Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Will Joining a Gym Help Your Fitness?

By Nate Rifkin

If you find yourself struggling to stay consistent with your workouts, the culprit might be your environment.

I usually advise against going to a gym because anyone can get in good shape while still staying at home. But this can actually be an inconvenience for some people.

Here are a couple reasons why:

1. Finishing a workout is tough if your spouse or kid needs your time.

2. Your television or computer can be much more tempting things to use than a yoga mat.

So if you find yourself having to deal with the above, check out a couple advantages to joining a gym and see if they appeal to you:

1. Working out at a gym makes you feel more obligated to finish your routine and build the health habit. Once you're there, you're now accountable to do what you came to do.

2. There's not much else to do at the gym other than workout - unlike your home. And this is a GOOD thing since it gives you focus.

If you find yourself agreeing with any of the above, then joining a gym to keep in shape might be for you. - 15438

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