For the early part of my life, I never considered joining a gym.
I didn’t want to devote the extra time to travel.
I was not willing to pay for membership when I could exercise at home for free. I have an extra bedroom that I’ve redesigned into a home gym. I’ve bought a treadmill, folding mat, free weights, jump rope, kettlebells and resistance cords. I was satisfied with my workout program. About three years ago, my husband gifted me with a gym membership for my birthday. It was a super considerate gift, and I refused to waste his money. I got determined to visit the gym at least three times per week during the span of the one year membership. I figured I’d allow the membership lapse after that. Within the first week of working out at the gym, I’d gotten a new perspective. The selection of equipment is outstanding. At my home gym, I have one standard treadmill. At the professional gym, there are dozens of state-of-the-art treadmills with the latest features. There’s also a row of top quality ellipticals, stairmasters, stationary bikes and rowing machines. There are so many strength training machines, targeting every imaginable muscle group in the shoulders, chest, back, arms and legs. There’s extra options such as battle ropes, speed bags, heavy bags, rock wall and an indoor track. I sometimes swim laps in the indoor pool or relax in the sauna. I have fun joining group fitness classes for something new and interesting. I’ve tried everything from yoga to spin.