Gym membership....
ilovefastcarstoo
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I'm not doing too well with sticking with workouts. Do you think signing up for a gym membership would make me more likely to workout and hold myself accountable more? Thoughts?
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You have to be motivated, above all else.0
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It definitely motivates me. I don't want to waste money so if I'm paying for it I'm going to use it.0
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Nope.0
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If you're going to have to force yourself out the door to get there, then...no. And I don't see how it makes anyone more accountable.
I do find it motivating for me though. Just being in the atmosphere and having other people around me at 6am working out makes me want to move too. It's still up to me to get myself in the car though.0 -
Personally, I have a hard time working out at home and tend to work out more if I have access to the gym. I love the gym. Others prefer to work out at home and can't seem to motivate themselves to get to the gym. Others just don't get motivated to move at all and find outside circumstances to blame.
I don't know which category you fall into. But if you're unsure, maybe trying a month or a couple drop in sessions before committing to a longer membership.0 -
How long do you work out? How many times a week? What sort of workout?0
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Being accountable for working out on a regular basis can only come from YOU
It is for YOU that doing this will be some of the best insurance for your health and wellbeing that you can give yourself..
Many many years ago "block" gym memberships were a rarity, it was a years membership or nothing.....very expensive! In the past I have known people who shelled out almost four figure sums and only go for around six visits before the "I can't be bovvered" button switches in, LOL! Yes it can be tough at the beginning for some.
You need to make "me" time and once you start working out regularly the feel-good hormones will kick in and you will start noticing little bits of buffness appearing and that is a massive boost and going to the gym becomes fun and self-esteem goes shooting up.
I still get days where I have to force myself to go but always get that great buzz once I have finished, walked out of the door feeling like a (getting on a bit
) superwoman!
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If you are thinking about joining a gym and don't work out now. I would take a free weeks trial pass if they offer it. Then see how it goes for you there. No point in spending money on a gym membership if you aren't going to go regularly.0
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Gyms make a good deal of their income from people with memberships who never use the facilities.
Think of the post Christmas/New Year "resolutioners" who sign up, go potty for a few weeks and then are rarely seen again.
Enjoyment, dedication, motivation and goals are all linked - which of these are letting you down?
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No. Paying for a gym membership does nto mean that you will use it. Most gyms rely on customers who pay and practically never use the gym.0
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Thanks for the advice everyone! I think I will try some gyms out and see what works for me. I believe me going to a gym will help me workout. We will see. Good luck on your journeys! 0
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Yes!
I recently joined a gym & before that I was doing insanity.
& I absolutely love the gym! Great atmosphere.
You'll enjoy it give it a try! 0 -
Try to find a gym buddie, that worked for me. Paying alone did not work for me.0
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I thought it would motivate me, but so far it hasn't. My gym is undergoing massive renovations in the locker rooms so I've been using that as a lame excuse to avoid it (although really, the sign "Workmen will be in and out" in the women's locker room is more than a tad creepy).0
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I used a free week pass and took a couple of classes to find a place I liked. I go in the mornings and find it is now just part of my routine to get up and get there. I love going but I do wish I had a gym buddy. I did at my old gym and it made it much more interesting.0
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I Was excited to try a club fitness right by my house. I looked it up online and it has nothing but terrible reviews.
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You don't buy motivation, it needs to come from within.ilovefastcarstoo wrote: »I'm not doing too well with sticking with workouts. Do you think signing up for a gym membership would make me more likely to workout and hold myself accountable more? Thoughts?0 -
You don't buy motivation, it needs to come from within.ilovefastcarstoo wrote: »I'm not doing too well with sticking with workouts. Do you think signing up for a gym membership would make me more likely to workout and hold myself accountable more? Thoughts?
I totally understand. It's a mix of motivation and the preference of using a machine to burn a lot of calories and something in front of me telling me how much I'm burning. A workout at home doesn't do that. Plus maybe being in an environment where other people are working out may help others be more motivated, including myself.0 -
ilovefastcarstoo wrote: »
You don't buy motivation, it needs to come from within.ilovefastcarstoo wrote: »I'm not doing too well with sticking with workouts. Do you think signing up for a gym membership would make me more likely to workout and hold myself accountable more? Thoughts?
I totally understand. It's a mix of motivation and the preference of using a machine to burn a lot of calories and something in front of me telling me how much I'm burning. A workout at home doesn't do that. Plus maybe being in an environment where other people are working out may help others be more motivated, including myself.
There is nothing wrong with going to a gym obviously. Many people, if not most, prefer to do their workouts outdoors, or in a gym or with a group.If you feel like joining a gym because it sounds interesting, absolutely do so. If you are hoping that paying for a gym membership will give you motivation, it will not.0 -
my friend joined our new local gym few months back and hasnt gone yet even for an induction.
this really is a personal thing. i worked out in my living room for ages, but some say they wouldnt be motivated to do so, therefore go to the gym. You will be surprised how fit you can get working out at home. I now have a gym membership to push myself further
you just have to make the decision and stick to it0 -
2 best things about a good gym membership IMO:
1) bad weather is less of an excuse (presuming we are talking cold/rain, not impassable roads)
2) variety, a nice gym should have a variety of group classes and equipment...a lot more equipment variety than most people can manage at home0 -
My insurance will pay %75 of my membership each month if I got at least 10 times per month. That's my motivation.0
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ilovefastcarstoo wrote: »I Was excited to try a club fitness right by my house. I looked it up online and it has nothing but terrible reviews.
What exactly were the reviews about? How many of them were there? Online reviews can be somewhat helpful, but I'd do my own research first. Can you get a short-term trial membership or even a free week?0 -
ilovefastcarstoo wrote: »I'm not doing too well with sticking with workouts. Do you think signing up for a gym membership would make me more likely to workout and hold myself accountable more? Thoughts?
Maybe not necessarily the membership alone but I find that taking classes keeps me accountable because I consider it part of my daily schedule and people are expecting to see me there.
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i go for the classes . different classes for different purposes, EG// weights, cardio, yoga etc. and so i don't have to come up with my own workout, i just monkey-see, monkey-do for an hour routines change every 4 weeks so it's not boring . 0
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punkrockgoth wrote: »Personally, I have a hard time working out at home and tend to work out more if I have access to the gym. I love the gym. Others prefer to work out at home and can't seem to motivate themselves to get to the gym. Others just don't get motivated to move at all and find outside circumstances to blame.
I don't know which category you fall into. But if you're unsure, maybe trying a month or a couple drop in sessions before committing to a longer membership.
Exactly this for me too. I know most gyms offer 1 week passes. Try it out- it might be for you!
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ilovefastcarstoo wrote: »
You don't buy motivation, it needs to come from within.ilovefastcarstoo wrote: »I'm not doing too well with sticking with workouts. Do you think signing up for a gym membership would make me more likely to workout and hold myself accountable more? Thoughts?
I totally understand. It's a mix of motivation and the preference of using a machine to burn a lot of calories and something in front of me telling me how much I'm burning. A workout at home doesn't do that. Plus maybe being in an environment where other people are working out may help others be more motivated, including myself.
Sounds like the gym is for you IF it a good gym and convenient.
Just remember however it takes up time travelling to and from plus say an hour including changing and if you become short of time attendance will suffer. Also not possible to whilst on holidays.
As an alternative-
If you just want to burn calories and tone up I would suggest HIIT High Intensity Interval Training (or Tabata). You only need say ten minutes in total- typically Warm up 3 minutes then 8x30 second sprint with 10 seconds rest between and that's it. Could a routine of star jumps, burpees etc or if you have any home equipment like static cycling machine, rowing machine etc. Your metabolic rate will be elevated for up to 24 hours after such a routine.
Maybe fit in a an exercise whilst watching TV- Just do one of the following each night such as planking, pushup from the knees, squats, situps etc.
I only do generally maximum of 10-15 minutes sessions everyday maybe first thing in the morning an maybe a couple at night.
Anyway as other people have suggested maybe try the gym thing - I think every one has at some stage just for the experience but just try out for a week or two at first.
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What will motivate you to workout is finding a workout you like to do. For some that's running, weight lifting, spinning, yoga, or barre. In my case it's pole dancing.
Even when I fell off my calorie counting, I still stuck with pole. I gained weight bc I wasn't in a deficit, but my love for pole kept me motivated to keep going to my lessons. Find something you love and you'll keep doing it.
It might take some trial and error, but you will find something. I tried running, spin, doing a body weight training like You Are Your Own Gym, barre, and did lots of Beachbody workouts like T25, Insanity, Insanity Max 30, & P90X3. But the one thing that stuck with me was pole. I've been doing it for over almost a year and a half, and this is the longest fitness program I've ever stuck with.0 -
classes might keep you motivated0
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Because you'll be more likely to do something that you have to drive 15-20 minutes just to be able to start doing.0
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