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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.

If it's new, it should have some really good equipment. When we joined here, we each had an Introductory Session with someone in the Fitness Center who showed us how to use all the equipment. We were even able to each keep a chart in their files in the Fitness Room so we could keep up with our progress on the machines.

Do check it out! If it's that close, you could go in early before work, or on your way home. If it's like ours, they have nice locker rooms with showers.