A newly arrived young Cuban woman shared her first experience at a gym in the United States, where she was astonished by its size and the cleanliness of the bathrooms. She compared this aspect to that of hotels in Cuba. Lili Lastres (@lili_lastres), excited about her first gym visit in the U.S. just days after arriving in the country, shared her impressions of the facility and her workout, expressing her amazement at all the equipment and the gym's vast size.
"From the moment I walked in, I was surprised because I knew they were big, but I didn't imagine they would be much larger in person. I'm getting used to the machines, which are very comfortable. They are a dream. In Cuba, they are nothing like the ones here," she began to explain.
Additionally, the gym she visited had a pool and a sauna. "I was astounded by the bathrooms. They have showers, numerous mirrors, and the cleanliness is impeccable. It's like being in a hotel bathroom in Cuba. And if at first, I thought it was big, when I saw these areas, it seemed even larger," she added about this "indescribable" experience.
First-Time Gym Experience in the United States: FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions about experiencing a gym in the United States for the first time, especially from the perspective of someone coming from Cuba.
What surprised Lili Lastres the most about the gym in the U.S.?
Lili Lastres was most surprised by the vast size of the gym and the cleanliness of the bathrooms, comparing them to hotel bathrooms in Cuba.
What amenities did the gym have that impressed Lili?
The gym had amenities such as a pool and a sauna, which greatly impressed Lili.
How did Lili describe the gym equipment compared to those in Cuba?
Lili described the gym equipment in the U.S. as very comfortable and a dream, stating that they are nothing like the ones in Cuba.