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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x |
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"So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x"
Quick answer is rampant sex.
Serious answer, are there any bootcamps? |
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"So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x
Quick answer is rampant sex.
Serious answer, are there any bootcamps? "
If I could get sex 3 times a week I'd be sorted but since it's not... What is a bootcamp? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"There are many different options but first what bit exercise did you enjoy was it aerobic or weights?"
Aerobic, I used to love step classes but they are not done any longer or certainly not around here |
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"So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x"
Walking not dawdling is free especially if you can add up hill and across different terrain |
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Zumba seems popular with the ladies, or a body pump class. Aerobic and weight training takes a lot of personal discipline to maintain, especially if you exercise alone. Group sessions are more fun........stop that now, people. |
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"You can get all sorts of HIIT work outs on YouTube to follow. All body weight led so no fancy equipment needed "
Embarrassingly I need to ask what HIIT means? |
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"So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x"
Join a sports club.
Badminton as an eg |
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"So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x
Walking not dawdling is free especially if you can add up hill and across different terrain"
I'm already doing this every lunch time at work (started on 2nd) |
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"You can get all sorts of HIIT work outs on YouTube to follow. All body weight led so no fancy equipment needed
Embarrassingly I need to ask what HIIT means? "
High intensity interval training. Short bursts of different exercises that work your whole body. |
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"Zumba seems popular with the ladies, or a body pump class. Aerobic and weight training takes a lot of personal discipline to maintain, especially if you exercise alone. Group sessions are more fun........stop that now, people."
Don't you still have to pay gym membership for these though? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m knackered. You should do what I’ve been doing since 2pm yesterday.
Don’t talk with your mouth full
Ggggnnnnmmmppphhrrr "
You could always share that mouthful! |
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over a year ago
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Kettlebells.
Reasonably cheap,you can buy 2 or 3 different weights for the price of one month gym membership.
There are loads of tutorials on YouTube on how to use them. |
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Do a internet search of all gym classes in your area. Circuit training, HIIT, boxercise, yoga, kettlebells, spinning, martial arts or whatever.
Try them all out and see which ones you enjoy and which ones are effective.
If you want to train at home too just get a exercise mat and a kettlebell. There’s tons of free training videos on YouTube that you can train along with. Make a plan and stick to it. Good luck! |
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over a year ago
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"Pole dancing classes, they can be as high or low impact as you feel you’re up too, plus you never know when it might come in handy that you’ve learnt how to do it Mrs blue eyes "
Don't think I have the physique for that lol |
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"So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x
Join a sports club.
Badminton as an eg"
How expensive / inexpensive does this work out please? |
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"You can get all sorts of HIIT work outs on YouTube to follow. All body weight led so no fancy equipment needed
Embarrassingly I need to ask what HIIT means?
High intensity interval training. Short bursts of different exercises that work your whole body. "
Brilliant thanks |
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"So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x"
YouTube...and dedication. You don't need fancy equipment either.
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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago
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If you enjoyed doing step aerobics you could always buy one, and do it at home, theres many videos on youtube of different levels to do it along to.
To be fair you can find videos to most things on there if you want to do things at home instead of the gym. However i find im less motivated on my own than in a class |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"From what I’ve heard (yet to do it myself though) but yoga/hot yoga is suppose to be a cracking workout for you"
I'll have to Google to see if there is any around here or near where I work.
Kind of like the idea of yoga |
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"Kettlebells.
Reasonably cheap,you can buy 2 or 3 different weights for the price of one month gym membership.
There are loads of tutorials on YouTube on how to use them."
Is this like weights? |
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"Do a internet search of all gym classes in your area. Circuit training, HIIT, boxercise, yoga, kettlebells, spinning, martial arts or whatever.
Try them all out and see which ones you enjoy and which ones are effective.
If you want to train at home too just get a exercise mat and a kettlebell. There’s tons of free training videos on YouTube that you can train along with. Make a plan and stick to it. Good luck! "
This is what I am trying to do.. I stuck with the gym although I didn't enjoy it but I want to find something I will enjoy |
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"I love swimming. Full body work out and then some steam room, sauna or Jacuzzi time after if I work hard enough. Plus you can mix up the locations. "
Yes I like swimming too although I'm not a strong swimmer |
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"So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x
Join a sports club.
Badminton as an eg
How expensive / inexpensive does this work out please? "
Probably £50 a year and £4 a session.
Complete guess.
I pay twice that for my sport but it's outdoors on AstroTurf so should be more expensive.
You should be able to go down the badminton or even tennis route without too much expense and it'll widen your social circle for free. |
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"Never been into a gym in my life.
I just do 2 sets of 2 miles with the pooch every day to keep in trim and eat a sensible diet.
Mrs M x"
Clearly you have a good metabolism.... Like those annoying people who can eat as much chocolate as they want and never put on weight. Congratulations... Not everyone is so lucky. |
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"Never been into a gym in my life.
I just do 2 sets of 2 miles with the pooch every day to keep in trim and eat a sensible diet.
Mrs M x"
I have the eating part cracked... I've lost 10st (and working towards another 3), but I want to exercise to keep the momentum and do something I enjoy. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x
Join a sports club.
Badminton as an eg
How expensive / inexpensive does this work out please?
Probably £50 a year and £4 a session.
Complete guess.
I pay twice that for my sport but it's outdoors on AstroTurf so should be more expensive.
You should be able to go down the badminton or even tennis route without too much expense and it'll widen your social circle for free."
Thanks... That's good to know |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Never been into a gym in my life.
I just do 2 sets of 2 miles with the pooch every day to keep in trim and eat a sensible diet.
Mrs M x
Clearly you have a good metabolism.... Like those annoying people who can eat as much chocolate as they want and never put on weight. Congratulations... Not everyone is so lucky. "
I'm not! |
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Try jogging or power walking, great for cardio and stamina. Headphones on with motivational music helps
Also, you could set yourself a daily wake up routine of 20 press ups or sit ups, there’s plenty of phone apps for home fitness.
Might take a few tries to find what you really enjoy, well done for keeping at it though |
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"Get yourself the Insanity DVD, it’s great and you do it at home. It’s about £50 for the DVD set but it really works x"
Insanity worked really well for me when I was training for tough mudder. |
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"Try jogging or power walking, great for cardio and stamina. Headphones on with motivational music helps
Also, you could set yourself a daily wake up routine of 20 press ups or sit ups, there’s plenty of phone apps for home fitness.
Might take a few tries to find what you really enjoy, well done for keeping at it though "
Thank you so much |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Get yourself the Insanity DVD, it’s great and you do it at home. It’s about £50 for the DVD set but it really works x
Insanity worked really well for me when I was training for tough mudder."
Sounds like I could get this and start here while trying to find something else to do.. Thanks both posters x |
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"So my gym membership expires this week and I don't want to renew because if I am honest although I went regularly I didn't enjoy it.
My question is this... What can I replace the gym with to ensure I maintain my exercise regime at least 3 times a week... And hopefully something not quite as expensive as a gym.
I want, if possible, something different but high impact, maybe I'm not going to get something but would really appreciate some ideas
Thanks all x"
Try some classes at a gym, they’re cheaper and way more specific to what you want to work on. HiiT classes are really intense and work you hard! X |
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"Can you cycle to work?
Not at the moment I work 23 miles from home! "
Do it in small stages until you can do it in one?
Halfway by bus cycle the rest etc. I started doing it I work 35 miles from home and have to conquer saddleworth moor, took some doing but save both on fuel and gym membership now. Only do it two days a week it’s more than enough though!!!!
You can adjust your HIT as you like. |
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
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I do HIIT at a place called gymophobics. A ladies only gym. No men,no mirrors, ten pieces of equipment, 3 minutes each piece so you’re done in half an hour. I go every other day in my way home from work and a Sunday morning. The members are all ages up to 70’s and the equipment can be tailored to suit your abilities.I’m the laziest person but I manage to do that and have been for nearly two years. Keeps me trim and toned and gives me energy too. They are a national company. |
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"Never been into a gym in my life.
I just do 2 sets of 2 miles with the pooch every day to keep in trim and eat a sensible diet.
Mrs M x
I have the eating part cracked... I've lost 10st (and working towards another 3), but I want to exercise to keep the momentum and do something I enjoy. "
Wow, well done on the weight loss, that's amazing.
I used to ride horses for a living so that kept me in shape.
See if you can find a pal or two and do the power walk thing, it works a treat and keeps the legs toned.
It can get a little tedious if you are out there on your own.
Mrs M x |
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"Never been into a gym in my life.
I just do 2 sets of 2 miles with the pooch every day to keep in trim and eat a sensible diet.
Mrs M x
I have the eating part cracked... I've lost 10st (and working towards another 3), but I want to exercise to keep the momentum and do something I enjoy.
Wow, well done on the weight loss, that's amazing.
I used to ride horses for a living so that kept me in shape.
See if you can find a pal or two and do the power walk thing, it works a treat and keeps the legs toned.
It can get a little tedious if you are out there on your own.
Mrs M x"
That is an absolutely awesome achievement very well done to you! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I do HIIT at a place called gymophobics. A ladies only gym. No men,no mirrors, ten pieces of equipment, 3 minutes each piece so you’re done in half an hour. I go every other day in my way home from work and a Sunday morning. The members are all ages up to 70’s and the equipment can be tailored to suit your abilities.I’m the laziest person but I manage to do that and have been for nearly two years. Keeps me trim and toned and gives me energy too. They are a national company. "
Now THIS like the sound of |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Thanks to those who have commented on my weight loss... It is something I'm very proud of as I have not gone to any slimming club, had surgery etc, I just put my arse into gear and did it
NB. Before people attack me for this I am NOT saying that slimming clubs or surgery are cheating /bad etc etc... I'm just proud of how *I* achieved mine |
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"Zumba is great OP, there should be some classes near you. My instructor charges £4.50 a pop or £25 and you can go as much as you like "
That does sound good price wise thanks |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I read that sex is not actually very efficient exercise.
Then again, research at Yale University found that not worrying about dying will add more years to your life (seven) than going to the gym or giving up smoking (three each).
I love telling joggers that. And the thing about jogging is for every minute you run, you get a minute back at the end of your lfe, when you need a nurse to wipe your arse. Mmmm, gimme more of that good stuff.
A brisk 45-minute walk is as good cardio-wise as a run. |
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"Never been into a gym in my life.
I just do 2 sets of 2 miles with the pooch every day to keep in trim and eat a sensible diet.
Mrs M x
Clearly you have a good metabolism.... Like those annoying people who can eat as much chocolate as they want and never put on weight. Congratulations... Not everyone is so lucky. "
Its a double Whammy for me as I also have an Under active Thyroid.
The one that makes you gain weight easily. |
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"Zumba seems popular with the ladies, or a body pump class. Aerobic and weight training takes a lot of personal discipline to maintain, especially if you exercise alone. Group sessions are more fun........stop that now, people.
Don't you still have to pay gym membership for these though? "
Lots of local community centres and halls have freelancers running dedicated zumba classes. Pay per session.. |
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