They're filled with beautiful people who come to admire and be admired. They sweat, but you can't see it or smell it. With branches scattered throughout the city, the YMCA is the gym of choice for Angelenos who reject the idea that life is one extended modeling opportunity. Sure, a few of the beautiful types find their way inside, but most members appear to have muddled through existence without cosmetic surgery. The environment is low-key.
People are friendly.
The staff is helpful. Teenagers practice basketball, parents bring their kids, guys hang out and schmooze in the sauna. You won't find that at The Sports Connection. Back to this week's journal entry .