10 Reasons Why You Should Go to the Gym
Everyone needs some motivation every once in a while. If you feel like you might be slacking, don’t worry, we’re about to outline 10 awesome reasons to go to the gym, get you moving and back on track to a more healthy lifestyle.
Reason #1: It’s plain healthy
We are just going to go ahead and state the obvious upfront:
Going to the gym is plain healthy (if you know what you are doing).
If you’re just starting and feel like you aren’t making progress, give yourself a pat on the back for at least making the effort.
Going to the gym is just the first step. The gym is a magical place, but it’s not mystical. You can’t just sign up, walk in the gym and have the gym gods grant you a healthy body.
It’s going to take work and dedication.
However, as we just said, going to the gym puts you on the path to a healthy lifestyle and that’s what everyone’s end goal is (or should be). It’s your path to success, you just have to work at it.
There’s no question that there is a direct correlation between healthy, active, individuals and gym going. It’s as simple as that.
Reason #2: Feel better about yourself
We don’t know about you, but we feel pretty good about ourselves after we leave the gym.
It just feels good to be healthy. We think this is one of the most important reasons to go to the gym.
A lot of people overlook this aspect of lifting and fitness. If you look good, you are going to feel better about yourself.
It’s like a chain reaction:
You start lifting, you start to look better. When you start feeling better about the way you look, you’re going to gain confidence. A lot of confidence.
More importantly, though, this confidence you’re going to gain has direct real-world benefits.
It can help you in your relationships, your job, your friends and just your entire social life in general.
You’ve heard it before, fitness is a lifestyle and that is exactly what we mean.
When you feel better about yourself and you are living that healthy lifestyle, the rest of your life just “falls into place”. You’ll have a sort of confidence you didn’t have before. It will change your mentality.
There are not many other activities that can change so much in your everyday life.
Reason #3: Great way to relieve stress
Does your 9 to 5 have you feeling down?
Well, hitting the gym is one of the best stress relievers there is.
For many, the gym is their getaway, it’s their place to forget everything that’s going on in their life and focus on themself.
So hit the gym, turn that phone off and do your body some good.
By treating your body right you’ll start to feel better mentally. Suddenly after you’ve killed your workout for the day you’ll walk out of the gym with this euphoric feeling and feel like nothing can stop you. All that stress you came to the gym with has likely disappeared.
You’ll work towards your goals and get rid of that annoying stress – sounds like a much better deal to me.
Reason #4: It’s something to do
Here’s a thought: why not go to the gym?
Do you ever have some free time and really wonder what you could be doing at that very moment?
Well, why not just go to the gym? The gym can be a great “getaway.” The gym is a place you can go to better yourself.
In short, it will give you something to do; something to look forward to.
Hitting the gym will not only keep you entertained but also keep you from doing things you shouldn’t.
It can easily set the precedent for the rest of your daily life. For example, you’re far less likely to hit your local KFC after sweating it out in the gym.
In other words, it can put you on the ‘health train’ as some like to call it. And once you get on that train, it’s pretty hard to fall off.
Reason #5: Live longer
We are not sure about you, but we want to stay on this earth as long as we can, that’s perfectly natural (it’s ingrained in our DNA as humans.)
Well, let us let you in on a little secret, to live a long healthy life you need to first be healthy.
Often we will think “Oh, I’ll start eating right next week.” or “I’ll go to the gym tomorrow.” We find so many people who have that “tomorrow is another day” attitude. That’s not good enough. If you want to live longer, exercise on a daily basis and eat healthy.
The time to get started is now and any other excuse you might have is not good enough.
Reason #6: Have a nice body
Nine times out of ten the desire to have a nice body is the main reason that you’re going to go and join a gym in the first place.
Being healthy is always great. It’s good for your body and it’s just good for your overall health and longevity.
However, a lot of times being healthy will earn you a nice body too.
Who doesn’t want a super hot bod?
It’s no secret that humans are instinctively more attracted to healthy-looking individuals.
Having a nice body can help you out more than you would think. It will give you confidence. It will improve your social life as we mentioned before. It can even help you get a job!
Certain studies show how healthier people are statistically more successful than those who are not.
So just in case you’re not interested in the whole health thing, look at hitting the gym from a business perspective!
Reason #7: It’s a good hobby
Lots of people have hobbies. Some collect coins, others collect stamps and some like to fish.
But, I’m “different,” some would say. Because when you ask them, they tell them that the gym is their hobby.
If you find something you like to do, stick with it. Make it your hobby.
The gym is great for that because there is so much to learn and you can set goals and watch yourself achieve them. Going to the gym is one of those things that you can easily get addicted to. Some would say it’s bad to be addicted to anything. But, if you ask anyone with a great physique, they will be the first to tell you that the gym is a great thing to be addicted to.
At the end of the day, whether you are addicted or not, it’s healthy.
Reason #8: Get away from the elements
Okay so maybe you’re on the frugal side with your money or you are on a tight budget and you are thinking to yourself: “Why join a gym when I can exercise at home?”
Should You Go to the Gym or Workout at Home?
That’s cool we get that, but what happens when it rains or snows? Or in the dead of summer when it’s 100 degrees and super humid? Are you still going to go for that run? Not likely.
If you have a gym membership, you’ll be more likely to not skip training or skip that run and hit the gym anyway regardless of the weather outside.
You have to look at the gym as an investment. That might sound weird but it’s an investment in yourself. It may not reciprocate monetarily, but it will reciprocate in your health. Stop worrying so much about the cost aspect. You only have one body and you should take care of it. Invest in your longevity of life. You won’t regret it in the end.
Reason #9: See your friends
The gym can be a great place to socialize and see your friends. Don’t let it get in the way of your workout, but with proper gym socializing etiquette it can be a great way to catch up with your buddies.
So what exactly is ‘gym socializing etiquette’?
At Zone Fitness Clubs, there are a lot of regular people that go there. Some might be your friends and some might just be people you only see at the gym. Each situation needs to be dealt with with proper gym tact. So let us give you some tips for each each:
Seeing friends at the gym:
- keep it short
- ask about their workout
- ask about school/work etc
- MOVE ON
It’s great to see your friends at the gym but don’t let it mess up your workout. Be polite/cool and move on.
Seeing a gym regular:
- give a nod or wave
- if they engage in conversation keep it short
- politely ask about workout
- MOVE ON
Again, we can’t stress this enough: be social but don’t let it interrupt your workout or your friends. At the end of the day, everyone is at the gym to work on themselves. Don’t take that time away from them or yourself.
Reason #10: Improve athletic ability
While it’s true a lot of our athletic abilities are genetic, it’s also true that a lot of physical strength and power is attained in the gym. Physical strength and power go hand and hand with overall athleticism and that’s a fact.
If you’re looking to gain some athletic dominance there is no better place to attain that than in the gym. Whether you are looking to try out for the soccer team or just want to improve your athleticism in general, hitting the cardio section and lifting weights is one of your best bets.
Conclusion:
It’s alright if you aren’t the most motivated individual in the gym. As long as you are trying and want to improve yourself you already have the recipe for success. You just have to dedicate yourself and you will find success. It may take a while but you will get there. So get in the gym and be active and live a healthy lifestyle. No excuses!