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Fitness_WonderWoman
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What does everyone prefer and why? Are you the type of person who would rather go to a gym and get a workout or someone who loves being at home doing workout videos or using home equipment? And tell me why you like one of the other other or both, give me pros and cons . Also if you are one that enjoys going to the gym.. Tell me what is usually your go to exercise? Ex weights, cardio, abs, ect. I'll tell you I've done both and for me.. I attend a gym (well 2 gyms on separate days) and I also while the weather is nice run outside. I find it's a bit harder for me to focus at home because I have tons of distractions and I tend to have the mindset.. I can quit now if I wanted haha so home videos aren't my favorite. But if someone has any recommendations on at home fitness.. Please free to share!!! I do like going to the gym on less busy days though, and my go to is usually the abs machine or typically weights.. But sometimes I'll take part on the treadmill too.. Just depends on the workout I have planned. Also feel free to share what gym you attend and do you like it? I attend planet fitness and I attend my college campus gym
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hands down gym. lifetime gym user. more options, like minds. more focus...just plain ol love the gym.0
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Through the years I've tried doing cardio at home, step machine, treadmill, workout videos but I never stuck to it. I go to three different gyms currently, 24, work and an athletic training type facility. I really like classes because it's fun to work out with other people IMO and we are expecting each other to show up. Add to that I'm pushed to do things I would never do on my own.0
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Yes that's how I felt when working out at home.. Like I couldn't stick with it. I have never done classes though, I've always wanted to try a class just to see how I would do and maybe meet like minded people. What type of classes do you participate in?Through the years I've tried doing cardio at home, step machine, treadmill, workout videos but I never stuck to it. I go to three different gyms currently, 24, work and an athletic training type facility. I really like classes because it's fun to work out with other people IMO and we are expecting each other to show up. Add to that I'm pushed to do things I would never do on my own.0 -
athelete2010 wrote: »
Yes that's how I felt when working out at home.. Like I couldn't stick with it. I have never done classes though, I've always wanted to try a class just to see how I would do and maybe meet like minded people. What type of classes do you participate in?Through the years I've tried doing cardio at home, step machine, treadmill, workout videos but I never stuck to it. I go to three different gyms currently, 24, work and an athletic training type facility. I really like classes because it's fun to work out with other people IMO and we are expecting each other to show up. Add to that I'm pushed to do things I would never do on my own.
Now, if only I hadn't spent all that money on wasted equipment! Lol. I take boxing, strength and conditioning and circuit type classes. Once a week I try to take cycle and do a track type workout.
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athelete2010 wrote: »
Yes that's how I felt when working out at home.. Like I couldn't stick with it. I have never done classes though, I've always wanted to try a class just to see how I would do and maybe meet like minded people. What type of classes do you participate in?Through the years I've tried doing cardio at home, step machine, treadmill, workout videos but I never stuck to it. I go to three different gyms currently, 24, work and an athlthat's rtraining type facility. I really like classes because it's fun to work out with other people IMO and we are expecting each other to show up. Add to that I'm pushed tfar. o things I would never do on my own.
Now, if only I hadn't spent all that money on wasted equipment! Lol. I take boxing, strength and conditioning and circuit type classes. Once a week I try to take cycle and do a track type workout.
Hahahahahahahahah good point. I'm sure it may come in handy during the winter months maybe or you could probably sell it to someone who loves home fitness videos. I'm glad I got mine for free..it was a great way to see if I could commit to at home workouts. WOW that Is really awesome! Tons of variety. I take a strength andconditioning class too.. (college course toward my major in fitness) and Ive really enjoyed it myself too thus far. Boxing seems like fun..id probably like that too.0 -
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)
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DVDs would do absolutely nothing for me (other than my yoga DVDs)...
i've always been one for which my exercise has to have some kind of real world translation to other things...prancing around my living room to a DVD just for the sake of doing some exercise would bore me to tears. I like to ride...I enjoy it generally, but it's also enabled me to enter various cycling events as I've gotten better...so there's a real world translation there.
I use the gym to lift weights. I do yoga at home and use DVDs for that.0 -
I would love to get back to the gym but I just can't afford it right now so I'm doing home workouts and go running outside 3-4 times a week.0
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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)
I see you are personal trainer. I plan on being certified myself soon. What made you decide to go through NASM?0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »DVDs would do absolutely nothing for me (other than my yoga DVDs)...
i've always been one for which my exercise has to have some kind of real world translation to other things...prancing around my living room to a DVD just for the sake of doing some exercise would bore me to tears. I like to ride...I enjoy it generally, but it's also enabled me to enter various cycling events as I've gotten better...so there's a real world translation there.
I use the gym to lift weights. I do yoga at home and use DVDs for that.
Hahah. Totally understandable. I agree. Dvds don't do it for me either. Cycling is a great form of exercise in itself! I hear yoga really does have great benefits.. Especially for athletes. I've never done yoga myself.0 -
dearmrsowl wrote: »I would love to get back to the gym but I just can't afford it right now so I'm doing home workouts and running outside 3-4 times a week.
Hey! No problem! What matters is nothing is keeping you from working out. I love that you run avidly. That's really good!! keep it up!!0 -
Depends for me. I hate lifting so I don't do that at the gym, but I'll lift a bit at home (I have 45 pounds dumbbells, not enough for deadlifts etc but with all the cardio I do my legs are usually too sore to do those anyway, so I don't care).
Right now I mix the gym (treadmill at 10-11% incline for an hour) and the stationary bike at home while I watch Netflix when the kids are in school, with some lifting when I can be bothered. I alternate so I can give my quads and calves a break. I used to walk outside a lot but it's just not worth it to me anymore when I can burn 50% more on the treadmill... I just do it when it's really nice out now (I can't run unfortunately, or I would). Plus the treadmill at the gym has Solitaire so I can play and listen to my music and it makes the hour go much faster.
I have a couple home videos that I like but I don't think that they have give me enough of a burn compared to what I'm doing right now, so I haven't bothered with them in months, even though I really love Les Mills Combat. I could go to the classes at the gym though but I've been chickening out.
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Depends for me. I hate lifting so I don't do that at the gym, but I'll lift a bit at home (I have 45 pounds dumbbells, not enough for deadlifts etc but with all the cardio I do my legs are usually too sore to do those anyway, so I don't care).
Right now I mix the gym (treadmill at 10-11% incline for an hour) and the stationary bike at home while I watch Netflix when the kids are in school, with some lifting when I can be bothered. I alternate so I can give my quads and calves a break. I used to walk outside a lot but it's just not worth it to me anymore when I can burn 50% more on the treadmill... I just do it when it's really nice out now (I can't run unfortunately, or I would). Plus the treadmill at the gym has Solitaire so I can play and listen to my music and it makes the hour go much faster.
I have a couple home videos that I like but I don't think that they have give me enough of a burn compared to what I'm doing right now, so I haven't bothered with them in months, even though I really love Les Mills Combat. I could go to the classes at the gym though but I've been chickening out.
Ahh okay. Why do you not like lifting, if you do not mind me asking? Walking is nice. I love walking.. Especially when it's nice. Its great exercise, but I normally run.. And do interval training myself when I'm outside. I do enjoy strength training. I never really considered it until like a couple months back. Now I enjoy it for the most part.. I'm always pushing myself. Yes I think that's my problem with joining classes is I'm too chicken as well haha. That makes both of us. Oh well, maybe one day. I think that's cool you can maintain the same focus at home as you do at the gym. Keep up the good work! Thank you for sharing.0 -
athelete2010 wrote: »What does everyone prefer and why? Are you the type of person who would rather go to a gym and get a workout or someone who loves being at home doing workout videos or using home equipment?
I'll take door number three! Wait, there's only two choices.
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athelete2010 wrote: »What does everyone prefer and why? Are you the type of person who would rather go to a gym and get a workout or someone who loves being at home doing workout videos or using home equipment?
I'll take door number three! Wait, there's only two choices.
Hahahahahahahahah sorry sir. I know I left you with only two. But you are a total outdoors person so I can take that as an answer too!!!
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I like them both and go back and forth.
I like doing the DVD programs so I don't have to think about what to do each day. Right now I'm doing Insanity Max 30 which is fun and I'm gaining a lot of strength. I like that it combines cardio with strength. I do find myself missing the gym so I go on Saturday and do intervals on the elliptical.
When I'm not doing a program I'll go to the gym more often and do combo of elliptical and weights. Just depends on how I feel that day. I'm kind of a loner and sometimes I just can't stand the thought of being around people.0 -
I have a dedicated room at home as a gym which I love (Bench/Free Weights/ Running machiene/Rocky Posters/ Sound System/ Shower Wet room). But I also have a nice gym about ten minutes drive from my house. Both are great depending on what mood I'm in and how sociable I'm feeling. I work hard in both and get a different feeling/experience from both.0
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I like them both and go back and forth.
I like doing the DVD programs so I don't have to think about what to do each day. Right now I'm doing Insanity Max 30 which is fun and I'm gaining a lot of strength. I like that it combines cardio with strength. I do find myself missing the gym so I go on Saturday and do intervals on the elliptical.
When I'm not doing a program I'll go to the gym more often and do combo of elliptical and weights. Just depends on how I feel that day. I'm kind of a loner and sometimes I just can't stand the thought of being around people.
Haha, I've never done insanity? Is it hard? I've only heard it is really hard and challenging. Lol which I imagine so.. The title says everything lol great job though! Someone else told me to try the elliptical at the gym, so I'll give it a try myself too. I totally agree with you! I can't stand the thought of being around tons of people too sometimes. Depends on the mood I'm in and what the circumstances are. I guess I'm used to working out at the gym alone maybe that's why. Unless my mom comes along. When I run outside I run with one other person and I like that.0 -
slideaway1 wrote: »I have a dedicated room at home as a gym which I love (Bench/Free Weights/ Running machiene/Rocky Posters/ Sound System/ Shower Wet room). But I also have a nice gym about ten minutes drive from my house. Both are great depending on what mood I'm in and how sociable I'm feeling. I work hard in both and get a different feeling/experience from both.
Very neat! I like the sound of that! I wish I had a home gym. Maybe one day lol. That's on my bucket list now.0 -
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.0
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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.0 -
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.0
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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??0 -
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)
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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.0 -
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)0 -
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=)0 -
[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! Lol0 -
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.0
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