Are you an anti-gym person?

Does the thought of going to  “the gym” to workout sound like one of the worst things in the world to you?  Do you immediately cringe when you think about having to put your workout clothes on and go into a large room with all kinds of people you don’t know while you try to do some exercises that you probably are not very good at?  Maybe you always feel like you are not sure if you are doing things correctly or doing the right thing.  Does it make you nervous, intimidated and just plain unexcited?  You are not alone and I often think that the anti-gym feelings are the reason that many people don’t start an exercise program.  They have an image in their head about what fitness looks like and it’s a turn off!!

If you are one of those people I have some great news for you!  There are many alternatives!!  There are so many great options of how you can fit fitness and movement into your life and never have to step into a gym!!  

1.  Find more ways to move and add movement into your life at home and work!  Walks with the dog, walking the stairs instead of the elevator or just parking a little further away are all ways to add functional movement into your life!!  You don’t need to log your walking miles in on a treadmill for them to count!  Want to incorporate more movement at work?  Check out our Office Pilates series….simple movements and exercises you can do right at your desk!
    
2. Find some strength and flexibility exercises that you can do in the comfort of your home.  Not sure where to start?   YouTube can be an amazing resource for learning new Pilates, Yoga and strength training exercises. (We might be biased but we really love the Rivercity Pilates YouTube Channel!) 
3. Try a gym alternative!  There are a lot of local fitness professionals that offer fitness in places other than the gym.  Check out a local Pilates or Yoga studio and you’ll immediately know these spaces are not a gym atmosphere. At Rivercity Pilates we pride ourselves in offering a small studio setting that feels so comfortable and inviting that clients actually look forward to coming in to exercise.  There are also a lot of fitness professionals who offer outdoor fitness options like Pilates in the park, group paddleboarding (have you tried Pilates on the Lake yet?), hiking groups and more!!

At Rivercity Pilates we believe movement time is a key part of your health plan and we love finding ways to help you incorporate it into your life without having to go to “the gym” …!  

Try out a complimentary private session and you might discover that the “anti-gym” person in you loves our welcoming atmosphere, small individualized group classes and personalized instruction!!