DWu wrote:Have you checked out prices at your local YMCA? They're usually cheaper than mainstream gyms. Or, how about a beginner's pilates or yoga dvd? Or some other program you can do at home?
As for gyms, I used to belong to the YMCA and it was $55/month I think. Maybe $5-$10 higher because I also had the locker. That's too high for me now. Club One was a little more expensive than that. I think 24 Hour Fitness can be cheaper, about $350 a year with the Costco purchase. The cheapest gym I've found is Planet Fitness, but no pool. Location is also a problem right now. Once I settle into "home" -- wherever that may be -- I'll have a better idea of if I want to put the $ into a gym membership.
Then I also have these DVDs for bodyweight exercises. I'm actually pretty excited about them and want to use them once I've moved out and (hopefully) have a bit more room. I do not have much room in my current bedroom, where there's a tv/dvd set up for me. My parent's furniture is in the room and my full size bed. I tried doing one of the DVDs once and it was pretty cramped. My mom is usually plunked in front of the downstairs TV so it's not really a great option for me at my current set up.
Good idea though, that would save money.
I am currently into the idea of early retirement and saving every penny. Which is why even the Costco 24 Hour Fitness membership seems too high for me. I think while I would probably appreciate a gym and get a lot out of it, right now I'm just not ready to commit the $ to it.
Thanks for the advice though, it's still good advice. And happy new year!