[SuziQ]

The YMCA here has a terrific workout space. They usually have a good pool as well, and have open swim times. I took Hydrobics (water areobics) at our local Y, and it was a good workout and a lot of fun. The membership for a single person isn't too horrible, because you can basically go anytime the place is open.

Is there a YMCA close to you?

[RosieCotton]

The nearest YMCA is about five miles away, I think - I go by it on my way to church. It's brand new - maybe a year or so old, if I remember right.

A full membership costs $43 a month without discounts, which also gets you into a lot of the classes if I ever wanted to do that. I'm not used to paying for a gym (last time I went regularly, I was in the military and got in free), but most gyms look to be a LOT more. And I guess it'd take me a long time to buy even one really good machine at that a month. They may do discounts if you commit to several months at a time, too, I dunno.