Anyone else love the gym?

[Lottapianos]

I took up running about 5 years ago and have loved the improvements to health and fitness. My longest run was 10k (not in a competition) and I'm still proud of that achievement! However, I had to kick myself out the door practically ever time and never looked forward to doing it, just to the results afterwards!

A new gym opened up really near us recently and I absolutely love it! I go to spin class twice a week and do runs on the crosstrainer and use the rower, as well as some free weights and a couple of other bits. I actually look forward to it all day on gym days (sad!). I haven't been out running for about 3 weeks, must get back into it this weekend. Ideally, I would like to do 2 runs and 2 gym visits every week but I'm definitely leaning heavily towards the gym side at the moment!

Anyone else really enjoy the gym and what do you do there?

[unicornsfartrainbows]

I've done a bit of running in the past, 5, 10km and 1/2 marathons but knees trouble me esp on any runs over 45 mins. I'm reasonably fit & joined a local gym a year ago. I like going to:

Keep fitness levels up
Try different classes & workouts
Escape from my madhouse of an eve

I've a desk based job so feel lazy by the end of the day as well so an hour at the gym ticks several boxes.

I do 3 sessions a week with at least a days rest in between. I do a circuits class every mon eve, then 2 of my own sessions which are made up as follows:

10 mins hard walk on treadmill or rowing machine
25 mins weights - doing different exercises every time
15 mins on mats doing sit-ups etc, core planks and maybe some gym ball exercises which I've picked up from various instructors
10 mins final stretch

I walk out feeling tired but good. I aim to do an hour start to finish.

My only niggle is that it's gets busy on midweek eves and also, I have to either eat before (& wait 1/2 b4 going to gym) or eat after (but I am running in empty by then. My window is between 7-9.30

Hth, I'm actually doing a 10k end of sept so am planning on doing as much cross training as possible @ gym.

Enjoy!

[Lottapianos]

Good for you unicorns. Sounds like a great workout. I also really enjoy the geeky feedback you get from the machines re speed, calorie burn etc. Very satisfying!

[Thefitfatty]

I go to the gym about 4/5 times a week. I do a half hour run (usually about 5 km's), and then I do a full body weight training session, or kettlebell circuit. once a week I will do a 45 minute run and a 15 minute walk and no weights.

Love it. Keeps me sane. ;)

[Handbag101]

Hello. I love my gym as well plus exercise in general. I try and go at least four or five times a week - I like to get my monies worth as well.

I do a spin class once a week and then quite a few runs (up to sixty minutes) and then weights. I'm also trying to use the rowing machine a bit more. Loads of classes at my gym going on plus a swimming pool so lots of variety but i do love running. Plus my gym is super friendly.

Enjoy your gym sessions OP. Then you can feel less guilty about the booze and chocolate.

x

[Lottapianos]

Booze and chocolate? You know me too well!

[JamieVardysParty]

We have an amazing gym nearby which has really made me start enjoying going.

Normally I do:
10 mins cross trainer
15 mins HIIT
20 mins weights
5 mins cool down/stretch

I aim to go 3-4 times a week. On Tuesdays I also do an hour yoga class in the mornings.

Only really started this in the past couple of weeks, so hoping to really start seeing results soon.

[KeyserSophie]

I love my gym- it's an independent Crossfit box, but also offers personal training and you can train independently too. No machines- just free weights (bar bells and dumbbells), KB's, bars and ropes etc. I do personal training twice a week and then one session by myself. Sometimes I do the Crossfit class.