Switching from a regular gym to a bootcamp?

[Anonymous]

So... I've been slacking majorly. Lol. I used to go to the gym about 5x a week for 1-2 hours each session, but I've continuosly put academic/professional goals as priorities over exercise. I was thinking of switching from my regular gym, in which you really exercise however you want... to a bootcamp. The thing is... I'm kind of scared because I've driven past these bootcamps and everyone looks super fit and -really- strong. I've also looked at some websites and they're all giving me the impression that it isn't just about you seeing if you like the gym... but if the trainers/other people there also like you...

The trainers work really closely with members, which is just an odd dynamic for me since I've never had a personal trainer before... and I don't like the idea of being talked to / yelled at / stared at as I sweat like crazy lol. On the other hand, i realllly want a more focused, targeted workout with input from a professional so that I can get as toned and strong as I want to be.

I'm also a bit concerned about dress code. Can you wear whatever you want to those places? I like wearing yoga pants and a baggy t. I've slaved away on treadmills and ellipticals in that get up for years and it's always been really comfortable for me. I don't want to wear spandex or whatever stuff trainer people wear because it looks uncomfy to me.

Basically... I'm not sure if I should invest in what could be a $150-180 / month membership... or stick to be $40 / month one...

I wish those trainers didn't look so intimidating :( I think that's my main problem.

[archiz]

that sounds pretty exciting for me <3
it's cheaper than here :/
for us a decent average gym is around a 70 to a 100$
I ve always loved courses when you get pressured and pushed to exceed your limits. keeps me motivated.
I think you should go for it.
say that you wanna have a trial. check it out, talk with the instructors and see if you click.

[Hans222]

An alternative maybe, but that depends on your discipline, is to ask the manager of your gym to make you a training program and stick to it :D
That could be a compromise in terms of the discipline to do the job - if you've got a program, that motivates you to stick to it. At least for me, it does :D

[Asker]

nah lol. my discipline is WEAK :p

[Hans222]

Maybe join the army? Soldier Karahiri reporting for duty?
That would bring discipline, for sure!

[Asker]

ahahahha NO WAY! i probably don't even meet the height requirement lol

[Hans222]

Oh but for sure they need small people for UNDERcover work with the special forces 8)
You'd see the bullets pass overhead while approaching the enemy :D

[Asker]

ahahaha... i imagined that just now... so silly :p

[Hans222]

Just to help your visual imagination! Your "company car" is in the background!
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[Hans222]

Thanks for the MH :D
So how are the gym or boot camp plans proceeding?

[Asker]

:)

it's going well! i haven't gone for a while since i was sick, but i'll be going again later this week. i really like the dynamic surprisingly enough :D

[Hans222]

That sounds great, enjoy it :D
And happy your is doing better now... I've also had my worries. Had to take medication to eradicate a bacteria in my digestion and the doc had warned me "you will feel the side effects" :o
Well, I did... finding the closest room was my main challenge last week :-( :-(

[Asker]

awww. i'm actually trying to do the opposite lol. promote the good bacteria! probiotics and such. i hope you're feeling a lot better this week :)

[Hans222]

Oh gosh, what is probiotics? First time I hear it, can you give an example?

[Asker]

"Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. We usually think of bacteria as something that causes diseases. But your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are often called "good" or "helpful" bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy."

i just bought some from a health store lol. comes in tiny packages you can mix into juice :)

[Hans222]

Oh gosh, I know what you mean... since a week I'm off antibiotics and they have killed the bacteria I needed in there :-(
Fortunately a week later I've made a full recovery :D

[Asker]

get some! lots of good literature on it :) glad you're doing better too :D

[Hans222]

Thanks! By the way... new profile pic... I like your haircut :D

[Asker]

haha thanks :p i know it looks fab :D

[Dubhlann]

Here's the thing. The trainers don't want you to fail. If you fail, they've failed. So they're going to do anything possible to make sure you don't fail.

I've done boot camp work outs... they kick your ass. But in a way it needs to be kicked.

I can't speak to any specific ones...

[Asker]

i suppose that's true... i've just never had my ass kicked by a non-family member. lol. so it's just weird for me... like... being pushed around by a trainer. like... i usually don't take things lying down, but i guess i'm suppose to in a bootcamp? o. O lol

[blondfrog]

You can't wear anything you want in the gym don't go to bootcamp and yes you can wear yoga and baggy pants you can wear sweat pants too. You could always buy some machines and exercise at home. They have home pull up bars which really give a good work out, you can get a bicep curler bar, or maybe buy a exercise bike at home.

[orphan]

https://i65.tinypic.com/2bs66o.jpg + netflix + 30 min a day. dont make it more difficult than it should be.

boom.

[llorando]

Why not find a gym buddy, then when your at the gym you both can compete who had the better workout.

[Louder]

Do both

[Asker]

lmao i ain't made out of money.

[Louder]

Stick with the regular gym membership you can do a boot camp routine on your own and cross train. It's easy fo on any website get the workout of the day from a crossfit site and crest your own circuits.