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I'm not lazy, most times, but sometimes I just bloody well don't want to go to the gym.
They did something in my Combat class on Tuesday that made my calves really sore. No idea what it was.
I figured it would get better in a couple of days, but by Friday the left one was REALLY sore.
Was thinking about not going, but then I figured out that my Copperfit elbow sleeve fits on my calf. Put it on and went.
It's feeling much better now, so I will be at class at 10:10am tomorrow.
Love it, thanks for using analogy. I feel it makes people visualize better.
If you have the membership, take the time to try out everything that is included. Don’t just plod along on the treadmill everyday. I have been at the same gym for about 3 years and when January starts, suddenly the treadmills are filled. There is no real difference in usage on the ellipticals, arc trainers, bikes, or even with the weights.
Classes also tend to be filled as people try them out, but they should be trying out new classes. Since my gym tends to have mostly hardcore classes (a lot of HIIT-style classes using 12+ pound free weights), people drop out quickly, although those tend to have a healthy collection of regulars who go weekly. They are definitely not my style. They have classes in the studio and on the fitness floor with circuit training as well in my gym. There is no shortage of stuff for people to try. I tend to do the elliptical/lateral motion trainer and weights or go to one of a couple of classes because that works best for me. In the summer, I do a lot more outdoor stuff and take some classes later in the evening, but I don’t particularly like to take the late classes in the winter.
Don’t just plod along on the treadmill everyday.
I find treadmills to be incredibly boring.
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Classes also tend to be filled as people try them out, but they should be trying out new classes.
There's always floor space somewhere. It'll also clear out in a couple of months.
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Since my gym tends to have mostly hardcore classes (a lot of HIIT-style classes using 12+ pound free weights), people drop out quickly, although those tend to have a healthy collection of regulars who go weekly.
I go to a lot of hardcore HIIT, very fast pace (I do not run or jump) but no big weights. We do a lot of reps with light weights.
Over the long haul, you will see the same faces all the time.
I find that putting on my workout gear forces me to follow through and actually do the workout. OP, your big step in the right direction may be just doing that. Go through the effort of putting on your gear. Getting in to the building is the biggest obstacle to overcome, because once you're in there you'll get down to business.
If you have the membership, take the time to try out everything that is included. Don’t just plod along on the treadmill everyday. I have been at the same gym for about 3 years and when January starts, suddenly the treadmills are filled. There is no real difference in usage on the ellipticals, arc trainers, bikes, or even with the weights.
Classes also tend to be filled as people try them out, but they should be trying out new classes. Since my gym tends to have mostly hardcore classes (a lot of HIIT-style classes using 12+ pound free weights), people drop out quickly, although those tend to have a healthy collection of regulars who go weekly. They are definitely not my style. They have classes in the studio and on the fitness floor with circuit training as well in my gym. There is no shortage of stuff for people to try. I tend to do the elliptical/lateral motion trainer and weights or go to one of a couple of classes because that works best for me. In the summer, I do a lot more outdoor stuff and take some classes later in the evening, but I don’t particularly like to take the late classes in the winter.
Treadmill is great for beginners and you can get a good workout on one. The treadmill is the one machine that kicks my ass if I haven't worked out in a while. However, the mistake that many people make is that they don't increase the MPH and/or incline as they gain more stamina. They tend to plod along at the same pace every day for years. Cardio shouldn't make you feel like you're about to vomit or die, however the moment when it becomes easy enough where you're just strolling along and can easily carry on a conversation, it's time to crank things up. People don't like to feel uncomfortable, but you should feel some (for lack of a better) discomfort during the workout to get max benefits. You don't have to sit on the treadmill for an hour. I can get a nice cardio workout (600+ calories) in 40. It's also good to maybe split the cardio between two machines so that your body doesn't get used to repetitive movement.
Exercise is definitely a "building on gains" endeavor. You get gains (being less winded, less stiff, increased strength) which should cause you to go for more gains. Then that's what keeps you going.
Play a game instead. Try Pickleball. Its easy to learn and a good workout. You might meet new friends too.
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