Question:
Can anyone recommend a good healthclub in the Greater Lowell Massachusetts area?

Embarrasingly enough I am pretty intimidated by the thought of going to Bally's with all the Barbies and Kens of the neighborhood. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 2, 2002)

January 2, 2002
Hi I am not sure about your area, I just wanted to give my expirience with Bally's, whom I just can't stand. I have had many a friend get roped into their contracts which are nothing like they advertise. They even convinced one woman I know to open up a special credit card just for her monthly fee (I believe we are responsible for our own actions but Bally's should be responsible for their false advertising). I personally use Lifetime Fitness (twin city area on MN) and they are great. No hassels, I can cancel whenever I want, and the clubs are so clean. I have no idea if they have them in Massachusetts but if I can warn anyone to be extra carefull when dealing with Bally's I feel better. If you want what they advertise on tv make them give it to you.
   — [Anonymous]

January 2, 2002
I don't know if they have them in Massachussetts, but I go to Curves and I LOVE IT!!!!!
   — Vicki K.

January 2, 2002
Sorry, my answer posted before I was ready. Anyway, Curves are popping up all over the place, so I would be willing to bet there is one near you. It is an all women's gym, and it is a circuit training program that combines cardio and strengthening . You do three rounds of hydrolic machines combined with cardio work in between at your own pace. It takes a total of 30 minutes per workout and burns up to 5oo calories plus strengthens every part of your body. I was a disbeliever when I first started, but boy I am their biggest cheerleader now! The best part is that you can join on a month to month basis to see if you like it so you don't get roped into a yearly contract. It is $39.00 per month if you do the month to month plan, or $29.00 per month if you sign a contract. I have been going for four months now and just switched over to the year plan. It is fun, noone is looking at you if you don't look like Barbie, and most women go there in their crappiest sweats with no makeup! I go first thing in the morning and in 30 minutes I am done. I hope you find one and give it a try! Good luck.
   — Vicki K.

January 3, 2002
Don't know if it is still open but I used to go to Northmeadow in Tewksbury and really liked it. Indoor pool and all the other stuff. lots of temnnis and racketball courts
   — Donald S.