Many times we find ourselves in doubt as to whether attending the gym brings us more benefits than exercising alone in our homes or in parks, etc. Any form of exercise is good, but of course the gyms, being a specialized place for exercise, bring some advantages that other places do not have.
By attending a gym regularly you make it a lifestyle because you relate to people who attend the same place as you and who do the same kind of activity, which makes you feel more comfortable leading this lifestyle when you share it.
The sociability is a very important factor that you find in a gym because you live constantly with people who share your interests and making friends is a strong motivation not to miss your workouts, which is very important because consistency is what helps you achieve goals and maintain good health.
You may not feel strong enough to go to the gym, but once you’re there, exercise makes you feel more active, so even if you’re tired of it, you’re actually energizing your body and giving it a mental and emotional boost.
It is important to train intensely but to give your body rest, without making excuses to miss.
All those days when you feel tired, or depressed, or stressed, or under any pretext to miss the gym, is when you should go the most because the gym makes those states change and improve your attitude.
Another of the advantages of attending a gym is that there are professional trainers who can help you to achieve all your goals and that in addition to motivating you to continue training so that you can achieve them, they guide you to make the right movements in each exercise avoiding any type of injury.
So the next time you hesitate to go to the gym remember that there are many good reasons not to miss it and if you don’t feel like going for something you can practice your exercises at home or go for a run or whatever suits you best, the important thing is to be constant in our physical activity to see us and feel better than ever!
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Great article. I think it is best to exercise at least 3 times per week, 4 ideally.
It’s good that you point out that going to the gym is a great way to socialize. I’ve been looking for a new way to be more social, so I’m considering finding a gym to attend. I’m going to look for a good gym in my area.