Who regularly goes to the gym?

If so, how often (per week) do you go? About how long do you stay?

When there, what is your typical work-out routine?

What gym do you belong to?

Trying to expand my horizons a little

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I'd never be able to get my butt to the gym! I have an elliptical machine at home that I try to get on everyday for 38 minutes (trying to work up to 40). At the very least, I'm on it 5 times a week. Having a machine at home is SO convenient IMO!

ETA: So I guess I shouldn't have answered your post since I don't go to the gym regularly. Sorry!

Message edited 12/29/2008 10:45:53 PM.

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Posted by KarenG2003

I'd never be able to get my butt to the gym! I have an elliptical machine at home that I try to get on everyday for 38 minutes (trying to work up to 40). At the very least, I'm on it 5 times a week. Having a machine at home is SO convenient IMO!

ETA: So I guess I shouldn't have answered your post since I don't go to the gym regularly. Sorry!

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I have jumped back into the gym. I was out for about a year and a half because I started taking and am now teaching pole dancing, I had to get some certifications so I was a little busy.

I got to Ballys, I try to go two days a week, I take dance class the other two.

I do cardio then weight training. I am trying to do more weight training that uses the whole body or my own body weight. I like it better instead of the machines that isolate certain body parts.

I try to stay no more then an hour.

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I really only like to run outside

but I do want to get back into the gym

I just feel bad b/c my DH - AKA meatheat/ gym rat- can't work out b/c of his neck

once he is ok- then we will join again

when we buy a house- I am making a home gym- but the house is going to be in FL- so running outside wont be in issue

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i try to go 2-3x per week.
i just restarted doing pt (1 hr session), so i work w/ my pt 1x and then do cardio for 30 mins the other 1-2x i go.

before pt, i would do strength training (about 45mins- 1 hour) 1x per week and the same cardio 1-2x per week.

we belong to the local YMCA.

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uck, i'm such a lazy a$$ lately.. but when i was in full gym mode it was like 4-5 times a week, mostly 4. 45 minutes of cardio (usually 30 on eliptical, 15 on the stair climber), then like 30 minutes of weight training (upper body and lower body on opposite days with abs on the 3rd day, then straight cardio on the 4th)

I really need to get my act together again...

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I go everyday for 2 hours.
and if it's not that cold outside I will also jog/run after dinner for no more than an hour.

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Posted by DaniRella

Posted by KarenG2003

I'd never be able to get my butt to the gym! I have an elliptical machine at home that I try to get on everyday for 38 minutes (trying to work up to 40). At the very least, I'm on it 5 times a week. Having a machine at home is SO convenient IMO!

ETA: So I guess I shouldn't have answered your post since I don't go to the gym regularly. Sorry!

When we buy a home we are probably going to invest in a good elliptical and cut the gym memberships -- All I need is that and some free weights and I'm good to go so that'll save money. I can't right now because we don't have the room for that big machine just yet - they are so large!

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Pre-pregnancy I used to go 5-6 days a week. I'd do weights every other day and cardio every day. I kind of miss that...but pregnancy has turned me into a lazy slob. I belong to NYSC...I love it because of the multiple locations and good classes. My great motivator to get me into the gym years ago was working with a trainer- that definitely helps to get set with a plan, a good routine to get you started. I saw results immediately,it was the best thing I ever did!

Right now I'm trying to get myself to go at least 3 times a week- and that's really all you need, so don't feel like you have to do that crazy training schedule I was on! It depends on what your goals are.

ETA: to answer one of your questions, I'd say when I did weights and cardio together I'd be there about an hour & a half - trying to do at least a half hour or 45 minutes cardio, then the rest weights. Other days I tried to do at least an hour of cardio. Sometimes I'd take back to back hour classes (one weights, one cardio). But like I said, it depends on your goals...I had my strict regimen due to having a lot of weight to lose, then I kept it going to maintain the weight loss and to stay healthy.

Message edited 12/30/2008 8:34:10 AM.

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We have a nice home gym (elliptical, treadmill, bench, free weights, balance balls, etc., etc.) and my office also has a bigger gym for attorneys to use. Between the two, I generally workout at least 5 days a week. My minimum workout is 30 mins cardio. Max is about 60 minutes cardio + 30 mins weights. It just depends on how much time I have that day... I try to mix it up, but for weights, I normally have a full body routine that I follow that my trainer gave me.

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I used to go five days a week. Since I got that evil stomach bug around Thanksgiving I haven't gone at all. Starting back up after the New Year.

When I did go I'd do about 30-40 min of cardio and maybe 20-30 min of weights. I'd also take yoga classes here and there. I belong to Crunch.

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DH & I go a few times a week. I'm trying to get back into a routine since our wedding (in July ).
We do 30-45 min cardio. Some days we'll add weights (if im not too lazy).

Before the wedding we were taking spinning classes 2x/week. Its hard work but you feel great after.

We go to Extreme Gym in Bellmore

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If so, how often (per week) do you go? Everyday.

About how long do you stay? Depends. With DH 50 minutes. By myself, 60 minutes.

When there, what is your typical work-out routine? It changes. I was on a cardio/weight kick for a while, but now I'm attempting to get my running up to 1 mile in 10 minutes. So, I've been running/jogging for 50 minutes a day.

What gym do you belong to? North Shore Fitness in East Meadow.

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Posted by Tilde

Posted by DaniRella

Posted by KarenG2003

I'd never be able to get my butt to the gym! I have an elliptical machine at home that I try to get on everyday for 38 minutes (trying to work up to 40). At the very least, I'm on it 5 times a week. Having a machine at home is SO convenient IMO!

ETA: So I guess I shouldn't have answered your post since I don't go to the gym regularly. Sorry!

When we buy a home we are probably going to invest in a good elliptical and cut the gym memberships -- All I need is that and some free weights and I'm good to go so that'll save money. I can't right now because we don't have the room for that big machine just yet - they are so large!

we live in the world's smallest apartment - i just purchased this:


Air Walker

When it comes I will let you know how it is. After I get used to that I am going to get some new light weights and complete our "gym"

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I workout 5 days a week. 3 days I run...2 runs are outside, one 10+ miles the other 6 and the third run is on the treadmill about 6 miles but with speed and hill intervals. 2 days a week I take spin and and about 3 days a week I do resistance training...lower body, upper body and core.

I belong to the cheapest gym down here in Atlanta - LA Fitness. I don't love it, I am used to Equinox in NYC....but it gets the job done and I found a decent spin instructor. There just aren't nice gyms close to me and this gym is literally a 2 minute drive and $35/month.

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gym 3-4 days a week, plus pt 1 day a week. at the gym i do cardio for about 35-45 min and weights for about 30 min. i also do pilates.

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I workout usually 6 days a week. two days I circuit train for one hour. Two days I run for 30 minutes minutes (HIIT and HIIT hill training), and two days I run for 45 minutes or more. I'm thinking of switching out one of my running days for a spin class or pilates.

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I aim for 3-4 times a week. I only do classes at the gym lately. Pilates, Spin, Sculpt, Body Pump, Cardio Kicboxing, Boot Camp.

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i belong to LA Fitness - GREAT value, really enjoy it. I second the poster who mentions a trainer - mine is definately whipping my butt into shape and they are reasonable at my gym! i do weights with the trainer, sometimes the circuit on my own, spinning and although not recently, swimming. i try to go 3-4 times a week but that turns into 2-3 times, between 45 - 90 minutes each time.

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I usually work out 6 days a week and I run for about 60-80 minutes. Right now, my weekly mileage goal is 40 miles a week. I increased to this workout slowly. Last year at this time, I was doing 25 miles a week.

Message edited 12/31/2008 9:15:23 AM.

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I go 4-5 days a week. My workouts are usually between an hour and an hour and a half.

I don't really have a typical workout. I was doing circuit training this past month along with running.

I go to Planet Fitness. Great gym - no classes - very cheap!

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I go 3-4x a week. I do a mix of Spin classes, cardio and weight training.