Gold's Gym Synopsis

I really enjoyed the 7-day pass at Gold's Gym. There were a lot of fun classes, and the gym has a lot to offer. I'm pretty sure I'm going to join.

My favorite cardio classes were the Body Step and Body Jam. The Spin class was excellent exercise, but it wasn't as much fun. The Zumba was lots of fun, but it wasn't as intense. So, the Step and the Jam were definitely my favorites.

I also enjoyed the mind/body classes - Yoga and Body Flow. They were low intensity classes, concentrating mostly on stretching and core strength. The music was relaxing, and I left the classes feeling loose and relaxed. But, these classes are not for high calorie burn. So, it all depends on what you're looking for. They're also helpful for improving balance and co-ordination.

As for the weights, I was most impressed with the abdominal and lower body weights. The upper body weights I have at home are just as good as the ones at the gym. (Granted, I have a really nice weight set.) But, the lower body and abdominal machines are far superior to what I have access to at home.

Swimming was really fun. I can definitely see doing that every week or so. The one drawback was the chlorine smell afterwards. Even after my bubble bath, I could still smell it on me. But, that's a small drawback. It was cool being able to see, though. This was my first time in a pool since my Lasik. I've been in ocean water but not pool water. Also, the hot tub jets gave an excellent water massage on my back, leg, and arm muscles.

Overall, I think Gold's Gym can provide me with lots of flexibility. You have to make sure to get to the classes early, though. They fill up quickly. I wouldn't NEED Gold's Gym to continue progressing with my fitness goals, but I think it will provide some fun variety to my workouts.