Anyone else prefer classes to solo workouts? I discovered this soon after joining a gym (for the first time in my life) at almost 55 last year. I've been a member for 3 months, and a couple of times I couldn't get into a class because it was full, so I tried the elliptical trainer and absolutely HATED it. I seem to feed off the energy of the other people and feel more accountable in a group setting (though sometimes the instructors are TOO perky, which annoys me). When exercising alone it's all too easy for this inner dialogue to take place:
Me: Do I really have to do this?
Me: No, you don't.
Me: Oh, thanks for telling me. Guess I'll stop now.
So, I don't think I'll be buying any exercise videos soon. I know other people who hate classes and much prefer going solo. It always interests me to learn how different everyone is. Feel free to comment on your own experience.
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