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Is Joining Two Gyms Overkill?

February 20, 2015 by Mary

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Thanks to the ice and the potential for ice this week, my gym hasn’t been open. It’s a gym at a church so it’s understandable that the church is closed due to weather. However, this hasn’t been my best week on record because of it.

I like exercising. It’s my medicine and keeps me sane and happy. I love 30 minutes on an elliptical machine and need it multiple times a week. Or a class. Or SOMETHING. I know that I need to exercise 30 minutes a day and without it I get cranky.

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I’ve been trying to workout at home, but it’s not been going well. I don’t have a lot of space in my small house with a roommate, dog, and furniture. There isn’t much room to do anything other than jog in place, so my options are to go outside. Ice and freezing temps have kept me inside (yes I know it’s nothing compared to other parts of the country but I’m completely unprepared for it).

Now I’m considering joining a second gym.

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Reasons why I’m considering a second gym:

  • My church gym is not open with great hours and it closes at the drop of a hat (or ice).
  • Joining a second gym would give me more options to workout without driving across town.
  • I’d get the ability to utilize more equipment that my church gym doesn’t have.
  • A regular gym has better and longer hours so I could have more time to workout.
  • It would only cost $10-$20 more per month depending on the gym I choose.

Is this crazy? Is joining a second gym overkill? Does anyone need two gym memberships, even if they like and utilize them?

It might be overkill, but I’m going to do it! There are multiple pros for me with few cons other than cost. I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older that paying for things that matter to you and improve your life is totally worth it. I’ll soon be the proud member of multiple gyms!

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Comments

  1. Julie says

    February 20, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    I wouldn’t overthink it! I’m living in Boston’s snowpocalypse and have paid big bucks for classes at gyms that are open when my local gym is closed. My health is the *one thing* I never feel guilty investing in. Who cares if it seems ridiculous or like overkill — it’s your life!

    • A Merry Life says

      February 20, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      So true! I didn’t even think of it as an investment, but it TOTALLY is!! It will pay off later down the road and even just right now by making me happy and full of endorphins!

  2. Lori says

    February 20, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Hi! Why don’t you cancel the church gym membership and just go to the new gym? Or does the church gym have advantages you don’t want to give up?

    • A Merry Life says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      Church gym is paid for the year upfront. It’s one of the ways I support my church. And it is convenient if I go during lunch hour because it’s basically like having a gym to myself. :)

  3. Jamie says

    February 21, 2015 at 4:48 am

    I say do it! I belong to two gyms…one is for small group personal training, something I’d never do at my other, much bigger gym where I swim, do cardio and take classes. Some people question my need for two memberships or roll their eyes at me, but whatever. I love both my gyms and that’s all that matters. Stay warm!

  4. Less says

    February 21, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    That’s pretty cheap for a gym. Take advantage for sure!

  5. neca says

    February 21, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Unless you are seriously strapped, go for it! I regularly belong to 2 gyms – it is worth it! i consider it an investment in my health – and sanity!

  6. Lee says

    February 22, 2015 at 10:08 am

    It’s totally not crazy. I belong to two gyms. One is convenient for early morning workouts with machines and the other has structured evening classes. Some days I don’t get my butt out of bed to go early so I have the evening option; but then some nights I can’t make it out of work on time so I have to go in the morning to get my workout in! No excuses and I like to mix things up! We had snow and ice here in VA last week too and the marching in place and house walking sucked! Lol. I think you should do it – sounds fairly reasonable!

  7. Vanessa says

    February 22, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Makes total sense! I currently only belong to one gym (I’ve gone back to school so am on a student budget – it sucks!) but previously had a monthly gym membership plus class passes at three yoga studios so I could go to all my favourite classes. I lived in California at the time so it made perfect sense. A good friend had three gym memberships because she loved cardio-dance classes and would ‘stalk’ her favourite teachers at the various gyms they taught at. Whatever works to get you there and moving has to be okay. And I agree with Julie – your health is one thing that is always worth investing in!

    • A Merry Life says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:01 pm

      I totally understand about stalking a teacher. There is one zumba teacher here that teaches at multiple locations and I love his class so I like to try to go to more than one!

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