I really appreciate Jan Angilella’s Fit for Life class. It is very well=attended, and many of us have become friends. The class hits the right mix of moves and music to create a great workout. Jan gives us plenty of encouragement to stay active. Her own enthusiasm for fitness is contagious!
I joined for the swimming pool. While we have a pool at home, it is not good for exercise.
The pools are very basic, as are the locker rooms (even after the upgrade), and I like that. In fact, I would be disappointed if the Ferris pool were changed from tile into gunnite. I only swim in Ferris if I can't get a lane in the main pool, though, because I seem to have become less tolerant of cold water as I age.
The one thing that I don't like is the new closed changing areas in the women's locker rooms. I can't just leave my locker door open and take things out, put things in as I change.
As a side note, I have always liked the variety of people who work out at the Y. There are people from all walks of life and of many races. I was disappointed recently to overhear a woman having a loud conversation with racist overtones on her cell phone. I think the closed changing areas give an illusion of privacy. Perhaps a sign reminding people that their conversations can be readily overheard might prevent this.