I create a backup plan for each workout. Wednesday I had originally intended to go to spin class but slept poorly the night before and was in no shape to get up at 5 am. Instead, I packed my gym bag and went straight to the gym when I got off work. The elliptical wasn't my first choice but it was far better than nothing.
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I do something similar! I always belonged to a gym near my home, but I just joined a new (inexpensive) gym near my office. I also bought some workout DVDs and games for my Wii. I decided that the more convenient it is for me to work out, the more I will work out!
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