I finally picked a cheap local gym over a fancy chain and it was the right call

I had to decide between Planet Fitness at $10 a month or a mom and pop gym in Somerville for $35. Went with the local place because it had a deadlift platform and nobody judges you for grunting. Three months in and I've hit a 315 pound squat, which I never would have done waiting for a Smith machine. Anyone else find better results at a no-frills gym over the polished ones?

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wendy13121h ago

Oh my, my husband switched to a gritty boxing gym and finally stopped making excuses about going.

cora51820h ago

Bet your man probably feels like a tough guy now, which is awesome for his confidence. Love how a gritty gym gets people to actually show up instead of just talking about it. That switch to boxing is no joke, he'll be sore tomorrow but it's totally worth it.