Women only gyms and spas???

A recent article in the HEALTHBEAT section of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune ran an article on Women only gyms and spas (such as Curves and others).  One of the experts quoted said: "The majority of obese women in the US are intimidated to visit mixed gender fitness clubs."  The expert also stated that "women only health clubs have provided a solution for many of these women".......define solution please?!?  Yes, there are no men in these types of gyms.....but after the initial joining buzz, do women really stick with them?  My research says NO.  Sticking with any gym, no matter how amazing, no matter how wonderful means SHOWING UP AT LEAST 3 TO 5 TIMES A WEEK FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

For those of you who DO get to the gym 3 to 5 times a week (ALWAYS AND I MEAN YEARS GIRLS)....GREAT and we love, respect and admire you!!  For those of you who just don't dig gyms or organized exercise of any nature...you are in luck and we love, respect and admire you too!!  YOU DON'T NEED A GYM TO EXERCISE!!  Below is a list of necessary items for regular exercise both cardio and resistance:

1. Good walking Shoes - (I know you have these)
2. A neighborhood or high school track - (I know you have one or both of these)
3. 3, 5, and 10 lb dumb bells ($25.00 max)..these have a "life time guarantee - no renewal fee"
4. A Theraball (for every type of exercise imaginable)...($10.00 max)
5. TIME IN YOUR WEEK AT LEAST 3 TO 5 ONE HOUR TIME SLOTS NOT TO BE INTERRUPTED BY PEER/FAMILY SABOTAGE
6. Sometimes you just have to force yourself to just DO IT!!  Bite the bullet and it will be so nice when you are done and in the shower feeling great!