Gyms are not for me ...

DaoneandonlyMe
DaoneandonlyMe Posts: 118 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Yet again ...My sister convinced me to join a gym .
So we would go together, She lives kinda far ..so we are just not able to go often.
I go there hop on a treadmill/bike/ and I'm bored out of my mind.
This specific gym does not have aerobic classes ( Jettts)

I rather pop a Turbo Fire o Zumba DVD at home ...sweat shower and I'm done.

I feel like pitiful hamster at the gym ...

gyms are not for me...

Replies

  • amercer1015
    amercer1015 Posts: 1
    I do Zumba for the Wii! Although today was the first day in a year since I've done it, it's still a great workout. And no one can see what a fool I'm making of myself. =p
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I hate cardio myself and very rarely do it for more than 12 minutes after lifting. Suggestion: - lift weights.
  • TMLPatrick
    TMLPatrick Posts: 558 Member
    I feel your pain. I'm far too socially awkward even when I'm *in* my element, much less somewhere where I'd already be super uncomfortable like a gym.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    SQUAT!
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Then don't go to the gym.

    Problem solved.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    Then don't go to the gym.

    Problem solved.

    Yep. Quit. Get your money back, do TurboFire at home. Done.
  • DaoneandonlyMe
    DaoneandonlyMe Posts: 118 Member
    Then don't go to the gym.

    Problem solved.


    I had not thought of that ..wow.. thanks
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Then don't go to the gym.

    Problem solved.


    I had not thought of that ..wow.. thanks
    Glad I could help.


    I'm a helper.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    If the gym's not for you then quit and workout in a way that you enjoy. Torturing yourself with something you dislike is never going to be sustainable long term.

    Try other things too. I joined the gym last June doing mostly treadmill/elliptical. I got bored after just a couple of weeks so switched to doing 30 mins strength training and 30 mins cardio, but soon got bored again (dreading the cardio portion every time) and changed up again to 10 mins cardio and 50 mins strength training. I finally started enjoying my workouts.

    Then last month I bought myself some weights and basic gym equipment and quit my membership to workout at home and I love it!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Then don't go to the gym.

    Problem solved.


    I had not thought of that ..wow.. thanks
    Glad I could help.


    I'm a helper.

    She is. And incredibly supportive and motivating.
  • KChristie976
    KChristie976 Posts: 150 Member
    I enjoyed going to the gym but with going to work and school I didnt feel like it was fair to leave my daughter in someone elses care any more time during the day once dont with those things. Its hard to just head to the gym with you have a little one to take care of at home. I ended up scouting craigs list and bought an elliptical so I can use it at home and no have to worry about childcare or leaving the house. I can just workout and then jump right in the shower. Maybe thats an option for you?
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    Then don't go to the gym.

    Problem solved.


    I had not thought of that ..wow.. thanks
    Glad I could help.


    I'm a helper.

    She is. And incredibly supportive and motivating.

    This^^ x 1 000 000
  • nadia_in_mtl
    nadia_in_mtl Posts: 88
    I have always hated gyms; the monotony of the exercises, people's BO, people not wiping down the machines after they're done, germs in confined spaces especially during the winter time.. :indifferent: To me, exercise is fun when there is variety or when I feel like I'm learning something. I will be taking hip hop classes as of next week which should be interesting. I really like dance classes, I took Reggae Dancehall in the fall and it was so much fun. I recently started Turbo Fire and I love it so far! I will be doing a TF/Chalean Extreme hybrid eventually. I also have a couple of other Beach Body programs, like Shaun T's Rockin' Body (lots of dancing :happy: )

    You should do what works for you and what you find enjoyable. I have a friend who loves hitting up the treadmill and elliptical at the gym and it seems to work for her, however I know that wouldn't keep me motivated in the long run. To each their own.
  • zoukeira
    zoukeira Posts: 313 Member
    To me gyms are for weightlifting or for classes. I'm not surprised you're bored if you're just doing cardio, I'd be the same, I love my DVDs for cardio. Have you thought of trying weights? No need to waste a good membership.
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    Remember that "Gym" is short for "Gyames".
  • aryya
    aryya Posts: 33 Member
    Maybe try bodyrock? 12 minutes of hell, but a pretty darn awesome workout. At the gym, i don't go on cardio machines anymore (ok, i do sometimes, but i prefer other forms of cardio) - i get too bored as well. It's all about weights and intervals, that, to me, is heaven ;)
  • Taterpoof
    Taterpoof Posts: 416 Member
    I actually love the gym. I love the atmosphere of everyone working out. Although I do have a workout buddy and we both push each other hard. Having a gym buddy definitely helps
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    I bring my phone or Kindle and watch YouTube videos! Or old Episodes of Star Trek. www.startrek.com FTW!

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