September 6, 2012 -- Well, I bit the bullet, signed up for TRX Training at the Merrimack Valley YMCA, and attended my first group class yesterday. Let me tell you, I'm sore today! The TRX class is a 40-minute session where you use suspended cables and your own body weight to do multiple exercises. The workout is a cross between weight training, cardio, and yoga. There's plenty of movement to get a good sweat going, exercises to hit your larger muscle groups, and plenty of core training to tighten your abs. I'm a bit clumsy when trying to adjust the straps to my handles, as well as to hook them over my heels and ankles, but the reward is worth it! I'm sure after a few more sessions I'll get the hang of the straps and be able to zip through the workouts more smoothly.
I did have to pay extra to take these classes. I spent $120 for the Fall session on top of my monthly membership fee. Also, since I'm a visiting member, I had to pay the community price, which is a bit more than for a local member. All in all, its been a great experience. I can feel the fat melting off of me now! Hope to see you there for the next session!
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Fitness: Merrimack Valley YMCA, Andover/North Andover, MA
August 22, 2012 -- Being on travel again, I knew I needed to find myself another new fitness regiment. That said, I looked about the Andover area for a YMCA and was pleased to find the Merrimack Valley YMCA of Andover/North Andover. I have utilized their reciprocal program with my home YMCA of Newport County, RI, and all has worked well. Now, I will admit that I will always feel that the Newport County YMCA is the nicest Y I've been to, but I'll agree that I'm biased. So, if I rate that Y and A and use that as my benchmark, then the Merrimack Valley YMCA of Andover/North Andover is a solid B. In comparison, I'd rate the La Jolla YMCA an A-, so this place is pretty good.
There's plenty of fitness machines, a free weight room, group exercise classes, spinning, yoga, pool, basketball court, decent locker room, and a lot less elderly people than in La Jolla! My only gripes are that their equipment is a bit dated and could definitely use an overhaul, and that there are no running routes that can come close to Newport, RI. However, I'll be starting a new TRX Training routine when their next session begins on 9/4. Next week they're making upgrades to the facilities, so maybe their rating will go up to a B+!
All in all, I'm very satisfied with the place, it's a short drive from work and my hotel, and I get my much-needed workout every day. Couldn't be happier!
There's plenty of fitness machines, a free weight room, group exercise classes, spinning, yoga, pool, basketball court, decent locker room, and a lot less elderly people than in La Jolla! My only gripes are that their equipment is a bit dated and could definitely use an overhaul, and that there are no running routes that can come close to Newport, RI. However, I'll be starting a new TRX Training routine when their next session begins on 9/4. Next week they're making upgrades to the facilities, so maybe their rating will go up to a B+!
All in all, I'm very satisfied with the place, it's a short drive from work and my hotel, and I get my much-needed workout every day. Couldn't be happier!
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