I wish I have your discipline.

Yes, I find working out indoors so uninspiring. I feel like I'm being herded like cattle and it feels claustrophobic.
I try to achieve a mix of hiking, running, walking with a weighted vest, skiing, swimming, etc. outdoors. Swimming laps is the only major workout I'm ok doing indoors because lap swimmers are generally no nonsense. Outdoor workouts can be challenging in extreme temps, but I find that extreme heat is actually harder than extreme cold. I do yoga and/or weights at home on days when the weather is not cooperating. I just love being able to see the sky above me and breathe fresh air, but that may be because I grew up out west and miss big sky.

Anonymous wrote:I like some classes, but I hate the rudeness of others.

People who come in late. Don't pick up after themselves. Have a poor sense of space. Or do their own thing at their own thing on their own timing.

+1 x 100

I like some classes, but I hate the rudeness of others.

People who come in late. Don't pick up after themselves. Have a poor sense of space. Or do their own thing at their own thing on their own timing.

I have some physical limitations and have injured myself in yoga and other fitness classes. Even when I inform the instructor, I still find myself pushed to do things my body won't do or that I can't do safely. I now see a trainer/PT monthly who gives me a home program and helps me tweak it as I progress.

They are so expensive.

I'm an introvert and an avid exerciser. I mostly run on my own. But I supplement with yoga and the occasional spin class at my gym. I find that I'm VERY picky about instructors. There are a couple who I like and who I take classes with regularly. I dislike overly shouty teachers, or those whose music doesn't appeal to me.

I guess I am picky because I have had some great 1:1 trainers, but I am just very wary of a group class where they try to “push” you. Seems like a recipe for injury or exhaustion over the level that is useful to me. I guess something like Zumba that is more skill based and easily led could be fun - have always wanted to try that. But an HIIT or strength group class seems like a recipe for disaster.

I hate the gym, but love in-person classes. I stand in front so I can't compare myself to anyone else.

I like in person classes but depending on the time of day. I cannot stomach classes 5 pm on. Too many people stink and smell unhygienic They should skip class and soak in a bath tub.

I lean extroverted and love to go to classes. I definitely get energized from being around others. This is an interesting thread that definitely updates my awareness on how gym interactions can be awkward for introverts. Especially when you have been friendly with someone and they gradually ghost you. I also wonder why some members go to class (like body pump) and turn their back on the instructor and the rest of the class and just directly look at themselves in the mirror. And if some members just come to class looking for clients…sorry for the random rant, so many interesting observations and not judging at all. If I get the wrong vibes, I will definitely stop initiating greetings and convos with people tho

Yes. Never do them.

There are lots of non HIT classes at my gym

Anonymous wrote:Another introvert and I like the gym. I don’t want to talk to anyone. I want to go and workout and leave. We have home workout equipment but at the gym I don’t have to switch any settings. Everything is set up and I can get in and out.

I like Zumba because it’s fun. That is the only class I’ve gone to. I don’t want to meet people or talk to anyone at it. I went to traditional aerobics back in college.

I could have written this! Love zumba. I actually have started a few new classes (werq and tabata) but I don't want to talk to anyone there. Just get me in and out. At home I'm way too prone to giving up when it gets hard.