Am i the only one who likes to work out alone

CkepiJinx
CkepiJinx Posts: 613 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I prefer to work out alone. When ever people say we should go together I have an urge to scream "no leave me alone" in the voice of a five year old who doesn't want to share their toys.
I am going to work out not chat, I don't want to alter my workout to suite your pace, I don't want to hear about your day, your husband, your kid, your family or friends. I want to get on the tread mill put on my headphones and do my thing.
I work in a school, I love my job, but I am with people from 830 am until 530 pm, then I go home have dinner with my DH & DD. plus 2 days a weeks I coach cheer leading after work so I am literally with people from 830 am- 830pm, then we have games Sat. & Sun. For about 3 hours, we cheer for girls & boys varsity games.

So no I don't want to meet you at the gym I want to be blissfully left alone for my one hour work out, why can't people understand this? Even people who don't want to work out with me are shocked I go by myself and wouldn't it be more fun with a friend they say.

Am I truly the only one who likes to work out alone?
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  • 141by2016
    141by2016 Posts: 179
    No, you are not alone. I started out running with some girls from school, and slowly they stopped showing up. At first I was hurt and frustrated, then I realized I actually like it better and push myself harder when no one is there.
  • NakeshiaB
    NakeshiaB Posts: 250 Member
    Nope I prefer it and I actually do a better job if I work out alone. Having someone beside me pushing me is too much pressure and I'm more likely to give up. Kind of always been this way, taught myself to tie my shoes, read time, swim and I train by myself for jogging. It might take longer but I get there eventually!
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    You're not alone. I never saw the point of it. I go to work out. End.
  • lovechicagobears
    lovechicagobears Posts: 289 Member
    Nope, just like you, I need that time to myself. I'm around people and on the phone all day, so I need some quiet head space where I can just blast some music and work at my own pace.
  • djames92
    djames92 Posts: 990 Member
    i prefer it i get in and out quicker and dont get annoyed when my friends wanna waste time talking lol
  • miadhail
    miadhail Posts: 383 Member
    I workout alone too and I love it! I like it when it is only me in the room. Another reason why I can never commit to the gym. I'm happy with my little stash of various dumbbells, resistance bands and workout videos in the comfort of my home. I tend to commit more to exercise that way too.
  • melody0830
    melody0830 Posts: 3
    You're not alone. I never saw the point of it. I go to work out. End.

    Yep^^^^
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    I only like to work out alone because I've never worked out with someone who had the same goals or was as into it as I was. I'd love a workout buddy who was my fitness twin.
  • Faericn_Rising
    Faericn_Rising Posts: 235
    I have never worked outwith another person, and i have no intentions of doing so.
  • bluelena
    bluelena Posts: 304 Member
    I have never worked outwith another person, and i have no intentions of doing so.

    This, to the letter. I don't see the point of walking or running with other people, either.
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 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.
  • Faericn_Rising
    Faericn_Rising Posts: 235
    I lied: I DDR with my fiancee on the VERY rare occasion....However, hes a lot better than me, so it is a challenge, not something that holds me back. but other than that, nobody ever in the world.....
  • AngelicxAnnihilation
    AngelicxAnnihilation Posts: 336 Member
    At this point in time, I'm still closed in my own box. Unless I'm doing something fitness like with my man or my best friend, I work out alone. Maybe as I become more fit and comfortable with myself that will change if that day ever comes lol.
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    We generally go to the gym as a family but once we are there, I pretty much do my routine. I may talk with whomever is there if it is convenient. It is part of my therapy of sorts to be able to tune folks out... I too teach and my days can be very long at times... (I teach band)... So after school rehearsals are far from uncommon... by the end of the day, I am ready for a little shut-down time.. Sometimes I am that way @ lunch.
  • samerzz16
    samerzz16 Posts: 102
    Usually I prefer working out alone but recently I liked having someone come with me just as motivational support (someone to yell at me) and as a spotter when I lift heavy. When I start cutting again in a few months, I will start working out alone again.
  • Priincess_Natalie
    Priincess_Natalie Posts: 367 Member
    Nope. I'm the same way. I used to think I wanted a workout partner but I realized quickly that I don't. I just want to get in there and tune the world out. I get in the zone. My thoughts flow freely and uninterrupted and that's the only point in my day when I feel like it's ALL about me.

    This does not apply to my group classes though. I do enjoy the joking and talking that takes place during that time but I do not want that to carry over into my lifting/running/alone time at the gym.
  • brendaschmitt1
    brendaschmitt1 Posts: 218
    You are not alone I prefer going solo too. I can concentrate on my workout better.
  • kathrynlouiseellis
    kathrynlouiseellis Posts: 22 Member
    I prefer to workout alone or with my PT is ok, but there's nobody else there just myself and him. I used to go to group outdoor training but I found that ok but sometimes I'd feel slow or self conscious or just hated being with a crowd, so definitely alone for me and I stopped going to group training as well because I don't want to talk, be friends or talk about the weekend, I'm here to train and I'm the type of person who gives it my all, totally with you!
  • shrinking_me
    shrinking_me Posts: 207 Member
    another loner here . . . much prefer to go at my own pace lol
  • newmein2013
    newmein2013 Posts: 674 Member
    I prefer to workout alone. I need that time for myself. But every once in a while, to catch up with my friends from the old neighborhood when I go visit, we do go workout together & it's really fun. But they know I'm serious & that they should expect to be there for two hours, if not don't even bother going with me. One time my friend begged to come with me & after 20 minutes she wanted to leave. I refused (and she was driving) & I reminded her that she agreed to my terms. She pouted & putzed around for a half hour or so and then just sat & watched me, lol.

    Edited cuz my phone types whatever it wants quite often.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 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.
  • tehzephyrsong
    tehzephyrsong Posts: 435 Member
    I am right there with you. My boyfriend accompanies me to the gym sometimes, but it's more like we're just there at the same time, not necessarily working out "together." I can see why working out in a group appeals to some people, but I'm just not one of them.
  • Lincolnlady217
    Lincolnlady217 Posts: 49 Member
    I like to workout alone! If the point of working out to is to work our a**es off (literally) then I cannot see how some people do that while socializing, reading or watching tv. Maybe it works for some, but all I am at the gym for is a workout to the point of being an out-of-breath sweaty mess-certainly not my best look lol!
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    Only if they are better than me cause the inspire or can teach me. But why would they want to be with me ignorant I'm doing them done? So Ya I prefer doing my own thing.
  • Cisco12791
    Cisco12791 Posts: 15
    I need a spotter that's all.
  • GabyG69
    GabyG69 Posts: 213
    Nope. I prefer working out alone. I go at my own pace and don't have to wait on anyone and they don't have to wait on me either..
  • amclaws25
    amclaws25 Posts: 128 Member
    I too like it alone. My workouts are much quicker and more intense. The girls that I occasionally might go with are only cardio queens so its beyond boring. I hate cardio. I do like to go with my boyfriend like once a week or so to have a spot when I wanna up my bench press and squats though. We have fun together when we go usually but he hasn't been going as much as me so sometimes its hard to schedule it. And we need a babysitter for it too. But ultimately, its my chill time to get my mind off stuff. :)
  • iWILLbeFit062012
    iWILLbeFit062012 Posts: 97 Member
    Nope, I revel in the solitude.
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    I've taken jogging buddies and they always want to talk more than exercise...

    I love working out alone. Clears my mind.

    Music is the best workout buddy, aha.
  • NocturnalGirl
    NocturnalGirl Posts: 1,762
    Not the only one. If I go with others, I usually can't do everything I want or as long as I want, and I'd rather not adjust my workout to theirs. I'm also self-conscious so I prefer a little space.

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