Can you get fit without a gym

Glad · 12 October 2018 at 10:30PM

the MSE guide to free outdoor gyms is on the main site

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TheMoneySpider · 16 October 2018 at 9:27AM

I will throw another vote in for Parkrun (and maybe in the few years Junior Parkrun for the wee one). It is great for fitness and motivation AND generally there is a brilliant community around it so you can meet a wide array of people from the super-fits down to mere mortals working through couch to 5k programs. The whole point of it is that it is free and totally inclusive regardless of background or ability.

I did this map of the various Parkrun events :

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1C8azBRuoCXmwpaWqMWJnFG5mkBMMEoJv&ll=53.047141722536374%2C-1.8825355333353855&z=7

adamhoward · 16 October 2018 at 12:27PM

Yes, you can, all you have to do is to stay motivated.

justme111 · 26 January 2019 at 10:10PM

Enroll your 3 yo in some sort of class at the Center where you can do something as well. I had years of going to gymbwhile my daughter was dancing.
Another vote for cycle to work as well.
Befriend other parents for a child swap once a week giving both of you child free afternoon once.
One who wants finds the way , one who does not finds excuses ..

Biggest_Mint · 28 January 2019 at 4:16PM

Yep. Running is a great way to get fit without a gym. I'd suggest the NHS couch to 5k podcast series, and then get stuck in with your local park run. I recommend getting some decent running trainers too. Up and Running (if you have one locally) measure your gate and suggest the correct trainers, and they offer this service for free. You can then shop around for what they recommend.

If you tie this in with some strength training, the lbs will drop off and you will be much fitter. There are plenty of at home training programmes which centre around strength training. I tried P90X, all you need are some dumbbells and a pull up bar. It offers a full body workout, concentrating on different muscle groups each day. Shop around for P90X videos and the timetable. Or you know, acquire it some other way.

HTH!

ScarlettBrown · 14 February 2019 at 7:44AM

You can take online training. There are lots of online trainers.

ianbar0 · 4 March 2019 at 9:57AM

without a doubt possible few things have already been mentioned like park run which is free and usually well attended so lots of motivation to push yourself.

joe wicks and many many like him are also good....just be aware he doesn't look that good by doing just 15 min intervals and eating well but intervals are a good way of boosting your metabolism.

you sound busy anyway so generally you might be quite aerobically fit.

mazzykinsxo · 4 March 2019 at 6:51PM

YouTube is your friend. Loads of free fitness video's you can do at home

Emily_Adam · 19 March 2019 at 8:26AM

To get fit and doing gym is very important even when you have children. I advice you to frequent usually a fitness room and walk about 10 minutes every day. It’s help to get fit and to have dream body. It is also good for health.

Calum_Cahil · 21 March 2019 at 8:38AM

I try to use my bike as much as possible to get fit, but it depends on distances you have to cover every day

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