2 posts tagged “castro”

Today, I did the unthinkable.  I joined a new gym. 

I love where I currently workout.  But I don't go downtown for work anymore.  And I just pay too much. 

I will admit, I kind of wanted to cry when touring my new gym.  It's not as nice as Equinox for sure.  I mean, the SF Equinox is the old Pacific Stock Exchange.  The locker rooms are in the old vault (with the giant vault door as the entryway).  Equinox has a pool (which I never use) and a spa.  I think they have double the cardio over Golds', and probably half the crowd.  And let's not begin to compare the Castro crowd to my old businesspersons' downtown gym.  I worked out at Equinox for three years, and it always felt like all the staff and a big chunk of the regular members recognized me. 

So, why did I drop Equinox?  One word.  Money.  Just on membership fees alone, I'm paying more than 80% off of what I paid before (I went from over $115 a month to $23 a month).  And the training is nearly 45% off the price.  I literally will save thousands per year.  And it's in walking distance.  When Jim was playing computer games on Saturday night, I kept thinking to myself that if I went to a gym I could walk to, I would probably exercise when he's engrossed in World of Warcraft.

Anyway, wish me luck in my new gym.  I start with a trainer at the end of the month.  I know he could never be as great as Arlene or Jeff where at Equinox, but I'm looking foward to spending time with Daniel when my back gets better.

The New York Times did a very intersting article today, using the cancellation of Halloween is an opportunity to discuss if gayborhoods like the Castro are becoming passé.  Good read

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/30/us/30gay.html?ex=1194408000&en=7b5af41772745eaf&ei=5070&emc=eta-1