Best Of: Patch Readers Pick the YMCA as Best Place to Workout in Stoughton

In this week's "Best Of" poll two fitness centers on opposite ends of Central St. were vying for the title of "."

After a week of voting, Stoughton Patch readers selected the Stoughton Branch of the at 445 Central St.

In what was the closest finish to date, the YMCA won with 42 percent of the vote, edging (1519 Central St.). Elite came in second with 40 percent of the vote, just 15 total votes behind the YMCA.

The poll opened Monday morning and closed Friday morning. Nearly 700 votes (675 to be exact) were cast. 

Members at both clubs praised their fitness center of choice. 

"My family and I adore the Y. My kids ask me everyday to go to the Y so they can go see some of the staff. We have been recently been working out in the family fitness center and we can't get enough. There [is] equipment for my 3 little boys and me. All I can say is thank you to the "Y"," Stoughton Patch reader "Karen" wrote in a comment posted on the site.

Reader "FLyons" added in a commented posted on the site: "The Y has some great trainers, equipment, and programs for the whole family. Try out the Jacobs Ladder to the sky or the computerized mountain bike. Not only is the Y a great gym, but they are doing a lot of good for the community."

Meanwhile, reader Gail Snyderman loves the variety offered at Elite. 

"The people are wonderful, friendly, helpful, accomodating; the gym is beautiful, new, extensive choice of machines; it's clean, well run, offers lots of activities, and many wonderful classes--a great place to come any time of the day for a workout, a class, a run (or walk), even a healthy drink or snack after your exercise. Been coming for years--love it!," she wrote. 

This poll continued a “Best Of” series that allows readers to vote for their favorite businesses and places in Stoughton.

Take a look at the full results here: .

Next week’s “Best Of” poll will ask where the best place to eat breakfast is in Stoughton.

The winner for each “Best Of” category will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, (positive) comments on this article, and reviews on Patch Places.

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