How far do you drive for your gym? [Archive]

Blondell

11-08-2008, 06:39 PM

:dry: I need to change gyms.

I'm trying to decide whether to go w/ a different (closer) gym or invest in my home gym that is already started.

smuggie

11-08-2008, 06:43 PM

:dry: I need to change gyms.

I'm trying to decide whether to go w/ a different (closer) gym or invest in my home gym that is already started.

What do you need to add to bring it up to speed?

Blondell

11-08-2008, 06:44 PM

What do you need to add to bring it up to speed?

Power rack w/ lat tower.

Everything else is pretty much up to par.

smuggie

11-08-2008, 06:47 PM

Power rack w/ lat tower.

Everything else is pretty much up to par.

Have you started shopping around for those two pieces of equipment?

Blondell

11-08-2008, 06:50 PM

Have you started shopping around for those two pieces of equipment?

Yep. I'm not ready to buy yet though. We are planning a move from this apt into a townhome early next year so I'd like to wait until then b/f buying so we don't have to move that stuff. :lol3:

smuggie

11-08-2008, 06:53 PM

Yep. I'm not ready to buy yet though. We are planning a move from this apt into a townhome early next year so I'd like to wait until then b/f buying so we don't have to move that stuff. :lol3:

Then why are you thinking about joining a gym that's closer to home if you're going to be moving in a few months, and can complete your home gym then? :scratch:

Blondell

11-08-2008, 06:59 PM

Then why are you thinking about joining a gym that's closer to home if you're going to be moving in a few months, and can complete your home gym then? :scratch:

We plan to move VERY close by. We like the area, just need more space as the kids grow.

DarkAnimal73

11-08-2008, 07:03 PM

Yep. I'm not ready to buy yet though. We are planning a move from this apt into a townhome early next year so I'd like to wait until then b/f buying so we don't have to move that stuff. :lol3:

www.midwestbarbell.com ...best prices ive seen and shipping is included in the price

Blondell

11-08-2008, 07:09 PM

www.midwestbarbell.com ...best prices ive seen and shipping is included in the price

I don't see either of the things I said I need on that site. :lol:

Cara

11-08-2008, 07:16 PM

www.midwestbarbell.com ...best prices ive seen and shipping is included in the price

You beat me to it. By far the best prices, and they do have a power rack with lat attachment. There are 3 pages of exercise equipment. You have to go to the bottom of the page and click the next page #. :thumb:

smuggie

11-08-2008, 07:17 PM

We plan to move VERY close by. We like the area, just need more space as the kids grow.

I think you should wait until you move and then go for completing your home gym. :D

Blondell

11-08-2008, 07:18 PM

You beat me to it. By far the best prices, and they do have a power rack with lat attachment. There are 3 pages of exercise equipment. You have to go to the bottom of the page and click the next page #. :thumb:

Thanks! :D

Thank you, too, DA. :p

smuggie

11-08-2008, 07:18 PM

They sell toning bars. I'm so disappointed. :sad:

Blondell

11-08-2008, 07:19 PM

www.midwestbarbell.com ...best prices ive seen and shipping is included in the price

now I see... :D

Blondell

11-08-2008, 07:20 PM

I think you should wait until you move and then go for completing your home gym. :D

Yeah, but I'm driving 30 mins for the gym. I have to figure out something until then.

smuggie

11-08-2008, 07:26 PM

Yeah, but I'm driving 30 mins for the gym. I have to figure out something until then.

OK, why don't you order a toning bar from Midwest BB in the meantime? :lol:

Viktee

11-08-2008, 07:29 PM

OK, why don't you order a toning bar from Midwest BB in the meantime? :lol:

:yeahthat:.....shhh :cardio:

Inatic

11-08-2008, 07:29 PM

???????

When I train with Cindy, I drive over 20-25min. AND if i we train during rush hr that gets doubled! :suicide:

I have a home gym and use that when we cant sync up.

Blondell

11-08-2008, 07:29 PM

OK, why don't you order a toning bar from Midwest BB in the meantime? :lol:

That's not compatible with my goals. Sorry. :piss:

Inatic

11-08-2008, 07:32 PM

www.midwestbarbell.com ...best prices ive seen and shipping is included in the price

how do you know what is a good quality cage?

which of those would you recommend

smuggie

11-08-2008, 07:38 PM

That's not compatible with my goals. Sorry. :piss:

You mean you want to get all bulky from lifting heavy weights? :shock:

Blondell

11-08-2008, 07:38 PM

You mean you want to get all bulky from lifting heavy weights? :shock:

:hehe:

smuggie

11-08-2008, 08:10 PM

:hehe:

Then get off this site and go to :o2: if that's what you want.

Amy

11-08-2008, 08:40 PM

5 minutes

pixie

11-08-2008, 09:46 PM

Yep. I'm not ready to buy yet though. We are planning a move from this apt into a townhome early next year so I'd like to wait until then b/f buying so we don't have to move that stuff. :lol3:

40 minute drive from home, but 3 minute walk from the office.

Sportsgirl

11-08-2008, 09:55 PM

Mine is a 10 minute walk away! :cardio:

wannabelean

11-08-2008, 10:02 PM

1.5 miles

DarkAnimal73

11-09-2008, 01:57 AM

6 blocks.....used to be 1

Suzanne

11-09-2008, 09:24 PM

I am unable to drive so when we we looking out houses to rent the priority was a gym i could walk to and not very far since i have to walk in the cold and snow (chicago suburbs)

so 4 blocks
Chase trains also but he travels alot for work so i can't depends on his to be avail for ride
and since so close i go midday when there are the least amount of people

On the weekend Chase and i drive to Golds it is 30 minutes but we love it there

ned31333

11-09-2008, 09:54 PM

8 minutes

WannaGetLean

11-09-2008, 10:14 PM

~15 mins :( There is a gym in town but they were aweful to my friend while he was visiting and I lost all respect for them..so i'll drive the extra 15 mins to train! :)

HOEGH29

11-09-2008, 11:11 PM

2 miles

FireLily0

11-10-2008, 08:40 AM

I have 2 gyms - school gym which is like 2 minutes away, but my REAL gym (Golds) is about 12-15 minutes. Its 24/7 so I love working out when theres no one there :D

Blondell

11-10-2008, 10:21 AM

I have 2 gyms - school gym which is like 2 minutes away, but my REAL gym (Golds) is about 12-15 minutes. Its 24/7 so I love working out when theres no one there :D

You're off to a bad start w/ your braggin'!! :lol: :jk:

I have options w/ my gym, but they are all about 30 mins away. The one that's w/i 10mins is HOT and the equipment isn't as good (or plentiful) as I'd like.

RpH

11-10-2008, 10:55 AM

4 or 5 miles

bree marsh

11-10-2008, 12:26 PM

walk one minute!

TriciaE

11-10-2008, 01:32 PM

Meechel

11-10-2008, 03:14 PM

3 gyms available to me within 5 minutes of work or home :shades: and all open 24 hours :cardio:

Blondell

11-10-2008, 04:00 PM

Do you stay focused when you workout at home?

Yep....no people annoying me. :lol:

TriciaE

11-10-2008, 04:14 PM

Yep....no people annoying me. :lol:

:lol: Yes I could do without that too.

mcv

11-10-2008, 05:43 PM

Zero minutes - gym in my basement is open 24hrs too. :)

Inatic

11-10-2008, 07:49 PM

I drive about 15 minutes and I personally couldn't work out at home because I would procrastinate and probably not get it done. :(

Besides I like using the pool and having all kinds of different equipment available.

Do you stay focused when you workout at home?

when i train at home i do great except when i forget to close the door to my gym and my puppy comes in or one of my boys. I love the flexiblity that I have at home vs having to plan when i take off and go to the gym, because i have to factor in travel time/ around the entire family activities too.

Scarl3tbutt3rfly

11-18-2008, 01:39 PM

My gym is about 15-20 min away depending on traffic (sometimes it can be 25-35min if I go during rush hour). There is a closer gym (Defined Fitness) that is probably 5-10 min away, but I love my current gym because it is a small training gym, and sometimes Im the only one there. Very nice atmosphere.

I do have my own home gym too, so if not in the mood to leave and Im not planning on using anything 'fancy' I can workout there, which would cut my commute down to <1min. We definitely have enough to train adequately at home, but leaving and going somewhere else is nice sometimes too. The home gym is shared with my husband and my son too, so as long as our workouts done conflict it is great!