I'm looking for a good set of free weights for my apartment. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Dec 19, 2009 - 16 answers

Please help me be less self-conscious at the gym [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on Dec 2, 2009 - 17 answers

Adding Pilates or other stretching to a weight training routine - how? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Jul 27, 2009 - 13 answers

How often should I go to the gym to have it not be a waste of time? My main goal is just to get acclimated to the idea of fitting this into my day so it's something I can continue to do, without going so easy that it's not showing any results after maybe a month or so. [more inside]
posted by amethysts on Jul 2, 2009 - 21 answers

FitnessFilter: how should I evaluate options for a personal trainer at a local gym? Lots more discussion inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on May 18, 2009 - 9 answers

Help us design a fair exercise competition! [more inside]
posted by bristolcat on Apr 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Has anyone heard of lifetime memberships at Gold's Gym? They don't list it on their website, and I can't find any reference to it online, but I thought I heard something about it recently (on TV?)... Ideally, I'd like to buy a membership that doesn't expire and allows me to use any Gold's Gym. I don't care if it is transferable. I would appreciate any information you might have on the matter.
posted by cdemay on Mar 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Recommendations for a fitness boot camp in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 17, 2009 - 2 answers

You manage a gym. How many of your members never, ever go? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Jan 12, 2009 - 10 answers

Is joining Planet Fitness worth it, or will I be disappointed in my first joining a gym experience? [more inside]
posted by kellyblah on Dec 20, 2008 - 10 answers

On a treadmill, what kind of slope/incline% should I set to simulate the strength needed for normal outdoor running? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo on Nov 19, 2008 - 8 answers

I think I'm about ready to move on from Starting Strength and I'm looking for bodybuilding routine. [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Nov 12, 2008 - 17 answers

I am getting to the end of my weightloss programme (62lb gone, 9 to go before healthy BMI), go to the gym 3+ times a week, and am wondering if I should consider optimising the gym part for something other than calorie burn. Exercise geeks, please read the more inside and give me some advice... [more inside]
posted by handee on Nov 11, 2008 - 13 answers

How much of my resistance training can I replace with 15 minutes/session on the rowing machine? [more inside]
posted by arha on Nov 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Can anyone recommend a gym in Boston (near 02110) that doesn't require a contract (ie. month to month payments) and isn't awful?
posted by mattlee on Nov 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I've just signed up for a gym membership for the first time in my life... Due to metabolism, I'm not fat, but I'm still really out of shape... what should I start with? [more inside]
posted by twiggy on May 6, 2008 - 25 answers

Do trainers at gyms lie to sell memberships or classes? [more inside]
posted by timory on Apr 15, 2008 - 38 answers

What should i consume immediately after a work-out ? If i'm not a fan of powdered protein ? [more inside]
posted by hboogz on Jan 25, 2008 - 28 answers

Why don't insurance companies cover or help cover gym memberships? [more inside]
posted by MrMulan on Jan 22, 2008 - 24 answers

How do I get the most out of my new gym membership? [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit on Dec 23, 2007 - 10 answers

I've never set foot in a gym or done any kind of non-phys-ed exercise... so how do I take advantage of my school's free gym? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Dec 16, 2007 - 15 answers

How do you make a home-based workout work for you? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Nov 15, 2007 - 20 answers

[Exercise Filter]: What's your exercise routine? Should I change mine? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Oct 16, 2007 - 11 answers

How do I find a good personal trainer? [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Sep 11, 2007 - 8 answers

Criticize my gym regime! [more inside]
posted by long haired lover from liverpool on Jul 17, 2007 - 24 answers

Switching from losing weight to gaining muscle. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by Pontius Pilate on Apr 19, 2007 - 15 answers

On AskMe's advice I bought a set of adjustable dumbbells and a bench. Now I need the hive mind's help to design a workout plan. [more inside]
posted by unSane on Apr 5, 2007 - 9 answers

I live in DC, and I'm looking for somewhere with a cheap gym membership. I don't need time with a personal trainer, I don't need access to tons of amenities, just basic exercise equipment. [more inside]
posted by jare2003 on Mar 21, 2007 - 18 answers

What's minimal but sufficient equipment for a home gym? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Mar 16, 2007 - 24 answers

Can anyone offer advice for going back to the gym after a back injury and six months of downtime? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Mar 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Best deal at a 24-Hour Fitness center? [more inside]
posted by jazzkat11 on Feb 6, 2007 - 8 answers

Hi, this is my first question... here goes: I live in Montreal (but am not a native of the city), I'm looking for a gym that has 3 month or "pay-as-you-go" memberships (as I may be moving July 1st). I don't drive, so it pretty much needs to be near a métro station; on that note I work & live on the Orange line (work=Cremazie / home=Cote-Vertu). I'm kind of lazy, but I do enjoy going to a gym... i.e. if it's not too much out of my way, I'll go regularly. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
posted by Laura in Canada on Jan 25, 2007 - 8 answers

Next month I'll be ready to take on the gym again. What gym (in Chicago) might be best for me? [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Jan 5, 2007 - 6 answers

I need to join a gym, and haven't belonged to one since a Y membership in 1996. Apparently, gyms don't tell you what they charge unless you go meet a sales rep in person. This seems extremely shady and sets off mental warning bells. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Forewarned is forearmed, etc. (Auxillary question, possibly whinefilter; how do they get away with this? Why can't I comparison shop in a reasonable manner?)
posted by Cranialtorque on Dec 3, 2006 - 25 answers

I've been working out four times a week all year, and now I think I should at least know how to run. I have a horror of running left over from being the slow kid, and I don't really know how to do it. I started the couch to 5k today. Should I stick with it, or just do something else? [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Oct 15, 2006 - 25 answers

Fitnessfilter: I keep putting on (muscle) weight while exercising. I want to stop this. [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on May 24, 2006 - 26 answers

What is the proper etiquette for swimming laps at a gym? [more inside]
posted by pdb on Apr 3, 2006 - 12 answers

Are Precor EFX Machines really as effective as the calorie readout tells me? [more inside]
posted by mule on Feb 17, 2006 - 6 answers

What qualifications should I look for in a personal trainer? What do the ACE certifications actually mean? I'd like to hire a trainer for a few sessions, but I really don't want to hurt myself or hire a nut. Please help me sort through the options! [more inside]
posted by barnone on Feb 12, 2006 - 4 answers

What is wrong with my arm? [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Jan 13, 2006 - 21 answers