NWR - gym @ work

mtdr1106 Posted: Sep 20, 2005 11:13 AM

NWR - gym @ work

just wondering if anyone has and uses a gym at their job?

they just built one for the employees to use (free of charge) - but i can't get the thought that i will be sweaty and smelly infront of co-workers.

am i crazy?? would anyone else be uncomfortable??

Beth1210 Posted: Sep 20, 2005 11:17 AM

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I would use it- I pay $65 a month for NYSC

I would go more often b/c I would go right after or before work- it would save time

stephanief Posted: Sep 20, 2005 11:17 AM

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I've worked out in the gym at my job during my lunch break before and then took a shower. It became a hassle so now I work out in my apartment complex's gym after work

ChrissynRicky Posted: Sep 20, 2005 11:19 AM

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We have a gym here but unfortunately, there's a ridiculous waitlist for it...I think you can only become a member now if you have a doctor's note.

That being said, I go to the gym during my lunch hour all the time. I go to NYSC, the one in Grand Central usually around 2pm (missing the lunch crowd.) I work out for approximately 40 minutes, hop in the shower, and get back to work.

If you don't like to shower in public places and feel uncomfortable, then I would skip the lunch hour routine and go after work and then shower at home.

Personally, some gym locker rooms are intimidating with women walking around buck naked, but I've gotten past that stage where I even care. I embrace my cellulite and large arse. But we're all different, some shy more than others.

jilmadison Posted: Sep 20, 2005 11:20 AM

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I WISH I had a free gym here. You'll get over the uncomfortableness. It would save me $95 a month and I it would be convenant, I would not have to drag my gym bag in and out of the city every day

mtdr1106 Posted: Sep 20, 2005 11:45 AM

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yeah - the free part is what is making me feel like i NEED to get over the smelly sweaty co-worker syndrome i developed.

maybe i will just workout with a bag on my head - so no one knows its me.....

danamike Posted: Sep 20, 2005 11:47 AM

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We have one in our building that I'm going to start using instead of driving to the gym after work, it's so much more convenient and so much cheaper...FREE!!!

Shorty McBride Posted: Sep 20, 2005 11:47 AM

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I work in a physical therapy facility- we have free use of all of the equipment any time the facility is open. I've only used it once, and i was uncomfortable running on the treadmill in front of coworkers.

Blu-ize Posted: Sep 20, 2005 11:51 AM

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We have a gym in our main building that only the top management can use for free.

We have two membership programs, Equinox and NYSC. I go to NYSC and pay a ridiculous amt of money. I would get over my naked sweaty smelly inhibitions for a free membership.

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Sep 20, 2005 12:29 PM

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I would LOVE it if we had the gym at the job. I wouldnt care about the sweat at all...

I do work out during lunchtime as well at the NYSC 2 mins from my job...30 minutes on the treadmill, 15 mins of weight training, 5 minute shower, 5 minutes getting dressed and ready...2 minute walk to work...I eat my lunch at my desk.

kellwolfe Posted: Sep 20, 2005 12:39 PM

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I wish i had one in my building i would def us it

hmpena Posted: Sep 20, 2005 02:20 PM

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I have a gym at my job and use it whenever i have to work late at my 2nd job. I shower at work and go back to my day... it is great!

johnsae Posted: Sep 20, 2005 03:17 PM

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if I could workout and re-shower / get ready in an hour it would be a miracle - how do you girls do it?

ChrissynRicky Posted: Sep 20, 2005 03:19 PM

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Posted by johnsae

if I could workout and re-shower / get ready in an hour it would be a miracle - how do you girls do it?

Work out for 35 minutes, get ready in 10 minutes, and head back.

As far as showering and getting ready - it's not too bad but requires a lot of discipline. Most of the time, I jump in the shower, wash, get out, and go back to work with a wet head...who cares!

JessicaM. Posted: Sep 20, 2005 03:24 PM

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Posted by johnsae

if I could workout and re-shower / get ready in an hour it would be a miracle - how do you girls do it?

basically get in and get out. I only do it if I can't go after work...just do a hard core cardio routine for at least 20-30 minutes...then jump in the shower...this is not a real shower mind you- just a jump under the water to wash the sweat away shower...no shampoo commercials are created in this process!

if my office had a free gym, I would definitely go. the only other people you will see there are people also using the gym..no bigg...if they don't offer shower facilities or you just don't want to use them. take what my grandfather calls a wh0re's bath...take a towel or wash cloth, wet it with water wipe yourself down in the bathroom. there are also many wipes and stuff out there. fitness magazine actually has an article this month about looking presentable post workout.

hmpena Posted: Sep 20, 2005 03:51 PM

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I love the Dove towelettes. They are really great- I keep them in my gym bag.

mtdr1106 Posted: Sep 20, 2005 07:17 PM

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Posted by JessicaM.

Posted by johnsae

if I could workout and re-shower / get ready in an hour it would be a miracle - how do you girls do it?

basically get in and get out. I only do it if I can't go after work...just do a hard core cardio routine for at least 20-30 minutes...then jump in the shower...this is not a real shower mind you- just a jump under the water to wash the sweat away shower...no shampoo commercials are created in this process!

if my office had a free gym, I would definitely go. the only other people you will see there are people also using the gym..no bigg...if they don't offer shower facilities or you just don't want to use them. take what my grandfather calls a wh0re's bath...take a towel or wash cloth, wet it with water wipe yourself down in the bathroom. there are also many wipes and stuff out there. fitness magazine actually has an article this month about looking presentable post workout.

yeah - we do have showers (i just purcahsed the wall soap dispensers for both the men's and women's showers - they will have shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel) - but now to add to my dislike of the situation i realized - i have never showered in a public shower!!! (stayed home for college)

where do you get towels?? and then what do you do with them when they are all wet? just shove them in your gym bag???

i am not socially inept - i just don't understand it. HELP!!