Am i the only one who likes to work out alone

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  • NotSoBigNeil
    NotSoBigNeil Posts: 215 Member
    You're not alone in preferring to be alone. I even go so far as to lock my family out of the basement if I am using the treadmill. Leave me the *kitten* alone.

    Winning post right there. Couldn't agree more.
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    I love working out alone too, unless I am doing a workout class so I can have someone to talk to.
  • jim_n_virginia
    jim_n_virginia Posts: 59 Member
    I work out alone but its because every work out partner I ever had always eventually starts making excuses why they can't go and they quit so now I just do it alone. And like someone said I can get in and out faster by myself.
  • melindadunston
    melindadunston Posts: 157
    Not alone! I'm pretty anti-social...lol Working out isn't a time to chat it up. It's a time to workout!
  • jaitken_22
    jaitken_22 Posts: 212 Member
    I do prefer to work out alone as I feel I can concentrate better. I go to the gym with my mum and as much as I love my mum and feel really bad for saying this, if she is on the machine next to me she will keep talking to me as she doesn't have much company during the day while I am at work, but I feel when I listen to her I can't concentrate and put my all into that exercise! I do think it is good to have someone there with you if it helps take your mind off how long you've been at it on the machine, but not ALL the time!!
  • elenathegreat
    elenathegreat Posts: 3,988 Member
    I am a solo artist.
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    Nope my main form of excersise is running and I very much enjoy doing it by myself. Its my alone time no kids, no work, dont have to worry about anything or talk about anything. Put my headphones on and check out.
  • ShawnNhGa1977
    ShawnNhGa1977 Posts: 56 Member
    i love to workout alone too i listen to my music on my ipod or iphone
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    Unless that person is my trainer, I don't like to workout with somebody. I tend to lose focus whenever I'm with somebody else. Moreover I get pissed off whenever I'm being watched while working out.

    I was thinking this. I miss having a coach/trainer. But if you aren't that person, then yah leave me alone. It's why I'm in the process of setting up a gym in my house.
  • mominwi419
    mominwi419 Posts: 87
    My husband and I may go to the gym together, but we'll branch off and do our own thing. The only times we'll really come together is if I am wanting to lift to a new PR and want a spotter.

    Other than that, I prefer to work out alone.
  • jgandy13
    jgandy13 Posts: 24
    I sometimes prefer someone to go with me for motivational support...but most the time I like to workout alone. No one to make you feel rushed to leave or pressured to stay, I can huff and puff without fear of someone judging me, I don't feel like I have to worry or focus on anyone other than myself. Its a nice detox and sometimes when I take others they want to workout together as a team and stay with one another and I do not like that. I like someone to hold me accountable to go and push me but once we get there I still like to be alone lol. :)
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I'm with you. I prefer to workout alone.
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
    I also prefer to work out alone. Like the OP said, I don't want to compete with you, try to keep up with you, or slow down to accommodate you. And I DON'T want to chat. I spend 40 hours a week in a cubicle without privacy with talkative coworkers (I enjoy them, don't get me wrong), we work with disability claims so all day long I'm on the phone listening to (truly) sad stories from people who expect I should be able to do more for them than I can. When I'm not at work, the last thing on earth I want is to spend more time with people, I just want to get my stuff done and I really enjoy the alone time.
  • holidayworkout
    holidayworkout Posts: 15
    Nope. I love working out alone. I don't mind going to the gym with friends but they actually talk to me when we're hard coring, like no. Stop. And I feel better of myself when I workout alone it actually boosts my self-esteem because me sweating and panting isn't the most attractive thing in the world which is why I don't want anyone to be there when I workout. That may have sounded weird, I don't know how to explain...
  • freasabreze
    freasabreze Posts: 97 Member
    I'm with you girl! I hate it when I have to pace myself with someone else. I feel cheated. My sister always wants to go with me and I hate it but I don't want to hurt her feelings.
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I used to until I started going to the gym with my husband and realized how much more weight I could lift with a spotter. We do the same workout so it works and we are both there to workout and NOT chit chat. We get in, get it done and get out.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    I prefer working out alone, too. I do enjoy hiking with my husband, but otherwise I typically fly solo. You'll never find me at Zumba class. :laugh:
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    I am not good company when I work out in the gym. I'm only good company if the workout is a hike, a long walk, or a run. And then only if the workout partner is my husband, because I don't like nonsense, and he's no nonsense.
  • mochalishious
    mochalishious Posts: 97 Member
    Alone as well. I look at my work out as me time! A break from my husband & kids. I will do a dumbs class but that's it
  • chaNyn613
    chaNyn613 Posts: 112 Member
    I work out alone except when I am trying to add jogging to my routine. I hate jogging but love the results so I add a buddy with the same pace. Otherwise, its 5:30 am and my social barometer is not turned on until after my shower.
  • dawnms8
    dawnms8 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm the same way....too nervous I guess about how I look to exercise in front of anyone (children and spouse included). I'm also a super clutz so I guess that doesn't help =)
  • FightingforFit82
    FightingforFit82 Posts: 179
    I love working out alone. That's why I hit the gym at 3/3:30am. Empty gym and non of my friends will go that early.
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    Nope, right there with you. I work out alone. I like to work alone too. And when I was in school I studied alone.

    Plenty of other fun stuff to do with a friend.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Same here. I don't need the distraction. If I want to socialize we can grab dinner or coffee!
  • lyn2799
    lyn2799 Posts: 2
    No you are not alone....LEAVE ME ALONE. My work out time is just for me to concentrate on ME.
  • mrskchris
    mrskchris Posts: 28 Member
    I definitely prefer to workout alone. Every now and then my husband will go with me, but we only run together on the treadmill - no talking. Most of the time I am by myself. I don't even like to bring my children to the child care center because I don't want to hear my name on the loud speaker or be limited to a 2 hour time frame. It's my workout, and I like to be left alone.
  • aloranger7708
    aloranger7708 Posts: 422 Member
    No, I cannot stand working out with other people. In college, my friends would always want to go together, so I agreed a few times. All they wanted to do was stand around, chat, and check out boys. Maybe if I were single it would've been more fun? And then they'd want to leave after about 20 minutes. It was ridiculous. I maybe joined them twice before learning my lesson. I like being accountable for me, just me.
  • Saiava
    Saiava Posts: 68 Member
    You're definitely NOT alone. I'm sure these points have already been mentioned but I don't like working out with others because I don't want to have to move to someone else's pace. I don't want to slow down or move faster for someone. Also I feel like I'm constantly judged by others when I work out with other people around . . . makes me feel like inadequate. :(
  • CkepiJinx
    CkepiJinx Posts: 613 Member
    Well I am definitely not the only one :laugh: Guess I don't need to feel guilty about it any more :bigsmile: many happy solo workouts to all! :drinker:
  • MorbidMander
    MorbidMander Posts: 349 Member
    I don't like it either. I hate going on "sweat" gym dates with people, I don't look pleasant when I workout and I'd rather just be alone at my house doing it. I just wanna do what I do best on my own. No distractions, no chatting, just getting my workout done. Then take a shower in my OWN bathroom afterwards. Yeah, perfect workout for me. (=

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