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Should all guys be going to the gym?

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Reply 20

miser

No, you can also use a home gym.

Reply 21

Huskaris

Go for a run outside, and have some weights at home.

Sorted, gyms are ****

Reply 22

LavenderBlueSky88

No, I don't think my boyfriend has ever been to a gym in his life! He prefers running/cycling. It's ironic seeing as I'm such a gym rat and hate outdoor pursuits (except for in the summer, at a leisurely pace!). Do what you enjoy, there's no right or wrong way to exercise.

Reply 23

ETRC

Original post by Quantex

No. Most gyms are soulless, depressing places. Far better to get outside.

its much better if you are the the gym minding your own business
its annoying when a friend or someone talking is there cos they constantly want to talk instead of do exercise or w/e
gym's a nice place when it is kinda empty

Reply 24

iamu

you're not a real man unless your shredded

Reply 25

moment of truth

I don't think its necessary, not everyones aim is to get strong and fit, If you just want to be healthy and fit then you could just go for walks and jogging around where you live and so going to the gym really isn't needed.

Reply 26

Swanbow

I'm working as a labourer, so going to the gym seems a bit redundant. I'm lifting stuff all day anyhow, last thing I want is an injury that means I can't work. For improving my cardio I just go on runs, costs nothing more than a pair of decent running trainers.

Reply 27

UniMastermindBOSS

Original post by Drewski

Everyone should be doing some form of exercise, not just guys.

Equality that doesn't benefit women only?!

Don't be silly.

Reply 28

FasterThanFTL

Every man should aspire to become strong.

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Reply 29

Rooster523

Original post by Coffinman

Unfortunately for most people that just means running about or cycling.

Nowt wrong with running about or cycling, I'm a proponent of both.

Reply 30

k9markiii

I don't go to the gym often. I use it occasionally but I run three or four times a week, swim twice a week and cycle about three times a week, which is usually enough exercise for me. Doing some form of sport is definitely good for lots of reasons, friendships, health and mental wellbeing, but these can usually be obtained from doing stuff elsewhere. It's up to you I guess.

Reply 31

Pseudocode

Everyone should be given one day off work to go to the gym. It should be called fitness day. It'd save the country billions in the days people have off sick.

Reply 32

iamu

Original post by Anonymous

That is an intelligent viewpoint. holy s*** thats wrong. Ever seen a Eurofighter typhoon pilot bullock naked? I have and he's not shredded, but lol, if he isn't close to a 'real man' I don't know what is.

dumb.

you like staring at the naked male body?

Reply 33

PillsIV

No.

Some guys do, some don't. Nothing wrong with that.

Reply 34

Time Tourist

Original post by Multitalented me

To keep fit & healthy. Say they did other forms of exercise like jogging outside & had a good diet is that enough? Just curious...

It really depends on what you want, obviously jogging a couple of times a week is better than no exercise and will keep your heart and lungs healthy. But in terms of musculoskeletal benefits, it has few. So know the limitations of whatever it is you're doing. But obviously do the exercise you enjoy doing, because that is the one you will actually do.

Running was more or less my only form of exercise for many years and it didn't do me any harm, and I used to compete at quite a high level - the result being though that I had a physique approaching that of Mo Farah. Eventually I moved on though and do other stuff now.

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Reply 35

Sei Shōnagon

All girls and boys should exercise a few times a week. Not necessarily to be strong or fit, but just because it is healthy. In my opinion everybody should try and incorporate at least a couple of hours a week of some kind of exercise, be it a sport, outdoors, running, weight lifting, gym, whatever floats your boat.

If you are open and friendly, I bet you will also meet super nice people while exercising. I've actually met the nicest of people at the gym!

Original post by Fizzel

I think you should be incorporating some form of strength training into your life, especially in today's world where most people aren't doing manual jobs.

Oh, and this.
Couldn't agree more, Fizzel.

Reply 36

Viridiana

What for. It's important to be fit and healthy but gyms not the only place. You wont be less manly if you keep fit by jogging, boxing or ballet.

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