Can I do this without a gym?

I don't use a gym. I tried to for a while but it just seemed like an extra expense and the time it took to get there, get home, coordinate showering, etc...was too much of a hassle. I use a treadmill at home, do yoga at home, use DVD's, and run and walk outside. It works for me.

I don't know if my results are better at home because that's all that I have done. A while ago someone posted on here that it's in our best interests to do things that are sustainable which includes finding ways to lose weight/stay fit that don't require "something" to attain our goals. Meaning there might be a point in our lives where times are tough and we can't afford the gym or something else that could prevent us from going to the gym. If you can get yourself into running or walking or something else you can do at home and lose/maintain weight that way, then you'll always have it! Does that make sense!? I am down over 40 pounds since last Christmas just by running or doing workout DVD's two to three times per week.

gyms are totally not needed to reach your goals, but can be helpful if you are training for something like a triathlon where you need a pool. You can run, use your elliptical, and do calisthenic (using the weight of your body as resistance) exercises to help with strength.

It sounds like you wouldn't go regardless of whether you did/didn't have a membership. That wasn't supposed to sound mean - I know I wouldn't go, and I know of at least 3 friends who have had memberships and never went. I'm pretty sure they regretted not cancelling their membership.

You can definitely do this without a gym. I have made it this far and the only exercise I do is walk around my neighbourhood every now and then.

You might want to join the gym again later when you've already reached your target goal and want to tone up, though

i lost 29 pounds with out a gym membership. if money is an issue, and you don't go anyway, cancel it. you can do so much with what you already have.

You have to discover what is best for you. If you are not using the gym as much then you can cancel it since you have an elliptical machine at home. There are other alternatives for weight training like resistance bands & other at-home strength training routines. It depends on what works best for you.

I now do all my working out either at home or running outdoors near my home. I invested in some good equipment to mimic my favorites from the gym, but I don't have to go anywhere to use it and with the savings in membership fees it will pay for itself. On the other hand, there are things I miss about the gym. Namely the squash court and saunas.

I'm currently throwing away $46 a month for a gym membership I don't use.

I'm doing the C25K program (no gym needed, just a road) and the 30DS (again, no gym) just my living room floor, my TV and DVD player.

A gym doesn't necessarily ensure success.

I have a gym membership, but I hardly ever use it. It is out of the way and just not convenient for me. However, I've taken up walking and attend zumba classes regularly. I also do exercise dvds at home and play exercise games on my Wii game system. And, I do have a heart rate monitor, which I like to wear while out running errands and doing shopping since I am exerting myself and burning calories. This way, I am able to count this as exercise too. So, I said all that to say Yes, you can do this without a gym membership. The key is to do what works for you, and what you will be able to incorporate into your lifestyle.

I don't use a gym. I do my workouts at home either doing DVD workouts like Tae-Bo and the like, or doing body weight workouts, or cycling. There is no need for a gym.

You own a PRECOR ELLIPTICAL? If I owned one of those, I would give up my gym membership in a second

yes ofcores u can do it without a gym but u have to be creative... i just find gym to be more motivating and i know pretty much every person in there so gets competitive which i like..

You can do it without gym--I cannot afford a gym that would have classes I enjoy doing. (I am not a big fan of the treadmill) I invested some money in a good dvd workout program, which saved me money in the long run.

I love my gym membership, but I also went through that period last year where I was paying for months and hadn't gone even once. It's definitely a motivation issue, and I finally cancelled my membership. It took me another 8 months to decide to start over, and I haven't stopped yet. For some people, exercise DVDs keep them motivated or running/biking outside. I hate DVD workouts with a passion, so they don't work for me. I now have Wii Fit and even though I do that most mornings, I still go to the gym later in the day. There is no point in wasting your money and feeling guilty over something you already know you're not doing and/or aren't going to do right now. Find what you will do and do it consistently.

Easily!

I cancelled my gym membership a few years ago because I kept losing weight without actually going. I like being outdoors more (even in -20 degrees celcius) than running on a treadmill. You can do so much without a gym membership (and if you want to go gung ho -- you can get a few videos or weights and be good to go).

I do buy a swim pass that ends up being around $10 a month, but I use it.