You’ve been there. I’ve been there. We all have.
You first decide to lose weight for some reason. Maybe a vacation, wedding, divorce, to attract someone, or maybe a new years resolution.
All motivated, you drive over to a traditional gym, listen to their boring speech, sign on the dotted line and get locked into an annual contract with additional hefty sign up fees.
Then you go out out and get gym shoes, new workout clothes, try to look as good as possible for your first workout.
Which then brings us to the first day at the gym.
You walk in. Look around. You see 3 main areas. The free weights, weight machines, and cardio machines.
First you see those guys using the dumbbells and barbells and some are looking pretty ripped. You think, maybe I’ll stay away from them since they look like they know what they are doing and I might embarrass myself.
Then you go and look at the weight machines. Maybe you decide to use one or 2. At least they have labels on how to use them. Push a couple of them around.
Or maybe skip them all together and go to the 3rd area. Jump on a treadmill, elliptical machine, or bike for the rest of the time and watch tv. (By the way, if you are able to watch tv while working out, you aren’t working out to an intensity high enough to even help your body.)
You are fairly consistent with your workouts until…
Something happens. Weather conditions, work problems, the dreaded ‘no time’ excuse, ‘can’t wake up’ syndrome and before you know, you stop going.
You become frustrated that you are still overweight and not reaching your goals in and you think it’s your fault. You feel like you could use some help, but don’t know where to turn to.
Sounds familiar?
Well for one. You are NOT alone. And more importantly, it’s NOT your fault.
It’s been embedded into our system that gym’s are the solution when they are clearly not.
I hate to break the bad news to you but… A gym can actually be COUNTER PRODUCTIVE to your weight loss efforts.
Stay tuned for the next email as I go deep into explaining the harm it’s actually doing then good…
Leave A Reply (23 comments So Far)
Sola.G
261 days ago
Looking forward to more info, and this is so true
David C.
261 days ago
I like what i read..
Marty
261 days ago
This describes my situation perfectly. Looking forward to the next email!
luis
260 days ago
You’re right… I soul prefer to go to walk somewere to make cardii exercises and loose some weight. And the go to the gym for definition… Is that right?
fred
260 days ago
I go to the gym andhavea trainer,,believe me this going to end..i havent lost weightand only a little muscle..i was doing much better on my own and watching some things you were showing..
tony
260 days ago
i have been working out 10yrs an ya i see a litttle differance but not what i want. i want to be able to walk into a place an people look an whisper wow he is ripped but not happening an i am healthy i take vitamins protien shakes an cant seem to get what i want its very upsetting to me as i desire this as much as anything in my life right now.im 6ft6 198pds i run alot work construction pretty much stay active all the time,i want to see results im truely sick of it.i have even thought os illegal steriods some one please help me.
javier
260 days ago
hola, felicitaciones por tu sitio web,es de mucha ayuda gracias
farrukh
260 days ago
so far true
rey. A
259 days ago
Hope you can help us attain the ulitimate healthy body.
Mike
259 days ago
The reason why i think it is counter productive is that they do not have a plan. I was just like them at one time and i joined a gym and thought i would just try every piece of equipment and that by doing so i would lose fat and put on muscle.
zul
259 days ago
waiting for more info, i like this article
sami
259 days ago
looking forward for more info,
digno
258 days ago
I totally agree. Sometimes i feel like you describe upward.
DGeorgiadis
258 days ago
ok im intrigued, especially because i am currently contemplating if I should enroll in one.. wating for the continuation
Luis. D
258 days ago
Wow!! This really sounds interesting!! Can’t wait in till the next email with more info about this!!
Rupe
258 days ago
Hit the nail on the head !
Not sure if it’s just me – at this point – the only option in getting some help seems to exist in very expensive personal training sessions.. Like paying all the fees, subscription, etc wasn’t enough..(haven’t got to the shakes etc..)
Andy.A
256 days ago
I feel like you’re telling my story in there…exactly what i’ve done for years…
Jr
256 days ago
Ive never had this problem before. I also did alot of research before I decided to workout and I also changed up my eating habits so that I could have faster results. It isn’t hard to do. I did it working 12 hours a day 6 days a week. There’s plenty of instructionals videos online.
Stephanie
254 days ago
Yeah, I need help, Im exactly there right now. Deciding on if I should join a gym or not. Yep, been there and done that before, back to the same decision. Need to loose 15kg’s quickly. Just not sure where to begin, how etc. All the way from South Africa
Jason
248 days ago
Very nice, i suggest Admin can set up a forum, so that we can talk and communicate.
Nancy
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243 days ago
Much appreciated for the information and share!
Nancy
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222 days ago
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Elliott Conze
198 days ago
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