I don't have access to the gym

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  • We have a park here that has many of the exercise machines you see in a gym outside. It uses your own body for weight. Whoever thought of it, was a good idea.
    I usually Power walk the neighborhood, videos, (just started back running) I have my own set of barbells for strength training and a ball with the stretch rubber rope with handles (name?).
    Some of these items can easily be found in thrift stores.
  • gypsygrl78
    gypsygrl78 Posts: 6 Member
    I love BOD!
  • niknak8800
    niknak8800 Posts: 8 Member
    I have a gym membership, but most of my exercise is actually from walking. Don't beed a gym membership to walk :)
  • TayaCurragh
    TayaCurragh Posts: 709 Member
    I started with the gym but I really didn't enjoy it so I decided to stop going. Instead I do YouTube videos at home. My favourite channel is fitnessblender, I mostly use their videos. They do everything, cardio, hiit, strength training with bodyweight or with dumbells. After a while I decided to buy a cheap weight set which cost me about £30.

    It is definitely possible to lose weight without the gym, I suggest trying different things and see what works best for you!
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I'm not using a gym right now. I lose weight by controlling how much I eat. I get fit by exercising. This month it's riding my bike to and from work. I also like running. Often there are charity runs and walks that you can sign up for. Sometimes various fitness clubs have free outdoor events like Zumba or Yoga that you can attend to try out.

    For fitness I figure find something fun because that's something you will keep doing.
  • literallyhavenoidea
    literallyhavenoidea Posts: 19 Member
    I've lost over 100 pounds and without going to the gym at all!! Nutrition is KEY to weight loss and maintaining it! As far as workouts go, youtube has a TON of free workout videos! Fitness blender has a lot of workouts and a good amount made for beginners!
  • MixedbarbieMOM1991
    MixedbarbieMOM1991 Posts: 43 Member
    Thanks everyone this thread was very helpful and has given me motivation 🙃.
  • moulds2tasha
    moulds2tasha Posts: 5 Member
    If you can, get some old 80's/90's workout tapes. A lot of them have some pretty intense cardio. I know this sounds like a joke but I'm serious.
  • maryjennifer
    maryjennifer Posts: 124 Member
    You don't need the gym, just workout at home, see below tons of free workouts:

    https://www.changeinseconds.com/fitness-workout-routines/