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Exercise and Fitness

Jane Austin

(9,199 posts)

3. The YMCAs here in Austin

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Fri Jan 11, 2019, 05:27 AM

Jan 2019

are terrific.

Pools, steam room, sauna, classes, babysitting while you work out, coffee bar, and every kind of machine and weights.

There are people of every income level, every color, every age, and every fitness level.

I love the great mix of people.

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I Retired In August - Put On 22 lbs Since & Am Considering Joining A Health Club..... [View all] global1 Jan 2019 OP

My gym Cartoonist Jan 2019 #1

Agreed. Daily walking and watching what I eat (like a hawk) GreenPartyVoter Jan 2019 #2

The YMCAs here in Austin Jane Austin Jan 2019 #3

I hate gyms. I always get sick. safeinOhio Jan 2019 #4

Membership at the YMCA is free with Silver Sneakers. enough Jan 2019 #5

What part of medicare sponsors S.S.? 3Hotdogs Jan 2019 #6

Mine is through my Advantage plan sinkingfeeling Jan 2019 #9

Watch the "eating out of boredom" factor in weight gain. 3Hotdogs Jan 2019 #7

I agree with above reccommdations about a YMCA gym, or any gym, if you need that FailureToCommunicate Jan 2019 #8

SS is for 65 and over, I believe... IcyPeas Jan 2019 #10

Check your local rec and parks offerings catchnrelease Jan 2019 #11

I just joined it this week catchnrelease Jan 2019 #12