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NevD
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Posted: 17 November 2005 09:16 pm |
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I'm interested in how many of you feel that you need to use a health club or gym, rather that exercising at home.
Do you feel the need for the company of others?
Do you rely on peer pressure to keep you motivated?
Or, is home exercise ruled out by intrusions from pets, kids or spouse?
I'd love to know what you folks think on this one...
NevD 
And if my poll options don't let you fully express your opinion, you can always post a message and let everyone know what you think. Hey, it's a forum, right?
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Peter
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Posted: 17 November 2005 09:32 pm |
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I have been working out at the gym or home for about 45 years and either one works just as well for me. It's all dependent on the equipment I need.
I have never had a workout partner nor needed any motivation more than what I see in the mirror... the rewards when I do work out, and what I see when I don't!
When my main interest was running, I did pushups and chinups (on my kids' swing set) at home. As I developed knee problems and turned more to weights, I got a home set and it worked just fine.
But as I got more into bigger weights, it's just too cumbersome making all the changes at home. I liked the selection of dumbbells and benches at the gym.
Free weights are the best for developing a great looking body because in holding them and moving them around you use all the supporting muscles, not just those you're aiming to work. But they can also cause more aches and pains for an older person!
So I have completely surprised myself and now use the machines. You have so much control that you don't hurt yourself or cause injury as easily. Actually, never.
I work chest and triceps on day one; lats and biceps on day two; and shoulders on day three. I repeat this twice a week with a day off... which I also use to make up when I miss a day.
On days one and two I use machines at the gym, but on day three I just use an easily-adjustable set of dumbbells at home.
And my legs? Well I pretty much ruined my knees running nine miles a day on the hilly roads near my home (it was the downhill that did it) so I can't run or even jog. But I noticed that I could walk fine, and walk uphill, too. So I use a treadmill on a step incline for my legs and cardio.
What have I left out? Six granddaughters and my first grandson on his way for Christmas! And I'm compulsive. Or did you notice? :D
Peter
P.S.
Oh, I did leave something else out! The most important aspect of selecting exercise, or where you exercise, is that you enjoy it. Else it will be back to the couch!
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NevD
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Posted: 17 November 2005 10:23 pm |
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Thanks for the reply, Peter.
That's what I call comprehensive comment... ;)
NevD
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serberus
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Posted: 17 November 2005 10:38 pm |
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| I've tried working out at home, but that just doesn't work for me. Someone or something always gets in the way. Whether it be the kids, the animal or my own mind racing to what needs to be done around the house. At the gym I am able to drop the kids off, and get my mind off of home stuff and just focus on what needs to be done at that time. It's my time for me. Most of the time I workout by myself. I occassionally will get into conversation with someone on the treadmill or bike next to me, but for the most part it's just me. Lets see Monday or Tuesday it's free weights with the trainer. Tuesday off. Wed. I do 45 fatburn on the treadmill or bike. Thursday is the same. Friday or Saturday is strength training with the next day off. And so it repeats itself. When my kids are sick I strength train at home doing lunges, ball squats (ball at the base of back and squat), girly pushups regular and diamond, leg lifts, and crunches. I do have a stationary bike, but it's a towel rack now.
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NevD
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Posted: 17 November 2005 11:02 pm |
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Thanks, Lori -
It was your routine that made me think of the poll...
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collegestudent
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Posted: 18 November 2005 01:41 am |
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| I'd have to say no to exercising at home. That could be because I live in a dorm room (200 sq ft), but even when I was at home the only time I worked out was in my pool (most people don't have a pool that's almost olympic length in their backyard). I also would walk my dog - but that's about it. I find that the only time I work out here is at the gym. Furthermore, I don't really get to the gym unless I have practice for TKD or swimming. In total I exercise sun-2 hours, tue - 1.5 hours, wed - 2 hours, thurs - 1.5 hours, sat 1.5 hours. In theory I'm working out 8.5 hours a week -- in reality I usually skip swimming once and TKD once a week. So - I still get in 5 hours a week (which is better than nothing). I find that working out makes me *really* hungry afterwards though.
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NevD
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Posted: 18 November 2005 11:47 am |
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Thanks for the post, collegestudent -
But you didn't vote! 
NevD
BTW - if you're exercising for 1.5 to 2 hours at a stretch, of course you'll feel hungry. Do you make sure you take on water (and a bit of fruit juice) to replace what you've exhaled/perspired?
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collegestudent
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Posted: 18 November 2005 07:52 pm |
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| Yeah - I'm not a fan of daily weighing, but I make sure to weigh myself naked before I work out, and again afterwards. I then drink water to rehydrate myself before eating. It still makes me pretty hungry though. I workout so long because that is the nature of team practices - they aren't 30 minute events.
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NevD
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Posted: 19 November 2005 06:09 pm |
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The point is to take on fluids before, during and after you work out. If you wait until you're thirsty (so the scientists say) you're already dehydrating - and therefore not able to metabolise fat properly.
So it's possible to work out hard and burn no fat. Which means you sacrifice muscle!
Worth thinking about, since your sessions are so long.
NevD
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collegestudent
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Posted: 19 November 2005 08:11 pm |
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| True, I drink a little before I leave (but after weighing myself). I don't get too thirsty during practice. During TKD we aren't really allowed to get a drink. While I swim I hae my nalgene with my and drink between sets. I feel like I'm doing fine with exercise, etc. Also, I don't think that my body fat percentage is too high (I really ought to get it checked) for my height/weight. Most people my height/weight wear pants that are a size or two bigger than I do.
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NevD
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Posted: 19 November 2005 08:22 pm |
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Also, I don't think that my body fat percentage is too high
Sorry, collegestudent - I didn't mean to imply anything...
But, I thought you wrote in another post that you were trying to lose 5 or 6 pounds before Xmas???
NevD
Don't worry - I confuse easily!
PS This poll is very even so far... 1 vote for each of the 4 choices!
Last edited on 19 November 2005 08:24 pm by NevD
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collegestudent
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Posted: 19 November 2005 08:30 pm |
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| That's true. I am fatter (much fatter) than I was 4 years ago. I'd like to get down to a slim athletic body again. Still, compared to other people my heigh/weight I am much more toned, fit, etc. The main thing keeping me back isn't my working out, but rather my eating of too many processed/#%@&! foods. I'm pretty much trying to cut all sugar out of my diet (other than those from fresh fruit) - because only then do I not feel hungry all of the time.
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AmmieS2369
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Posted: 20 November 2005 05:05 am |
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Well if I had more money, then my response would be working out at the gym instead of home, but since I don't have a lot of extra money to spend on ANYTHING let alone the gym, then I have to make do with what I have.
So I try and use the treadmill, exercise bike, and some free weights that I have, and of course I do push up and crunches and that kind of stuff. I don't have much more than that, but until I either find some extra cash, or get rid of some of my extra bills, I can't go to the gym :(
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NevD
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Posted: 20 November 2005 12:44 pm |
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Ammie -
Intriguing post...
But would you use the gym because there's something you can't achieve at home - or is it that you just don't like working out at home? :(
In other words, is working out at home getting the results you want?
NevD
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AmmieS2369
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Posted: 20 November 2005 08:36 pm |
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NevD, Well I think that so far I am getting the results that I want at home, but I have just started. From past experience, I used to go to Curves and I saw better results from going someplace that I could use machines (which hit different zones) I lost a lot more as far as inches and my BMI went down a lot more than it would if I was at home I think. I was toning up, not necessarily losing weight, which was fine with me, my clothes were fitting better and everything.
So really, I would rather work out at a gym or curves for example because I would stick with it more, and I was have a different variety of equipment to use, and it would also keep me motivated better because i'd be paying to use the gym. hehe if I have to pay for something you better believe i'll utilize it more!
Does that help with your survey and my answer from before?
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NevD
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Posted: 20 November 2005 08:48 pm |
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Yeah, thanks Ammie -
It more or less helps confirm my suspicion that motivation is the usual problem experienced by those who wish to reduce...
But isn't the time taken to get to the gym, get changed etc a disincentive in itself?
Puzzled (not for the first time!) :?
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AmmieS2369
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Posted: 20 November 2005 09:07 pm |
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See I voted twice on your poll simply because, I also besides not having the money, don't really have the time to drive about a half hour to get to a gym, workout for an hour and drive a half hour home. That's 2 hrs that I could be doing something at home, like an hour of working out. Then an hour of whatever else needs to get done around the house, like laundry or other chores.
But then again I also voted for the fact that I don't have the machines I would like or need to get to my final goals.
Sorry, if i'm not supposed to vote more than once, I can narrow it down and pick just one if you like 
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NevD
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Posted: 20 November 2005 09:17 pm |
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Nope, that's fine Ammie -
I'm glad you took the time to explain, though.
Thanks again,
NevD
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AmmieS2369
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Posted: 20 November 2005 09:46 pm |
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| Sure thing!
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NevD
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Posted: 23 November 2005 11:02 pm |
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I don't have the machines I would like or need to get to my final goals
I'd be interested to know what you think that equipment would be, Ammie...
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Posted: 24 November 2005 05:22 pm |
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| I play Dance Dance Revolution at home. If you've never heard of it, look it up on yahoo.
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NevD
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Posted: 30 November 2005 11:35 pm |
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I notice that the second most voted choice was that there's no suitable equipment for exercise at home.
What do people think is necessary for exercising at home?
Curious,
NevD
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Krinkala
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Posted: 1 December 2005 07:21 am |
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| I do yoga, lift dumbbells and use an exercise bike at home. I also walk when the weather is good. I have been dieting and exercising for over a year now and have lost 50#. When I started, I did not join a gym because I was afraid I'd join and then not go like so many times before. But after more than a year of consistent exercise on my own, I am think I can trust myself to actually use a gym if I can get over the intimidation factor. It would be nice to work with more weights and the different machines. The gyms nearby have yoga, pilates, tai chi, dance and other classes and also a year-round heated pool. I look forward to getting some help and training and a different routine to mix it up a bit. Am I looking forward to all the other people there? No.
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FitMominCO
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Posted: 12 December 2005 10:35 pm |
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Do you feel the need for the company of others?
#%@&! no!
At home, in my own gym, I never have to wait for a machine, I don't have to wipe off other people's sweat (or worse!) and getting there is never an issue.:)
Do you rely on peer pressure to keep you motivated?
Motivation and peer pressure are two different things! I get motivated just seeing all the gym equipment I have. The only 'peer' that influences me is my hubby.:)
Or, is home exercise ruled out by intrusions from pets, kids or spouse?
LOL!:) They all know better than to 'intrude' into my workout time!
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NevD
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Posted: 13 December 2005 11:48 am |
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Well, looks like you've got things sorted...
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snussster
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Posted: 24 January 2006 06:01 am |
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I'm lucky because part of my benefit package at work is an annual "healthy activity" benefit, so I go to the gym and I have a personal trainer -- one of my coworkers and I go see her together twice a week, and the sharing saves a ton of money and makes it more fun and motivating for both of us. That's the best thing I've ever done for my health. I have 3, 5, 8, 10 and 12 lb free weights at home and an exercise ball, and tons of CDs to dance to, and I use those things when it's too snowy outside to even think of driving to the gym, or when I'm bored and need something physical to do, or when I just don't feel like finding a clean pair of workout pants.
I mostly do cardio at the gym -- I don't have an elliptical trainer or treadmill, but they do, of course. I've also used the machines and their free weights quite a bit, but not so much anymore because of our personal trainer.
She's really what makes the biggest difference for me. She's very good at what she does -- protects us from injury, motivates us according to our personalities, challenges us and makes sure we're moving forward. I always thought I was good at challenging myself, but I'm lifting more weight now than I would have required of myself in the past, and that's because with her around, I can't back down. I also don't have problems with sciatica and foot injuries now, thanks to her. Well, her and a great chiropractor and some good shoes, at her recommendation!
But I've never required a work-out partner and haven't yet made exercise a social part of my life really -- it's more a personal, almost meditative thing for me. I do think it's important to have something available at home. I don't want to have excuses to not exercise -- I'd rather have every reason to get up and do it!
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Posted: 8 March 2006 08:07 am |
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| I'd love to be able to seriously work out at home! As it is, there is barely enough space here for jump roping, sit ups/push ups, and a bit of work with free weights. :P Fortunately, this apartment complex has a treadmill and a stepper thingy (the name escapes me right now....) available to everyone. I can't afford a gym membership, so I make do as best I can. I'm really starting to get serious about things now, if anyone would care to throw some ideas or observations in my direction. :)
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NevD
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Posted: 8 March 2006 04:57 pm |
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I use a couple of cheap dumbells and a Swiss exercise ball. Does fine for me!
I can manage a workout in the tiniest bedroom. Which is great, 'cos I haven't been near a gym in years.
I think some folk just need to be among others, so lone workouts are no good for them...
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Nir
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Posted: 8 March 2006 05:32 pm |
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I've inherited sets of dumbells (2,3,5Kg) though never used them. At the gym I mostly do classes as without instruction I'm unmotivated. Yet recently I've started to actually make ocassional use of the cardio machines. Exercising at home is an extension of exercising at the gym outside of a class, i.e. motivation is issue#1, issue#2 is not knowing what to do (and whether my equipment is sufficient) and yes, there are more distractions at home.
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Posted: 11 March 2006 05:59 pm |
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I have quite a large bedroom (uni house) so I use exercise DVDs in my room every day. I also walk everywhere so hopefully that helps towards exercise. I want to go to the gym, but the university one is always packed and theres a 20 min wait to go on anything, and the regular gyms around here are too expensive for a student! I wish I could go swimming to exercise more, but I'm allergic to chlorine : (
Any suggestions of other exercise I could do while I'm at uni? I go dancing 5 nights a week from 9pm til 3am which I love, and a housemate has lent me some of his weights, but everything I'm doing so far has halted my weight loss. :(
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NevD
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Posted: 11 March 2006 06:06 pm |
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Hi PP -
What you're doing sounds like good exercise. To repeat what Peter has often written in these forums, exercise has its place, but what you eat is most important. Years ago, I exercised myself into a stupor, but remained determinedly overweight. Learning to eat correctly swung it for me.
Do read all the great info on this site's FAQs. I know Peter spent a long time writing it, and it would warm the cockles of his heart if you made use of it (the FAQs, that is).
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chris302
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Posted: 12 March 2006 05:11 pm |
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Is there anyone else like me out there?
For some wierd reason, I am incredibly lazy when working out alone. It's almost as if whatever I do doesn't count unless someone else is present. It's sort of like the question about whether a tree falling to the ground in the forest actually makes a noise if there is nobody around to hear it. For example, I ride my bicycle by myself most summer days, just cruising comfortably along. But when I am with a group of other bikers, suddenly it becomes a race for me--I MUST be out front! (And I am!) I get an adrenaline rush and just love the feeling of pushing hard at any cost.
So, for me, working out at the gym is better than at home. If I see someone working hard, I take it as a personal challenge to match or surpass their effort, and push myself. Like, if they do a set of 20 push-ups, then I must do 25 with a weight on my back! Competitiveness is not such a "nice" quality in a woman, I know--I try to tone it down. :) This is the first time I've actually admitted this about myself in public! But if I were home, I would probably just do 10 push-ups.
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NevD
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Posted: 12 March 2006 05:24 pm |
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Hmm -
My own experience of that was years ago, when I used to work out in a gym with a personal trainer (not mine). I tried to do what he did, with the inevitable consequences - overuse injuries!
How about: if you work out at home, use a mirror - and try to do one more whatever than the woman opposite...
(But quit when she starts to look really tired). 
NevD
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Posted: 13 March 2006 01:02 am |
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nevd wrote: Hi PP -
Do read all the great info on this site's FAQs. I know Peter spent a long time writing it, and it would warm the cockles of his heart if you made use of it (the FAQs, that is).
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Thankies for the recommendation, nevd! ^_^  I will check them out.
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Scribbler
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Posted: 14 March 2006 05:20 pm |
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chris302 --
I'm not nearly that extreme, and it really depends on my mood, but I find that if there's anyone else (particularly a guy) in my apartment complex's cheap little three-machine 'Fitness Center' I tend to push myself to stay on the treadmill longer. :) I suppose that since I'm still in my 20s, I'm still trying to prove something. =P Sounds like you're just naturally competetive, however. :)
And Peter --
Your Tutorial is phenomenal! :D It's what I first read when I found this site and it's why I have this site in my Favorites.  It really opened my eyes and gave me hope!
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Ishey
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Posted: 5 April 2006 07:45 am |
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| I'm a student and through my school fees we get access to the gym. I hate going there though. I find it almost counter productive, its more of a social place here. You do five minutes of exercise then talk to your friends for twenty while waiting for a machine. I find it easier to work out at home mostly because I live alone and there are no distractions there for me.
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Posted: 6 June 2006 07:02 am |
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| I like working out at home - yea I get distracted sometimes, but I can deal with it, just hit pause, take care of whatever's ditracting (In my case, a Puppy underfoot) then hit place and get right back into it - no monthly fees, no memership only, and no time restrictions other then what I set for myself. The only thing I don't like about it is... fighting for the TV to use the VHS and DVDs x.x
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CapeCoddess
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Posted: 16 June 2006 04:53 am |
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I definately prefer working out at home. Being frugal to the extreme is one reason, and the love of being alone is another.
I'm grateful to say that our town dump has a Swap Shop where people bring things they no longer want for others to take home. Over the years I've picked up all my equipment there free - manual treadmill (new), dumbells, bench, row machine, stationary bike, cross country ski machine, a glider, as well as cross country skis (new), 2 bicycles, ice skates and roller skates.
Most of the exercise equipment is in the basement and I use them during increment weather. Last summer I brot the treadmill, dumbells and bench up into the living room so I can watch videos while working out. And 3 yrs ago a friend started coming by 3 times / week to exercise with me. Then last year we added another 2 friends, but one dropped out this past winter. So I only have 4 days by myself now.:(
Recently a friend gave me an electric treadmill so that has been added to my basement 'collection'. Used it this morning, as a matter of fact.
But mostly I walk or run 2 or 3 miles about 5 times a week, do yoga/stretches around 5 minutes/day and lift weights 3 times a week.
I'm trying to work on not running so much due to the bad knee and/or hip stories I've heard over the past couple of years but sometimes I get out there and I feel like a colt that has been penned up too long and off I go.:? I have cut back alot tho, and seem to do more walking with spurts of running rather than straight running now.
hmm...did I write enuff???
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Posted: 21 June 2006 01:26 pm |
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| well it works for me, all you need is enough space and equipment.. be sure to know what routine of exercise, that you would do..
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Posted: 9 September 2006 04:24 am |
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When I do exercise (which is admittedly not very often) I always do so at home. The idea of all those people watching me exercise is enough to keep me out of the gym, although the one at my uni is free for me. I've never been into working out and would look like a complete fool trying to figure out how to use all of the different machines, not to mention the fact that all of the other students there look like models! No, thank you!
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Nir
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Posted: 9 September 2006 10:29 am |
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| I've been a member of my gym for 20 months but I'm only just getting around to figuring out how to use all those resistance machines. (So far I've done the bulk of my weight training in the studio with nothing more than a barbell and some dumbells.) I'm now determined to figure out all those machines.
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 11 September 2006 02:26 am |
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Oh yeah. Home home home. I'm not an exercise maniac, so maybe it's just me, but if I've got my treadmill, my music, and my limited supply of workout DVDS (that have been gathering dust in my room for ages **blush** and a few weights, I am good to go.
No membership fee, no driving and hour round trip, no having other people watch me (work out clothes do not flatter me )
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zenobia
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Posted: 14 September 2006 06:30 am |
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oh for sure at home! unless i want to go out walking or biking. i hate the thought of a gym... but, alas, i have to bite the bullet tomorrow and workout at the school gym for my lame, money wasting required phy ed course. i thought there would be more info on healthy life styles, but all we do is workout. i hate hate hate working out in front of other people. then to have to ride the bus home all sweaty and gross... this is not going to be fun
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Posted: 25 September 2006 05:39 pm |
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I can understand that we probably fall in to 2 groups:
They who like and/or need the company and motivation and support of others - and for them the gym or health/fit club is best.
They who like privacy and can make their own motivations and support - and we are found in our homes.
For myself?
ALL my exercise (that is not walking, or bike rideing) is made at home.
It was the important factor to me when creating my *regime* that my exercise routine was some thing that was not dependant on location or machine. Some thing i could *literally* do anywhere.
When designing the cardio part of my workout I chose the aerobic step (and every thing that is done on the step, can also be done on the floor, the sandy beach any flat surface)
For the weight training, i chose to work with two 5 .lb free weights (but and again any of those exercises can be performed with any thing of weight or even simply useing my own arms/body weight for the resistance)
For the flexibility training. I chose to work ballet barre, and floor barre exercises. Again it was some thing that can be made any where (in any hotel in any part of the world, i can stand waist high to a kitchen sink and work barre) Floor barre? anywhere flat!
Music too is optional (my regime is not dependant on music) Although i consider music to be one of the great benefits of exerciseing in my home. And i suspect it's only in my home that i will find myself exerciseing to music only that i picked, and singing along in russian with the russian songs.
:)
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Posted: 28 September 2006 07:03 pm |
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I think I get a wonderful workout at home. I have a treadmill, and a gazelle. I had to admit I haven't used the gazelle since getting the treadmill. I also have free weights and tons of dvd's. From leslie sansone (walk away the pounds) to billy banks (tae bo). For using free weights, I like Kathy Smith tapes. I work out at my leisure...fit it into my schedule and never have a problem with the shower
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Nir
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Posted: 29 September 2006 04:31 pm |
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I am currently a member of a very small gym. At times the entire gym (about 20 cario and resistance machines in all) is entirely mine. I'm sure that if I didn't want any company I could arrange to do all my workouts that way 
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Seragilo
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Posted: 30 September 2006 07:41 pm |
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Hi There Folks!
I have worked out at a gym and at home. I persoanlly enjoy working out at home better.
Being as I have a tight schedule, as most of us do...I find working out at home allows me some flexability.
I work alot of overtime at work...mostly 10 hour days. I come home, work out, make dinner, lunches and tidy around the home. I slow down with a cup of tea and a good book around 10 pm.....then at 4:30am start all over again.
I found working out at a gym to become boring for me. Sure I loved working out to music....never left without the walkman (Ipods, were not as big back then....eesh). Also, getting to the gym became tough once I switched jobs.....So, I brought home my own elliptical trainer. LOVE IT!
I do not have alot of time to watch my fave TV shows, so I tape them and watch them when I work out. I find the time flies by when I am watching a show while on the trainer!
Seragilo
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jandtgee
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Posted: 4 October 2006 01:49 pm |
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The best program I have found for exercising at home is Matt Furey's Combat Conditioning and related programs that he has at mattfurey.com
JG
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Heavenseventeen
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Posted: 9 October 2006 10:43 pm |
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I workout at home. It's easier than having to go all the way to a gym, plus having to pay the expensive monthly fee. Sometimes I just don't feel like working out (usually once a week), but that would be throwing money down the drain if I was paying a gym.
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midlife
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Posted: 24 October 2006 03:17 pm |
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I wasn't very disciplined to work out at home, though had DVD's and dumbells etc. Something else always seemed be more pressing, the washing, the computer lured me away...
Now I have a gym membership, I like to get the most value out of it. At first I was only going 2-3 times a week, but now go every second day, don't always do weights, maybe cardio then abs/core exercises, depending on the time. Since my hubby joined I go more as we tend to try and go together. it's close to our home and for a reasonable sum, it includes use of the 50m outdoor pool, indoor pool, sauna, spa all land and aqua group classes (including precision cycling) plus an assessment every 8-10 weeks and a new program with a program start or restart (I did this today as I'd got a new program just before going and away and didn't think I was doing everything properly). I book in with same girl each time and I feel like we are working on this together!
My other days I ride, locally or on a road on the weekend where heaps of cyclists go. I ALWAYS stretch before bed though - at my age it makes it easier to bounce out of bed of a morning. I also have a massage fortnightly.
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