Gymnasium in West Newton seemed pretty good the couple of times I've been there. They are small, no treadmills or bikes, they hold some classes outside in nicer weather. If I recall they have monthly options or a la carte, class-by-class options.
The BPHC owned and operated South End Fitness Center on Northampton St, between Harrison Av and Albany St, is a quick hop down Mass Ave on the #1 and is quite affordable. The gym there has everything one needs for a full work out and is nothing special, its real secret though is that it probably has the best pool in the city. It is 25 yards and rarely crowded. I swim there four times per week and rarely have to share a lane. Memberships start at $360 per year and there are discounts for City and BMC employees, employees of some city affiliated commissions and BU Medical students, etc.
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Some answers via Twitter
'Affordable'
Well, I suppose that would depend on your income, expenses, and savings goals, no?
further tweet calls BSC a "bit too expensive"
so there's the West Suburban YMCA near Newton Corner, or perhaps running shoes and a kettle bell are the way to go.
YMCA - Huntington
There is also the YMCA on Huntington Ave, not far from Fenway.
Gymnasium in West Newton
Gymnasium in West Newton seemed pretty good the couple of times I've been there. They are small, no treadmills or bikes, they hold some classes outside in nicer weather. If I recall they have monthly options or a la carte, class-by-class options.
run around the park and pick
run around the park and pick up litter. no charge.
Ask at work
Is it possible that your or your honey's job offers discount off gym fees? Many do.
It's not close, but not far
The BPHC owned and operated South End Fitness Center on Northampton St, between Harrison Av and Albany St, is a quick hop down Mass Ave on the #1 and is quite affordable. The gym there has everything one needs for a full work out and is nothing special, its real secret though is that it probably has the best pool in the city. It is 25 yards and rarely crowded. I swim there four times per week and rarely have to share a lane. Memberships start at $360 per year and there are discounts for City and BMC employees, employees of some city affiliated commissions and BU Medical students, etc.
Gym It on Comm Ave across
Gym It on Comm Ave across from Agganis Arena is $20 a month. Quick 57 bus ride from Kenmore.
Gym in The Dale
The Newton Marriott in Auburndale has a gym that offers membership