Question #1
Are you a social exerciser? Or a solo exerciser?
Are you an indoor exerciser or an outdoor exerciser?
In the past I was mostly a solo exerciser and an indoor exerciser. I don't mind working out outside if I've got someone else with me, but I've come to realize that arranging with other people all the time can be rather difficult. I don't want to have to depend on other people, or have other people depend on me all the time either. I really like the flexibility of deciding when I'm going to work out rather than feeling pressured to be somewhere at a certain time.
But lately I really don't mind meeting up with friends at the gym. In fact I have so many of my neighbors who go to my gym that it has really been quite fun. I tell my husband it's like a little social club over there! It usually doesn't matter what time I go, there is usually someone I know who is there too! So I guess that's the best of both solo and social exercising, right?
But I don't mind occassional get togethers outside for things like hiking or something. I just don't like doing outdoor activities by myself because I worry about my safety. So I guess I like organized activities with people outside, just not the everyday I'll meet you at 6 am to go running sort of thing.
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Knowing your natural tendencies in this area can help you tailor what sorts of activities to incorporate. I mean if you're a solo/indoor exerciser, you will end up torturing yourself and feeling really bad if you join the local neighborhood walking and running group in the mornings. Or if you are a more social exerciser then you will want to definitely focus on activities you can do with other people, or you might want to sign up for some classes to be around other people.
So what about you? Are you social or solo? Indoor or outdoor?
B.,
ReplyDeleteI used to love going to the gym - I had lots of friends there and would rarely miss my 4 day a week aerobics class. But I've changed over the years and now I enjoy solo workouts. I prefer outdoors, but indoors if the weather isn't friendly.
Adrienne
I ♥ having the flexibility to go when I want to, but I need someone to hold me accountable.
ReplyDeleteI hate going with someone, because then they will know what a big flake I am, and at the same time I love to talk and walk-- but on the other I love just me and my ipod ALONE.
For the most part I like the ellipitical at the gym and PODRUNNER. It kicks my butt-- but only if I want it too. :D
I absolutely hate going to the gym. I am the person on a machine or lifting free weights who is scowling at the women doing cardio and screeching in delight with each other. I am there to work out and will gladly talk with people when I'm finished...which is why I no longer go to a gym and work out from home! However, I do like a good team sport like tennis or golf where everyone involved is focused at the task at hand.
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