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To tone up should I use the gym or classes?

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Purplerainbow · 20/04/2017 08:06

I don't need to lose weight but want to tone my stomach, bums and thighs. Should I use a gym or would bums, legs and tums type classes be better?

Tia

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hmcAsWas · 20/04/2017 15:49

Don't let that put you off PurpleRainbow - lots of people go to classes solo without a clique of friends (me included). Nobody pays any attention - too busy getting on with their own thing

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Purplerainbow · 20/04/2017 15:43

Trouble is im a wuss for classes on my own... the whole turning up everyone in their little cliques etc it puts me off! Maybe I should Stacey at the gym first. What machines in the gym would target stomach though?

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GrumpyDullard · 20/04/2017 14:24

Well, obviously I'm not much good at home either, seeing as I've had no excuse for the best part of a year and yet still haven't lifted my kettle bells once, unless you count moving them so I can hoover.

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 20/04/2017 14:23

In that case, if motivation is a problem, definitely try classes. That way you can't bail out/give up after 10 mins. And the banter can make it more fun too.

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Purplerainbow · 20/04/2017 13:04

Ah man see no I'm awful at home.... I would have all the intention but not do it... I'm not fit I just don't need to lose any weight....

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Clarabell33 · 20/04/2017 11:57

If you're motivated and disciplined, you might be better doing it at home esp if you can fit it in more frequently than you'd be able to get to the gym.

I personally need someone shouting at instructing a class to motivate me to do exercise, and I actually really like exercising! Or at least the results... Also as @GreenFingers said, it's good to have instruction to make sure you're doing it right/safely if you're new to various exercises.

GrumpyDullard · 20/04/2017 11:32

If you're not overweight and reasonably fit, you don't need a gym or classes. You can do it at home. Just a few minutes (10-15 will do) a day of weights, squats, tricep dips, planks, etc. will make a big difference in a couple of months. You can get a couple of kettle bells but even they're not essential. Just the floor and a chair for the tricep dips will do.

I must start doing it again. I loved the way I looked when I was doing this and it really takes no time at all. I gave up when I got pg but DD is now 14 months so I should get on with it!

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 20/04/2017 11:27

Agree with wetcardboard. I do a mix of both - I like the sociability of classes and being 'taught' (AKA making sure I'm doing it correctly) but also sometimes use the gym/machines if there is something specific I want to do or just plug into headphones and have a bit of alone time. But your gym should offer you a personalised plan/advice or at least a single free consultation, depending on your membership.

wetcardboard · 20/04/2017 11:21

Some gyms offer classes like Legs Bums and Tums included with the membership. Mine does, and it's only a mediocre council gym. Worth checking out.

In your position I would rather just find a program I could do by myself at the gym rather than classes. But it's horses for courses. Some people love classes and hate the gym.

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