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  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,575 Member
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    If I had space/money for a rack and weights I'd workout at home. Otherwise there isn't a single workout I'd make it through that I could do at home. Need the gym and weights. Hate jumping around in my apartment.
  • Fitness_WonderWoman
    Fitness_WonderWoman Posts: 183 Member
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    [qfeelte="arditarose;34071556"]If I had space/money for a rack and weights I'd workout at home. Otherwise there isn't a single workout I'd make it through that I could do at home. Need the gym and weights. Hate jumping around in my apartment.[/quote]

    I feel Ya. I wish I had a home gym too.
  • tracoleman99
    tracoleman99 Posts: 51 Member
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    I am in love with my gym. If you know what you're doing, there is a much wider variety of things to do. For cardio, I ride my bike (outside), so at the gym, I am committed to lifting weights and sometimes I do yoga classes. I do push exercises one day, pull another day, legs a third day and abs a fourth day. I try to go to the gym every day, so if I miss one or two days, it's not the end of the world. I could never be faithful to workout at home. For me it doesn't work.
  • Fitness_WonderWoman
    Fitness_WonderWoman Posts: 183 Member
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    tracoleman99 wrote: »
    I am in love with my gym. If you know what you're doing, there is a much wider variety of things to do. For cardio, I ride my bike (outside), so at the gym, I am committed to lifting weights and sometimes I do yoga classes. I do push exercises one day, pull another day, legs a third day and abs a fourth day. I try to go to the gym every day, so if I miss one or two days, it's not the end of the world. I could never be faithful to workout at home. For me it doesn't work.

    So each day you focus on a different body part??
  • hyperbeth1
    hyperbeth1 Posts: 69 Member
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    AllanMisner wrote: »
    I tend to be more motivated when I’m at the gym (I currently have three gym memberships and I also have a home gym). But I opt for convenience and do what makes the most sense.

    Allan Misner
    NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist)

    +1
  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
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    I had a gym membership for years and I loved it. Due to budgetary constraints, I don't anymore but I've found a way to work at home, and I really push myself. bonus, my kids exercising with me.

    There is no right or wrong, it's all about what works for you.
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
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    athelete2010 wrote: »
    AllanMisner wrote: »
    I tend to be more motivated when I’m at the gym (I currently have three gym memberships and I also have a home gym). But I opt for convenience and do what makes the most sense.

    Allan Misner
    NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist)

    I see you are personal trainer. I plan on being certified myself soon. What made you decide to go through NASM?

    It was a well designed program with definite science behind their protocols. It is one of the top three recognized organizations. And I was able to do it on my own time (self study, online courses, text book, and local testing center).

    I’ve since gotten my specialties in Fitness Nutrition and Corrective Exercise. And I’m studying now for one in Senior Fitness.

    Allan Misner
    NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist)
  • Fitness_WonderWoman
    Fitness_WonderWoman Posts: 183 Member
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    quiltlovinlisa wrote: »
    I had a gym membership for years and I loved it. Due to budgetary constraints, I don't anymore but I've found a way to work at home, and I really push myself. bonus, my kids exercising with me.

    There is no right or wrong, it's all about what works for you.

    Totally agree! I'm glad your kids workout with you! I'm sure that adds more fun and less stress. I don't have children.. But I do work out with one of my siblings and I like doing that! There is always a way to stay fit no matter where or with whom=)
  • Fitness_WonderWoman
    Fitness_WonderWoman Posts: 183 Member
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    [quotnllanMisner;34074734"]
    athelete2010 wrote: »
    AllanMisner wrote: »
    I tend to be more motivated when I’m at the gym (I currently have three gym memberships and I also have a home gym). But I opt for convenience and do what makes the most sense.

    Allan Misner
    NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist)

    I see you are personal trainer. I plan on being certified myself soon. What made you decide to go through NASM?

    It was a well designed program with definite science behind their protocols. It is one of the top three recognized organizations. And I was able to do it on my own time (self study, online courses, text book, and local testing center).

    I’ve since gotten my specialties in Fitness Nutrition and Corrective Exercise. And I’m studying now for one in Senior Fitness.

    Allan Misner
    NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist)[/quote]

    Okay nice, yes! they were one of my choices too so I'm happy to learn they are good. I'm definitely deciding between a few different ones. I'd love to hear all about personal training and NASM from you whenever you get the chance to share or what have you. I would greatly appreciate it. I think you would be an awesome help and maybe even guide! I'm getting my exercise science degree (should be graduating this may) and I'm excited. But I want to definately get certified too so I probably have tons of questions for ya! Lol
  • pussingtonp
    pussingtonp Posts: 59 Member
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    Right now I am at at home person. I have tried the Gym many times, but I find the added time of preparing my clothes, going to the gym, working out, getting changed coming home - it just seems like too much effort to me and I can rarely convince myself to go.

    At home though, any time I am sitting on the couch for 5 minutes I'm like "better do something" and I just go do it, within 2 minutes. I am using my Wii as my main source of fitness/entertainment. I have Just Dance (1-4) and last night I tried the Biggest Loser for the first time. I like that the Wii gives you feedback, and you are aiming for a goal and you can unlock new game items. I find doing it this way it seems less like a chore, and more like a fun game, and I am motivated to continue every day.
  • shaunroberts
    shaunroberts Posts: 94 Member
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    Hi,
    Used to go to the gym a lot when I was single. But then kids and a house happened and suddenly I had no money. £30 a month for a membership when i could do it for free at home was a no brainer.

    It took me a while to find some good videos. But then I discovered insanity. I loved it and moved onto T25 and Max 30.

    Shaun.
  • lmr0528
    lmr0528 Posts: 427 Member
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    I used to have a gym membership but I cancelled it to try and save some money as we were trying to buy a house. I got started with the Beachbody workouts, and was able to find a bike trainer at a yard sale over the summer. So now I just do the workouts and ride my bike for a bit down in the basement. I'll probably do that as long as I can before joining a gym again.
  • Fitness_WonderWoman
    Fitness_WonderWoman Posts: 183 Member
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    scottyxxx wrote: »
    Right now I am at at home person. I have tried the Gym many times, but I find the added time of preparing my clothes, going to the gym, working out, getting changed coming home - it just seems like too much effort to me and I can rarely convince myself to go.

    At home though, any time I am sitting on the couch for 5 minutes I'm like "better do something" and I just go do it, within 2 minutes. I am using my Wii as my main source of fitness/entertainment. I have Just Dance (1-4) and last night I tried the Biggest Loser for the first time. I like that the Wii gives you feedback, and you are aiming for a goal and you can unlock new game items. I find doing it this way it seems less like a chore, and more like a fun game, and I am motivated to continue every day.

    OMG the wii is such a great idea!!!! I love it. My family has one, we hardly use it. But hey I totallythink thatS an awesome idea!!!
  • Fitness_WonderWoman
    Fitness_WonderWoman Posts: 183 Member
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    shaunroberts wrote: »
    Hi,
    Used to go to the gym a lot when I was single. But then kids and a house happened and suddenly I had no money. £30 a month for a membership when i could do it for free at home was a no brainer.

    It took me a while to find some good videos. But then I discovered insanity. I loved it and moved onto T25 and Max 30.

    Shaun.
    Hello Shaun! Glad you could share with us! I've never done either of those videos but I've heard they are really good and worth it!
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
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    I have a home gym..I can jump into my workout clothes and go. Then jump right into the shower. No traveling to the gym is a time saver for me.... granted it took me a year to buy all the equipment I have in my home I needed...' :):)
  • Fitness_WonderWoman
    Fitness_WonderWoman Posts: 183 Member
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    lmr0528 wrote: »
    I used to have a gym membership but I cancelled it to try and save some money as we were trying to buy a house. I got started with the Beachbody workouts, and was able to find a bike trainer at a yard sale over the summer. So now I just do the workouts and ride my bike for a bit down in the basement. I'll probably do that as long as I can before joining a gym again.
    Not a bad idea! Workout equipment can be pricey, nice job finding a deal though lol
  • Fitness_WonderWoman
    Fitness_WonderWoman Posts: 183 Member
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    gia07 wrote: »
    I have a home gym..I can jump into my workout clothes and go. Then jump right into the shower. No traveling to the gym is a time saver for me.... granted it took me a year to buy all the equipment I have in my home I needed...' :):)

    Ooo very nice and lucky you! I would love to be able to do the same thing would save me on gas and time too
  • tracoleman99
    tracoleman99 Posts: 51 Member
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    athelete2010 wrote: »

    So each day you focus on a different body part??
    Yes!!! Exactly. I'm on my way to the gym now to do "push" exercises, focusing on upper body, chest and arms. Yesterday I did "pull" exercises, focusing on shoulders, back and different areas of the arms. Friday I did legs.
  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
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    Home gym, best of all worlds.
  • AsISmile
    AsISmile Posts: 1,004 Member
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    I've been a gym member from around 14 years old (currently 23). My favorite is group classes so I totally need a gym for that. I also started lifting recently so I need a gym for that. I'd love to have my own equipment, or a second gym membership to a gym that is closer and has better opening hours than my current one just so I can save time on my lifting days.

    As to home workouts, never gave it a true shot and I think I would have found it hard to stay consistent. I did do a yoga video on youtube today and liked that...

    As to outdoors, I'm dutch so I cycle. Currently I cycle about 3 hours a week to get to places. 2,5 of those are getting to the gym and back. I've always wondered if I would have been more of an outdoorsy person if I grew up somewhere else (with a better climate.) Kayaking always seemed like a lot of fun.

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