I prefer to go to the gym alone. Anyone else?

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  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    I really think it depends on what you're doing and who you're going with. If I'm doing cardio it doesn't matter who I'm with I'm not going to have the breath to talk to you.

    That said I prefer to have some with me lifting weight if theyre as dedicated as me and are able to focus on the workout. I have a friend that is just like that and we spot each other and it does really push me to do better. However, I wouldn't stand for someone that was distracting and I would just come out and say it. I would just talk to them and tell them how I feel and if they're not able to deal with that then we just need to work out separately.
  • watergallagher
    watergallagher Posts: 232 Member
    Yell more.... it'll all wirk out
  • tararocks
    tararocks Posts: 287 Member
    I absolutely prefer to go alone. I like to go in, focus on me, get done and get out, my time is limited and sometimes its a struggle for me to get to the gym at all, i do not have time to wait for you, check in with you, chat with you, etc. thats how my workout gets sabotaged:) I try to avoid telling any of my friends that i go at all, it has come out to a few people that I go to the gym they start mentioning going with me etc, i cut it off right away by making it very clear to them, oh yeah its a good gym, thats a good time to go, etc. followed by i like to go by myself, i like to go in and do what i need to do, i dont like stopping to talk to people at the gym...they get the point without me having to tell them.
  • diane36780
    diane36780 Posts: 1
    my friend ask to me to join gym..we are in our 60's.. i did.. found out the reason she joined was for her adult daughter and grandson obession.. she picks me up and there is daughter and grandson...both smoking and coughing..my friend has to reassure 6 year old nana will get him some fries and icecream afterwards..i am thinking omg what !..daughter only goes to please clinging mom..mom goes barely exercises...afterwards hit fast food while they both smoke and cough..then off to shop..i get home 9:30 at night..its madness..i thought we were going to lose some weight and exercise..didnt know the real plan..she wants to go evening ..maybe 5;30,7;00,7;30..works it around her daughter..last week they had the flu so i go during day love it all by myself..when she goes it yak yak yak ..i am single she is married ..she tricks me to go with her and then its shop shop shop smoke smoke smoke..today i am telling her i am going in the afternoon ..she will be mad at me and say something sarcastic..guess i dont need this friend as she is very controling..
  • SweetTeaAndCutoffs
    SweetTeaAndCutoffs Posts: 59 Member
    I prefer going alone too...I like to zone out listening to my music and go hard. I would probably just say sure, we can ride together but I'm planning on doing weights today and need to listen to my music or whatever. The gym is my decompression time and I really cherish it.
  • gerard54
    gerard54 Posts: 1,107 Member
    I only like a partner if they are in better shape than me, makes me work harder...
  • funforsports
    funforsports Posts: 2,656 Member
    I workout alone but I do usually have a coworker or two in the gym so when I need a spot, they are there. The only way a gym partner works is if you are both motivated and push each other further than you could go alone.
  • deanjou59
    deanjou59 Posts: 737 Member
    I love going to the gym alone :) It feels like me time...I just listen to my music and enjoy myself. I am there with you :)

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