Am i the only one who likes to work out alone

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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NotSoBigNeil

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

I love working out alone too, unless I am doing a workout class so I can have someone to talk to.

jim_n_virginia

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

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

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

I am a solo artist.

belgerian

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

i love to workout alone too i listen to my music on my ipod or iphone

PetulantOne

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

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

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

I'm with you. I prefer to workout alone.

NCchar130

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Same here. I don't need the distraction. If I want to socialize we can grab dinner or coffee!

lyn2799

No you are not alone....LEAVE ME ALONE. My work out time is just for me to concentrate on ME.

mrskchris

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

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

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

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

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. (=