A3-11) Fat people and Health Clubs/Gyms
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This article is from the Big Folks Sports and Activities FAQ, by sharon@ecs.ox.ac.uk (Sharon Curtis) with numerous contributions by others.
A3-11) Fat people and Health Clubs/Gyms
Some people have had problems in the past with attitudes at gyms.
Visit a few to find one you like. If you're a woman, you might want
to try one for women only.
Two American recommendations are World Gym and Club Fit.
If you're into weight training, you might also consider a
hard-core body-building gym rather than a "yuppie" gym. Some
power lifters are fat, so fat people are not considered out of
place in a serious gym.
Another point to consider is that in the U.S., if you use a fairly new
health club, they must be ADA-compliant, which means they must accomodate
disabilities. This means one shower will have a shower seat and detachable
shower head, which is better for washing between skin folds. It's something
to look for while touring health clubs.
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