I am considering buying a YMCA membership for my family. The Y lowered their rates earlier this year, and it seems like a pretty good deal. However, even at $65 a month, I want to make sure my family and I will use it.
I worked at the Y for 10 years -- as a membership director and then as a Spinning instructor -- so I was spoiled by the free membership. My husband suggested I start teaching Spinning again to regain the employment perk, but that feels like too much responsibility right now. And way too much pony tail perkiness.
When I worked at the Y, I found it humorous how many people join every January to fulfill their New Year's resolution. These good-intentioned folks are diligent about working out until March, and then many of them fall off the face of the gym. I really don't want to land in this category, so I continue to ask myself whether or not I am ready for deeply committed Y membership or should just stick with my no-strings-attached home workouts.
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