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Published Nov. 2, 2009
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I'm currently a member of Planet Fitness on Western Boulevard.  I chose this gym because it was cheap and I didn't know if I would go on a regular basis.  If I ended up wussing out, I didn't want to lose too much money.  Now, almost a year later, I work out quite a bit.  I haven't been going to the gym as much, but that's just because I've been walking Lake Johnson while the weather was nice.  Now that's over and I'm going to be heading back to the gym.

And I think when my membership runs out, I'd like to join a bit of a better gym.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  I live in West Raleigh and work in Holly Springs, so I'm looking for something near NCSU, West Raleigh, Eastern Cary, or somewhere else close by.  I'm not going to drive out to North Raleigh to go to the gym.  I am particularly looking for a gym with classes.

Alternately, does anyone know anything about adult athletic teams in Raleigh/Cary?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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SMURF the gym dude! (ette) just walk, jog, STRETCH, do odd jobs around your abode, throw some frisbee, chop some wood, work the weird muscles too, as well as all the major ones......that's free advice......

I go to Gold's Gym on Kildaire Farm rd. It is a pretty good Gym, they have a lot to offer. it's a bit pricey but it's worth it.

oh btw there is no contract with rex wellness. so if you wanted to join and just get the program and then go to a cheaper gym to use it that's still an option.

I joined rex wellness center. it is around 55$ a month but they have alot of instructors who lead all sorts of different classes. (some of the weirder ones involve an upcharge for that class) They include in the membership price an evaluation of your overall fitmess including taking your measurements,weight and stuff and will fit you out with a detailed individual workout. there is also swimming facilities with water aerobics and a therapy pool. and let me tell you nothing feels better than to get off work, pop into the gym and do a few laps in the pool and then go sit in the large whirlpool. heaven on earth i tell you. I go to the one in wakefield but they have several locations to choose.

here is the site lifestyle

http://www.lff.com/

I've heard good things about Lifestyle fitness. They have quite a few different classes if i remember correctly.

There's an Anytime Fitness in Cary that is in the Food Lion Shopping Center on Penny and Kildare Farm Roads. I'm a member and it isn't too bad. I signed a 15 month contract and it worked out to about $22 a month. I work in Apex, but, like you, live in West Raleigh. It is convient to go to during the week (if I am feeling motivated). My contract is up in Dec. and I am trying to decide if I should sign another contract or find some place different.

i go to the location in n. raleigh. i love the atmosphere. they also have daycare for kids too.

There's a Gold's on Kildaire Farm Rd. in Cary. I have a friend that goes to Lifetime Fitness in Cary off Regency Park Rd. Likes it a lot.

Good luck.

Thank you! If the price isn't too bad that looks like it might be perfect!

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