Does anyone go to the gym alone?

I prefer going to the gym alone. I've done the workout buddy thing in the past and what generally happens is that one of us finishes before the other. I don't like making someone wait for me because I start to feel rushed, and I don't really like waiting on others either. I've always viewed gym time as "me time", not "we time".

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I go to the gym alone all the time. I used to read on the treadmill and I'd only allow myself to read that book while I was working out. I've been doing the same thing with some podcasts recently too.

After a while too it just becomes a habit. It's really cliche, but I never regret a workout. I DO regret being lazy and not going though. Working out makes me feel great, boosts me energy level, and lets me unwind.

I have always gone alone. Most of the other ladies that are there at the same time as me go alone too. There's actually only one pair of guys that come together at the same time, everyone else is solo.

I go alone because I don't have anyone else to go with. I don't talk to anyone, I joined with two lads (strangers - discounted price) but I wouldn't recognise them if they stood in frount of me tomorrow. I watch Netflix when doing cardio and listen to music the rest of the time. I like that I don't have to consider anyone else, I see others that seem to spend too much time talking, sharing machines so they're on them for triple the time because of the talking and changing the settings etc, or the ones who seem to treat it like a social club, strutting around with a couple of 5kg weights. TBH, the only reason I'd want a buddy is for a coffee afterwards, and that wouldn't be every night.

Make yourself a good playlist and get in there, you won't regret it. Best wishes for a new (more confident) you x

In the past when I belonged to a gym, I have always gone alone. Stompy music on headphones and focus on the equipment.

Motivation comes from within. I like training with someone who has the same goals as me, but I have trained by myself for most of the time.

I go with hubby when his work schedule allows, but I also work out at home by myself a few times a week. I would venture to say that the vast majority of people at my Y come by themselves.

Sorry that your 'friend' flaked on you. I have had periods of both solo and with a friend so here are my pros and cons
I started with a friend but changed my hours to early morning so that meant I was going solo, some of the great things about that is - you set your own time; you don't have anyone comparing what you are doing; you don't have to find something two people can do; you can make this time all about you!!!!
Of course when you are going with another you have to wait on them; discuss what you both want to do; if they are ready to go . . . either watch them sit there or cut your workout short There are some pluses to having a workout buddy but for me I have always been the motivator, this can be a plus for you but as you see it's really hard. Either get yourself some great music or a good book and again, make that time your own.

yes - but I'm doing classes so there are many others witnessing my attempts lol

ARE YOU MENTALLY READY???? I went to the gym looking for an accountability partner. I found one, but she didn't work out. I tried to get my g/f to start with me too even though we live in different cities, but she had too many excuses. I had already MENTALLY set myself for what I wanted/needed to do in the gym, so it didn't sway me one way or another if I had an accountability partner or not. Also with your mindset, you're going to get bored and eventually stop going therefore you may need a gym with classes to change it up. Set your own small fun goals to keep it interesting so you can zone out and focus on your workout. Find some good good music. I listen to techno gym on Pandora. A lot of people turn their head lol, but when you want/need that heart throbbing beat and base to get you moving.....that's it and before you know it, your workout is done. Challenge yourself. Change it up. Lift weights too...don't shy away or be intimidated in the gym....i believe that's what it is for most. Walk into the gym with blinders on girl. You got this!!!!! Again are you MENTALLY ready for this?

I go alone it's not really an issue. First time I went with my coach just to go through the exercises and that I've to do. After the first 3 or 4 times I soon got into the swing of it and routine of it.

Back when I had a gym membership and went 2-3 times per week, I would always go alone. It was a 24/7 community gym with key-card access so I could go about whenever I wanted. The facility was not very big with an open floor plan and various areas with different types of equipment, weights, etc. With the exception of locker rooms / bathrooms, anybody in the gym could see completely across the gym from anywhere and know everyone else in the gym.

I'm generally a quiet person, so I never really talked to anyone. I did come to recognize about a half dozen 'regulars' with mostly the same schedule as me. On other occasions, I might be in at midnight or 2am and be the only other person there. As long as I wasn't doing anything where I would need a spotter (never did even when there were others around), there wasn't a significant safety risk. I prefer to workout alone anyway, so the early AM when nobody else was around was always the best time.

Of course I go alone, most of the times I go with my mom but she's not exactly my gym buddy lol, so yeah, alone or not the important thing is that the squat rack is free

I go alone. It's also easier because if I want to stay longer I can, if I need to leave earlier I can. I can do the machines or activities I want. The only downside is my accountability is only to myself.