Never Been to a Gym

girlofambition
girlofambition Posts: 18
in Fitness and Exercise
So I am thinking about joining a gym. I figure if I pay for a membership I'll be more motivated to workout, but I have never been to one and have no clue what I would do when I got there. I want to tone and probably work on my stomach a little. Not really trying to lose weight because I am a good weight for my height.

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  • missyrussell81
    missyrussell81 Posts: 13 Member
    I enjoy taking the classes at the gym. They are actually a lot of fun and have taught me some exercises to do on my on. I especially recommend taking a boxing/ kick boxing class if you want a fun way to tone up your legs and abs.
  • taytaylynn3
    taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
    Love the gym. Having a membership has been a big help with being motivated to work out.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    gyms make all their money collecting dues from members that never show up. that's because motivation doesn't magically appear once you add a membership card to your wallet.

    i suggest you go read the book New Rules of Lifting for Women. After that, decide on a workout plan and pick an appropriate gym for your needs. Then join a gym.
  • Phaedra2014
    Phaedra2014 Posts: 1,254 Member
    gyms make all their money collecting dues from members that never show up. that's because motivation doesn't magically appear once you add a membership card to your wallet.

    i suggest you go read the book New Rules of Lifting for Women. After that, decide on a workout plan and pick an appropriate gym for your needs. Then join a gym.

    I love this suggestion.
  • Zekela
    Zekela Posts: 634 Member
    I personally am a cheap skate and will not pay to go to a gym. Besides, anybody who instructs me should have a better body and be more fit than I am (which is hard to come by). With that being said, I make use of outdoor trails, hand weights, push ups and sit ups. y husband also installed a punching bag in the garage that also helps with toning.
  • misssmiles
    misssmiles Posts: 207 Member
    I was a total gym rat! but then i plateaued... for an entire year... discovered TurboFire... and now i have hit and passed my weight loss goal and can workout at HOME!!

    I am a total convert to a "home" gym!
  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
    ...motivation doesn't magically appear once you add a membership card to your wallet.
    ^^^THIS^^^

    Motivation comes from within, not from a monthly bill.
  • girlofambition
    girlofambition Posts: 18
    gyms make all their money collecting dues from members that never show up. that's because motivation doesn't magically appear once you add a membership card to your wallet.

    i suggest you go read the book New Rules of Lifting for Women. After that, decide on a workout plan and pick an appropriate gym for your needs. Then join a gym.

    Hmm...you're right!
  • girlofambition
    girlofambition Posts: 18
    I enjoy taking the classes at the gym. They are actually a lot of fun and have taught me some exercises to do on my on. I especially recommend taking a boxing/ kick boxing class if you want a fun way to tone up your legs and abs.

    I'll have to look into kickboxing.

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