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January 20, 2005
The Biggest Loser: LES Edition
Yesterday, I sold out.
After a lifetime of avoiding the indoor workout, I finally decided to get a membership at the ghetto gym of NYC, Dolphin Fitness Club.
Let's be clear: I'm not anti-exercise. In fact, I go for the occasional run when it's not too rainy, snowy, windy, hot, humid or cold outside. What I AM is anti-spending large amounts of cash on intangibles, especially those associated with pain. Gyms are the supreme leaders of this category.
So why the change of heart? In the beginning of December, I walked by the 4th Street Dolphin and saw a sign in the window that read: $99 for 3 months. How perfect I thought! I could have a sheltered place to run in the winter, not too far from my apartment. Oh, but it's still $99. Hmmm....
So I thought about it...and thought about it some more...until about a week ago, I received a postcard of divine inspiration. There, lying in my mailbox, was a promotional ad from Dolphin Fitness Club: $99 for 4 months, plus get an extra 2 if you join by 1/10/05.
Simply put, Dolphin gave me an offer I couldn't refuse: $99 for 6 months. No fees, no strings, no nothing.
I didn't make the 1/10 deadline, but with the help of my co-worker (a long time Dolphin-ite), I was able to cash in on my 6-month deal anyway, 100% hassle-free. Kerching!
Time will tell if I actually use this thing. In the meantime, I'm going to celebrate with cupcakes and pizza.
Posted by Michele at January 20, 2005 05:04 PM
Comments
So I was reading this, wondering, can Michele tell me what kind of fins dolphins have? Seriously, I need to know.
Posted by: Abby at January 20, 2005 06:08 PM
Note the similarities:
I joined a gym Saturday.
The day before, I "celebrated" by eating donuts and pizza.
Note the differences:
I paid more than double what you paid... so take comfort in knowing that your deal was SWEET.
Posted by: Jackie at January 23, 2005 04:27 PM
