Is it better to join a gym or just walk every- morning?

Question

I just want to lose tbis flab stomach and tone up other areas- please help, thank you

Answer 1

it is cheaper to walk, and i think it is better if you walk outside instead of on the treadmill because you can meditate at the same time when you're walking.

however, the advantages of going to a gym is that a trainer can help you out with targeting a specific part of your body that you want toned. it's costly of course... but there are people who don't want to go to the gym because they feel insecure or are shy. if you are the shy type, usually they prefer to workout alone or with a buddy.

Answer 2

Walking is cheaper, and it should be a part of your exercise program, but too much cardio will actually burn muscle.

The number one way to lose weight is to lift weights. Muscle burns fat--it's that simple. Every pound of heavy muscle that you add (chest, back, legs) will burn about 60 extra calories a day at rest, every pound of light muscle will burn about 35 extra calories a day at rest. So if you swap 10 pounds of fat for 10 pounds of heavy muscle you will burn and extra 600 calories a day before you even start exercising.

Always skip a day between workouts. Three days a week is really enough--Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Start slow and if you are not an experienced weight lifter then get at least a session or two with a trainer to get you started. If you stick with it, this has to be a lifestyle change not a short term fad move, then your body will begin slowly steadily changing for the better and you will feel better than ever in your life..

Obviously it is necessary to quit eating the junk that helped you get the extra weight, and I'm sure you know which foods are junk. Drink plenty of water, you don't need to force 8 glasses a day, just don't wait until you are thirsty. Keep a glass or bottle of water handy all the time.

Take your vitamins and nutrients. Go to http://www.knowledgeofhealth.com and you can learn about nutritional support for your health.

I found it helpful to set a policy for myself of "No Whining Allowed," with regard to going to the gym. There will always be days that you just don't want to get started (no matter what type of exercise you decide to do.) So when I have one of those days, I just remind myself of the "policy." Amazing enough it works.

Answer 3

Walking is a great and simple excercise but not a complete one. If you are looking to simply get your heart rate going then I would suggest coupling it with bike riding too.
But if you are wanting to get in shape, tone and trim your physique, then a gym is the best way to go. There you will have teh ability to use the weight apparatus, free weights, and cardio equipment. Free advice and generally a good game plan can be put together with the pros that know what you need.
I decided to use the money I would pay in dues, and build my own gym at home. The nice thing about that is... I can use it when ever I like, with no waiting in line, and in just my underwear if I choose.

Answer 4

you are trying to "spot reduce" - training one area of your body in an attempt to lose fat on that one spot.

IT DOES NOT WORK!

IT IS A MYTH PERPETUATED BY COMPANIES THAT ARE TRYING TO SELL PRODUCTS!

Losing weight is not magical. There is nothing complicated or intricate about it. You will lose weight by consuming fewer calories than you take in. But, the goal should be to lose fat - you do not want to lose muscle. In fact, you should be trying to gain muscle because the more muscle you have, the more calories your body will burn - even while you are sleeping. More muscle = higher metabolism.

The best, most effective way of lossing fat while gaining/preserving muscle is by combining diet, cardio, and weight-training.

yes, women should weight-train. I don't mean just going through the motion, i mean progressive weight-training. You should train every muscle group, not just one or two specific areas.

Simply cutting your calories may not help. If you do not eat enough food, your body will start tearing down muscle for energy. Your body will think that you are starving and your metabolism will slow down - making it more difficult to burn fat.

I would suggest highering a personal trainer and a nutritionist.

If you can't do that, find someone at the gym who knows what he/she is doing and see if you can train with him/her.

Stay away from the people who do only cardio classes or use the 'beach ball" a lot. Those are more gimmicks. You should find a lean, muscular person to train with - same thing goes with trainers. If the trainer knows what he/she is doing, they will not be fat and weak.

Answer 5

My opinion is join a gym. Walking is wonderful, but I joined a gym because I'm paying money to go there, so that motivates me to keep going. Also, if you want to get tone, gyms have all the weight machines and such. You can do simple toning at home or on your walk, but I think if you are at home, you find excuses not to do the exercises. At the gym, you are already there.

Answer 6

It a an individual preference. As for me, joining a gym was the best thing for me and to get to the target areas and to keep me motivated. Just walking every morning is great but you may want to add some wieghts to your routine and eat less. Good Luck!

Answer 7

yes I agree it it cheaper to walk...if you join a gym it is boku-bucks! And if you don't go everyday or on a regural basis you are just waisting your money. I once signed up for a gym and they give you a great deal for the first month or so and then they hike up the price. But if you are looking into going to fitness classes or lifting weights and things of that natue and going on a regular basis then yeah spend the extra money. Plus you might want to check with your local gym about how much it cost just to use there facility on a one day basis...I know the gym near my home for $10.00 you can use it all day and don't have to sign up to be a member so it might be cheaper to go that route if you only plan on going to the gym once or twice a month. Hopefully that helps!

Answer 8

Walking is good but l find that the gym gets boring after a while if you go on your own, the best and most fun way two get fit an toned is two do a Marshal art which one is up two you but l find Maui tai kickboxing a great way two keep fit but it can be very full on

Answer 9

i would join a gym, because your body is more likely to get toned faster than walking. becasue at a gym you can do everything for the body like weights. For me when i went to the gym i found the weights helped me to getter better results on my thighs, stomach, and butt. were walking will not do the same.

Answer 10

You should walk in the am and join a gym for the toning.