Shopping List for A Gym

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Written By Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

After finding a new local gym, I was surprised at the number of amenities for the low monthly price. It has three plans with no monthly contract, starting at $9.99 per month. The equipment ranges from cardio and weight machines to free weights and heavy ropes.

But there is so much more! A few more dollars buy access to their cardio cinema theatre, where you can ride a stationary bike, treadmill, or stairs while watching a popular movie. AI-enabled workout machines remember your chair position and keep track of your progress, increasing weight and prompting the speed of the lift. And recovery rooms await.

My favorite feature is the group classes. An hour goes by faster if you have other people suffering with you and a fun instructor with a playlist. We can choose Pilates, yoga, dance, barbell pumps, and more. Better still there is an app that helps me choose a class and add it to my calendar.

They also have a program where they will train you on the weight machines and give you video workouts for the month. This is a good idea if you want a structured plan to get stronger.

And finally, since they have many gyms all over the premium plan allows you to access any of their facilities. It is a good idea to visit the gym at the time you plan to attend so you can assess the vibe and amount of free equipment available.

Gym wish list.

Check the options that are important to you before shopping for a gym then compare facilities near you:

•Hours of operation  ________

•Group workout classes  ________

•Free weights  ________

•Weight machines  ________

•Cardio theatres  ________

•Fitness trainers  ________

•Yoga or Pilates classes  ________

•Cardio machines with TVs  ________

•Showers and lockers  ________

•Recreational sports (racquet, pool, tennis)  ________

•Pickleball  ________

•Other  ________

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy’s passion for cooking began with helping her grandmother make raisin oatmeal for breakfast. From there, she earned her first food service job at 15, was accepted to the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at 18 (where she graduated second in her class), and went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland, where she focused on pastry arts and baking. After a decade in food service for Hyatt Hotels, Judy launched Food and Health Communications to focus on flavor and health. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction from Johnson and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts, holds a master’s degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and runs a food photography & motion studio where her love is creating fun recipes and content.

Judy received The Culinary Institute of America’s Pro Chef II certification, the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year. Her enthusiasm for eating nutritiously and deliciously leads her to constantly innovate and use the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to guide her creativity, from putting new twists on fajitas to adapting Italian brownies to include ingredients like toasted nuts and cooked honey. Judy’s publishing company, Food and Health Communications, is dedicated to her vision that everyone can make food that tastes as good as it is for you.

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