GYM??? OR NOT???
1lexisva
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I don't go to the Gym and only workout at Home or when it is nice i will walk 2-4 miles at the Park...Is it okay not to go to the Gym and just do my own exercises at home? I found fitness videos that I workout too and do my regular walking...is there other recommended things to do?
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The simpliest answer is "Whatever works for you". If you enjoy working out at home, are seeing results, and it's something you can stick to, then it looks as though that may be the ticket for you.0
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gym is typically the best option, unless you have weight equipment at home.
really depends on your goals.0 -
The simpliest answer is "Whatever works for you". If you enjoy working out at home, are seeing results, and it's something you can stick to, then it looks as though that may be the ticket for you.
Thanks...I don't have any equipment I might look into light weights but other than that I don't have an elliptical or arc machine at home lol0 -
The simpliest answer is "Whatever works for you". If you enjoy working out at home, are seeing results, and it's something you can stick to, then it looks as though that may be the ticket for you.
Thanks...I don't have any equipment I might look into light weights but other than that I don't have an elliptical or arc machine at home lol
If you stick to exercise videos, YouTube and OnDemand features on cable offer free new things you can try. My wife uses them all the time since she prefers to work out at home too.0 -
The simpliest answer is "Whatever works for you". If you enjoy working out at home, are seeing results, and it's something you can stick to, then it looks as though that may be the ticket for you.
Thanks...I don't have any equipment I might look into light weights but other than that I don't have an elliptical or arc machine at home lol
If you stick to exercise videos, YouTube and OnDemand features on cable offer free new things you can try. My wife uses them all the time since she prefers to work out at home too.
Me too saves money and time because the gym is about 30 mins from my house0 -
Everyone is different and it just boils down to personal choice. Personally i prefer the gym, it motivates me more and there is obviously more equipment there so i can mix it up a bit. If i was in the house i would be more tempted to stop when i get tired. I sometimes need the fear of "someone seeing me give up" to motivate my lazy *kitten*!0
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I use Fitness Blender vids on Youtube and free weights at home and am seeing great results. Am going to start running again the new year...save your money, you don't need the gym!0
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run outside for cardio, throw sandbags inside for resistance
do what you enjoy, just make sure you do0 -
The simpliest answer is "Whatever works for you". If you enjoy working out at home, are seeing results, and it's something you can stick to, then it looks as though that may be the ticket for you.
Thanks...I don't have any equipment I might look into light weights but other than that I don't have an elliptical or arc machine at home lol
If you stick to exercise videos, YouTube and OnDemand features on cable offer free new things you can try. My wife uses them all the time since she prefers to work out at home too.
Me too saves money and time because the gym is about 30 mins from my house
That's really not that far. My gym is about 20 minutes from my house. Then again I live in an area where everything is around 30-60+ minutes away so I'm used to having to drive places but 30 minutes is nothing.
But as someone here said it depends on your goals. Will you lose weight doing exercise videos? Of course but if you want to build serious muscle and drop BF then lifting is something that you will need to consider. Unless you want to drop a lot of money on a home gym then you'll have to drive that horrid 30 minutes to the gym to do it.0 -
Thank you I am definitely going outside when it gets nice I love the outdoors!!!0
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You can get excellant results without a gym. I can gaurantee I would not be were I am today if I relied on a gym. I just do not have the time for it. I run and do dvds. I have some hand weights but that is it. There are so many get at home dvds and workout programs now. I love it.0
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There are dvd programs that give great muscle tone too. The cost a little more but still less than a yearly gym membership0
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That's really not that far. My gym is about 20 minutes from my house. Then again I live in an area where everything is around 30-60+ minutes away so I'm used to having to drive places but 30 minutes is nothing.
An hour round trip to get to the gym and back? Total waste of time for me if I can do the same workout at home in that hour. Like others have said, youtube, netflix, DVDs and a couple sets of hand weights will give you a great workout.0 -
There are dvd programs that give great muscle tone too. The cost a little more but still less than a yearly gym membership
They have all kind of free fitness videos on Xfinity Cable I have done a few cardiology for beginners, pilates (which I don't like lol), kickboxing (LOVE) and walking 2 miles0 -
That's really not that far. My gym is about 20 minutes from my house. Then again I live in an area where everything is around 30-60+ minutes away so I'm used to having to drive places but 30 minutes is nothing.
An hour round trip to get to the gym and back? Total waste of time for me if I can do the same workout at home in that hour. Like others have said, youtube, netflix, DVDs and a couple sets of hand weights will give you a great workout.
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I don't like the gym and do all my workouts at home/outside and it works for me! It helps to have a lot of different types of workout DVDs for variety, and some equipment. I have resistance bands and some dumbbells (2.5lb, 5lb, and 10lb) and it works for me.0
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It really depends on your goals. If it's primarily cardio fitness then DVD workouts are great...running...walking, etc. I'm currently doing calisthenics as part of my strength building, but looking forward to hitting the gym where I can really start to heavy lift and put on some muscle and burn this fat. In my experience, if you don't have home gym equipment, then going to the gym is the only way to do it. Like I said, it just depends on your goals. If I wasn't wanting to weight train then the gym would be a complete waist of time0
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If you're getting a proper workout at home, no need to go to the gym. If you feel you might do better if you went to the gym, then consider it.0
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Depends on your goals but most people can get away with exercise at home to reach their goals. I highly encourage including strength exercises though, push-ups, sit-ups, and resistant band work. If you are looking to add great deals of strength or do not hold yourself accountable at home, then look at going to the gym.0
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You can do a LOT of good exercises at home with little to no equipment
nerdfitness.com
uniquebodyweightexercises.com
you are your own gym0
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