Is Joining a Gym Right For You?

By Nate Rifkin

If you're having problems being consistent with your exercise, your environment might be the culprit.

Now normally I'm NOT for joining a gym since it's easy to get in great shape without leaving the comfort of your home. But staying home to work out can actually be inconvenient for some people.

Here are a couple reasons why:

1. Distractions from family. If something comes up with your spouse or your kids, it's hard to put them on hold so you can finish exercising.

2. Your television and computer. Let's face it, who the heck wants to work out when you can sit and relax instead?

So it turns out there are a couple advantages to going to a commercial gym. If you're wondering if you should join one, take a look at this second list and see if any of the following might help you:

1. Working out at a gym gives you accountability. Feeling more obligated to work out helps build the habit when you might be otherwise tempted to skip a few sessions and go easy on yourself.

2. When you're at the gym you have greater focus. After all, there's nothing much else to do. When you're at home you can always find other obligations or chores.

If you find yourself agreeing with any of the above, then joining a gym to keep in shape might be for you. - 17273

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