Joining a gym? Options

[cnelson]

So now that I'm back down at school I think i'm going to join a Gold's Gym thats not very far from me.. I'd really like to start to get in shape for the summer time and such. Except I've never belonged to a gym and have no idea what to expect and everything. I mainly want to start running and doing free weights. I'm already on a diet, and I'm not over weight but I'm not exactly where I want to be either.. Anyways, my main concern for not joining is that I'm going to look stupid since I've never been to a real gym before. I know this may seem like a silly reason to not join but it is a reason I'm struggling with. Anyone that belongs to gym got some insight on what goes on? Thanks, -Chris.

[m0dd3d1]

Gyms are a complete rip off. And yeah, I belong to one. I'm with Snap Fitness. They're actually the best ones I've been a member of. Only $35/month, no contract (month to month) with something like a $50 startup fee...not sure.

For abs, if you've got a yoga ball, there are tons of stuff to do. I know, you're a dude and afraid of using a yoga ball...well get over it! lol I had to. It works awesome. Anything using the yoga ball, more often than not, works your abs/core more mainly because depending on the workout, you're trying to balance yourself while doing whatever you're doing. If I knew what some of the machines/equipment was called that I use I'd let you know...I'll have to find out.

Men's Health is actually really good. They had something in there a while ago about UFC workouts...couldn't do 'em! Sooo hard. But it's a good hurt.

Snap Fitness is 24 hours so I usually go when noone's there. I'd love to have a gym buddy but being that I just moved to a new area, no luck there! I like going when it's empty mainly b/c I don't like crazy gym rats...they are a bit more dickish and love to hog the equipment. No me gusta.

...you're not a "January Joiner", are you? lol

This post has been edited by m0dd3d1: Jan 12, 2009 - 11:32 PM