I'm debating....

Home. Going to the gym can turn a 30 minute workout into 2 hours. Driving, parking, changing, showering...

Sure, they have all the equipment, and that is a benefit, but I've had 3 gym memberships in the past and they're just not worth it for me.

Gym, definitely. More motivation when I see those fitter than myself.

Also, more machines for strength, and for cardio I like adding numbers to the work outs since I don't have a HRM.

Strength machines for a good range of resistance (especially ab machines).

I go to a gym so I have access to things like weight machines, trainers (haven't used though but have access to), etc. I also don't have a whole lot of room in my house to get really active. And part of me has always felt a bit silly working out to a DVD.

But, yesterday, I did set up a simple home gym. I had finally got my basement cleaned back up, and realized that although I don't have a whole lot of room I have some. I put down rubber mats (had ripped the carpet out a few years ago), pulled out the yoga mat, some 3 lb weights, the step, and the wii balance board. Got everything set up and as pretty as I could make it.

I did do some wii sports boxing, wii fit, and wii fit+ yesterday at home before heading to the gym.

I was planning to today I'll try one of the new DVDs I got last week.

Although, now, I'm thinking about digging the bike out of the garage and going for a ride.

I do both...I like to mix things up and keep my body guessing
I mostly go to the gym hit the treadmill or elliptical and use the weight machines
but if I'm at home I'll pop in a dvd or just do free weights and floor exercises on my own
but my favourite exercise is taking my dog and going for a run outside on a hot sunny day

I like working out at home but only because I have kids, so I can't leave for the gym unless my hubby is home, and then I don't have motivation to want to leave, I always felt guilty taking family time away from them (my hubby works 50- 70 hrs a week, shift work)

Even before I had kids, I just never had motivation to have to drive to a gym. My friend goes 4 days a week and Im so jealous of all the fun classes she has to do, and from time to time I think about wanting to join, but then realize I'm just the type that would probably never make it.

I think if you have the extra money, and you will make time to go then it's a great thing

Why not try a month and see? I actually do both. I belong to a gym that is close to work where I do treadmill, elliptical, yoga, spin, and body defined (combo strength/cardio) classes and workouts. On weekends I do Jillian DVDs and, if it's nice out, walking or biking. I find that mixing it up helps keep me from getting bored.

I personally hate the gym. It takes too long to get my things together then drive there and then have to wait for machines, etc. I find that if I don't come home from work and go directly into my workout, then it will never get done.

That's a really great deal-- the gym I am planning to go to is $90/month and that's a student rate. I think it depends on the discipline that you have-- if you can get to the gym it's great b/c it can become a place you "go to" rather than get distracted at home. I find home videos boring, personally- so I prefer the gym. But they are good to have a round for days you don't feel like getting out. Also-- you should definitely take advantage of the personal trainer - and be strict with them- just because it's included in the price doesn't mean they shouldn't give you the same as someone paying for a personal trainer-- have them set up a workout for you.

I go to the YMCA. It's about 50 a month and it includes: water aerobics, lap swim, sauna, classes, and more... But honestly one of the most important thing is the child care ! I get 1.5 hours free a day ..... If I stayed at home I would get side tracked chasing the kids! I go 5 dys a week and think it is worth my money

Gym. I don't have the money to drop on the amount of equipment I currently use in my gym. It would cost me about $600+ for the power rack and a good barbell alone.

Whatever works for you! I prefer the gym. Being around other people motivates me and keeps me going long after I would have stopped to take a call or let the dogs out at home. I like the competition and social aspect at the gym as well.

$19.95 is a very good monthly fee. Check about any other charges like initiation fees etc.

Nothing to lose if you try the gym and see what you think!

Gym. I've tried the workout at home thing in the past and well, I'll be honest with you... if I can choose between sitting on my couch with a good book and working out? I'll choose the couch every single time. With the gym, the fact that I have to pay for it gets me there. Or the fact that it has EVERYTHING I could possibly want or need to workout gets me there.


To each their own, really. I commend people who can workout at home and lose weight, but that isn't me.

^^;; I'm a little too poor for the gym!

I think I'd be too discouraged if I went to the gym, anyway, surrounded by people already far ahead of me!
I mean, I know generally people are kind and inviting and could share helpful fitness tips, but that doesn't stop my social anxiety!

If you ever decide to join a gym, go to many different ones before joining one (most will let you workout at least once for free). You'd be surprised to know there are a lot of gyms full of people just like you. When we first joined, I was terrified. I was overweight, out of shape and embarrassed. We joined Snap Fitness and it was a perfect first gym - it had all kinds of people - from ones who were really in shape to ones who weren't. After a year, we kind of outgrew them and moved on to a bigger, more sophisticated gym (Powerhouse). Don't let fear keep you from working out.

I needed the gym. I needed not to see "projects to do" around my house that cld stall my start time. But for me I needed someplace open 24 hrs, cuz sometimes I hv to go at really silly times of day or night because of my ever-changing work schedule.

Although I did join a gym in the past, I prefer to work out at home. I had a good collection of aerobic and other work out tapes/DVDs, so on a whim, I could start a workout. Sometimes when I belonged to the gym when I was tired from a hard day's work, just getting ready to go was enough to discourage me. Big screen TV, step bench, and a mirror; that's all I need.