I've never been a fan of gyms. Not because I am lazy, but because they are full of people.... Call me anti-social, but I like to do my workouts without an audience. I don't like people looking at me and judging me. Sure, if I need some tips about technique I will seek out the help I need.I am a member of a gym, and I go rarely, but generally when I want to try something new and need some advice. Thankfully my gym membership costs next to nothing and it's within my place of work. It's there if I need it.
I prefer to exercise in the comfort and privacy of my own home. To do this I need some equipment. The items I keep at all times are:
Skipping Rope - difficult to use on carpet though
Kettlebell - 8kg, named Brutus (yes, he can be brutal)
Push Up Handles - I have a dodgy wrist and hands on the floor often hurt
Medicine Ball - Great for crunches
Yoga Mat - I love my yoga and stretches
Gymboss Timer - Great for timing my intervals
Pull Up Bar - Sadly it damaged the door frame so I had to take it down. So I am in the market for a new one.
And you don't need to pay a fortune for any of this equipment. It's cheaper to buy items you will use, than to join a gym you may never go to. Especially considering how expensive a gym membership can be these days. I got a lot of my stuff on eBay.
Working out at home is preferable for me. I don't have to plan it. I can do it RIGHT NOW! As long as you've got the room and the motivation, a home workout is the way to go!
Lynn, thanks for sending your comment. Sorry I haven't posted it. I thought it better not to advertise that.... Needless to say, I did that search and found more. It seems that person is still active in the industry! Very shocked and disappointed :(
ReplyDeleteAs you will see, I also removed reference to the website in my Blog. Thanks for your info.
Dee
hello,
ReplyDeleteI saw that Ironman is comming up soon in Australia, doyou have any plan to go ?
I am considering going to Ironman in Japan next december :)
I hope this time you are doing well for good :)
I will check back on you as you have updates.
Go Go Go !
Hi Flower, no I wasn't aware of the Ironman Comp. How exciting for you to be going to Japan. I've never been, but would love to go some day. Where are you travelling from?
ReplyDeleteI am feeling so much better thank you. Am finally getting back into things. I have to say, the lack of exercise has made me very grumpy (and I've put n weight, lost muscle tone etc too!)
I'm very glad to be back into it!