Gym or home outdoor exercising?

I've never been to a gym, so I can't really say. I have no problem exercising at home or while out and about walking/jogging though.

I concur that exercising outdoors is more satisfying.
In order to lose body weight eating at a deficit is the most important activity.
Exercise is for health, eating at a deficit is for losing weight
Good luck in your healthy journey

I like variety. Running, swimming, walking, cycling, and trying to stop being shy and try more classes. If I just used the treadmill, elliptical and rowing machine in my gym I would get bored too.

Do whatever makes you happy. The only big plus to cardio in the gym is the air conditioner.

i do the gym. Lots of cardio options and it's air conditioned! I mostly use the treadmill -- get to watch TV and listen to music....However on nice days (not above 82 degrees F), I like to walk outside at our local walk along the river (3.4 miles round trip).

I like working out at home. I have my own equipment, my own AC settings, get to watch what I want on the TV (and actually hear it), don't have to drive anywhere, and I can wear whatever is comfortable without embarrassment.

Everyone is different though. There isn't one answer, it is whatever works for the individual.

This time of year I like to get my cardio from walking in the woods, gardening, and swimming, but plan to join a gym in the winter.

I used to walk outside a lot, but with the heat and/or cold 8 months a year, now I go to the gym, plus I can choose an incline, which makes me burn more calories anyway. And the gym has Solitaire on the treadmill, so yeah, I'm not bored, lol.

But of course on nice days I will go outside instead.

claudia wrote:

i just want to know what you guys find better going to the gym or going out for a run in the park or indoor exercises?

Yes.
Depends on the day, weather, time of year, etc.
I have a gym membership & when it's cold or rainy that's where I am sweating.
On nice days, I'll go for a long walk (outdoors, with hills) or ride my bike.
The gym doesn't have bugs, and does have TV to watch, so it's less boring than it would be.
Outdoors is, well, outdoors. There's scenery. People. Traffic, depending on where I go.
If I had the space in my living room, I have exercise DVDs (like for when there's 2 feet of snow blocking the
driveway, or a blizzard, or it's 15 below).


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i need to lose weight and basically im getting bored of doing the same cardio

Then find more things to do.
Walk, bicycle, swim, jog, basketball can be indoors or out.
Try different programs on the treadmill - random & hill give variable terrain / incline.
Elliptical is pretty much only indoors, as are stairs (unless you can get into a stadium & run their steps).
Borrow someone's dog & go play. Or a toddler.

Oh, and what socioseguro said: losing weight is about eating less than you need.
Exercise helps, but the kitchen is most important.

Weather permitting I try to do my cardio outdoors. If it's too hot or too cold I go the gym. I also like to workout at 5am so it's not always safe for me to be outdoors. Come close to a few black bears since I live on the edge of a forest preserve. I do find gym cardio to require more mental effort from me because I find it incredibly boring.

I have an elliptical at home but I much prefer to walk outside. It's winter here in Australia though so by the time I get home from work, it's too dark to head outside. I personally find the elliptical at home reaaalllly boring and find it hard to motivate myself on it. I think it's knowing that I can just stop anytime, whereas if I'm outside walking/running, I still need to turn around and come home.

I have had a gym membership for 5 years and have gone maybe 40 times. I could walk and walk and walk outside... once i am on the treadmill i am miserable and need to get off. I do like to swim at the gym but the last few times I have gotten creepy un wanted attention. I do envy the equipment but we are purchasing everything I will need for 5X5 strong lifts... EXCITED!!!!

My only problem working out at home is that my dog tries to join in. If I'm doing Pilates on the floor he will stand over me and lick my face. But I like both gyms, and home/outdoor exercise. Depends on my mood.

I just started hiking and I LOVE IT!!! Seriously, mixing things up is key I biked at the gym monday and friday, I had Zumba classes tuesday and thursday, took wednesday off and hiked yesterday and today!! And I feel like I barely exercised this week LOL! Add me if you wanna stay motivated xoxo

See what you like - try it all and see.

I personally prefer working out at home and taking walks outside.