Gyms are massively overrated. Maybe you are going to one now, or you had a great experience with one before, but let me tell you that there are plenty of reasons to give up the gym and find another way to work out.
If you love the gym, this isn't going to convince you of much, but if you are a bit sick of it, read these 5 reasons and then toss your membership.
#5: Gym Prices Tend to Be Rather Obscene.
If you're a student and you get a cheaper student gym with your university card, consider yourself very lucky. I had one, once, and it cost me next to nothing for an awesome, bright, airy gym that I loved. Once I moved to a big city, though? Forget it - hundreds a month, and not even close to as nice.
#4: People in Gyms Can Go Insane.
You start to see the same people over and over at the gym, and they get into specific routines. These routines can become more and more absurd, because these people know they're being watched in close quarters. That is why you have to deal with the spectacle of Mr. thickest-neck-ever coming in and grunting his way through 30 unnecessarily heavy repetitions in front of you. Nowhere else in the world do you have to put up with stuff like that.
#3: Do You Enjoy Covering Yourself in Other People's Sweat?
Sure, the paper towels (or dirty towels brought from home) and the little spray bottles are there, but really loads of people just don't bother to wipe down the machines they've been using before. You can block it out of your mind, but that only works until you sit down on a machine that is dripping with sweat and realize it is definitely not your own.
#2: Doing the Same Crap Every Day Will Drive You Insane.
You might claim that your magic iPod or your series of audio books or magazine subscriptions alleviate the crushing boredom of standing in a small room and working selective muscle groups over and over, but you're only deceiving yourself. Own up to the sad and depressing fact - gyms are stunningly, shockingly boring places that breed contempt through bitter, grim repetition. Get out while you still can.
#1: You are Completely Free Outside.
If you're finally ready to cut the cord and free yourself from the oppressive confines of your neighborhood sweat-box, you'll discover a shining, dynamic, vital world outside its doors, once that allows you to go for a run in literally any direction you want, without a hassling machine setting your limits for you. You might also notice that this 'go anywhere' running doesn't cost over $100 a month. You're welcome!
If you love the gym, this isn't going to convince you of much, but if you are a bit sick of it, read these 5 reasons and then toss your membership.
#5: Gym Prices Tend to Be Rather Obscene.
If you're a student and you get a cheaper student gym with your university card, consider yourself very lucky. I had one, once, and it cost me next to nothing for an awesome, bright, airy gym that I loved. Once I moved to a big city, though? Forget it - hundreds a month, and not even close to as nice.
#4: People in Gyms Can Go Insane.
You start to see the same people over and over at the gym, and they get into specific routines. These routines can become more and more absurd, because these people know they're being watched in close quarters. That is why you have to deal with the spectacle of Mr. thickest-neck-ever coming in and grunting his way through 30 unnecessarily heavy repetitions in front of you. Nowhere else in the world do you have to put up with stuff like that.
#3: Do You Enjoy Covering Yourself in Other People's Sweat?
Sure, the paper towels (or dirty towels brought from home) and the little spray bottles are there, but really loads of people just don't bother to wipe down the machines they've been using before. You can block it out of your mind, but that only works until you sit down on a machine that is dripping with sweat and realize it is definitely not your own.
#2: Doing the Same Crap Every Day Will Drive You Insane.
You might claim that your magic iPod or your series of audio books or magazine subscriptions alleviate the crushing boredom of standing in a small room and working selective muscle groups over and over, but you're only deceiving yourself. Own up to the sad and depressing fact - gyms are stunningly, shockingly boring places that breed contempt through bitter, grim repetition. Get out while you still can.
#1: You are Completely Free Outside.
If you're finally ready to cut the cord and free yourself from the oppressive confines of your neighborhood sweat-box, you'll discover a shining, dynamic, vital world outside its doors, once that allows you to go for a run in literally any direction you want, without a hassling machine setting your limits for you. You might also notice that this 'go anywhere' running doesn't cost over $100 a month. You're welcome!
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