My friends and I prefer a lot of outdoor activities like surfing, hiking, kayaking, and swimming. Every weekend we try to enjoy a physical activity that gets our minds motivated and our body exercising. When the weather is really warm and humid, my friends and I drive an hour to the beach to go surfing or kayaking. My mom bought me a kayak for Christmas, and it’s made especially for the ocean water. I love getting out in the waves. Summer is always my favorite time of the year, because there are so many activities that my friends and I get to enjoy. It can be very difficult to find outdoor activities during the harsh winter season. Last winter, my friends and I decided it was time to join a fitness gym. There are several different fitness gyms in our city, so it took some time to make the choice. Luckily, most places let us visit for free. My friends and I visited three different types of fitness centers. We visited a CrossFit gym, a yoga studio, and a traditional weightlifting gym. Each one of the activities was fun and interesting, but my friends and I really enjoyed the atmosphere at the CrossFit gym. All of the instructors were enthusiastic and energetic. They genuinely seemed to enjoy working as personal fitness trainers. The CrossFit gym was $10 more each month than the other two places, but my friends and I received a discount because we joined at the same time. When the weather is extremely cold, we will have a comfortable place to exercise. When the weather is warm and sunny, we can still go to the CrossFit gym or spend our day on the water. I think it was a great idea to join a gym.