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Exercise and Fitness

global1

(26,022 posts) Fri Jan 11, 2019, 02:48 AM Jan 2019

I Retired In August - Put On 22 lbs Since & Am Considering Joining A Health Club..... [View all]

I was wondering if anyone here joined 'SilverSneakers' and am looking for a review of that and suggestions as to what health/fitness center I should join. Any comments would be appreciated. My goals are weight loss to get back to my ideal weight of 148 lbs & conditioning as I noticed I've been huffing & puffing just doing simple chores.

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I Retired In August - Put On 22 lbs Since & Am Considering Joining A Health Club..... [View all] global1 Jan 2019 OP

My gym Cartoonist Jan 2019 #1

Agreed. Daily walking and watching what I eat (like a hawk) GreenPartyVoter Jan 2019 #2

The YMCAs here in Austin Jane Austin Jan 2019 #3

I hate gyms. I always get sick. safeinOhio Jan 2019 #4

Membership at the YMCA is free with Silver Sneakers. enough Jan 2019 #5

What part of medicare sponsors S.S.? 3Hotdogs Jan 2019 #6

Mine is through my Advantage plan sinkingfeeling Jan 2019 #9

Watch the "eating out of boredom" factor in weight gain. 3Hotdogs Jan 2019 #7

I agree with above reccommdations about a YMCA gym, or any gym, if you need that FailureToCommunicate Jan 2019 #8

SS is for 65 and over, I believe... IcyPeas Jan 2019 #10

Check your local rec and parks offerings catchnrelease Jan 2019 #11

I just joined it this week catchnrelease Jan 2019 #12