On Working Out
Last week I started to get back into a workout routine at the gym in my apartment complex. As long as I can remember, and even during the past 4 years at college, I took classes. They were always hip hop dance classes or cardio kickboxing. Currently, I am not a member of a gym and thus am not taking classes. My work has 2 on-site (very small) gyms and the complex I currently live in has a small one, too. Last week I went to the gym in my apartment complex and worked out 3 times on the treadmill. I went tonight too, and forgot how much I do enjoy a short-but-sweet work out. I am not really a fan of running, as I enjoy high-energy classes much more. With the move to the new apartment looming in 2 weeks, I will not have an on-site gym anymore. What do I do now? The idea of going to the gym after work at work doesn't really appeal to me, since I spend 8 hours a day in the office anyway and neither of the gyms in the building have windows. I have been toying with the idea of joining a gym, but I know that in the world of personal finance that is a rather expensive endeavor! The 24-Hour Fitness near my new apartment does offer classes that I would definitely take - but is it worth the cost? I do have 2 work-out DVDs (pilates & cardio kickboxing) that I do occasionally, but they are only 30 minutes each and can get very repetitive... I am starting to lean towards joining a gym, but I will first do a one-week trial of the classes to see if I like them. 24-Hour Fitness offers a free trial-week for either the facilities or the classes, which I think is neat! (Though of course it's a pretty big sales ploy, too.)
What do you do to workout? If you are a member of a gym, did you get a discount or a special deal, and do you actually go enough to make it worth it?
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I go to Gold's Gym fairly regularly (off and on). When I signed up, I ended up paying for a 2 year membership in cash all up front, so they gave me an extra 6 months free.
I pay maybe $16 a month if you break it down.
COMPLETELY WORTH IT IF YOU GO!
You should see if your health insurance provider offers reimbursements of any kind for gym memberships- I have United Health Care and for 50 visits in 6 months, they cut you a $200 check! (You have to have verification of your visits- my gym will provide the number of times my membership card was scanned in). Unfortunately, I missed this cut-off by about 5 visits b/c I started running/biking outside, instead... oh well.
Otherwise, my employee gym is discounted to $40/month- not bad for NYC, and I think I get pretty good use out of it, especially now that I am going more often in an effort to lose 8 pounds in 8 weeks. (wish me luck! :) )
I love running, so I run outside. Try to find a good deal for a gym, my bf pays under $40 a month which is awesome. Exercise only happens if you love what you are doing, if that means joining a gym then it is worth the expense.
Check with your company, they may get you discount to 24. If not, ask for one, or check the paper and online. You'll find something. I would sign up for the gym though. This is just me, but I never find myself doing any workouts at home, it takes the motivation of actually going to the gym to get me to do something. Once you get into a routine, it'll be easy!
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