I am an all-club member of 24-hour Fitness (indoor pools and working out while traveling = happy me) and I have equipment at home. I have a Total Gym, an elliptical machine, a standing leg machine that I am test-driving, and a balance ball with DVDs.
In Vegas, it's too damn hot to do stuff outside most days, and sometimes I just don't feel like going to the gym. My current schedule means I have to go at prime time, and fighting for a spot is just frustrating.
So, I have it set up at home, where I allow no excuses. I don't watch a lot of TV, but I like movies; working out while catching up on new releases via Netflix keeps me moving at least an hour a day, if not more.
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All this time later since this thread began and I"m still working out at home. Tried the gym twice, as I really do like it, but the time factor got me again. It just works for me to be able to work out when I have half an hour, be it 6 am or 11 pm. And running is what I really love.
The MINUTE we can afford to move house we're buying one with a huge rumpus room, and we're having a complete home gym.
My work is considering paying for employees to have gym memberships!
I hope they do and they do it at the YMCA. I want to swim and do the classes.
Hey there, Cerrin.
This is encouraging!! You might also look into your insurance paying for the gym as mine not only gives a discount to the YMCA, it also reimburses up to $500 a year in addition....so if your work won't pay for the YMCA, don't let it deter you from joining! I take it you finally found a bathing suit if you intend to swim...
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Hey there, Cerrin.
This is encouraging!! You might also look into your insurance paying for the gym as mine not only gives a discount to the YMCA, it also reimburses up to $500 a year in addition....so if your work won't pay for the YMCA, don't let it deter you from joining! I take it you finally found a bathing suit if you intend to swim...
OH I have plenty of swim suits. lol I need to buy a smaller one now. But it works.
How did you find out your insurance reimburses for the gym?
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OH I have plenty of swim suits. lol I need to buy a smaller one now. But it works.
How did you find out your insurance reimburses for the gym?
Call your insurance company directly or look at their website. I've called the customer service number. Ask about "Fitness reimbursement". As I said before, some also have lower rates if you show your insurance card at sign up. Ask about waiving membership fees, too. I know with the YMCA there's a sign up fee, usually about $100, but it can be waived if you had a membership with them before. They're not out to make money as the bigger gyms are, so don't hesitate to ask about specials and stuff.... I know I've been allowed lower rates with Harvard Pilgrim, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Tufts in the past....can't hurt to ask! :)
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
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