Shopping List for A Gym

Written By Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

After finding a new local gym, I was surprised at the number of amenities for the low monthly price. The gym I joined is in Western states and is EOS. They have three plans with no contract, starting at $9.99 per month. The equipment ranges from cardio and weight machines to free weights and heavy ropes.

But there is so much more! A few more dollars buy access to their cardio cinema theatre, where you can ride to your favorite movie. AI machines remember your chair position and keep track of your progress, increasing weight and prompting the speed of the lift. And recovery rooms await.

My favorite feature is the group classes. An hour goes by faster if you have other people suffering with you and a fun instructor with a playlist. We can choose pilates, yoga, dance, barbell pumps, and more.

They also have a program where they will train you on the weight machines and give you video workouts for the month. This is a good idea if you want a structured plan to get stronger.

I have always enjoyed going to the gym, but after Covid closed my favorite boot camp, I resorted to walking the dogs, hiking, calisthenics, and doing all the house and yard chores.

When I found a bike at a yard sale, I was determined to check out the gym less than a mile away. It is very fun for me to ride to the gym!

Now, there are answers for people who don’t have time or budget! Some apps have training plans and video workouts. YouTube also has a lot of fitness influencers who post workout videos that you can follow.

Ask yourself what is essential to YOU. Is it classes? A large weight room? Machines? Movies? Make a list, set a budget, and go shopping!

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy’s passion for cooking began with helping her grandmother make raisin oatmeal for breakfast. From there, she earned her first food service job at 15, was accepted to the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at 18 (where she graduated second in her class), and went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland, where she focused on pastry arts and baking. After a decade in food service for Hyatt Hotels, Judy launched Food and Health Communications to focus on flavor and health. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction from Johnson and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts, holds a master’s degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and runs a food photography & motion studio where her love is creating fun recipes and content.

Judy received The Culinary Institute of America’s Pro Chef II certification, the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year. Her enthusiasm for eating nutritiously and deliciously leads her to constantly innovate and use the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to guide her creativity, from putting new twists on fajitas to adapting Italian brownies to include ingredients like toasted nuts and cooked honey. Judy’s publishing company, Food and Health Communications, is dedicated to her vision that everyone can make food that tastes as good as it is for you.

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