We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Joining a gym

Sminett1993
Sminett1993 Posts: 11
edited January 1 in Health and Weight Loss
I am thinking about joining a gum just for women. I have never gone to a gym and I was wondering what you all thought about gyms on general.

Replies

  • Sminett1993
    Sminett1993 Posts: 11
    Bump!
  • mwintturi
    mwintturi Posts: 3
    I like going to a gym with guys because I like to look at them while I'm working out... the eye candy gives me a little motivation to get my old body back! :)
    My current gym even has a women's only section, but I never go in there.
  • AEFidgets
    AEFidgets Posts: 243
    I loved going to my co-ed one. Worth the money to lift and use a treadmill in lousy weather
  • Cutie_browneyes2004
    Cutie_browneyes2004 Posts: 13 Member
    I prefer the gym over working out outside... I think it's just a personal preference. I signed up for the fitness center at my local community center it's cheaper then a traditional gym and ususally less crowded... but i think you have to try it to see if you like it
  • mdhummel
    mdhummel Posts: 201 Member
    If you feel uncomfortable working out in front of the opposite sex an all women's gym can provide a relaxed atmosphere. I used to work out at an all women's gym so I wouldn't have to worry about putting on make up or cute work out clothes. Recently I joined a co-ed gym because I want to work out with my husband.
  • Katbody10
    Katbody10 Posts: 369 Member
    Hmm.. I guess I never thought about it. I am very self-conscious of my physique .. but oh well .. that's why I'm there. I doubt anyone's looking at me anyway.

    It's been years since I had a gym membership .. and recently decided to check out either the YMCA or the 24 Hour Fitness - both of which are about a block or 2 away. I went and got a 3 day free pass to the 24 Hour Fitness .. got a tour and tried out a yoga class. There were guys in there even.. which surprised me. I checked out a few other things, the Aqua classes, etc.

    I have decided I'm going to join there tomorrow. The YMCA is more expensive .. (surprise surprise) and I don't qualify for their financial aid .. boo .. so it's the 24 Hour Fitness for me!

    Who is there isn't what's important to me .. WHY I am is the main reason. I'm not 20-something anymore .. I can't be bothered with feeling intimidated by the cute, hot bodied gals .. I wanna get in awesome shape for being 46! This is about me .. not anyone else :smile:
  • jennojenno
    jennojenno Posts: 4 Member
    Another option is to ask around your local colleges and universities. I know my local one charges $300 for a year membership, but that's in NYC so I consider that cheap.
  • CarlieeBear
    CarlieeBear Posts: 325 Member
    I work out at Snap Fitness and am very happy with it. Most of the people who workout there are pretty normal and I like that. They give a college student discount so I only pay about $35/month.

    There's also a local one location gym in my bf's neighborhood that only charges $10/mo.

    Of course, as a college student, I can use my school's gym, but find that too intimidating.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories