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Anonymous
sup /fit/?

I've been some what ignorant lately, and haven't been visiting as much as I should but I need some advice.

I moved house two weeks ago and I'm living in a new area (Shropshire, just in case anyone lives nearby). I no longer have a gym subscription down here and the closest proper branded gym (Cannons or Fitness first stylee for those of you in the UK) is about thirty minutes drive away, so as well as costing a lot to join anyway, I'll be paying more in petrol to get there.

Anyway, I absolutely adore my body since I started working out. I've toned up so much. I love the gym. However, because I've done nothing for two weeks, I've begun to lose it.

I really want to join a gym again. I think everybody should exercise regularly because it's amazing. But I'm a bit nervous of joining the gym here because it doesn't cost a tonne to join so there will be loads of people there. Also, I don't have a gym buddy.

I'd like to start running at night, but is this really a good way to lose weight and tone up, or are weights needed as well? Could you recommend me a walking/running schedule?

TL;DR - I really miss the gym. Motivate me and make me re-join and stop being a wimp.

Thank you so much in advance. I love you, /fit/.
>> Anonymous
What about home equipment? I'm in the UK too. The prices for membership and supplements really adds up where I am, bordering on the extortionate. I miss mine too, despite that, but I've been surviving by compromise and hand-me-down gear. After planning it out properly I've just about got a respectable routine, but it took some workarounds.

If this doesn't appeal to you (and I can understand why), then just keep thinking what's better for yourself. Gym buddies aren't essential, I'm sure you can ask a member of staff or even a stranger for a spot on exercises where you need it.

Also, weights can potentially burn as many calories as cardio work, especially working heavy on the big compound exercises.

Stop being such a pansy and drive down at the next oppurtunity. Coming from a cheapass like myself, I'd take advantage of a cheap gym without a second thought. Plus, you're not going to see whether it's crowded or not until you check. Pay for a single session, adjust.
>> Anonymous
>>61943

I don't have any home equipment plus I live in a top floor flat, so those underneath me wouldn't appreciate a workout.

As for the single session tester, this was my plan. At the end of the day, all I'm going for is to do my workout. I'm pretty sure everyone there will be doing the same. Plus it's bound to be cheaper than the bigger health clubs.

I'm going to miss my posh gym though. :(
>> Anonymous
>>61958
An expensive gym is no better than a cheap one in my opinion. You don't need a shit load of different machines to work out, hell a barbell and a bench is enough. Also in a cheaper (and i assume smaller) gym you will get to know people faster as you see the same people every time. Getting someone to spot for you should be no problem.