to gym or not to gym

Hello PTs. All weekend I have been debating with myself about joining a gym. I thought I would ask for some input from all of you.

I have lost 22 pounds here at PT, though I still have plenty more to lose (I weigh 228 pounds and I'm 5' 6"). So far, I have gotten myself more active in my daily life and have used walking and an exercise bike and rowing machine. I have DVD workouts that I could use (but haven't lately), and dumbells ranging from 2 to 10 pounds. So I can make the argument that I could just use the resources I already have on hand to become stronger and more fit. It would cost me nothing.

On the other hand, there is a gym down the street from me. It would be easy to get to. They have a lot of machines and free weights and trainers. Since I would like to build some muscle, using the machines sounds really attractive. And a trainer could presumably help me to develop my physical capacity but not hurt myself (I have some issues with a formerly broken ankle and foot). And there is something to be said for the fact that joining a gym would feel like a declaration to the world that I am invested in my health.

But the gym will cost a monthly fee, plus I will need to get some workout clothes (at home when I work out, I wear things that I would never wear in public). And joining a gym is scary because I have never belonged to one.

So I keep going back and forth about whether it would be worthwhile to join this gym.

So what do you all think? Do you love your gym? Or are you just as happy working out in your den with some hand weights?

Sat. Jul 15, 2:58pm

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