Which gym would you choose???
BlueEyedDevil88
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GYM question!!! Which gym would you choose if you could only pick one...?
Gym #1- walking distance from my house, weights & all cardio machines, but only 2 showers (but I can easily come home anyways), and NO fitness classes.
Gym #2- 20 minute drive, weights, all cardio machines, swimming pool, sauna, VERY nice and large women's locker room and showers (wouldn't have an issue), and LOTS of classes - spinning, kickboxing, yoga, etc... and $15 cheaper than gym #1.
The only thing that keeps me from switching to this gym is the drive... but the classes sound nice! Spin classes would push me to do more cardio than I can push myself on my own. And Ive been wanting to do yoga. But I wonder if I will get myself to the gym enough since it is a drive... I could always go before school or work to save an extra trip. And I do have free weights at home in case I couldn't get there and wanted to do some weights.
Gym #1- walking distance from my house, weights & all cardio machines, but only 2 showers (but I can easily come home anyways), and NO fitness classes.
Gym #2- 20 minute drive, weights, all cardio machines, swimming pool, sauna, VERY nice and large women's locker room and showers (wouldn't have an issue), and LOTS of classes - spinning, kickboxing, yoga, etc... and $15 cheaper than gym #1.
The only thing that keeps me from switching to this gym is the drive... but the classes sound nice! Spin classes would push me to do more cardio than I can push myself on my own. And Ive been wanting to do yoga. But I wonder if I will get myself to the gym enough since it is a drive... I could always go before school or work to save an extra trip. And I do have free weights at home in case I couldn't get there and wanted to do some weights.
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If you are financially solid, and refilling your car more often isn't a problem, go to gym 2. You'll never get bored or burned out.0
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Good point... i do feel bored at my current gym...0
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I love the classes and probably wouldn't go to a gym with just weights and machines. I say gym 2 : -)0
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Id say gym 2, because of the fun classes, and the swimming pool for swimming/pool running, and the sauna.0
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Is there an option where you don't use a gym?
ETA: If I had to choose, I would pick gym #1 because if it was a hasle for me to get there, I probably wouldn't go.0 -
Gym 2 for the classes and price.0
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Gym 2.
Reason: pool and yoga0 -
I would vote Gym 1, because convenience is key for me, and the closer it is to my house, the more likely I am to go! 20 minutes is a long drive. But -- it totally sucks that it offers almost nothing and costs so much. I go to a bare-bones gym, but it is nice-n-cheap.0
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Pick the one you see yourself looking forward to going to. If you are not enjoying yourself it will seem like a drag. For me that meant the closet gym to my home but its not the same for everyone. It sounds like you are more excited about the second option. If that is the case I would pick that one.0
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Gym 2 for the classes and price.
Agreed. The price difference offsets gas if you are driving. The only difference is adding 40 minutes to your workout time. If it fits into your schedule, this gym would be an awesome choice.0 -
My answer is gym #2, so long as you'll actually go if you have to drive.
Presently, I'm not a gym person at all, because I know that if I had to drive to a gym, I wouldn't work out anywhere near as regularly as I do now. So I'm working on getting the routine in so that I'm exercising at home/running 3-4 days a week so that come Oct/Nov when I decide that I'm a fair weather girl and can't run in cold temperatures that I should have the motivation to be able to continue by going to a gym.0 -
Gym 2 for the sauna alone, swimming pool and price are a bonus!0
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Gym 2... for the sauna alone as well. You don't want to get bored - if you do, then it's going to be an issue dragging yourself there (and it will become you dragging yourself there). The $15 should more than offset your gas expenditure, so I'd go for gym 2.
Of course - is time an issue? I know for me that I have the same kind of situation (except price, my closer gym is cheaper), but I work out in the morning before work, and driving that far for gym 2 would be a hassle for me (especially with my commute in the complete opposite direction).0 -
Try gym 2 for a couple of months and then reassess. (It sounds lovely though with a pool and sauna).0
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GYM question!!! Which gym would you choose if you could only pick one...?
Gym #1- walking distance from my house, weights & all cardio machines, but only 2 showers (but I can easily come home anyways), and NO fitness classes.
Gym #2- 20 minute drive, weights, all cardio machines, swimming pool, sauna, VERY nice and large women's locker room and showers (wouldn't have an issue), and LOTS of classes - spinning, kickboxing, yoga, etc... and $15 cheaper than gym #1.
The only thing that keeps me from switching to this gym is the drive... but the classes sound nice! Spin classes would push me to do more cardio than I can push myself on my own. And Ive been wanting to do yoga. But I wonder if I will get myself to the gym enough since it is a drive... I could always go before school or work to save an extra trip. And I do have free weights at home in case I couldn't get there and wanted to do some weights.
Gym 2. Pool and weights. That's all I need.0 -
Gym #2. Hubby bought he and I a two year membership to a gym that is really close to us, but we're mostly limited on gyms because we need one that has childcare. That being said, if I weren't limited, since I'd plan on being there quite a bit (like the one I am in now) I'd personally pick one I feel more comfortable in. If you're going to be there frequently, and lets face it, no one wants to be where they feel unwelcome, go to the one you feel most home-y in.0
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I'd go for gym 1 because 20 minute drive each way is 40 minutes added to every workout.
If you have 70 minutes you could fit in an hour at the first gym, but only 30 minutes at the second.
Over time that will add up either to much less time at the gym or much less time at home.0 -
I'd go for the one with classes. I think it's worth the drive. You could always double up on classes or something to make it more worthwhile, or have a sauna after.0
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Sounds like my situation when I picked a gym. I went with gym #2. I don't use all the stuff like I thought I would, but it is nice to have it all there if I want it!0
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No question #20
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4I'd go for gym 1 because 20 minute drive each way is 40 minutes added to every workout.
If you have 70 minutes you could fit in an hour at the first gym, but only 30 minutes at the second.
Over time that will add up either to much less time at the gym or much less time at home.
I agree with this, although the more money for less options would grate a little. I'd be far more likely to go if it was just around the corner as well.
I speak as someone who goes to the community gym 10 mins walk away rather than pay for any chain gyms about 25mins drive away.... but I can't afford the subscription anyway. :laugh:0 -
Gym #2. I wouldn't use the classes but I would use the pool.
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pick number 1... pick number 1.... they need the members.... ^^
If i had the choice I would honestly take the number 1 gym because i'm a meat and potato type of guy... i go to the gym to lift heavy things.... and do a little cardio...
if i'm in there longer then an hour...then i've been talking too much... and need to stop that.....
Oh..plus. my wife wants me home..0 -
20 minutes isn't bad for all those benefits. I chose my gym by location, but it had all the classes and stuff in place. Now I'm switching to the Y. A bit farther, but I don't go as often anymore and am hoping to teach there. Also, I got a partial scholarship, so it's cheaper.0
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Between the two, I would go with #1. Convenience is huge for me, no matter how much I kid myself into thinking I'd go often enough to a nicer place 20 min away.
But at that point I'd have to consider just buying a treadmill or weight machine.0 -
Whichever one you can feasibly afford and NOT get too bored.. Owning a Gym Membership and USING it are two different things....
Follow your heart0 -
Thanks...I think I will try gym #2 for a while and see how much I actually go and use the extra stuff...both are no contract so I can always switch back if I decide.0
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Whichever one you will continue to go to. 0
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I belonged to one of those gyms that had the pool and the classes, etc. I loved it. Then I moved and went to the same gym but a different location. Not sure why, but that gym just wasn't the same. I kept paying but never used it. A couple weeks ago, I dropped that gym and joined a new one further from my house. It does not have the pool or the classes but I really like it and look forward to going everyday.
So, as many have already said, pick the one you feel comfortable at and will actually go to.0 -
It's great that neither tie you into a contract - hope you have a great time at your new gym!Thanks...I think I will try gym #2 for a while and see how much I actually go and use the extra stuff...both are no contract so I can always switch back if I decide.0
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