Gym or not to gym??

HeiWol87
HeiWol87 Posts: 15
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,
I pay £25 a month gym membership, which I know isnt too expensive but I am trying to make some cut backs. Are DVD's and other opions such as running outside etc just as good or should I stick with the gym?? I tend to run and do weights at the gym, so I dont really get use of classes etc. Please help!!

Thanks
Heidi

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  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    Sorry i don't have an answer for you but i am wondering exactly the same thing. I've found since going to the gym ive had no results but before when i was doing the 30 day shred at home i was

    x
  • jo_marnes
    jo_marnes Posts: 1,601 Member
    If you use the gym, it's worth it.
  • eresin
    eresin Posts: 104 Member
    If you are able to perform the same exercises at home then you could save money. It all depends on whether you'd still have the motivation if you were doing it at home.
  • Vailara
    Vailara Posts: 2,473 Member
    My gym is changing its membership and I can no longer afford to keep it up so I'm in the same position. I used the gym for weight training. I have some free weights at home, but I'm not set up to do the big lifts I was doing in the gym. At the moment, I'm trying out a bodyweight programme to see if that helps me to get stronger. I'm actually finding an advantage over the gym - it's easier to fit in.

    I would have loved to continue at the gym, but I'm also looking for something I can do for life, or as long as I'm able, and the gym doesn't fit (financially) with that.
  • jjscholar
    jjscholar Posts: 413 Member
    If you can workout by yourself, then it's up to you...

    The reason why I make sure that I have enough money to go to a fitness center is that I need to go somewhere I can immerse myself into working out so to speak. I also take advantage of as many group exercise classes as possible. Besides, Zumba, and cardio dance are more fun when doing it with others.

    In addition, at the fitness center where I work out, I have made some friends and they emotionally support me everyday...
  • origwvgirl
    origwvgirl Posts: 90 Member
    I prefer to go to the gym straight from work. I'm more likely to get it done because I can't get motivated and don't have the room at home. Another plus of the gym is that you can get inspired by watching what other people do and get some great ideas for new/different exercises. Big you make use of the pool or classes, even better!
  • jetlag
    jetlag Posts: 800 Member
    There is a lot to be said for being able to work out in your knickers!
  • Charlene_91
    Charlene_91 Posts: 323
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  • HeiWol87
    HeiWol87 Posts: 15
    Thank you to everyone for your advice. I'm going to look in to buying some hand weights. There are lots of videos on YouTube that could also be helpful

    :flowerforyou:

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