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Whenever I go to the gym, this is what 90% of girls' workouts are:
treadmill/other cardio machine for 45 mins, ab machine/other ab work, a few dumbbell arm exercises with <10 lbs in weight.
Why don't they just buy a treadmill, and buy a pair of dumbbells? Won't that save them a lot more money?
Oh, and btw, I don't want to just include women in this, because I see a lot of guys jumping on the "ripped abs" fad and do a few curls, and endless ab work/cardio to try and get a 6 pack, but I usually see women do the above workout (NO SEXIST). So why waste so much money over time on a gym membership, when they can accomplish everything they need for <$400?
Dude, are you really THAT clueless??
Some women AND men go to the gym to be SEEN as much as exercise.
....shame that many American cities aren't more walkable and more geared towards being outdoors, rather than having to have so many indoor gyms, that aren't everyone's cup of tea.
Personally, I find most gyms to be very intimidating places, full of people just looking to show off and pose, while listening to the latest Lady Gaga track. No thanks...I'd rather get my exercise the old fashioned way, even if it means dodging cars and inhaling exhaust fumes....better than paying monthly to go to some gym where I'll be tortured by horrible music and be forced to be around people who I'd rather do my best to avoid at all costs.
I agree. I hate the look on people's faces, all together, in the gyms too - a sort of "game face" I can't stand.
Some women AND men go to the gym to be SEEN as much as exercise.
Lol@that
I do use the treadmill/cardio equipment then I go to the weight room and use the compound machine, when I workout. I don't use the dumbbells that much unless I am 100% sure my form is correct. I try to switch it up so my body won't get to the plateau stage.
My point of view is that gym membership is the opposite of a 'needless' expense...I see it as an 'investment' in my continued good health.
Home equipment? No room, and even if there were, not enough money to give me the wide variety of equipment I find at my gym.
Social aspects. Though I don't chatter much at the gym I like to be around others who are also investing in their good health--keeps me motivated.
Dedicated place to work out. I love leaving my house (I work at home) to go to a different, dedicated place to exercise. It's a refreshing change. Keeps me from feeling too house-bound.
Sure, I could work-out at home, but when I did have equipment at home, it was rarely used. Walking and riding my bike around town are not enough to work-out all my muscles. And when it's 90 with matching humidity, I don't want to do it so much...
Those are the main reasons I love my gym. And it's open 27/7 with an access card, so I can go during off hours (mid-afternoon or after 9 AM when it's almost empty)--it's like a personal club...and it's a short bike ride away. Perfect!
My point of view is that gym membership is the opposite of a 'needless' expense...I see it as an 'investment' in my continued good health.
Home equipment? No room, and even if there were, not enough money to give me the wide variety of equipment I find at my gym.
Social aspects. Though I don't chatter much at the gym I like to be around others who are also investing in their good health--keeps me motivated.
Dedicated place to work out. I love leaving my house (I work at home) to go to a different, dedicated place to exercise. It's a refreshing change. Keeps me from feeling too house-bound.
Sure, I could work-out at home, but when I did have equipment at home, it was rarely used. Walking and riding my bike around town are not enough to work-out all my muscles. And when it's 90 with matching humidity, I don't want to do it so much...
Those are the main reasons I love my gym. And it's open 27/7 with an access card, so I can go during off hours (mid-afternoon or after 9 AM when it's almost empty)--it's like a personal club...and it's a short bike ride away. Perfect!
I joined a YMCA. It's within walking distance of my house, and has the same equipment as the fitness clubs do. They have actual hours of opening and closing, but it doesn't bother me. I've been doing Yoga, and it really helps my arthritis, plus I work out on the machines about once per week right now.
1. Motivation. If I have a set day and time to work out, AND it costs me money, I'm more likely to go.
2. I like some of the classes; yoga, cycling, pilates, and ab work. If the class is small enough, I can get individualized attention.
3. My son loves the playcenter for his age group. They do LEGOs, arts and crafts, or sometimes go in the gameroom and play DDR, Ping Pong, and other video games.
4. They sometimes have seasonal/holiday activities for the kids. They're a lot of fun.
5. They have an indoor and outdoor pool and sauna.
6. The weight machines are computerized and record the weights I've used, reps, and records the height, length, and curvature of the seats and pads. I don't have to figure it out and I can track my progress.
7. I can watch an individual TV or a DVD; each one set up in front of the bike.
8. I look better and feel better, and can easily see the results. So for me, it's worth the money.
People also use the ellipticals, need to up their weights, get motivation from watching other people work out. Just because you view it as a waste of money, doesn't make it so. Everyone is different and obviously people are finding value from the gym.
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