February 04, 2004

Gym Search

Well, since I am not getting any younger and the only way I am growing is heavier, I have decided to start going to a gym for a regular work out regime. So far my search for a gym has been pretty lousy, but maybe my standards are to high.

- On the way to work via bus (NE Portland to PCC-Sylvania)
- Locally owned
- Not a meat market

The hardest one to satisfy seems to be the first. I live about a block from the women's only gym Resort to Fitness, but not being of the fairer sex, they won't let me join. The Lloyd Athletic Club isn't to far away, but they are really focused on racket sports, and I just want to ride bikes, row or lift some weights for a half hour or so. 24 Hour Fitness is a ripoff and Bally's downtown is a bit away from my bus stops. Anybody have any clues on good gyms in Portland?

I'm going to Bally's for a free workout/sales adventure on Monday, so I might just post here with my impressions.

Posted by Noah Brimhall at February 4, 2004 01:15 PM
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Before my sentence was commuted to time served (in Oregun) the Jewish Community center was the pick of the litter. Would require a transfer to get there.
jj
Oh yeah, I'm not but it wasn't a requirement.

Posted by: jj at February 4, 2004 02:03 PM

Wow, I may have just found my new gym. The #44 bus up to PCC-Sylvania goes right by the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. Their rates are good, they are a local organization, and for some reason they don't strike me as meat market. :) Thanks a ton JJ!

Posted by: Noah Brimhall at February 4, 2004 02:52 PM

What about PCC's facilities? If you have lunch at a reasonable time, you can use their equipment. Sadly, I don't have lunch at a reasonable time, and I'm a cheap bastard.

Posted by: Andy at February 4, 2004 06:13 PM

Yeah, I had thought about using the PCC facilities, but there best equipment is reserved for the circuit weight training classes and I would rather workout in the morning. It is still a posibility, however.

Posted by: Noah Brimhall at February 5, 2004 08:19 AM

I don't think the circuit training actually meets at those times; it's kind of like open gym.

Let's infiltrate Resort to Fatness in drag. K. goes there. It's Mormon-owned, so no coffee, nudity, or swearing. Amusing.

Posted by: alan at February 5, 2004 05:58 PM