Yes, I mostly use the pool and spa at my gym. There are very few people in this gym that are “athletes.” (Its an LA Fitness) Though the gym I am at now for the summer in Boulder has a lot of athletes, it is much more pricey at almost $100 a month. I couldn’t afford that in the long term.

I like the motivation factor of other people, I like to lift weights once in a while (definitely hit legs on the off season), I even like the recumbent stationary bikes for days after huge rides when I have saddle sore/sore shoulders as the recumbents allow me to spin and heal those secondary issues.

I’d recommend a membership but go to a gym that has enough weight lifting equipment and if you can find one, a gym that has a lot of very fit people/athletes to help motivate you. But first figure out your goals.