Barbara4572's Journal, 06 November 2014

Barbara do you feel the gym is very beneficial?? I havent been going for a while and Im now trying to talk myself into joining a local one 

I love the gym. I worked out at home for several years prior to joining in March, but didn't feel I had the know how to go further, safely. I was scared at first, thinking all the normal stereotypes, etc. but found I was welcomed with open arms. There are classes for everyone and every ability. I rarely work on machines except to warm up on the rower. I spend my time in classes and the weight room. Everyone is there for the same reason and I've formed lasting friendships of all ages, both sexes, etc. It's like a huge family. Wish I would have started years ago. As for the dues, my daughter put it best. It cost us 40.per month for ours, we would have spent more than that on fast food and junk food. 

Have fun tomorrow and just keep moving forward.  

I agree with you I absolutely love the gym it is worth every penny.. I have to laugh at myself back when I joined I just knew I would be laughed at this obese old woman out there huffing and puffing.Yeah right..They are all doing the same thing I am getting in shape... I do work out on the machines 2x a week for an hour each time along with 5 hours a week with trainer and 3hours a week in Boot camp... Best money I have spent in a long long time...  

Good for you Rains 120. I worked with a personal trainer for the first several months, actually until Sept., but she quickly became a close personal friend, and now we just work out! I do still take her Tabata and Weight training classes, but also take Body Combat, and Body Pump. We have Boot Camp too, I still haven't tried that, mostly because its always mid morning and by then I'm up to my elbows in work. I usually try to get there earlier in the a.m. or early evening.  

Never stuff a missed workout into the following day. You shouldn't double up one day over a missed workout. Stick to your plan for today and forget about yesterday.  

Jparlett, I did rethink that plan, ditched the gym this morning, am heading in to Tabata shortly! I'm usually pretty beat after that class anyway! Thanks 

Hi Barbara, thanks for that, your so right, I have been trying to get to the gym but my gym buddys aways busy so I need to find one I will go to myself and regularly!! I went today for a look around a nearby one which is good, lots classes and a pool, its quite expensive so Im now trying to convince myself if I join up I will go!! But I got a good feeling about it when I was walking around so thats a good sign xx 

That "feeling" is a great sign. Don't be afraid to go alone, the first times I went alone, I was scared too, but I've made sooo many friends there, I can't tell you. Hope you experience the same thing. Let me know, keep in touch! 

thanks Barbara..will do...just realised though that I wil have to wait till later in month to join as first month and admin fee quite high but will do it then! 

Luckily when I joined mine they were having a launch of new Les Mills classes and they administrative fee was waived. For a 3 yr contract, I only pay 40 per mo., which I think is reasonable. Some of the chains are less, but I feel at home where I am, that is so important. You won't regret it. 

this one in £50 but £60 if you dont want to tie in to the 12 month contract...im having one of those 'fat' evenings haha so im thinking im going to muddle around with the finances and possibly just go and join tomorrow!!!!! :-)