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Crowded Gym In The Summer Time?

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Does your gym get too crowded for you in the summer? Try a college's gym! Most students clear out during the summer leaving the gyms quite empty. In general: by taking 1 class during the summer you have access all summer included in your tuition. Some colleges allow students who took spring and/or are registered for fall to use the facilities during summer at no extra charge. If you're not a student, many offer community memberships semester to year lengths and are comparable or less than a gym

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From what I've seen, many people using the gym in the summer are professors and staff, so it's not just the kids working out! If you have a community college close, you'll likely see people from all walks of life.

- Submitted by SPARKEDPERSON 6/8/2011 in Exercise | 1 Comments

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Workout in the morning

Get up an hour early and get moving. You can go to the gym or go for a run...whatever suits you. Try to prep anything you need the night before (pack your gym bag, organize the clothes you're wearing the following day, put out a quick morning snack).

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Benefits:
Feel more awake
Only need 1 shower per day
Less crowded at the gym
Feeling of accomplishment in the morning

- Submitted by GRANTM 6/8/2011 | 96 Comments | View Secret

Morning Workouts

In the morning my only reason for not going to the gym is sleeping in - only one. In the evenings I can come up with at least 5 - work late, tired, hungry, crowded gym, favorite tv shows. If you remind yourself of that when the alarm clock goes off its a lot easier to get going before the sun rises.

- Submitted by GATORJANICE 6/8/2011 | 12 Comments | View Secret

Packing for success

I used to have a big motivation when it came to going to the gym. The biggest excuse was forgetting workout clothes or not having time to workout. So, I have starting packing my gym bag each evening right after I get home from work. I also went through my day and picked the best time to meet my husband at the gym. If a meeting comes up I pick another time to go to the gym.

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I have a plan each day. This has help me to meet my goal to workout at least 5 days a week. 306

- Submitted by MYERSKL 6/8/2011 | 1 Comments | View Secret

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