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Gyms

Our gastric bypass support group is compiling a list of gyms that are friendly and appropriate for individuals who are obese. These gyms have been recommended by members of our support group who have had good personal experiences.

YMCA

The "Y" has developed many programs that are friendly to obesity patients and that are family friendly as well here are some that that have been recently suggested:

YMCA Mission Valley "$35 per month: free weights, water aerobics for bariatric patients, on site child care, monthly support group for bariatric surgery patients."

YMCA Santee "Family oriented, very accepting of every type of person, new facility, new up to date classes."

YMCA Rancho del Rey "Family oriented, 3 pools, personal trainer."

Woman's Fitness World

Women's Fitness World has a pool at each location. The gym features a variety of water aerobic programs. Several patients have mentioned how they have enjoyed the work outs and how welcome they have felt.

4Women Only

Fitness, Aerobic & Aquatic Center
1222 Poway Road #7
Poway CA 92064
858-486-4900

24 Hour Fitness

24 Hour Fitness is a large regional chain of fitness centers. The larger gyms have pools and offer a number of water aerobics programs. Their personal trainers will arrange an individualized work out program depending each person's interest and physical condition. We have heard good reports from patients who have worked with a trainer doing a combination of water and machine oriented exercises.

Rancho Penasquitos 24 Hour Fitness offers programs for Bariatric Patients. This regional fitness center has a pool and offers water aerobics and personal fitness consultation for bariatric patients. Contact general manager Brandon Long directly at 619-990-3179. The center is located at 10025 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego.