So, wonderful Tumblr fitness, health & all around badass athlete community, I need your thoughts & opinions.

The Wild: I like to run outside. I like using my feet to explore streets and trails, both close to home and unfamiliar. This is a fitness environment I will never give up. I got healthy so I could explore the wild.

The Studio: I really like the new yoga studio I’ve been going to. I have one more class on my 5-class trial pass. After that, classes at $10 ea (in 10-packs). I want to make practice a regular part of my routine, so that’s about $40-$80/month.

The Gym: I used to have a gym membership. It was fancy & it worked at the time - $60/month. But I stopped using it when I got serious about training last spring and I canceled in the summer. This winter hasn’t been as brutal, so I don’t need the gym for the treadmills, but I would like to (and know I should) start lifting heavy things. Our apartment as is cannot handle a home gym weight set (though it’s on the next apt must-have list). So, I’ve been thinking about finding a new gym. There’s a PF right across the street from work & one about 2.5 miles from home. Membership would be $20/month for “Black Card” pass (12 mo commitment) — so I could use it at work AND at home, plus have guest privileges. I’m not sure if I want to be in a gym contract again, but maybe I should?

tl;dr: Do I just man up and sign up for the gym and stop worrying about the cost?

1. sarahbethyoga answered: skip the gym, do home HIIT bodyweight workouts to develop strength! Try www.body…
2. who-hibou answered: Run in the wild, and get cozy for yoga at home :)
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5. catinto said: Does your yoga studio have a work exchange program? If you’ve got the time for it, maybe it’s something to consider! As for gym vs the outdoors, i’d stick to the latter. Free is always better!
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7. runslikeapenguin answered: I enjoy having a gym where I can lift heavy, especially since I’m renting too (& possibly moving soon) so a home gym is not possible.
8. houseofspectres answered: I live in Florida, so a gym is a necessity except in winter. You can use with free weights at home, but if you need an indoor treadmill, GYM!
9. hayruns answered: I don’t like not having the option to crosstrain in a gym on non-running days, or if it’s just absolutely nasty out. I’d vote for the gym.
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