For about an hour anyway.Last week... I went to the YMCA and got a membership and tour. Membership is part of the domestic partner health benefits I am enrolled in through my partner's employer.
Today, I went for the first time and walked on a treadmill for 40 minutes. It was oddly Zen-like... "I am one with the treadmill". It did not feel like 40 minutes, but there was a timer on the treadmill that said it was 40 minutes. I just lost track of time, though.
All in all... the experience wasn't bad. I'm just not used to the surroundings and being in a locker room felt very uncomfortable. Just not used to being around so many men in various stages of dress from fully clothed in street clothes or workout attire to completely naked walking around without even a towel on. I expect I'll get used to it.
With the membership comes options for using pool, exercise equipment, lockers, and the locker room has a whirlpool and steam room. Which I skipped this time as I went kinda late in the morning so by the time I finished with the treadmill... the lunch crowd was arriving and it was getting crowded.
Will I go back? Yeah. I want to be healthier and exercise is part of being healthier.
(The image above is a clipart I found on the web somewhere... no idea where... but it is NOT something I created.)
