@realitytest

I am of the same mind about gym memberships. I have belonged to a local gym for the past 9 years and attend 3 active senior classes weekly. I don’t have a supplemental insurance so I pay $20 a month and a yearly $25 annual fee. This is money well spent. We are surrounded by many gyms that are cheaper plus the Y . This particular gym caters a lot to seniors . There are a lot of us in my area. These classes are geared towards strength, balance, cardio and our instructor who is 82 years young also teaches core and is forever pounding it into our heads about preventing falling.

My exercise routine at home and walking 2 to 3 miles daily has become a religion to me. My food is my medicine and I am lucky that I have no organic problems.

I structure my week around classes (which are very social too) and treat it like going to work everyday. I have gotten to the mindset that I can’t not “not exercise”. I am 81 and there are days I feel that age but I wouldn’t be able to do what I do or keep up with my very active healthy family who are good role models if I did not adopt this lifestyle. I feel, and am, very strong and have good balance.

Most people need the discipline and structure of gym classes. If you can work out on your own, that’s great. Either way I think joining a gym that’s suited to you is the right start. I find most people who use the gym are very helpful when you are just trying out a new machine and are happy to give you tips. There are more low cost , monthly payment type gyms than ever before that don’t require contracts. Or check out some senior centers. Exercise can be very addictive once you start feeling the benefits.
Half my wardrobe is gym attire lol.

FL Mary….waiting for a whole lot of rain and wind this week…I’m on the West Coast…Tampa Bay Area…yep right where you see the cone.