Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Exercise

Chat to other fitness enthusiasts on our Exercise forum.

Original poster

Fallen out of love with the gym

8 replies

Twinklestar2 · 07/08/2016 13:18

I used to like going to the gym. I used to enjoy running on the treadmill - trying to beat my time and distance.

Since having my son 2 years ago I have been going on and off - more off than on! I even cancelled before Xmas.

I rejoined a couple of months ago. I've been 3 times Blush. I find running a chore now. I've tried the cross trainer... I just find it all boring!!!

I don't know if I just cancel and do what I enjoy - which is walking - instead.

I'm paying £43 a month and just feel guilty for not going and wasting money.

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Lilmisskittykat · 08/08/2016 21:51

I second classes... I find them enjoyable And quite social too.

If you used to love running maybe getting out running whilst it's fine and dry might be more interesting...

nbee84 · 08/08/2016 21:48

Do they have classes at your gym - I go to classes 5 or 6 days a week and can't remember the last time I set foot in the gym, I think it was 3 or 4 months ago when my spin class was cancelled at the last minute and my workout was far less intense than doing a class. I'm hopeless at pushing myself and need the classes to get the best out of a workout.

carrie74 · 08/08/2016 13:11

I don't belong to a gym, haven't for years and years, and I'm the fittest I've ever been. I do see a PT fortnightly, but do that in his own gym. Then in between, I go to yoga classes, run outside, do body weight and weights exercises at home, play tennis, walk, cycle. I actually can't imagine going to a gym anymore, I'd resent the addition time it would take getting there and back, versus just doing something when I've got a spare 30-60 minutes at home.

Thefitfatty · 08/08/2016 11:14

Weights are great. You can chop and change routines as you get bored, and you feel the results much faster. Also, doing your average 6 x 3 x 10 set doesn't take that long. Grin

MaryAll · 08/08/2016 11:06

I'd consult a trainer and see what they can recommend about weights. It is all about what you can do and what you feel comfortable with. But it is definitely a great way to find some diversity in the gym, considering you haven't done weights so far.

tigerdick · 07/08/2016 14:42

Does your gym offer classes? Machines bore me to tears so I do a lot of dance, weight and aerobic classes.

When I need a break from the gym I have a stack of fave exercises DVD's to do at home. Also, sometimes I just spend a few months walking loads to change it up. I haven't lifted weights properly for a few years and I can still do full push-ups so I think as long as you are moving your body you're good.

Original poster
Twinklestar2 · 07/08/2016 13:25

Which weights and what do I do Grin

Will it help me to lose weight and tone up?

OP posts:
BlameItOnTheBogey · 07/08/2016 13:23

Have you tried weights OP? MUCH more fun than the treadmill, I promise.

Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.

Join Mumsnet Log In

This thread is closed and is no longer accepting replies. Click here to start a new thread.