Fitness Challenge: Day 63

My fitness challenge has hit a snafu; a back injury pretty much eliminating all physical activity. Just for fun, though, I go to the McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, to float around in the pool. The threadbare towels are doled out sparingly, which is good for the environment, but not for showering or covering up. The cognescenti bring beach towels to the pool. The pool is quite spotless and pleasant, but the grim locker rooms almost make me turn around and skip the water.

I wasn't expecting a country club, but the locker rooms are what I imagine you would find in a prison. The workout areas of the gym aren't much more inspiring. This is industrial chic, without the chic.