Do you skip the gym in freezing weather?

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  • amyhoss
    amyhoss Posts: 414 Member
    No I don't skip the gym because it's cold. If the roads are dangerous to drive on due to snow, I *might* skip but even then I would try. Freezing weather seems like a lame excuse to skip.
  • murf19
    murf19 Posts: 453 Member
    It's easier when I just have to go to my basement and pop in a DVD! It was 12 degrees this AM and will be colder as week goes on here in Boston area
  • DarkAngel262
    DarkAngel262 Posts: 118 Member
    I live in Houston. What is this cold weather you people speak of?
  • Marlys101
    Marlys101 Posts: 100
    I don't feel it's right or wrong to skip out. It was 11 below here yesterday and MN but I made myself go to Zumba last night. We just need to get through Jan. and spring is just around the corner. :)
  • DebbieMc3
    DebbieMc3 Posts: 289 Member
    No. Bring a change of clothes and a towel. Even if there are no showers you can still clean up and dry off.
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    It was -47C (-53F) last night. I went to the gym because it was too cold to run outside.
    Get your *kitten* to the gym sister! :happy:
  • Mhaney
    Mhaney Posts: 467 Member
    I skipped taekwondo a few weeks ago because of the rain.. but when it rains the parking lot goes under 3 inches of water
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    What difference does the temperature make? Does your gym not have a roof? Do you skip work, going to the movies, going out to eat if its cold?

    Teach your body and mind it doesn't matter how cold or how hot it is..you will conquer it all
  • BigDave1050
    BigDave1050 Posts: 854 Member
    Unless your gym is outside like say Venice beach, CA. I say you have no excuse not to go. Its inside and you can exercise till your warm. Your not going to break walking to your car when your done.
  • PonyTailedLoser
    PonyTailedLoser Posts: 315 Member
    No way. I have no heat in my attic lair. The gym is where I go to get warm.
  • lh1626
    lh1626 Posts: 241 Member
    I am guilty! I skipped yestereday because it was soooo cold! I am an hour south of Milwaukee....we have not had any weather like this yet this winter, so I totally understand!


    I did not want to walk out all sweaty in the nasty disgusting wind and cold, so I did skip. I know I should have gone, but I think the cold just zapped out all my energy! I know...excuses...excuses...... :sad:
  • Erikalynne18
    Erikalynne18 Posts: 558 Member
    Sadly, sometimes :(

    I walk to the gym but I have ashma so when it's -31, even walking to the gym can cause an ashma attack. A few weeks ago I got up the courage, bundled up like crazy, and walked there in a snow storm. Finally got to the parking lot and realised it was EMPTY, gym closed early due to the storm LOL.
  • melinda200208
    melinda200208 Posts: 525 Member
    Absolutely Not! It is -11 here in WI and I still made it to the gym. I just make sure to bundle up!!! Hat covering my ears, hood up, mittens on and scarf! No excuses ;)
  • nekosimba
    nekosimba Posts: 239 Member
    Awh, that's cute...it's -42 here in Mantioba....and yes, it is really hard to even want to go to work in the mornings, nevermind go work out.
  • rocket_ace
    rocket_ace Posts: 380 Member
    I can't say its as cold here (NY) as it is near you, but we also had some snow come down kinda hard last night right when I was supposed to goto the gym...and even though prudence said for me to not get in the car, I couldn't bear the thought of missing it.....I guess I've change some....keep it up guys!!

    anyone who wants an friend in this fight, friend me up!! and let's do it.
  • NeedANewFocus
    NeedANewFocus Posts: 898 Member
    GO TO THE GYM! BUNDLE UP!

    It was -1 when I got in my car this morning at 5:30 AM to get over to the gym (I live in Iowa) but I dress in layers, so that way even when I leave sweaty the cold air can't get to me!

    I really wouldn't suggest skipping the gym, because the habit of skipping is usually easier to maintain than the habit of going and it can get you into a nasty pattern.

    If it is that big of a deal for you, make sure you at least workout at home. Do a dvd (Insanity, Jillian Michaels, yoga, whatever!) Just make sure you get moving, don't let the winter hibernation slow you down!

    agreed.....winter weather is just an excuse to keep having excuses . make it happen. dress in layers. create a space at home and do some workouts at home. too many tools at our disposal to say stop all together.
  • dearly4ever
    dearly4ever Posts: 61 Member
    I hate the cold but I try not to. It was below 0 last night in Madison, WI with windchills close to -30 if not lower. I just layered up and I went in. The only thing that makes me skip is maybe a winter blizzard.
  • BreeNJesse
    BreeNJesse Posts: 150 Member
    Never!
  • boomboom011
    boomboom011 Posts: 1,459
    I just got home from work, it's around 7:30am. Usually I hit the gym on my way home, but right now in Milwaukee it's -7 out, so cold it's painful! Am I wrong for skipping the gym when it's that cold out? I don't want to go outside all sweaty (there's no showers at the gym I go to). Does anyone else wimp out when it's freezing out?

    I have a son at Marquette, and he just sent me a pic of the forecast there and asked me if he really had to go to class! Ha!

    I'd wimp out, but I'm in Houston.

    ha! i was gonna say hell yeah i would skip the gym. are you kidding me. but then again i live in north texas. im pretty sure the gym wouldnt even be open if it was that cold. true story. i dont even know what -7 feels like nor do i want to. hooray for all you that can withstand those temps.
  • serenapitala
    serenapitala Posts: 441 Member
    To Canadians: Remember, -7 f equals about -21c. Not that it's worth skipping the gym (in my opinion), but it is genuinely cold (not the worst temp, but cold). I'm pretty sure she's not counting windchill because we've had some cold temps here in the Midwest U.S. this week.
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    My hats off to everyone who has the strength and will power to go out in freezing temps! I live in deep south Texas and people down here (including myself) are really thrown off when the temperature drops to freezing levels. Public schools have cancelled classes when temps have gotten into the mid 20s!

    My original reply was going to be "No, stay home, stay warm and keep safe", but now I realize that freezing temperatures and snow are par for the course in some parts of the country. Kudos to all who brave the elements to stay healthy!

    Why would they close schools for mid 20s? I know it's not common there, but there's no danger! When I was a kid the governor closed school for -48 (-60 up north), but that's hardly the same. I'm not saying Texans need to go outside, but 20 is definitely fine for going in and out of a bus.
    How many Texans own snowsuits and giant gloves/mittens/hats/facemasks/etc? I doubt many would be able to layer up even if they wanted to.

    It's also a matter of acclimation. Here in Wisconsin when it's 50F in the fall, it's cold. When it's 50F in the spring, it's t-shirt and shorts weather.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    What is this GYM you speak of?
  • Dlibo1013
    Dlibo1013 Posts: 883 Member
    where was it -53? was -30 in Minnesota
    It was -47C (-53F) last night. I went to the gym because it was too cold to run outside.
    Get your *kitten* to the gym sister! :happy:
  • spfldpam
    spfldpam Posts: 738 Member
    It's pretty darn cold here in Central IL the last day or two and I still went and parked at the farthest parking spot in the lot too! Headed there today after work!
  • moneypenny50
    moneypenny50 Posts: 18 Member
    ABSOLUTELY NOT. NO EXCUSES
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
    I live in Houston. What is this cold weather you people speak of?

    you. leave. now
  • hollyk57
    hollyk57 Posts: 520 Member
    The cold doesn't stop me. I went swimming at the gym when it was -5 out and loved it because clearly, the cold keeps some people at home and the place was dead. The cold wouldn't stop me from going to the gym... heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions might, but once you're there, it's toasty warm. I think when you live in cold temps, the gym is essential because you wouldn't want to go for a walk or run outside when it's that cold....
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    um no. cause then I'd be lying about how much I want to reach my goals.
  • thedeegan4
    thedeegan4 Posts: 422 Member
    I'm in Iowa and it was -15 with windchill this morning. It is freezing cold in my gym but I still go. I wear long sleeves and pants and usually I'm really cold when I start but by the end I'm dripping sweat. Get your butt to the gym. NO EXCUSES!
  • OddChoices
    OddChoices Posts: 244 Member
    No. Short of a rest day or sick day, I never miss gym. Extreme weather and all. If I started missing gym because of cold temperatures I would not be working out 2/3 of winter here in Ohio.

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