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shaunroberts

Hi,
Used to go to the gym a lot when I was single. But then kids and a house happened and suddenly I had no money. £30 a month for a membership when i could do it for free at home was a no brainer.

It took me a while to find some good videos. But then I discovered insanity. I loved it and moved onto T25 and Max 30.

Shaun.

lmr0528

I used to have a gym membership but I cancelled it to try and save some money as we were trying to buy a house. I got started with the Beachbody workouts, and was able to find a bike trainer at a yard sale over the summer. So now I just do the workouts and ride my bike for a bit down in the basement. I'll probably do that as long as I can before joining a gym again.

Fitness_WonderWoman

scottyxxx wrote: »

Right now I am at at home person. I have tried the Gym many times, but I find the added time of preparing my clothes, going to the gym, working out, getting changed coming home - it just seems like too much effort to me and I can rarely convince myself to go.

At home though, any time I am sitting on the couch for 5 minutes I'm like "better do something" and I just go do it, within 2 minutes. I am using my Wii as my main source of fitness/entertainment. I have Just Dance (1-4) and last night I tried the Biggest Loser for the first time. I like that the Wii gives you feedback, and you are aiming for a goal and you can unlock new game items. I find doing it this way it seems less like a chore, and more like a fun game, and I am motivated to continue every day.

OMG the wii is such a great idea!!!! I love it. My family has one, we hardly use it. But hey I totallythink thatS an awesome idea!!!

Fitness_WonderWoman

shaunroberts wrote: »

Hi,
Used to go to the gym a lot when I was single. But then kids and a house happened and suddenly I had no money. £30 a month for a membership when i could do it for free at home was a no brainer.

It took me a while to find some good videos. But then I discovered insanity. I loved it and moved onto T25 and Max 30.

Shaun.

Hello Shaun! Glad you could share with us! I've never done either of those videos but I've heard they are really good and worth it!

RoxieDawn

I have a home gym..I can jump into my workout clothes and go. Then jump right into the shower. No traveling to the gym is a time saver for me.... granted it took me a year to buy all the equipment I have in my home I needed...'

Fitness_WonderWoman

lmr0528 wrote: »

I used to have a gym membership but I cancelled it to try and save some money as we were trying to buy a house. I got started with the Beachbody workouts, and was able to find a bike trainer at a yard sale over the summer. So now I just do the workouts and ride my bike for a bit down in the basement. I'll probably do that as long as I can before joining a gym again.

Not a bad idea! Workout equipment can be pricey, nice job finding a deal though lol

Fitness_WonderWoman

gia07 wrote: »

I have a home gym..I can jump into my workout clothes and go. Then jump right into the shower. No traveling to the gym is a time saver for me.... granted it took me a year to buy all the equipment I have in my home I needed...'

Ooo very nice and lucky you! I would love to be able to do the same thing would save me on gas and time too

tracoleman99

athelete2010 wrote: »

So each day you focus on a different body part??

Yes!!! Exactly. I'm on my way to the gym now to do "push" exercises, focusing on upper body, chest and arms. Yesterday I did "pull" exercises, focusing on shoulders, back and different areas of the arms. Friday I did legs.

CipherZero

Home gym, best of all worlds.

AsISmile

I've been a gym member from around 14 years old (currently 23). My favorite is group classes so I totally need a gym for that. I also started lifting recently so I need a gym for that. I'd love to have my own equipment, or a second gym membership to a gym that is closer and has better opening hours than my current one just so I can save time on my lifting days.

As to home workouts, never gave it a true shot and I think I would have found it hard to stay consistent. I did do a yoga video on youtube today and liked that...

As to outdoors, I'm dutch so I cycle. Currently I cycle about 3 hours a week to get to places. 2,5 of those are getting to the gym and back. I've always wondered if I would have been more of an outdoorsy person if I grew up somewhere else (with a better climate.) Kayaking always seemed like a lot of fun.

scottver2

Gym...no comparison