why do people go to the gym?
952975
to workout\nto hangout\nto meet men/women\nfor conversation
1135259
Like, going to the gym is an addictive habit once you get in a routine.  I prefer to go early in the morning before work.
392618
Many reasons.. its healthy to get your heart rate up.. It gives you energy, it helps you stay fit.. \nIt releases endorphins which causes people to be more happy.. maybe if more people exercised there wouldn't be so many people on anti-depressants..
904440
work out get in shape  get friends to help you.
40529
Same as that of any other person, maybe even better since they are required to workout and keep in shape. Somebodys been watching too much T.V! Its not really like OZ in there buddy.
860912
Because we live in a society that that demands perfection. People want to feel beautiful and an example of beauty. Like models. Skinnier people are more confident with their body and how  they expose themselves. Some overweight people get depressed and offended easier. They also might feel like they don't belong.
484032
Some do it because they enjoy doing so: it is a source of personal pleasure and pride.\n\nSome do it because they are convinced that people judge them on the superficialities; and that if they don't make that favorable first impression, they will be at a significant disadvantage from that point on.\n\nSome do it because it is an expectation in the place where they are going, whether it be a workplace, a bar or a place of worship, and they don't want to be seen to defy the customary expectation.
1046071
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!
875092
well what you do is you find a gym to work out at and then you find a friend to join you to help with your motivation.not saying that the friend would go everytime cause she may be slack and lazy but ya never know............
210589
True..going to gym to me is like getting high. Working out is like snorting dope
624479
There is a proper way to lift things that minimizes the stress on your back.   Weight lifters study the mechanics of weight lifting, both to protect their bodies and to get more benefit from it by making their muscles do the work instead of their backs.
278309
Yuck -  A perfect opportunity to have sexual harassment and abuse.  \n\nThis is what gyms are for... Some people join a gym and use it in the middle of the day just as you are saying - but the gyms are safer and monitored. people must be members in order to use the facilities.
1099231
in 6th grade,  during gym we all had exercise partners (usually your friend).  one day my friend was sick so i had no partner.  they ended up teaming me with a girl from class that didnt have a partner either.  and she was cute.  well when it came time for our sit-ups, your partner holds your feet.  on the third or fourth one, as i was coming up,  RIIIIP.  never before realized how much gyms echo.
13092
because its hard work. After a stressful day at work, fighting traffic and putting  kids to bed..the last thing one wants to do is go workout less alone eat a salad.\n\nWe care abt our bodies and health..sometimes too much....the problem here is lack of motivation that most of the world suffers from not their desire to avoid healthy living.
616408
I help people in the gym that are overweight with exercise and dieting tips. Why?  They are motivated enough to join a gym & they show initiative.  My group of friends always do that and shun ignorant people because they make us look arrogant and insensitive. Most of us started working out because we were insecure and can relate to people that might not feel good about themselves. Any woman that is comfortable with herself and is fulfilled is sexy.
162947
Some people seem to enjoy getting fatter and fatter. It almost seems like an obsession. There's a good example at this site listed below.
1113066
We live in a society where people do not like to hear the truth and the truth is what you speak of fitness. Most of society believes that if they are not in a health club, then they can not exercise. That is not true you can exercise at home by doing chores everyday and it does work believe me, and they get frustrated when they exercise and then get on a scale and they have not lost any weight when in actuality they may have lost inches instead of pounds. This makes them have a felling of what is the use of doing this and I am not losing anything. You just have to keep going and realize that it is not going to come off over night, just think about it you did not gain it over night. Once they realize that then they can get the confidence back and keep active and they will not have to worry as much about their health problems and the cost.