Slender Xpress (xposted)

A Slender Xpress just opened in my neighborhood and someone stopped by work with some special offer flyers the other day.  The monthly rate was decent ($49, I still have to find out about contracts) and supposedly they are specially trained to work with bariatric patients.

I'm 11 weeks out and 68lbs down but am still not confident about working out in public but I do like the fact that these centers are for women only and included in the monthly fee is unlimited workouts with a trainer, unlimited tanning, free body wraps and towel service (whatever that is lol).  I'm wondering if anyone here is been to a Slender Xpress and how you liked/did not like it and how it compares to other gyms.  Any information you could share would be appreciated.  Thanks! 

I have never even heard of one, but wanted to welcome you to the boards and congratulate you on your wonderful weight loss!!! That is awesome! Good luck with the working out...sounds like a terrific place to go to!

Thank you so much for the best wishes.  I love this place and am so glad to have found it.  Take care!

Sounds like a great deal! You can go to a regular gym for less but you  don't get the PT, Tanning, Wraps or Towel service. Towel Service is when they provide you with towels- you don't have to bring your own.

Is it circuit training? If it is, it's like Curves and Curves is great for those who have never exercised and are just starting out! Take the plunge Girl!

I know it sucks to workout in public but believe me- nobody is looking at you and if they are- that's THEIR problem. You have to take care of YOU and this is the first step. F'em if they stare...at least your there and trying!

Good Luck!

When I've described this place to people, they've said it is like Curves, so yes, I assume it is circuit training.  And yes, it is a great deal, even with a one year committment (payble monthly, not a full year at a time).  I just need to stop trying to find reasons not to do it.

Thank you so much for the encouragement!  I'll let you know how it goes.