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-The YMCA stands out because it is not like other moderately priced health clubs.
Most Y's (like the White Rock Lake branch I go to) have swimming pools. Along with a large number of various cardio machines, like treadmills, sit-down cycling, stairmaster-like machines, etc. And of course a "circuit" of various exercise machines for different muscles, as well as free weights.
The facilities are kept quite clean, from the floors to the floors-to-high-ceilinged windows to the equipment. There are even small clean-wipes dispensers (free) around the workout areas.
The attendants are friendly and helpful to the guests who work out.
And very importantly, because the YMCAs make a strong commitment to the community where they're located, you can have confidence this is a health-club chain THAT WILL BE AROUND, unlike so many clubs that are here today, maybe gone next month.
And our membership allows us to use YMCA facilities anywhere in the country.
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