On: The Consumerist Church of Fitness Classes

[nradov]

Who cares what the motivations are. If people are getting more exercise that can only be a good thing.

[catawbasam → nradov]

The point is that more than exercise is involved. Getting exercise does not require an expensive membership in a club.

[nradov → catawbasam]

Well sure there are ways to exercise without a club membership. But having access to a facility with good equipment, instructors, scheduled classes, etc sure makes things a lot easier. It's all about removing obstacles and encouraging people to make good choices.