Joining a gym or yoga classes or??

Hi..I don't like the smell of gyms or sweaty massas of people...the thought of Shapes nauseates me....so....no, I don't do the mass (group) exercie.

I don't do yoga....but I'm sure there are private classes that has smaller number of people involved. With yoga you'd have your own mat....but it is on the floor and when rolled, it's all over your mat. I would think one that could be cleaned would be a good idea....at least, that's what I would do. My sister did a few years with a private instructor...a few students not a large number. She loved it. She now does it on her own at home.

Regarding gyms, there may also be small classes available where it's not invaded by the masses. You'd have to check out the classifieds possibly.
Some people can hold them in their homes to make a few extra bucks.
I know of a few who prefer the small "private" classes over the other.

If you have a friend who has all the bells and whistles in the basement, you could get a group together and pay for a private trainer to come twice a week or so....at least you'd know whose on the machines.

You could always hire a private trainer and ask for suggestions of a few exercise machines and routines that you could purchase and do yourself at home.

quincy

I've gone to the gym since I was 14 years old. I wash my hands or sanitize after I workout. Just use common sense about hand washing! I have a treadmill at home but I enjoy the gym environment so much more. If you decide to do yoga just get your own mat if it worries you. I do yoga too:)

I'm not a fan of public sweating either, but that's a matter of personal preferences. Germs don't enter your body through your skin, unless you have large open sores like someone with severe burns. The skin is an amazingly effective barrier to bacteria, viruses, etc. When people get infected is when they put their dirty hands on their faces. This is scientific fact, if you believe in science.

So keep your hands away from your face, wash them when you finish and if it makes you feel safer, carry a small bottle of hand santizer with you and clean your hands between equipment. If you're really overly concerned, take your own towels. Even if you do get germs on your skin, they'll likely be flushed away by the good healthy sweat.

Enjoy your workout and don't worry.

I go to a small gym that is kept very clean and airy. I teach high school, so I deal with a lot more germs at work than I do at the gym. Working out is going be so beneficial for you- just wash your hands and find a place that seems clean and healthy!

Definitely a gym fan!  There's nothing like watching all the adrenalin surrounding you to get yours up and running.  I've been going to the gym regularly since I'm a teen - through pregnancy and UC flares - like others have said it is my sanity in the middle of my crazy life!  I feel great when I'm done, both physically and mentally.  I also go to a smaller gym that is kept very clean.  And - I'm careful to wash my hands when I'm done and not to put them near my face or mouth until I've showered.  I don't use the water fountains (I bring a water bottle) - or the public showers there - I shower at home.  Join up and have good time! :)

I do yoga on a weekly basis and absolutely love it. It definitely keeps the stress levels down! I also worked out in a gym for years before I became pregnant. Never caught anything from anyone. I just made sure I brought my own towel every day and wiped down the equipment before using it.

If you are really concerned about the germs, yoga is a great way to go because you don't share any equipment with anyone. You bring your own mat and never touch another person during the workout.

Totally agree with the gym. I have been very active my whole life. Before and now with UC. I find that it totally helps me keep the best shape I can and also, totally helps reduce stress. I find it to be the best medicine for me....I just wish it would cure me somehow...