Monday, 27 June 2011

Gym membership?

If you're looking to just get in shape, make some gains so you look good for the beach then I see no reason whatsoever to spend a lot of money on a gym membership. The only investment I'd advise would be some weights, dumbbells and a bar that you can add weights to yourself. It shouldn't set you back much and in a couple of months you'd make up what you'd have spent at a gym.

On the other hand if you're looking to become a bodybuilder or you're interested in picking up a martial art then I would indeed recommend a gym. It's got a large selection of equipment, most gyms tend to have fighting equipment (gloves, bracers, pads, punchbags) and you'll be able to find sparring partners.

Unless you're in a serious need for somebody to push you to your limit then I wouldn't bother chipping in for a personal trainer. A lot of them will just fill you with broscience and make you use all the machines that they lay their eyes on at that particular moment.

Hopefully you can take some of this advice on board and make some savings as well as achieve your fitness goals.
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  1. Madison Brown27 June 2011 at 07:03

    thanks for the advice...i think i'll take it and get some of my own equivalent.

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  2. Steve27 June 2011 at 08:54

    Good advice. My gym is very cheap but I never compared it with the material that I can buy myself. Will have to see what's eventually cheaper.

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  3. Unknown27 June 2011 at 10:20

    yeah, great advice mate. Unfortunatelly i've got no time at all for gym because i'm working huge hours every day but i try running a bit before work every morning.

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  4. Austin27 June 2011 at 10:55

    It's good advice, though I just won a month membership at a gym from a drawing, so I think I'll go :D

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  5. ChickenBittle27 June 2011 at 13:18

    Good advice my friend, to personally get in shape I never thought it was exactly necessary to go to a gym

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  6. jrallen27 June 2011 at 13:45

    Well Austin, there's no sense turning down free stuff haha.

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  7. Tabasco127 June 2011 at 14:35

    i want to go to gym but only reason id go would be for treadmill :/

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  8. jrallen27 June 2011 at 14:40

    Easily solved, just go a job around the streets. I find it best to go for a run in the mornings when it's quiet and it tends to leave me feeling more energetic during the day as long as I don't overexert myself.

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  9. Sam Meyotl27 June 2011 at 21:47

    Very good advice! I'll try to keep in shape!

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  10. Rudolf28 June 2011 at 08:59

    good artice!

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  11. KidBotanical28 June 2011 at 10:30

    solid advice, i've had a gym mebership for the last couple years and it has improved my fitness tremendously; however it's definitely not required to get lean and healthy

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  12. The Learner28 June 2011 at 10:58

    My mom goes to the gym to use the treadmill and do workouts that you can do on your own like sit ups and push ups. its such a waste of money imo. but I agree that if you are serious about it, its worth the membership.

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  13. Anonymous28 June 2011 at 12:33

    thats a good advice, thx

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  14. Travie28 June 2011 at 14:15

    Great advice, thanks!

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  15. Bangsz28 June 2011 at 15:30

    Thanks for the the tip

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  16. Anonymous28 June 2011 at 15:53

    I've been hitting the gym for 3 months now, clear results : D

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  17. tamezisclutch28 June 2011 at 16:00

    Thanks for the info! +follow

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  18. jrallen28 June 2011 at 16:01

    If a gym works for you keep it up, I'm personally a member of a gym mainly due to martial arts classes I get in the package.

    Don't take this blog post the wrong way, gyms are great but in the long run they're not cost effective. I'm definitely not saying to abandon a gym if you're happy there, I'm just trying to provide alternative methods which still produce results.

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  19. Ben28 June 2011 at 16:48

    thanks for the info. this was really helpfull!

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  20. ChazWellington28 June 2011 at 17:44

    i agree which is why i do pullups pushups and situps at home and i feel very healthy still

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  21. The Onion Gypsy28 June 2011 at 17:49

    ive always worked out at home but theres limits to that so gota find creative ways to get it all in. great advice +followed

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  22. Andrew28 June 2011 at 20:27

    Great advice. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Catfeesh28 June 2011 at 20:30

    Nice tips. Gym membership fees around here kill you.

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  24. Daily Car Reviews28 June 2011 at 20:33

    thanks for the advice!
    +1

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  25. curlyheat28 June 2011 at 20:38

    I won't be getting gym membership as i to feel you can get more for your money with a couple dumbbells and a bar!

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  26. Miguel Sanchez28 June 2011 at 21:05

    Me and my friends are planning on going to the gym for the summer, we know it's not the best choice but we're still doing it.

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  27. Lucky1328 June 2011 at 21:10

    Good advice, I've joined a gym recently myself. I did it mainly out of convenience and the commodities offered there. I can relax in a sauna or whirlpool or swim around in a big indoor pool after good session, so I think it was worth it getting a membership.

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  28. mediocreatleast28 June 2011 at 21:41

    I still think gyms are just a way to nickle and dime.

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  29. JWilliams28 June 2011 at 21:41

    Nice info, followed.

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  30. Corb MacLaren28 June 2011 at 21:55

    I'm about to sub to a gym

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  31. John28 June 2011 at 22:17

    Wish I knew this before renewing that annual subscription to the local gym...

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  32. Our Blog28 June 2011 at 22:17

    The issue is to keep going. Otherwise you (like me) end up wasting money.

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  33. Astaroth28 June 2011 at 22:24

    good to know, i just started going rock climbing and that's worked out great for me.

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  34. Black Ops GB29 June 2011 at 01:16

    great tips man the beach is natures gym haha

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  35. Anonymous29 June 2011 at 06:40

    Thanks for this nice advice.

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  36. Michael29 June 2011 at 06:46

    My only problem is I don't have space for a bar anywhere in my house. I also don't know where a gym is so that doesn't help.

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  37. Warthog Rugger29 June 2011 at 17:11

    Good to see another fitness geek on here. Check out my blogs!

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  38. Anonymous30 June 2011 at 12:56

    Thanks for the tip, but im planning to go to the gym for the summer just to see how it goes.

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  39. jrallen30 June 2011 at 14:03

    Give it a shot, if it can keep you motivated then by all means do it.

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