topic Re: Do you go to the gym? in Community Chat

Do you go to the gym?

Melbalee — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:04:03 GMT

I have on and off. Now I go a lot.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

Laura14 — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:07:53 GMT

Used to but now I subscribe to a streaming service and work out at home.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

Bonkers1 — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:12:53 GMT

I think about it but never get there.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

FancyPhillyshopper — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:15:46 GMT

I guess if I were younger, or if I lived in a small apartment I might consider going.

However, I spent some time today sweeping all my sidewalks and my front porch steps, pulling up some weeds, carrying up my trash cans and my neighbors' after collection day, chasing after my dogs in the yard and my cats in the house (up and down three flights), and now I am getting ready to go to an event where dancing is on the agenda.

I think gyms are very social places for people these days, not just for exercise. I do not really like to do mindless exercise--I feel like I have to accomplish or achieve something.

Occasionally I will sign up to take different dance lessons for a few months to a few years, and when younger I participated in a very competitive sport with private lessons twice a week.

DH skis every weekend once it becomes cold, and he rides a racing bike in the Summer, so he will never go to a gym, either.

We both think keeping physically fit is very important! Most people think we are decades younger than our ages...

Keep up the good work, and achieve your goals!

Re: Do you go to the gym?

cjm61 — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:15:50 GMT

Not really a gym @Melbalee . But I go most every day to Jazzercise and absolutely love it. Been doing it since 1989. There's nothing like it. If you like dancing it's the best because it's FUN and you get a great workout.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

shoekitty — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:20:46 GMT

went to SNAP FITNESS sor over 12 years, 3 times a week. Till about a little over@year year ago when I started mobility issues . I have to exercise at home, as I can't get on machines or stand up long to do gym workouts. I tell you, the gym was the best thing ever. I was over 74, and you could bounce nickels off my legs, not anymore. But I do what I can now...but it doesn't seem like enough.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

Franklinbell — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:26:35 GMT

I go more in the colder months. I like to walk and be outside when it is nice! I enjoy a variety of activities. I like to try new things!

Re: Do you go to the gym?

SilleeMee — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:34:31 GMT

No, I don't go to a gym. Exercise at home.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

threecees — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:42:05 GMT

Yes.

Our gym is in a shopping center so most days I go then I run for some

groceries.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:42:28 GMT

I never got into the gym thing because I used to work 45 to 50 hours a week and the driving back and forth was just wasted time I could put to much better use.

I always had the feeling that many people go to the gym to socialize, more than anything else.

I have an Aeropilates machine in my home, and that works for me just fine. No waiting for machines.

I can even work out in my pajamas very early or very late, and I like the freedom to do what I want, when I want.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

Shelbelle — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:43:45 GMT

Nope, we prefer our own epuipment in our basement at our convenience. I do my workout in my pj's.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

threecees — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:49:26 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

I never got into the gym thing because I used to work 45 to 50 hours a week and the driving back and forth was just wasted time I could put to much better use.

I always had the feeling that many people go to the gym to socialize, more than anything else.

I have an Aeropilates machine in my home, and that works for me just fine. No waiting for machines.

I can even work out in my pajamas very early or very late, and I like the freedom to do what I want, when I want.

@Tinkrbl44 Yes to your second paragraph.

My neice just found her new boyfriend at the gym. He said he has been
seeing her there for a while and just got the nerve to ask her out.:

Re: Do you go to the gym?

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:30:41 GMT

Nope! I went to the gym for an entire year before my son got married and it didn't change a thing. I changed my way of eating and learned you don't need to kill yourself with long, strenuous workouts to be successful. Now I go out the front door and walk through my subdivision. It has a mix of flat, straight roads, curves, and steep hills.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

Meowingkitty — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:52:31 GMT

I go to Aqua Zumba 1 day a week, water aerobics 2 days a week and Silver Sneakers once a week and sometimes I'll go to the city rec center and walk for a mile on an indoor track.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

kaydee50 — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:10:33 GMT

Way back when I used to go to Lucille Roberts for exercise classes. Then I took various classes including line dancing, yoga, tai chi, etc. We have a fitness center in our building but have used the treadmill maybe 5 times. Ever since dislocating a bone in my foot and the pandemic, going to any sort of "class" is not appealing. I walk maybe 30 minutes a day. I know I should do more but just not motivated.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

Melbalee — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:10:51 GMT

Well I had cancer 10 years ago......so I did not go for a long time. I only do 30 minutes of cardio. Dr said go in the sauna....good for your heart. So I met a lot of ladies in there. Lots of stretching classes. I am going to try that...

Re: Do you go to the gym?

Franklinbell — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:16:58 GMT

@Meowingkitty Aqua Zumba!! What fun!! My best friend and I used to take Aqua Aerobics for a while. There was a lady that made baked goods for us after class. Kinda defeats the purpose! LOL She was so sweet and made the best chocolate chip cookies and pound cake!! Funny thing: She drove a red corvette convertible!! Loved her!!

Re: Do you go to the gym?

I am still oxox — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:20:20 GMT

Used to then Covid happened and the gym had no windows. Now health wise I can't but I walk and do you tube work outs at home

Re: Do you go to the gym?

Jacie — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:44:59 GMT

I do. I have a SNAP membership picked up by my insurance.

My actual preference is to work with my horses, cleaning stalls, hauling hay etc. as it's a great workout. But that can't always happen.

On the days that I just don't want to go, I know that is the time I need to go! I have never come out of the gym saying, "gee, wish I hadn't done that." I always feel better. It becomes a necessary evil at a certain age.

Re: Do you go to the gym?

spumoni99 — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 23:04:51 GMT

When I still worked I went every day after work, it was not to socialize! I did classes, it helped keep me motivated to work out. Now I need a hip replacement so only doing minimal chair exercizes for now.