Gym

larr91

I have been going to the gym for around a year but lately have been finding myself getting very bored of the machines and no motivation to go, I am considering whether to give up the gym and do more walking/30 Day Shred/random exercise classes etc. But I am worried if I give up the gym all together I will slip into bad habits and gain weight!

I always stay around the same weight no matter what I seem to do, the most I have ever lost was around 10 pounds last year from doing the wii fit daily?! I weigh too much (12st ish)for my height (5ft 5") yet my clothes size is pretty average UK 12/14?

Any comments/suggestions are very very welcome

Coltsman4ever

Switch from machines to free weights and change up your routine.
Using dumbbells is better anyway. You engage more muscles with free weights than you do on the machines.

idcatiej22

if you're looking for new ideas for the gym, check out women's health's website. they have really good ideas for new exercises to try and ways to switch up your work-out.

i think your best bet is trying to vary your routine a bit. i do a combination of 30DS and the gym; i also go to yoga or swim whenever i can. just do whatever works for you, and keeps you from getting bored.

good luck

ackeebee

why dont you try some of the classes offered at your gym? i am assuming there are some.

there are some people at my gym who only use machines and other who only go to classes. for me, i find a combination of both works best. there are days when i am fed up of the machines and other days when i just dont fancy being in class.

dirtydirtydiana

The machines at the gym also bore me, so I started playing a new sport. We have a squash court at the gym, so I mostly just do that, and then spend a few minutes on the machines or do some strength.

Does your gym offer classes? Those are less boring.

byrnet18

Does your gym offer classes? Maybe start going to those to change things up. Buy a jump rope...that'll kick your butt. Sounds like you need to change up your routine if you aren't losing weight despite your efforts. I change it up from doing gym workouts, high intensity interval training, running outdoors, jump roping, and various Bob Harper DVDs. If you need more ideas or motivation add me.

stevwil41

When I started I was clueless about the gym but mine offers 4 free sessions with a personal trainer as part of the membership so I had him set me up on a routine. I can't afford to pay for a trainer regularly but I splurge on one or 2 sessions a month to switch my routine up and keep from getting bored.

PBJunky

Switch from machines to free weights and change up your routine.
Using dumbbells is better anyway. You engage more muscles with free weights than you do on the machines.

Well said Doc