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The gym

Amuseme
Amuseme
do you go to a gym? I go a couple times a week- stairmaster for 30min and sometimes a brief swim. Gets me out, good for depression and keeping my tummy in shape!
theatrediva
theatrediva
I used to go to the gym but I quit. I honestly didnt like working out around so many work out finatics it made me uncomfortable. So I have been walking in place at home and I am happy to say i am getting my own elyptacle on wed! I will say, though it is hard to want to work out, once I do it I feel awesome so I just have to remember that.
rosiestorm
rosiestorm
No, I would never be able to join a gym on my own, I have really bad social anxiety. But I might be able to be talked into it if one of my friends wanted me to go with them.
Nester4U
Nester4U
I just do yoga everyday at home. i need to do some cardio but it's so freakin" hot here to go walking now. Unless I got up at 5:30 in the mornings and that's not going to happen. I value my sleep too much.That is a good way to make sure you get out of the house though Amuseme.

I heard a quote somewhere that said " I really wished I hadn't worked out. Said no one ever"
dancingd
dancingd
Limited income says No to the Gym .

I do indoor walking also.

The weather here is too hot during the Summer, and is usually too rainy in Winter.

Besides, I take one of those dang BP meds that elevate your body core temp, so I have to be extra careful
MoobbusT
MoobbusT
I hide under my blanket with my puppy dog! So I guess I would call that too much social anxiety as well.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm a germaphobe so the thought of working out in someone else's sweat creeps me out completely. i like the freezing cold salt-water and a nice 5 mil. wetsuit for my workouts.
heretic
heretic
I haven't been to a gym in 30 years. I wouldn't go to one because
I don't like being around people.
malibumark
malibumark
I used to go to the gym religiously. Now I just go for walks around the hood. I'm on my feet for 5 hours at a time at work so that really helps me get a kind of a workout. My doc also stressed as you pointed out that working out is really good for therapeutic reasons.
blessedgirl
blessedgirl
Yeah, and I had a panic attack there this morning after we rode our bikes there at 4 am. Sat outside on the concrete till my hubby realized I was nowhere to be found. Was having so much fun with our early morning gym time but I'm freaking out about tomorrow already.
sadiegirl13
sadiegirl13
I don't like gyms because I do too much comparing to others, and feeling judged by them. I prefer hiking, cycling, stuff like that.
Amuseme
Amuseme
I'm beating the heat - local lake and beach aren't to far. Give me water and I'm relaxed
Autumn111269
Autumn111269
I used to go three to four times a week but since going back to school I just can't find the time. I am hoping to cut back some of my work hours soon and start back. We have a gym here where I live since I can't afford to get a membership again where I used to go. I think the exercise and being outside at the pool really does help depression. Keep up the good work, maybe I can get back to it soon too!!
freenowfinally
freenowfinally
Yes, I take yoga twice per week and tai chi one day. Then water aerobics the same day. It really gets me out in the sun and in a social atmosphere alone. I'm trying to do things alone. It's funny, I always enjoyed all these things before the actual episode and now how my life has changed. I have to re-learn everything. I feel it helps, however it's hard for me to sleep when I work out.
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