So finally I am going to go ahead and join a gym. I haven't been near a gym in about 2 years now. Thinking about the Y in Crowfoot. They have options for personal trainer for $50/hr. Now the thing is that I dont need to fit into a wedding dress or tone up for anything in particular...just need to get my lazy ass into shape (and to get my nagging fiancé off my back). I figured I could get the trainer for just 1 hr to show me the machines and basically set up a routine. Is the trainer even necessary, do most gyms have similar equipments so I can just get a generic routine dug up online?
Right now im about 5'9, 155lbs and have the office physique (little bit of a belly), the most exercise I get in a day is shifting gears. I dont have any lofty fitness goals...just need to be in shape and ensure I dont have a heart attack when im 40, since heart conditions are notorious in my family. Do you think I need more cardio vs. weights? Need to change my diet? I have sworn off fast food and tend to lean towards salads when Im out.
Help me get into shape beyond...or my fiance will hurt me.
ps. any reviews on the YMCA in Crowfoot?