Comments on: I Quit the Gym – My Reasons Why

By: Rahim

Rahim — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:45:06 +0000

I can understand why you did that. I workout alone too, one of the reasons being that it DOES save much needed extra money these days. I worry about losing my motivation also, but just like you, it’s just a part of my routine now. I don’t even feel right if I don’t get a workout in nowadays.

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:52:58 +0000

I think now a days there are several online resources and videos that can provide you a proper guideline for exercise of any part of body. So there is no harm in quitting a gym membership provided you follow the exercise tips from these resources.

By: mindbodygoal

mindbodygoal — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:02:16 +0000

I think one of the problems with gyms is that it can get just plain old boring – especially if you are someone who likes more variety.

For that reason, I pretty much exclusively train outdoors using kettlebells, a sandbag and maybe a medicine ball.

The time goes so much faster outdoors and an hours workout never quite seems like long enough.

Well done on making the break Tryingfitness!

By: Robyne Arrow

Robyne Arrow — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:39:14 +0000

I totally agree with you. In fact I believe those just getting started or those who have been sick or injured encouraged by their doctor to get started with an exercise program that its first best to learn how to exercise correctly along with acquiring the correct mind set. Once accomplished then make the decision whether to join a gym or not.

Joining a gym in the beginning I think is the wrong approach as there are too many distractions including those there who tell you how you should work out without taking you into consideration.

Kudo’s to a great article and blog.

By: Jean

Jean — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:35:14 +0000

I agree with Mark – yeah Rocky IV indeed is all about training with no equipment facilities doing it the old hard way but very effective. Drago was like in a gym everything indoor whereas Balboa outdoor and some indoor too. Balboa was running outside in a freezing weather with snow whereas Drago was running on a treadmill and also running inside a building. Yeah a really great movie, a classic.

It’s true, you don’t really need a gym to keep fit and build a lean muscular physique. It can be done free. Most of the times, when people think about fitness, they say hey I need to go to a gym but you don’t necessarily needs lots of equipment and machines to keep fit.

By: Tim Tavender

Tim Tavender — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:13:43 +0000

What a great post. I have been a Personal Trainer for over 7 years and most of my clients have enjoyed training outside a gym. In fact I haven’t been a member of a gym for years and love finding new ways to keep fit in the great outdoors!

By: Mark D. Lewis

Mark D. Lewis — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:04:06 +0000

Training without a gym always makes me think of Rocky IV. Remember when he had to run through the snow and lift sacks because the Russians would not give him any training equipment before his fight with Ivan Drago? Man, I loved that movie…..

– Mark Lewis (http://www.understandinglowt.com)

By: John

John — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:59:48 +0000

Exercising at home is cheap- sounds like a good long term investment.

By: Jean

Jean — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:11:20 +0000

That post made me think when I quit the gym several years ago after being a regular, going like 4-5 times per week. Actually, the reason I quit was due to a shoulder injury. I felt a deep pain in my rotator cuff.

After I canceled my gym membership, I stopped training for some time but when I was better, I had to find a way to continue training without risking injury. For me, body weight exercises were the best thing to do and they work for me like a charm. I never had any injury problem with them. My workout includes exercises like push ups(many variations), pull ups(many variations), dips, squats, calf raises, crunches, leg raises. I can have a full body workout with these exercises.

Just with body weight exercises and a proper diet, I can maintain a lean muscular physique without any need for expensive gym membership fees. I also do some cardio from time to time by running outside.

The great benefit of body weight exercises is most of them can be performed anywhere as you just need your own body weight.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:59:11 +0000

Working out from home isn’t a bad idea if you have the motivation and there are a lot of gym-free workouts you can find. I use the gym for the classes, because I can get a better rate than at a yoga studio for example. The important thing is to maintain variety! If you are ever at a pool, I just posted a swim-workout (www.veeda.tumblr.com).

P.S. You definitely have to check how easy it is to get out of a gym contract before getting in one, they can be very tricky!!