE FUCKING STREET… even I can’t be that lazy.
I’ve got to call my friend who’s a Pilates instructor, and make sure there isn’t some industry gossip / word on the place that would keep me from going… mass suicides, axe murders in the bathroom, etc…
its one of my goals for the next year, or the first day of the rest of my life.
get in better shape, tone up, lose just a little bit of weight (around the middle).
Keep moving forward!
M. Hug 6:18 am on July 8, 2008 Permalink
Dude, 69 bucks a month is a reason NOT to join the gym.
Joe 6:57 pm on July 8, 2008 Permalink
Do it, man. That’s the Amerikan dream right there. And who knows, maybe you’ll meet Mr. Right.
duran 9:43 am on July 9, 2008 Permalink
1. its a center city location…. rent is expensive, so paying that much for a GYM isn’t unheard of.
2. Joe, thanks for the vote of confidence….
duran 9:46 am on July 9, 2008 Permalink
Additionally, I just did the math.
Sweat Gym which is a block away is $17.25 a week … 4 weeks a month, on average, and you’re at $69 even.
So, the price is competitive to the market.