to gym or not to gym

The reason I finally joined is because I learned that I just won't do it at home. Given the choice between the couch or exercise, I always choose the couch. Most gyms offer a free week so you can try it out to see if it is something you like.

I had a good home gym, my problem was, I was always finding an excuse to not workout. Some people can workout home and have that motivation, if you are one of those people, then you don't need a gym. I do like the variety of machines, weights, pool, indoor track, etc. I also like the atmosphere. Good luck, if you do join, try to find one that has a free trial and no contracts.

I think it depends on the person. I personally don't like going to the gym alone. I used to go with a buddy, which worked well. She had to drop her membership. I tried to stay with it, but I soon dropped mine too. I'd say if you are working out without the gym and it's working, then stick with it. Why spend the money if you don't have to.

I chose gym cos it somewhere to go and exersise and dont like outdoor running much

I love the gym

I wouldn't be as successful at home because 1) I like the community feel of group classes and 2) I don't have access to the same quality of free weights at home and can't afford to buy an olympic bar, the weights that go with it, a rack, a tower, and the various size dumbells I'm using now much less having to invest in more as I get stronger.

I had a treadmill; it became an extended closet. I had weights; they gathered dust. I had a dog; he didn't want to walk either! The list was endless... so for me, I joined a gym. I have a monetary investment and because of my frugal nature, I won't waste it. I have also found that I absolutely LOVE the Zumba classes. In fact, my initial goal was to go 3x/week; because I love Zumba so much, I've upped it to 4 times. Everyone is different; you know you best. Also - at least in our area - most gyms will give you a week or two free. Try out some different classes and see if maybe that is something that intrests you enough to join.

I have a membership, however i always enjoy either a sport or cycling,walking etc that requires no Gym, Once in a while though (particularly in terrible weather) it is useful and I use the swimming pool and badminton courts regularly.

I guess whatever works fr you is the answer

I finally shelled out for a gym membership because I don't have an ideal home setup (we have a treadmill in a very small home, but no workout bench/weights even if we could afford more equipment) and we live in a part of the U.S. where we get extremely hot weather in the summer and snow in the winter. So, while I love being active outdoors, I needed an indoor solution during days where it wasn't feasible to be outside.

I also have a tendency to work out really late at night because I work long days and I dislike fighting for equipment at the gym. So I love the fact that my gym is open 24 hours, and I share the gym with only a few people between 11 p.m. and midnight. I bought into a 3-year membership a while ago and it gives me the option to renew at $99/year, so since my membership is now less than $10/month, it's a lot easier to justify.

I own a membership and go three times a week usually (sometimes more) however i dostill go for walks or runs and even do exercise dvds at home. I find the gym more motivating and push myself more there. I like using the equipment that i wouldnt have access to at home and i actually do strength training on the machines. It's up to you, if you feel like you can commit at home then perhapsyou dont need a membership just stock up on dvds and weights.