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Friday Five: 5 Fitness Trends I won't do

7/9/2015

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Hi all! Linkup Friday!! Thanks to our amazing hostesses: the DC Trifecta Bloggers (Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, Mar from Mar on the Run, and Cynthia from You Signed Up For What?!). This week's topic is Fitness Trends I won't do. 

I'm not one to be negative and say I will never do something. I at one point said I would never run a marathon and I'm currently starting to prepare for my 4th and 5th! 

Here are some things I don't currently do and the reason why: 

1. Own a gym membership
Gyms around me are very expensive (would you pay 150 dollars a month to go to a gym?!) and even LA Fitness is about 40 dollars a month once the specials stop and that's a lot to spend a month when I wouldn't use it more than 2 times a week? 

If I want a gym, even though it's not a great one, I can use the one on campus for free since I'm a student. 

2. A run club you have to pay a membership for 
I run 3-4 days a week and most of my runs are in the morning. Having to pay to meet up with people, when there are so many free clubs, seems silly to me. Most of my runs are by myself anyway so I have a bit more flexibility. 

3. CrossFit
There's a box close to me and I wouldn't discount it in the future but as of now, the cost and early times are the main issue right now. 

4. Group classes
I did a barre class once and was so sore but did enjoy it! The cost is high and I wouldn't want to get a monthly membership unless I could really use it (at least 3 days a week) and the individual classes are 30 dollars. Right now, there is no way I could fit in classes


5. Two-a-days
I'm not a football player and do not have the time to do multiple workouts a day. I know I could get stronger if I did, but I could also get injured too! Making sure I do my schoolwork and get enough sleep are my priorities. 


Now these are just for me. With my work schedule, commute, being in class 1-2 per week and other commitments, I can't pay for things I won't use often. I do short but intense workouts because the most I can work out during the week is about 30 minutes before work and then 15 min of stretching and core work at night. I'm tight on time to fit everything in (like you know the 200 pages of reading plus prepping a presentation  I have for class this week!) so unless I know for sure I will use it, I won't buy it. 

How about you? What are workout you wouldn't do? 
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April @ runthegreatwidesomewhere
7/9/2015 07:58:07 pm

Yeah, cost and time are huge barriers to lots of workout options for me as well! With my crazy work schedule and family time, two a days just aren't going to happen for me anytime soon. Good luck on your presentation! I've got a big one next week for work as well!

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Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy link
7/9/2015 09:07:21 pm

I have belonged to gyms off & on over the yrs (not presently). I like them because of the variety & the fact that I push myself harder in a group. Which is exactly why I run with USAFit during the summer - which you pay for - but we also do social events, there are giveaways, seminars & more!

I've never paid more than $50/month, tho - $150 is INSANE!

I really like barre:0; don't do it enough. There are videos on youtube.

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Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner link
7/9/2015 09:48:35 pm

I do love group cycle classes but wouldn't pay 30 for one! Happy Friday

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Jennifer link
7/10/2015 02:25:54 am

Wow that is so crazy there are gyms that are $150/month! Good luck with your presentation.

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Wendy is TakingthelongWayHome link
7/10/2015 10:48:33 am

I do work with a CrossFit coach once/week and I've seen tremendous gains in my running. I've never done a class tho, and don't plan to.

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HoHo Runs link
7/10/2015 11:12:26 pm

Oddly, there's an older couple (maybe late 60s) in my neighborhood than run two-a-days. I see them when I run in the morning and then again when I walk my dogs in the evening. You go older couple! But, I can't keep up with you!!

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Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! link
7/11/2015 01:15:22 pm

So many of these are no because of cost and I totally agree! I love barre but am taking a break while I spend my money on other fitness activities, but I love love love it! I wish I had the time and money to do everything I want to do!

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Juliana Calhoun
7/13/2015 12:17:39 pm

I need to try barre again-I was sore for four days after the first time I did it so I've been scared to try again

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Juliana Calhoun
7/13/2015 12:18:00 pm

Wow that is incredible!

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Juliana Calhoun
7/13/2015 12:18:22 pm

A coach is definitely something I would be willing to try

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Juliana Calhoun
7/13/2015 12:19:07 pm

So crazy! The gyms that do that look like hotels and have amazing equipment. Also it's the chain that all the celebs use so I feel like they charge more for that reason as well

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Juliana Calhoun
7/13/2015 12:20:45 pm

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that thinks 30+ for a class is crazy

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