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catysthename
catysthename Posts: 278 Member
edited September 25 in Fitness and Exercise
Do you exercise in a class setting, alone, or with friends?
Why does it work for you?

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  • Serenifly
    Serenifly Posts: 669 Member
    when I first started .. I took every class available and it worked did it for 18 months and lost 50 lbs. Step, Total Body, Boxing, Kick Boxing, Yoga, bootcamp - each night of the week my gym offered a different class ... that worked for me then

    now I like to fly solo - and if I ever need a pick me up, I take the spinning class that's available in my new town
  • pink_gerbera
    pink_gerbera Posts: 33 Member
    I exercise at home alone, I do 30 day shred and also Your Shape on Wii fit. I do this cos I can do it first thing or after my daughter is in bed or whenever I have some spare time. Its also cheaper than a gym membership and I'm pretty out of shape so I think I'd feel a little embarassed in a gym!
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    I do Zumba, in a class, and I love it!
  • Taneil27
    Taneil27 Posts: 253
    I work out in a gym by myself, but I do take group classes twice a week. I like them because the trainer keeps you motivated and pushes you harder than you would push if you were just by yourself.
  • catysthename
    catysthename Posts: 278 Member
    I do Zumba, in a class, and I love it!

    High five on Zumba!!!!! I loooooooooooveeeeeee that class!
  • bjshields
    bjshields Posts: 677 Member
    I had been doing my own version of "Mommy Boot Camp" with my neighbor; but she's recently had some health issues, so I am doing it alone. I also have a running partner (who I met on MFP) and have just signed up to be a Beach Body coach and ordered ChaLEAN Extreme. I'm hoping my neighbor will do it with me when she's better.

    I think it helps to have a friend you HAVE to meet at a certain time to get your butt out there; however, you'll only keep up with it once you "have it" for yourself -- even if you're by yourself.
  • PrincessLacey
    PrincessLacey Posts: 114
    alone!
    i feel embarassed doing it with other people
  • kao708
    kao708 Posts: 813 Member
    I work out at home, alone. It works for me because at my current stage I DO NOT need or want an audience! :bigsmile:
  • adurk
    adurk Posts: 14
    I am obsessed with zumba! It's such a good workout and its fun. Everyone in the class motivates each other and good instructors really know how to push you.
  • Genie30
    Genie30 Posts: 316 Member
    I did do gym classes (spinning, Body Pump, Body Vibe etc) but I moved and my new sports centre doesn't offer the classes I like. So now I run, cycle, do Wii Active and Wii Fit, 30 day shred and go walking. I do sometimes struggle with motivation but I can usually find a post on here that makes me feel pathetic for giving in so easily!
  • Joyjmb
    Joyjmb Posts: 221 Member
    Step class- with my cousin
    Yoga class - on my own
    TurboKick class- with a girlfriend
    Spinning class - on my own because everyone is afraid!
  • tmthorn0927
    tmthorn0927 Posts: 155 Member
    I used to have a friend who went to Curves with me and it sure does help pass the time. She gave up on her journey and my Curves closed.

    I have taken classes at my gym and I like that because for that hour I have someone else telling me what to do!! I don't have to think about it.

    On Fridays I work out at the gym with my husband - I do what he does just at a different pace. During the week I work out alone at home because of new work schedule!

    I REALLY enjoy having someone to work out with.

    Kickboxing class starts April 2nd with the hubs!! CAN.NOT.WAIT.
  • keith0373
    keith0373 Posts: 2,154 Member
    By calories burnt, not time.

    In the Gym: 50% Lifting, Elliptical, Treadmill @ 15% incline walking 3.7 MPH
    On the Road 30% Running 8-9 min/mile
    On the road/hiking 20% Walking always on hills (I live on a mountain) 3.5ish MPH
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,316 Member
    Home alone using DVDs and now putting my own stuff together. I have not worked out in a gym for probably 15 years, but instead have accumulated a bunch of stuff of my own making my own gym at home. A good set of Olympic weights, high quality benches, power cages, and the like. I add stuff on occasion when I see something that I like. Right now I am looking at less being more. That is, I am looking at learning how to do good body weight only workouts. After doing weights for decades, this is a completely new thing for me and requires a lot of learning. My body weight stuff up to this point was push ups, crunches, and pull ups. Now I have a bunch more to learn and choose from.
  • amehrkens
    amehrkens Posts: 162 Member
    I mainly work out alone but I do take an occasional class. I used to work out with my hubby but his schedule changed and he isn't able to go anymore. I like to workout alone then I can go at my own pace and change it up however I like. I usually go to the gym 6 times a week and 2 of those times I and there 2+ hours so I like to do 20 mins here and 20 mins there and maybe throw in a 45 mins here. I just like the flexibility. I like to take a class when I want to learn something new or I feel like I need to change it up a bit!
  • kentlass
    kentlass Posts: 325 Member
    i exercise alone purely because i don't any way to get to the gym after the kids are in bed...it works for me purely because i'm determined to lose the weight....first time i dropped 50lbs i did it in the gym enviroment doing classes and workouts with others...that worked just as well for me as i LOVED it
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    I used to like group classes (especially Spin) but we joined a new gym and I didn't really care for their Spin equipment. That and the instructor kept giving me a "what the heck are you doing here" look the whole time. :angry: I had NEVER encountered that when joining a class. Most times they ask you repeatedly to come back.

    I need to check the schedule and go when a different instructor is doing it but that kind of turned me off.

    For now I have been doing my own workouts and I have to say I definitely don't push myself as hard as I know I do during a group workout. :frown:
  • calvarado
    calvarado Posts: 72
    I love classes- any dance, zumba, pilates, yoga ( or any combination of the 2) and a bootcamp once amonth.. if I work out at home- as in inside the house, I become a jungle gym for my 2 little ones.. I can't outlast them by much in the evenings, and I refuse to wake up any earlier! I do several lunch time classes, and then right after work and early on Sat/Sun. We also ride bikes, walk, rollerblade and play sports together as a family. We have a great park right in our neighborhood too. I tend to jog/ run alone.. but I don't really do that often. I do like the quiet time to zone out and think, listen to music. Mostly I'm a class junkie I guess!
  • AngelicaDulas
    AngelicaDulas Posts: 196
    I live in the middle of nowhere so my options are limited! I WISH i had a gym close by. So I walk my 3 dogs every day and then do a couple miles jogging, and I use a Stayball with the DVD that came with. I would love to have someone to partner with to help push me too, but I think I do ok pushing myself!
  • rdy2begin
    rdy2begin Posts: 170
    I work out at home 30 mins in the a.m and treadmill or a jog at night with my son ...I like to work out at home so if I goof I can go back and do it again to master it and I can see my own progress :) personal preference :) Best Wishes
  • ImperfektAngel
    ImperfektAngel Posts: 811 Member
    my once a week zumba class is super fun! get very packed but the rest of the week I workout alone, I like to do my own thing, get through it and get outta of the gym
  • 3LittleMonkeys
    3LittleMonkeys Posts: 373 Member
    I exercise at the gym by myself. Eventually I would like to take some of the classes offered.
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    I haven't been to a gym in years I much prefer to work out alone, in my living room or out running by myself. My 11 yo runs with me sometimes, and it drives me nuts, he wants to talk to me, I enjoy my moments of peace and quite - alone. I have no desire to go to a gym, too much people watching, chatting, social environment, plus the germs just creep me out... other people sweating is not something I want to be around - and I don't want to be around anyone when I'm sweating either.
  • ahsongbird
    ahsongbird Posts: 712 Member
    I've lost 50 lbs doing it alone at home, although i hope to start jogging sometime this year with another person or group.
  • MichelleB69
    MichelleB69 Posts: 213 Member
    2 days a week strength training with a personal trainer and 4 days cardio at home on either the elliptical or treadmill. I hope to advance to outdoor running. I just started with a personal trainer for the first time ever and LOVE it! I would never push myself as hard as she does.
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