My building has a gym. I'm not sure if that counts either way: technically I am paying for it through monthly assessments (along with other common-area things) but I'm also not specifically purchasing a gym membership.
Currently I jog, do ballroom dancing, workout with a video, and go "mall walking" with friends. In the past (and probably in the future when the mall closes) I have had a gym membership. The variety of weight machines is nice and I really like some of the exercise classes but the aerobics machines are incredibly boring. I bring a book, but then I don't work so hard.
We quit the gym when they tripled their prices. For my next gym membership, we will probably go with a much cheaper one with no classes--just machines. I may figure out a way to listen to music instead of reading so that I'll jog on the treadmill instead of walking.
Yes, I do belong to a gym. I use it for a variety of exercises and to add variety to my workout. I run outdoors when the weather is nice and use the gym for weight training and cardio to alternate my routine.
I do pay for a gym membership. I tried they whole "yes I will work out at home and outside" and it does not work for me. My apartment is too small to get a really good work out and I live in Seattle, where the weather makes it a pain to go outside.
So after my gym hiatus I am back! I don't have room for a squat rack or full set of free weights or a POOL, so yeah well worth the money as long as I go regularly, which I do.
I do not pay for a gym membership, although I have been debating it recently since a Planet Fitness moved in to a local shopping center and is only charging $10 a month with no contract.
I don't pay for a gym membership - I try to find free or donation-based yoga classes, or just pay as I go rather than pay for a gym membership. I don't like working on machines anyway.
I live 3 miles from a nature preserve where I hike daily so no gym membership. But I pay $35/year for the preserve. That plus strength training at home with a pair of 5 pound weights and an exercise ball.
I absolutely and gratefully pay a monthly gym membership. Group exercise classes (16 to 20 a week) are a key component to my Food Addiction Recovery. The motivation to keep going from our instructors, constant updating of effective moves, keeping the body moving in new/unique ways, daily steam room visits (my pores love this) and clean locker/shower facilities are a few positives to my gym. I have made and reconnected with friends.
For one, people in cold climates (like myself) don't always appreciate having to be active in the cold weather. Sure, there are options like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, etc; but being able to stay active in a gym is an escape from the frozen tundra outside.
Another reason is because cardio alone is generally not enough. What many active people don't realize is that muscle helps burn fat. So if you walk or jog an hour a day or a month and it doesn't seem to be losing the love-handles you could do yourself a favor and build some muscle to help increase your metabolic rate and thus increase the calories you burn. It makes it much easier to weight train in a gym.
The last reason is because I believe that a financial investment into something will motivate you to utilize said thing. And everyone knows a huge part of any successful exercise regiment is sustainability and the motivation to keep at it.
It's important to go easy on yourself and you wallet! Go outside, and embrace the sunshine! Do not stress yourself out by getting a gym membership and feeling like you "have" to go...that's makes you want to go even less. (Just my opinion.)
I live in a condominium complex with an outdoor swimming pool and a pretty decent gym, so I don't "pay" for a gym, other than the money that goes towards condo fees. Having the gym in the same building where I live is FANTASTIC because I don't have to get in my car - it's right there! Not to mention, I don't pay for cable TV because the gym has cable tvs in front of the all of the treadmills, so if I ever want to watch a show, it forces me to go down there and exercize! Perfect on so many levels...
I've never paid for a gym membership. I prefer the Rocky IV workout method where I lift heavy things around the garage or run/cycle through the town I live in. The best shape I've ever been in was thanks to the U.S. Army and we didn't use a gym to get in shape, just lots and lots of running and push-ups. Although it did help to have a Drill Sergeant yelling at you 24X7 to stay motivated.......
Yes, I support our local Y. I am fortunate to be able to afford a membership through my employer. I have been able to lose 125 lbs since I started at the gym a little over a year ago. Could not be happier.
No way would I pay for a gym membership. A personal trainer, or a specialized course, maybe, but not a simple place to exercise- that's what my bicycle and my neighborhood are for.
I pay for a gym membership. It's the most basic membership option and I take advantage of my employer's discount, so it's $24.99/month. Between the unpredictable weather in Colorado and my allergies, it's just worth it to have reliable access to a gym with a variety of equipment and classes. I workout at home too, but having the gym available keeps me from getting bored.
My building has a gym. I'm not sure if that counts either way: technically I am paying for it through monthly assessments (along with other common-area things) but I'm also not specifically purchasing a gym membership.
Before I moved here I had no gym membership.
Currently I jog, do ballroom dancing, workout with a video, and go "mall walking" with friends. In the past (and probably in the future when the mall closes) I have had a gym membership. The variety of weight machines is nice and I really like some of the exercise classes but the aerobics machines are incredibly boring. I bring a book, but then I don't work so hard.
We quit the gym when they tripled their prices. For my next gym membership, we will probably go with a much cheaper one with no classes--just machines. I may figure out a way to listen to music instead of reading so that I'll jog on the treadmill instead of walking.
I do! I like it because I can do fun classes, and with friends who have memberships at the same gym, it's a good time to connect with them too.
Yes, I do belong to a gym. I use it for a variety of exercises and to add variety to my workout. I run outdoors when the weather is nice and use the gym for weight training and cardio to alternate my routine.
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I do pay for a gym membership. I tried they whole "yes I will work out at home and outside" and it does not work for me. My apartment is too small to get a really good work out and I live in Seattle, where the weather makes it a pain to go outside.
So after my gym hiatus I am back! I don't have room for a squat rack or full set of free weights or a POOL, so yeah well worth the money as long as I go regularly, which I do.
I do not pay for a gym membership, although I have been debating it recently since a Planet Fitness moved in to a local shopping center and is only charging $10 a month with no contract.
I don't pay for a gym membership - I try to find free or donation-based yoga classes, or just pay as I go rather than pay for a gym membership. I don't like working on machines anyway.
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I live 3 miles from a nature preserve where I hike daily so no gym membership. But I pay $35/year for the preserve. That plus strength training at home with a pair of 5 pound weights and an exercise ball.
I'm not a gym person but my husband pays! :) He finally found a small gym he likes. lol thanks for the chance!!
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I absolutely and gratefully pay a monthly gym membership. Group exercise classes (16 to 20 a week) are a key component to my Food Addiction Recovery. The motivation to keep going from our instructors, constant updating of effective moves, keeping the body moving in new/unique ways, daily steam room visits (my pores love this) and clean locker/shower facilities are a few positives to my gym. I have made and reconnected with friends.
I pay for a gym membership.
Here are a few reasons as to why:
For one, people in cold climates (like myself) don't always appreciate having to be active in the cold weather. Sure, there are options like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, etc; but being able to stay active in a gym is an escape from the frozen tundra outside.
Another reason is because cardio alone is generally not enough. What many active people don't realize is that muscle helps burn fat. So if you walk or jog an hour a day or a month and it doesn't seem to be losing the love-handles you could do yourself a favor and build some muscle to help increase your metabolic rate and thus increase the calories you burn. It makes it much easier to weight train in a gym.
The last reason is because I believe that a financial investment into something will motivate you to utilize said thing. And everyone knows a huge part of any successful exercise regiment is sustainability and the motivation to keep at it.
It's important to go easy on yourself and you wallet! Go outside, and embrace the sunshine! Do not stress yourself out by getting a gym membership and feeling like you "have" to go...that's makes you want to go even less. (Just my opinion.)
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I live in a condominium complex with an outdoor swimming pool and a pretty decent gym, so I don't "pay" for a gym, other than the money that goes towards condo fees. Having the gym in the same building where I live is FANTASTIC because I don't have to get in my car - it's right there! Not to mention, I don't pay for cable TV because the gym has cable tvs in front of the all of the treadmills, so if I ever want to watch a show, it forces me to go down there and exercize! Perfect on so many levels...
I've never paid for a gym membership. I prefer the Rocky IV workout method where I lift heavy things around the garage or run/cycle through the town I live in. The best shape I've ever been in was thanks to the U.S. Army and we didn't use a gym to get in shape, just lots and lots of running and push-ups. Although it did help to have a Drill Sergeant yelling at you 24X7 to stay motivated.......
Yes, I support our local Y. I am fortunate to be able to afford a membership through my employer. I have been able to lose 125 lbs since I started at the gym a little over a year ago. Could not be happier.
No way would I pay for a gym membership. A personal trainer, or a specialized course, maybe, but not a simple place to exercise- that's what my bicycle and my neighborhood are for.
Yes and my husband and I go together plus the fitness center is a 3 min. walk from our house - that really really helps :-)
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I don't have a gym membership, but I do have a Pilates class I pay for once a week. $12 a class comes out to $48 a month.
That's more than a lot of gym memberships I've heard of, but I can cancel any time.
Yes, I do and go 4-5 times per week!
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I pay for a gym membership. It's the most basic membership option and I take advantage of my employer's discount, so it's $24.99/month. Between the unpredictable weather in Colorado and my allergies, it's just worth it to have reliable access to a gym with a variety of equipment and classes. I workout at home too, but having the gym available keeps me from getting bored.
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