Little Rickie
New member
What I like about the Y is that one flat rate includes everything, including unlimited yoga classes, and my local Y (Ventura, CA) has an instructor who is absolutely fantastic. They also have a huge pool along with all the regular stuff--weights, cardio machines, spinning, etc.
Another nifty feature is the ability to go to YMCAs across the country as part of the AWAY program--really nice if you travel as much as we do. I think places like 24-Hour Fitness offer the same thing.
Gyms do get crazily busy this time of year with New Year's resolutions and all...
+We get to go as a family, a climbing wall, masters swim, indoor track etc...nice eye candy.
I may volunteer there! 
