I am SOOOO in love!

Okay, all of you guys out there who just read that title and felt your heart drop to your knees, because, alas, one of the last cool, single, Christian girls just bit the dust (okay, so maybe not...but let me flatter myself anyways), go ahead and relax. Breathe. It will be okay. I'm in love with my new gym. Ha ha. Gotcha.

I finally got to go check out my new gym last night. This place is completely amazing! I don't even know how to start describing it, so here's what the Gold's Gym website had to say. I don't think it does it justice, though!

OPENING JANUARY 14TH 2006 AT 8AM-Gold’s Gym's Columbiana Point! Our new, state-of-the-art fitness facility near Columbiana Centre in northwest Columbia! Gold's Gym has retained several of the top designers and architects of fitness centers in the U.S. to ensure that the Columbiana location will provide an exciting and comfortable environment for our members. The new gym will be one of the largest in the state with 45,000 square feet of the finest in fitness equipment and amenities.

A new larger Kids Care area will be open and available for all members. The Kids Care center is a revolutionary idea with games and activities for the young ones to enjoy and learn while you work out.

Want to watch your favorite movie while working out? The new Cardio Cinema will allow you to run, bike, or perform other cardio activities in a movie theatre setting. A schedule will also display when particular movies are playing so to choose what to watch while working out.

A dedicated RPM/Spin room is planned. This room will house 30 bikes dedicated to cycling use and classes. The room will also house over 20 fans to keep you cool while you cycle away. Also included will be two group exercise rooms. The first, larger room will be utilized for classes such as BodyPump, BodyStep, and BodyCombat. The second room will be a smaller more relaxed environment to serve as a classroom for Yoga and Pilates. The room’s ambiance will reflect with a relaxing look and feel.

The first level will provide private access to a Women’s onlyfacility. This unique area will blend both cardio and strengthening equipment and discrete access for Women wishing to workout.

A private physical training area will also house cardio and strength building equipment as well. This private state of the art area will be private for those seeking real results through one of our many expert personal trainers. The PT area will also feature equipment from ‘The Core’ and we will be the only gym in the area to provide this service.

The gym will also feature a café. The café will proudly serve Starbucks coffee and many of your Starbuck’s favorite drinks. Healthy protein shakes will be available for
purchase for the workout buff. Signature sandwiches of a unique variety will delight the senses and other bakery items such as bagels, muffins, etc. will be available as a light refreshing snack.

Other features will include a light-filled mezzanine level for cardiovascular equipment, an indoor/outdoor pool with a retractable roof and whirlpool, a racquetball court, a basketball court, in addition to an expansive area for resistance and free weight equipment. The front desk and retail shop will provide a pleasant
environment for relaxing after a workout or indulging in your favorite post-workout snack.

Sounds pretty cool, huh? I think I'll just move my bed in!