I think in the last 20 years I have been a member of a gym for 10 yrs and probably been 10 times in 10 years. What a waste of money. Can anyone beat that.
211025
I'm sure there are people who can beat that. I had one membership I never used, and another I used about 10 times in half a year. \nI heard that gyms make most thier money on people like us, and had everybody used thier membership, gyms would go out of business.
391604
My goodness - He was out of shape and a has-been 20 years ago. He should give it up
107262
classified ads in your local paper. \nMaybe you also could ask local fitness clubs if they plan to get rid of used equipement. At least they should be able to steer you in the right direction for further searching.\nObviously anything which involves shipping (like ebay) will be hugely expensive...
591307
If you're paying for a gym you should go, just go for a half hour, do some cardio, or get a class schedule and go for a class.  You're already paying for it so get going!  You'll feel better once you get back in there, go girl!
641804
LOL. It is not worth the money. I had one also, it was hard to use and I did not lose any weight or inches. I would suggest keeping your money and joining a gym. Anyway, the broke bones that are highly possible with that contraption are painful.
347577
when i was in high school i was a power lifter and i squatted 215 in a meet. it got me 4th place nationally in my weight class of 111 lbs. i'm sure i'm not that strong anymore.
33552
I'm actually in pretty good shape but I still think this question applies to me. I find it is extremely difficult to maintain physical fitness due to work and family obligations. I work long hours and I have to care for a child and aging parents. That being said I still find time to exercise. However I completely understand how people have difficulty doing what is necessary to stay in shape. I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't party - so basically I don't have much of a social life. For those with active social lives I can imagine it is next to impossible.
626068
They charge a lot for the same reason the healthier foods are expensive at the grocery store: Because they can! People who "really" want to lose weight will spend the extra buck to get that hot bod (trust me, I'm broke trying to look good for the summer months!) Anyway, just because a gym has a fancy name that doesn't mean it's the "best". Notice how the equipment at your local park is pretty much the same as at Bally's? Yeah, that's the idea! If you can't afford to do Bally's or 24 Hr Fitness, try an at home program, the local Y or local park. :-) If you work hard enough, the results will be the same no matter where you go! (IMO)
590441
I go to a gym and use a little bit of everything.  They say to shake up your routine about every 6 weeks or so for maximum results.  I think any machine can help you, but you have to use it consistently and it's probably better to use more than one gadget.  A lot of gyms have summer specials/reduced rates for students.
259104
I have done gymnastics for the last 12yrs. The levels are a little differant here in south africa but I've been doing elite for the last 5 yrs.. u can email me@ gymfreaksa@yahoo.co.uk if u want. i have a good knowledge of the sport, i have also been judging for the last 3 yrs and coaching for the last 5...
210486
i would say just ask the trainer at the gym, he ought to give you free advise.
55017
No, i have had a personal trainer for 3 years and am currently studying to be one myself. Trust me, if you stick to the plan he gives you and show results that is all the thanks they need but still Thanks for the guidance goes along way. Nevertheless, i give my trainer a bonus in a christmas card every year for his efforts.
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It sounds like you have the right idea with wanting to keep the price down.  Often people want to start working out and they spend lots of money buying equipment, and then they stop working out a week later.  Don't let anybody fool you, weights are weights... it doens't matter what brand.  If I were you, I would go to garage sales or to Wal-Mart until I found the cheapest "basic" set possible.  A bench press and leg press (like you spoke about,) will do just fine at first.  Or get a membership to a gym, and try it out for a month or two before you buy any equipment (make sure you go to a gym that does NOT make you sign a contract) They do that because they know the majority of people stop working out after a week, and then you're stuck making payments to them for a year.  After you've worked out for a while then, maybe go get a weight set with all of the features on it.  I think you'll do just fine.  Keep up the motivation and remember that it takes time.
541065
when i was in highschool, and i just started this exercise routine, i was getting hella stronger every week.  and i would have a bm sometimes once a week, sometimes not for two weeks (no discomfort, though.).  as time went on, it went back to every 4 or so days, now i'm back to every day.  really though, if you ask a doctor, they're bound to have heard about stuff a LOT more embarrassing than this.
282210
why don't u go with someone for a free trial. if u don't know anyone that is already going there call them and tell them that u would like to come in and see the place that u are thinking of joining the place i go to here offer me a free 2 day workout. with curves just opening up they usually let u try the place out even if its for a small fee just so they can get established in the area. i took a couple friends with me and they seen $$$ signs..lol talk to the manager. don't deal with anyone but her she can cut some slack. and there are a couple reg. gyms that offer the 2 week trials too.\ni even had someone help me for my first couple of times to each place to show me the new equipment and whats the best thing to do for my goal.
613666
I had signed up my mother and aunt for Curves a few years ago.  I thought I'd give it a try too for a month.  I couldn't stand it.  Like someone else mentioned, if you have a fear of going to the gym because of the whole 'meat market' thingy, or you are extremely self conscious about your body, then curves is for you.  Its definetly for older women.  I'm younger, and I couldn't stand it.  The music wasn't for me, there was no variety, and if you're not a 'people' person, be warned that the circle set up kinda makes women want to start chatting since you're facing each other as you work out.  \nThe problem I had with it was that it was too routine.  You do a machine for I think its 30 seconds, then jump to the next station that requires you to do a cardio activity.  You do the circuit like 3 times, and that's equal to the half hour time.  The woman at our gym wasn't crazy about women going over the half hour limit.  Don't know if it was her or the curves policy.\nThe other problem is by the time you jump on one of the weight lifting machines, its time to get off and jump over to the cardio station.\nI'd recommend curves only if you're starting out a workout routine into your life.  I mean if you've never worked out before, then Curves would probably be a good start to get you to at least begin to work out.  But I wouldn't stick with curves for a long term gym.  \nThe intial weight loss from CUrve's workouts seems to be good, but then it kinda stops.  I know from the gym magazines that I've read, that your body gets 'used' to doing the same workout over and over again.  So you get used to the same movements, there's no new routines.  Not to mention you get bored.  \nUltimately its up to you.  If you've never worked out, then start with Curves and see if you like it, but just ask for a shorter contract just in case you don't like it.  My mom and aunt liked it because it did make them go to the gym, but they never lost much weight.  Again they had intial weight loss, but then it stopped, not much more than 10 pounds.\nGood luck.
103894
That's a lot of cardio!  I usually only do 20 minutes four times a week.  What I find fun is an elliptical machine.  These are at all gyms.  I usually bring my iPod or plug my headphones into the TV so I can watch that.  Do something that takes your mind off of you exercising.