[epbrown]

I'm the opposite - having equipment right in the apartment gives me no excuse not to work out, whereas no matter how close the gym is I'd skip when it got cold, wet, or both. I do miss the gym bunnies, though.

I'm no help on equipment, as I've got a basic treadmill (for winter running) and a bench with free weights. Machines are nicer for the home, especially if you work out alone like I do, since they're safer. But fw are better overall, I'm used to them and, like Dirty Harry, I know my limitations.

Emanuel