Home Multi Gym

Roomy and wide with an interior mesh pocket, outer zipper compartment, and reinforced adjustable and removable shoulder strap plus carrying handles. Tough enough for the luggage compartment yet perfectly designed for gym goers. (Size: 24" x 12" x 12")

I used to only train at the gym, I thought it was the only the only way to go - I didn't know any better.

Here are 5 reasons why NOT to go to the gym:

1. Waiting for equipment
This used to drive me nuts. Most people waste a quarter of valuable workout time waiting for equipment. Not only are you getting cold whilst you're waiting but it's impossible to finish your workout without spending an extra 15-20 minutes in the gym, and who wants that? Either build your own home gym, join a fitness boot camp or use the jungle gym at parks and beaches - that's what they're there for.

2. People bugging you
Now I don't know if people just used to bug me because I was a trainer but I'd spend half the time answering people's questions. I'm not anti-social but if I'm training the last thing I want is to be asked questions when I'm In mid workout - if you need advice then you need to hire a personal trainer. I was once asked a question mid bench press whilst listening to my iPod!

Then there's always the guy that spends the whole time walking around the gym giving bad advice to unexpecting victims even though he's In terrible shape himself - every gym has one, he's the in house know it all.

3. Expensive memberships
What a con! Gyms are nearly as bad as banks. You pay hundreds of dollars for a membership card so you have the privilege to pay them a monthly membership fee. Then you get locked into a long term contact with no way out (unless you give them more money). For the all the money you spend on gym fees spend a few bucks on some useful pieces of home training equipment and use it for a lifetime with no more fees.

4. Useless equipment
A little secret in the fitness industry is that all those shining fancy machines you see in gyms are actually useless. I haven't used machines for years because they don't work, they don't allow your body to move in the natural way it was designed to and often lead to overuse injuries. If you want to be lean and toned forget about the machines, get yourself some dumbbells/ kettlebells, Olympic rings and you make your very own gym.

5. Rubbish personal trainers
The truth is most personal trainers and boot camp instructors suck. Some of these big franchise churn through trainers so fast they simply cannot keep up with the demand of their massively high membership rates. So they hire trainer's fresh out of 3 month fast track certification course and throw them on the floor. Many of these trainers have no experience training clients and by looking at them don't have experience training themselves.

It's time to try something new! Get out of your comfort zone. Get out of the gym. Get outdoors.

Train Hard!

Dan Clay

Dan Clay is a nationally renowned Sydney boot camp instructor and real world fat loss expert. For a FREE 1-week trial to his Sydney boot camp to experience the best boot camp training in Sydney please visit boot camp Sydney.

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Embarking upon a new fitness program can be a challenging task. Here are six steps to ensure you start down the right path to health.

1) What's your starting point? Before embarking on any fitness program, it is important that you first assess your own level of health and fitness. If you have not been regularly exercising, you should check with your doctor before taking the next step. At the very least, plan to start slow and build your way up.

2) Set your goals. What are you trying to achieve? Weight loss? A more muscular body? Write down short term concrete goals that will guide you. One goal might be to lose ten pounds. Another might be to move up to a more difficult level on the stationary bike. Goals are important for several reasons. They motivate you. They give you something measurable to evaluate your progress. And keeping them short term gives you the ability to more frequently enjoy the wins as you reach a new level.

3) Do what you'll enjoy. It's important that the fitness program you choose actually incorporates activities you will enjoy. If you hate the gym, find a program of home and outdoor based exercises. If you dislike jogging, focus on swimming or biking. The key is to choose activities that won't bore or frustrate you.

4) Mix it up. And speaking of boredom, it's helpful to incorporate a range of activities so you can mix up your workouts. Swim one day, bike the next. Not only does this keep you from falling into a rut, but it also forces your body to adapt to different types of movement and muscle use. For example, a program that alternates swimming with biking will ensure that you are working almost every major muscle in the body.

5) Check your wallet. You need to find a program that falls within any budget constraints you might have. If a gym membership is out of your price range, invest in a program that concentrates on exercises that can be done at home or outside. It makes no sense to invest in a fitness program that emphasizes the use of gym circuit machines if you can't afford the membership.

6) Just do it. This is the key step. After doing all the homework, go for it. Actually get up and start the program you've selected. It's time to get physical and follow through on your fitness goals. Start slow and build intensity gradually. What's the payoff? A future that includes a healthier and happier you. And chances are it's a future that will last longer than if you don't get off the couch.

J.D. Bell is a former fitness and health trainer who, as a first time father at age 45, is very focused on his own longevity.

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