Gym vs Cycling

[Penny4]

It continues to amaze me that there a number of people at the gym who think exercise is something you do at the gym and would never, ever go outside for any activity. I've worked at and belonged to probably 6-7 gyms in 2 states as an adult, and it's been the same at all of them. I've actually had some (all women) tell me don't like getting sweaty outside, or that something outside (like wind, dirt, bugs) is too "gross" for them. It's good they are exercising, but it's like people have forgotten what's real.

This used to be me...that is, until I found cycling

[amnesiac]

Honestly I hate gyms. I've had memberships a couple of times but I just don't like being there so I just gave it up. If I did still have one & felt like I needed to go there for some exercise, I'd probably just swim.

[smithjohn]

Neither will give you the results you want. Eating better will. As much as 75% of weight loss is at the dinner table not at the gym or on a bike.

[Lindacan]

I love cycling because I don't only train my body but also get closer to the nature. That's the reason why i like riding along countryside.
My work is sometimes kinda stressful and i couldn't have much time for riding, i go to gym.

[Helene2013]

I love gym "environment" as much as I like the outdoor. I have my own gym at home and use it in the "dead" season. I am not allowed to run outside (knee and ankle issues) and feel safer and in control on my treadmill. My weeknights are too packed to have the "luxury" of going out too long and Montreal weather can get nasty more often than not in the winter season. So my home gym is my little paradise. I have a "personal" trainer who plans my workouts so I do my exercises the right and most efficient way.

I could cycle indoor more than on the road if it was only up to me. I find I push myself way harder and it is safer (no falls, no squirrels or dogs crossing, no fear). I love my home gym. But I am so well equipped there that it is a pleasure to work out.

I'm starting yoga classes next Monday but only for a session as I need to get back into my stretching/strengthening before hitting my gym and the hard training after my tibial plateau fracture of last winter.