Who says that we need a gym in order to become fit?

That is a very practical way to make some effective ways to make you slim and fit.I believe in your cause to become healthier.I too,just do what I though might also help me become thinner,yet Life has a lot to offer,that I sometimes forgot I have been exercising to become fit.I have been making some stomach stretching,but I have not really done it everyday,just like to do it when I felt doing it.I like to really trim down my belly,it was already protruding out.I am afraid I can not control its size.I have purchased an abs rocket just to make my stomach exercise frequently done everyday,so that I could look slim and fit.When I go out I just walk, make myself perspire and then used the abs rocket so that I can perspire a lot to help me trim my desired stomach size.

I do go to the gym, three times a week and have gym membership, because I am paying for it I will go, although I don't like socializing, I prefer to work out on my own and there is no interaction between myself and other members. I did once buy some gym equipment which I put up in my bedroom, but there were too many temptations, like the computer, the television and I didn't put the same time in as I did when I was at the gym, so I know for me, the gym works. It's also safer because I had a bad accident when I was using my mountain bike and I find that pounding the pavements when jogging jolts my knees to much, at least the machines at the gym are safer, albeit indoors.

To stay fit we can do workout at home too but its hard to do workout at home as we need some basic machines like bicycle , jogger , dumbells etc which are little expensive. We can do basic cardio lke skipping , jogging or simple walk etc which can help you to remain fit. But in my opinion the gym is better then doing workout at home because you will get some motivations by going to gym and you make a routine for it as usually in home people skip the time by getting busy in some other work. You can stay fit home but gym is also a better decision.

I've actually never been a member of a gym and yet I've had a lot of success in losing weight at home. I do have some DVDs that I will use and I also have a stationary bike and traditional bike as well. However, I have to say that for me the thing that I enjoy the most is the fitness based video games. I believe that the reason that I like these so much is because of the fact that it does give you some feedback as you are working out.

I don't understand it, either, why most people tell everyone to go to the gym to get in shape. Just because it's trendy, it is not the only form of exercise that keeps you fit. I, for example, like team sports more than using some fitness machines, because I'm quite competitive :D.

Hey I agree with you. Gym membership is waste of money as well as time. Be active in household chores it will also help to be fit. It is aldi the better exsercise. We can try out different exsercise at home also. Our daily activities also keep us fit then y should we join gym?

For years I cycled to work and my longest trip was 12 miles there and back. It was a rural route. I took in fresh air, saw pretty villages and had healthy exercise. It kept my legs in top shape. I have seen people jogging along the beach path and that seems great exercise. I know my local library has disks people can borrow showing aerobics style exercises. Some people are lucky enough to swim safely at their local beach. My favorite way to keep fit is Zumba dancing. I go to two sessions a week of that. I have the music disks of it at home. Therefore I can dance in that energetic way in my lounge. I do one hour of walking per week day. I buy a years membership at my local sports center. It is cheaper than paying per month on a rolling contract.

Actually I had a membership at a gym in my city but wasn't able to keep at it cuz of lack of motivation. But recently I did try some HIIT exercises at home and I must say it felt good. I did them for two weeks & lost 3kilo of weight...i plan to continue doing exercises at home rather than joining a gym..

Pity me because I can't even ride a bicycle. LOL. I guess my only options are brisk walking and running. I don't exercise a lot though. If I only have enough time before I go to work that's the time I exercise. I want to be physically fit. I always tell myself to exercise but I usually sleep late in the morning because I also sleep late at night. I hope I can discipline myself to exercise regularly.

Hi Be! We can actually do our workout or exercise anywhere, but I prefer to do it in a gym because of the equipment and because I get motivated when I see others doing it as well.

You don't need a gym. I commute back and forth to work each day on my bicycle. Not only am I in better than most people my age, I save money on gas to boot.

I like your solution, it is much more interesting doing your exercise in the fresh air, cycling is a wonderful way of keeping fit, getting to know your area and moving fast without getting sore feet. I would prefer to privacy of my own home to a gymn any day.

Even though i love going to the gym for aerobics, i also like rope jumping at home. Its one of the easiest way to lose weight with no need of purchasing expensive training equipment.

My mom started home workout since I was still in elementary and she made a good influence towards my family, particularly me, sometimes my sister and my friends. I started working out at home whenever I have free time. Some people thought it's boring to work-out alone and I think that's one of the reasons why people rather go to the gym since there will be a lot of people. My mother and I are already used to it though. I don't think it's really necessarily important to have someone to work-out with you, it's just one way of finding excuses to avoid exercising. Exercise depends on the person's will to stay fit not to because you are alone and it's boring to do it.

I don't like gyms either. Because I am a tiny short person, most of the machines like the rowing machines or bike machines are always too big for me to use anyways because its too hard for me to reach the pedals :p Right now I am walking/hiking around rivers on the weekend with my boyfriend as my exercise. I also used to use Wii dance games to help burn calories. Another great way to get in shape is to jump rope, they are cheap, you can do it at home, and it doesn't take very much time at all to be efficient.

Gym memberships are unnecessary and, for most people, a complete waste of money. Staying fit doesn't require a gym membership. What it does require is that one be active. If you are doing active work--cleaning house, splitting wood (I plan to have a wood stove when my boyfriend and I buy a home), etc.--, walk to places (or drive to your destination town/city, park and walk from place to place), have active hobbies (yoga, skiing, tennis, ect.), etc., you should be getting enough exercise.

Agree with you. Since my youth I never join a gym. But I did join some martial arts for 1 year. I got some of its exercise and still practice it occasionally at home, alone. It helps me stay healthy and fit. In additional I did cycling and taking longer route while doing my jobs by walking. So actually for those whose job still has physical activity they do not need to go to a gym. A walk is also healthy. But for those working in front of the computerr whole day long, I think going to the gym is worthy enough.

First of all,I do not like go to gym because I like the oxygen exercises,I like go out and do outdoor sports such as play basketball or football,or ride my bike around my city,I can not only do some training but also can enjoy myself in this way,especially for ride the bike,that is very nice and I can enjoy the beautiful scenery of my city,and breathe more fresh oxygen in this way,so why not go out and do some outdoor sports?Please do not just stay in your house all the time.

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