This thing called a Sports Club.

So a couple of weeks ago I visited a few gyms in NYC in hopes of joining one for my last month in the city. With tryouts coming up and preseason - I wanted to make sure I was prepared. I visited. Found a gym I absolutely loved. Went back the next day to get a month membership. (Mind you I am a college student, so my funds aren't quite endless). And the guy was really nice, but when he told me $189 for the next month - I literally almost peed my pants. $189 for 1 month - 4 weeks - 30 days, you've got to be joking. I politely told him, "I'll think about it" (knowing that there was no way in the world I was going to be returning).

I went online and looked at other athletic clubs, and to my surprise - they were all so expensive! I mean c'mon - to exercise, really? Isn't that what we should ALL be doing!? Now I see why NYC is one of the most obese cities...its cost too much for the average person to work out.

So here's my conclusion. NY athletic clubs are exclusive. Its almost like a badge of honor, if you can afford to go to one. They aren't made for the average person to be able to use and feel comfortable doing so. Its a social scene almost, its a bit ridiculous if you ask me - and I pray to God I never become one of those people who succumb to that elitist lifestyle.

Now I don't want to generalize, because the thing is - not all sports clubs are. I was lucky enough to find a club that allowed me to buy a 30 day trial membership for $30. That's a dollar a day - my kind of price ;-) So I got the membership, and to my surprise they also offer a $20 per month membership to college students! This is what I feel like it should be - a place where everyone is encouraged to come, not just the privileged.

My recommendation to those in the city for a short time or my fellow collegians - NYSC. They are all over the city so it won't be hard to find one near you!