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| - The Childress Klein (or Uptown) Y is the best place to get in a great workout during the day if you work in that area. There are plenty of cardio and weight machines, free weights, a pool, two basketball courts, and an indoor track. The facility is very clean and well maintained, and the staff and group exercise instructors are always pleasant and helpful.
Speaking of classes, the Uptown Y also has a cycle area and a multipurpose room for classes on top of one of the basketball courts. There are a ton options, including strength, athletic conditioning, cycle, kickboxing, yoga, pilates, etc (you get the point)...all to help you work up a sweat during your break. The woman's locker room is very clean and plenty big, so you won't have to worry that you'll be stacked on top of the other patrons when trying to get ready; I would think the men's would be the same, but can't tell you for sure!
A couple of tips before heading to the gym:
1. The cardio machines and swim lanes fill up quickly over the 12-1pm lunch hour, so better to go before/after that time or plan to run on the track upstairs.
2. Parking is free before 8:30am and after 4:30pm for 2.5 hours if you get your ticket validated at the front desk, but sometimes during weekdays the deck is full, so you'll have to find alternate parking (which is not free).
3. If you plan to do a class in the multipurpose room, you'll have to exchange your Y scan card at the front desk for a special pass as it is across the hall and through security.
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