Reasons to go to the gym/exercise

Kathy535

Why do you keep going to the gym/exercising? I wanted to write mine down so I can look at them when I just feel too tired, too lazy or just too idle.

i) top reason - I feel better about myself, going to the gym regularly makes me feel more in control of my life regardless of whether I see any results. That puts me in a better mood and DH and DD benefit too!

ii) hopefully, I start to look better, lose weight, tone ill and my clothes fit

iii) I can eat more!:j

iv) I save money by using their shower and shampoo (admittedly I don't recoup the monthly payment but at least I'm using what I pay for)

v) I feel warmer all day so the heating goes off (and, again, I save money)

What are your reasons for sticking to an exercise routine?

Makeachange

To feel good.
To lower stress levels
Because I enjoy it

SailorSam

Some of the women wear skimpy shorts and tops.

nickyhutch

Because I feel bad if I don't.

Because I feel great when I do.

Because I look better.

Because it's good for me.

To perv at hot men.

Lizling

Because I'll feel glad I did it once I've gone, even if I don't feel like it now.
Because if I don't go this time, next time will be even harder.
Because if I don't go and my friends do, they'll all be a little bit fitter than me.
Because races are much more satisfying when they come with a new PB.

But mostly because there's a good chance we're going for breakfast/roast dinner/pint/curry afterwards

heartbreak_star

Because even a weak workout is better than no workout.

Because I don't want to be a fat mare forever.

HBS x

surfsister

well i go to the gym for fun - we do zumba and bok wa and all know each other so it's like one big gang of nutters!!

Also to socialise - there's always someone interesting to talk to!

To use the showers - wash my hair etc there and save my water etc

To keep fit and to keep the weight off!!

to stretch and do weights to keep supple and firmed up!!! lol!!

nickyhutch

Because I never regret going, but I always regret not going.

nlj1520

Main reason is, I enjoy it! But also I love the sense of achievement when I do better than the previous visits, when I feel physically strong I feel mentally strong and can deal with stress better, I smoke and I see the gym as a way of undoing a little bit of the damage that that does, I sleep better if I am physically active and I am toning up and therefore looking better. I do not have a huge interest in my physical appearance ( a lost cause), but I do feel a sense of pride when I see muscle definition emerging in the flab!

BugglyB

It makes me happy, I love it. I like the feeling of getting faster and stronger and going further than I went last time.

Also enjoy looking at the fit men :-)

Kathy535

nickyhutch wrote: »

Because I never regret going, but I always regret not going.

That is so true, thank you, I'm going to think that every time I feel like not going!