Looking for an exercise bud!

I just cancelled my Y membership and have not decided whether I am joining Curves or where else.  In the meantime, I walk almost 6 miles a day at least 4 - 6 times a week.  But I would love to find someone in my area who would like a walking buddy. I live in Jackson Heights and can walk early in the AM (around 6 ish) or after work (also around 6 ish).  I am planning on getting up early tomorrow and run with my son, but I'll see how that pans out. If you are interested in a walking buddy, please contact me. Take care, Sue

I was thinking of joining Curves but here some good and bad about it. Like the thought of all-female gym. Christine

Hi Christine,

I'm a CURVES member.  I've belonged to co-ed gyms before, they don't compare!  Not only do I love the thought of not having to work out with others at a meat market, I love the idea of going 2x around the circuit and DONE!  30 minutes!  I dropped many many inches working out there! 

Good luck on your decision!

Cheri I went to a local Curves this past week, but it's sort of expensive.  I am thinking of waiting until they run a special, but I am not sure. Do you go before or after work? Sue PS - Btw, congrats on your success, you have done smashingly!

Morning!

I have gone before work a couple of times.  It's HARD to do!  So, I usually get home by 5:30 or so, rest a few then get there between 6 and 6:15.  The one here closes at 7, so I'm the last one to leave.  I'm locked in at $30 a month auto pay, otherwise I couldn't do it.  I think the rate is up to $40 now!

Thank you!!!!  I'm feeling great!!!!

What kind of exercise are you doing? I am also looking into Lucille Roberts as a possibility. Thanks for responding, Sue

Sue, I wish I can be your exercise buddy but I live in Bay Ridge.  I walk, job or skate by the Verrazano bridge on the weekends at 6:00 a.m.  Would love to do it during the week.  If there is a Lucille Roberts in your area I would join.  As you know it is an all girls gym and it is only $22 bucks a month.  The only negative is the hours of the clubs.  Most clubs not including NYC open everyday at 9:00 a.m. and close early on Fri, Sat and Sunday.  I'm an earlier bird and get my workout in at the Wall street club because they open at 7:30 a.m.  I wish they opened earlier.  Make sure you don't get a contract.  Join when they have a month to month no committment membership and make sure when you sign your contract it states no committment cancel anytime.  I've seen people sign up thinking it was month to month and it was a two year commitment membership.  Not sure if you are comfortable in a man environment but if you have a Dolphin Fitness near you most are open 24 hours.  My in Bayridge is open 24 hours.  The cost which is prepaid for the year works out to about the same price perhaps a bit more in comparison to LR.  Not too fond of Curves.  I hear its expensive. I do 45 minutes of cardio and free weights and achieve great results.