Can we talk gym memberships?

MrsKtoBe Posted: Nov 22, 2009 08:54 PM

Can we talk gym memberships?

I pay $50 a month and I go once a week.

I keep saying I'll go more, but I'm not sure I will... but then its going to snow and I'm not going to want to run outside.

Do you have a gym membership? Do you go? If you were me would you keep it?

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Nov 22, 2009 08:56 PM

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I go 6 days a week. I can't imagine NOT using my gym membership. I would try to get yourself to use it...maybe try for 3 days a week...but i fyou decide you are just not able to then cancel it and maybe invest in some exercise dvds?

MLAngelo Posted: Nov 22, 2009 08:56 PM

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where do you live, do you go for classes or do you use the equipment?

MLAngelo Posted: Nov 22, 2009 08:58 PM

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

I go 6 days a week. I can't imagine NOT using my gym membership. I would try to get yourself to use it...maybe try for 3 days a week...but i fyou decide you are just not able to then cancel it and maybe invest in some exercise dvds?

Yeah if your going once a week DVDs might be a cheaper way to go. I have a membership for classes. I had a three month membership and have been there about 4 times in two months because then I got sick with the stomach issue. I am going to try to start going again though. But I always find DVDs are great when I don't want to buy a membership.

MrsKtoBe Posted: Nov 22, 2009 08:59 PM

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I live in Hicksville, I go to xsport. I work mon-friday 9:00-7:00 and DH leaves for work at 9:30 (when I pass out). I just cant figure out how I would go during the week without waking up at 5.

I only use the machines. I've taken classes and I like them but my work sched is pretty unpredictable so its hard to plan anything.

Maybe I really do need to start getting up at 5.

MirabellaNYC Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:00 PM

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The past month and a half I've been slacking on the gym-work has been insane and all over the place (its a valid excuse I swear). Normally I go 3-4 times a week (average), but because my work schedule is never the same it's hard to get a routine. So some weeks I may get there once and others 6 times.

I pay for the gym in full, once a year. Its a small privately owned gym and I absolutely love it

If you think it's a waste of money, and you're not going then cancel the membership-OR push yourself to get there at least 3 times a week.

If it helps, google fitness blogs like fitsugar.com. They are really motivating and get you excited to get in the gym.

Good luck!

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:01 PM

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Posted by MrsKtoBe

I live in Hicksville, I go to xsport. I work mon-friday 9:00-7:00 and DH leaves for work at 9:30 (when I pass out). I just cant figure out how I would go during the week without waking up at 5.

I only use the machines. I've taken classes and I like them but my work sched is pretty unpredictable so its hard to plan anything.

Maybe I really do need to start getting up at 5.

Where do you work? How far is work fromt he gym?

MrsKtoBe Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:02 PM

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I work out East. I only see DH fom 730-930 though (hes NYPD night shift), so nights arent really an option)

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:03 PM

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Posted by MrsKtoBe

I work out East. I only see DH fom 730-930 though (hes NYPD night shift), so nights arent really an option)

what if you joined a gym that was closer to your job and that way you could workout and head straight to work? Or what if you went on your lunch hour?

MrsKtoBe Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:05 PM

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

Posted by MrsKtoBe

I work out East. I only see DH fom 730-930 though (hes NYPD night shift), so nights arent really an option)

what if you joined a gym that was closer to your job and that way you could workout and head straight to work? Or what if you went on your lunch hour?

Hmm... the closer gym thing is a good idea. The lunch thing I cant do because we dont get lunch. maybe i should start looking out east. then i guess i could just shower at the gym.

MirabellaNYC Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:05 PM

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

Posted by MrsKtoBe

I work out East. I only see DH fom 730-930 though (hes NYPD night shift), so nights arent really an option)

what if you joined a gym that was closer to your job and that way you could workout and head straight to work? Or what if you went on your lunch hour?

What if you did this-no matter what, work out on saturday and sunday (your days off), and then just 1 day during the week?
You'd get in 2 rigorous days and then get a good mid-week workout.

MrsKtoBe Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:08 PM

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Posted by MirabellaNYC

Posted by MrsDrinkh20

Posted by MrsKtoBe

I work out East. I only see DH fom 730-930 though (hes NYPD night shift), so nights arent really an option)

what if you joined a gym that was closer to your job and that way you could workout and head straight to work? Or what if you went on your lunch hour?

What if you did this-no matter what, work out on saturday and sunday (your days off), and then just 1 day during the week?
You'd get in 2 rigorous days and then get a good mid-week workout.

Thats definitely a better idea I think. I have no excuse for not getting up ONE day a week lol

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:11 PM

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Posted by MrsKtoBe

Posted by MirabellaNYC

Posted by MrsDrinkh20

Posted by MrsKtoBe

I work out East. I only see DH fom 730-930 though (hes NYPD night shift), so nights arent really an option)

what if you joined a gym that was closer to your job and that way you could workout and head straight to work? Or what if you went on your lunch hour?

What if you did this-no matter what, work out on saturday and sunday (your days off), and then just 1 day during the week?
You'd get in 2 rigorous days and then get a good mid-week workout.

Thats definitely a better idea I think. I have no excuse for not getting up ONE day a week lol

one day a week won't kill ya! Where out east are you? Maybe we can help with recommendations?

MirabellaNYC Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:12 PM

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Posted by MrsKtoBe

Posted by MirabellaNYC

Posted by MrsDrinkh20

Posted by MrsKtoBe

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What if you did this-no matter what, work out on saturday and sunday (your days off), and then just 1 day during the week?
You'd get in 2 rigorous days and then get a good mid-week workout.

Thats definitely a better idea I think. I have no excuse for not getting up ONE day a week lol

And trust me, if 1 of your 3 days a week at the gym are a spin class, you are really rockin. I feel like 1 spin a week gets off all the extra crap I ate that week.
The hard part is making yourself go but once you get back in the routine it's easy!

MrsKtoBe Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:13 PM

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I'm in hauppauge. which isnt so bad. but im thinking if I get a membership out there I wont go on the weekends ya know? I think maybe I'll go if I keep it here and just go one day during the week. I cant excuse my way out of that one haha

MirabellaNYC Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:14 PM

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Posted by MrsKtoBe

I'm in hauppauge. which isnt so bad. but im thinking if I get a membership out there I wont go on the weekends ya know? I think maybe I'll go if I keep it here and just go one day during the week. I cant excuse my way out of that one haha

I swear it will be easy!!
Then on Saturdays and Sundays work out first thing (before the coffee) so it doesn't interrupt your days off.

MrsKtoBe Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:18 PM

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Would you guys want to start a gym thread? do we have one? I feel like I need someone to report to lol

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:23 PM

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Posted by MrsKtoBe

Would you guys want to start a gym thread? do we have one? I feel like I need someone to report to lol

I think there was one, but i bet if we made a new post daily it would work too!

LadyDuda81509 Posted: Nov 22, 2009 09:42 PM

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when i lived at home i has one at la fitness and paid $50 a month...DH and I would go alot, 4 days a week at like 11:00 when we go out of our second job! we moved ther was an la fitness close, but it wasnt at close as we were when living at home, so we never went...i had to cancel it it wasnt worth....i thought to myself why would i cancel my membership right before our wedding, but i was motivated enought to run outside and as dumb as it sounds i did teabo, and yoga tapes! i think thats what ill stick to for now! if i ever get motivated to start up again! lol