home workout vs the gym

gail4721
gail4721 Posts: 75 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Is it just personal preference? I have so many DVD workouts and the Wii Fit that are collecting dust. Should I pull them out and just start doing them before investing in a gym membership or the local all womens circut training facility??

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  • dwh77tx
    dwh77tx Posts: 513 Member
    Whatever will keep you motivated is my opinion. I did mostly all home DVDs the month of December. Now I am taking new classes at the gym because I am tired of the DVDs.
  • heatherpg47
    heatherpg47 Posts: 211 Member
    It really depends on what motivates you and what you like to do. If you can be self motivated and do the workouts on your own.. why not use what you have. If you like the atmosphere of the gym, or need a trainer, do that. What do you like to do? Can you self motivate? If you join the gym, will you go?

    I like the videos, my Wii and to run and bike outside, but I was a gym member for a long time. I definetaly feel more motivated now, even though I do not go to the gym.

    Good luck on finding your niche.
  • darlilama
    darlilama Posts: 794 Member
    I think personal preference. If I have to go to a gym to workout... I'd never get there! LOL My basement exercise room is SO much more convenient, but we are fortunate to have the room and the equipement, along with a TV/DVD player!
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    I never go to the gym, and I've never had trouble losing weight.

    Walking and running outside is FREE.

    A DVD is a once-off payment and then it is yours FOREVER.

    I got a mini trampoline & some dumb bells as gifts (after asking for them!)

    Gyms are unnecessary, unless you enjoy them & they motivate you, in which case they are essential :wink:

    Whatever gets a person off their *kitten* CONSISTENTLY - that is what is right for them.
  • stonel94
    stonel94 Posts: 550 Member
    whatever works for you. I went through a period of doing DVD workouts, and I got more toned, but didn't lose fat because of the ones I was doing. So switch it up, do toning, aerobic, all sorts, and maybe interchange with the gym so you don't get bored of either and can keep a constant change in your exericse so you don't get stuck.
  • rose313
    rose313 Posts: 1,146 Member
    I get more motivated at the gym. If I work out at home I'll just sit on the couch if I feel tired. It's all about what motivates you personally. Try both and pick one, or alternate.
  • Runs4Wine
    Runs4Wine Posts: 416 Member
    I never go to the gym, and I've never had trouble losing weight.

    Walking and running outside is FREE.

    A DVD is a once-off payment and then it is yours FOREVER.

    I got a mini trampoline & some dumb bells as gifts (after asking for them!)

    Gyms are unnecessary, unless you enjoy them & they motivate you, in which case they are essential :wink:

    Whatever gets a person off their *kitten* CONSISTENTLY - that is what is right for them.

    Pretty much the same here. Every time I've joined a gym I stop going. I found running outdoors works best for me and it's free! I will say I do go to boot camp from time to time(although I'm on a 3 month hiatus). It started as an outdoor boo camp, moved indoors - which I wasn't fond of - and now it's back outside.

    If I lived in a colder climate I'd probably have to do a gym for running, but you gotta love the CA weather.
  • fitmom130
    fitmom130 Posts: 4 Member
    I enjoy going to the gym! I think it puts my body in the right mind set. At home there are too many distractions (laundry, kids, tv). One myth about gym memberships that scared me before I joined were the costs! I always heard that they were really expensive & come with a long term commitment. Once I actually did my own research I found that they were very reasonably priced! I pay $15/mo for a great gym & that includes all classes. Good luck on your mission towards a better you!! If you are looking for an accountability partner add me! :wink:

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