Wifi at the gym

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ajmaccar
ajmaccar Posts: 65 Member
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When I go to the gym and do cardio I use something to pass the time and make the cardio more enjoyable. I usually have no interest in what is showing on the big screen tvs so I bring a book or watch something on my phone, and some cardio is a lot easier to do when not holding a book. I have an iPad that is wifi only, but my gym has no wifi.

Does anyone else's gym have wifi? Thoughts on whether this is something that a gym should provide?
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  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
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    Its a gym not a library
  • ChecktheRhyme
    ChecktheRhyme Posts: 68 Member
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    My gym sadly does not have Wi-fi. I only own an ipod and not an iphone so Wi-fi would be great to pick up pandora, youtube, etc.
  • melinda3792
    melinda3792 Posts: 77
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    My gym does. I go to the YMCA. I use it for my music, listen to Jango, but, I do work out while I work. My business stops for nobody..lol I text my employees and distributors and make lists
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
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    I don't think it's the gym's responsibility to provide it, but I do know of a couple of local gyms that offer free wi-fi. I don't care one way or the other as long as I'm not paying extra for it.

    I personally prefer to have my mind focused on my workout rather than a book, TV, or app. Maybe some music during cardio, but that's it.

    Have you tried books on tape or Podcasts?
  • melinda3792
    melinda3792 Posts: 77
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    Its a gym not a library
    Our library doesn't have wifi...lol they have computers to sign time out on..LOL!
  • FitbeTMF
    FitbeTMF Posts: 251
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    Mine is inside an apt complex's office/community house. We have wifi, and I love it since I use pandora. Not a fan of having a tv in my face when I run though...The machines have personal tv's
  • Erica0718
    Erica0718 Posts: 469 Member
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    my gym has wifi but I have never used it. Some of the cardio bunnies watch movies on their ipads and stay on the treadmill or elliptical for an hour or so...
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
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    In trying to formulate a response, I realized I couldn't care less if my gym has wifi or not.
  • jcjsjones
    jcjsjones Posts: 571 Member
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    I would love for my gym to have wifi! I listen to Pandora while I'm working out. Sadly, they do not. :frown:
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
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    audio books.

    your welcome.
  • sarahisme18
    sarahisme18 Posts: 574 Member
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    If cardio is too boring, go lift. ;)
  • ajmaccar
    ajmaccar Posts: 65 Member
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    If cardio is too boring, go lift. ;)

    I usually do both, actually. I just like to have my mind engaged while I do cardio.
  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
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    Wait... I'm all for using streaming music or even logging workout sets across the wire (what I do). But why do you need wifi so bad? Just get a data plan & don't worry about it.
  • ajmaccar
    ajmaccar Posts: 65 Member
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    Wait... I'm all for using streaming music or even logging workout sets across the wire (what I do). But why do you need wifi so bad? Just get a data plan & don't worry about it.

    I didn't say I needed it, just that it would be nice to have and I wondered if anyone else had an opinion about it. Now I know.
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,179 Member
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    4G device ...go get one.



    But yes the gym I go to has it.
  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
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    Wait... I'm all for using streaming music or even logging workout sets across the wire (what I do). But why do you need wifi so bad? Just get a data plan & don't worry about it.

    I didn't say I needed it, just that it would be nice to have and I wondered if anyone else had an opinion about it. Now I know.
    Ok. Yeah, all for it.
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
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    My gym has it and now that I'm spoiled I couldn't join another gym without it.

    My phone has 3G but I hate to waste it if wifi is available.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,326 Member
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    my gym has it and i use it. i have 4G, but why waste my monthly data when i can just connect to wifi and get it for free?

    i use it either to listen to pandora or spotify or to watch netflix on my long and boring cardio days
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,663 Member
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    Mine does. There are lots of people who use iPads that do cardio. Almost anyone who brings it to the gym side ends up having it get broken by a falling plate......................

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • rgohm
    rgohm Posts: 294 Member
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    I don't "need" it but I wish my gym had it!

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