[michaelt]

> I do worry though that it might be cost prohibitive

Modern gyms can be surprisingly cheap.

Gone are the days of the 1980s when the only option was $$$ for a 'health club' with squash courts and swimming pools, stuck in a year-long contract whether you went or not.

There has been a rise in 'low cost gyms' which are less of a glamorous club, and more of a warehouse with a load of free weights, treadmills and stationary bikes. Often there's barely an employee in sight. In a lot of places $25/month can get you 24-hour access - with no joining fees, and you can cancel whenever you like.

Of course it's still not as cheap as sports like running. But just because someone goes to the gym, doesn't mean they're paying $250/month.