What is this “working out that you speak of?” Lol

Since age 24, I have worked out at the gym alone. In addition, I run and hike once or twice per week.

While running, I do rapid-interval training. This builds leg muscles and endurance faster than a steady jog.

Occasionally, I ask a trainer for new weightlifting and abdominal exercises. My gym workout takes about 90 minutes and includes stretching:

Warm Up:

1. Rowing machine, 20-30 minutes.
2. Jumping jacks

Arms, Chest, Back, Shoulders:

1. Lat pull down: 45 lbs.
2. Reverse hands, pull down: 40 lbs.
3. Forearm press down: 30 lbs.
4. Triceps cable push down: 30 lbs.
5. Seated cable row: 40 lbs.
6. Overhead cable pull down: 15 lbs.
7. Skull crusher, 20 lb. bar
8. Compound row: 45 lbs.
9. Cable pull and squat: 17 lbs.
10. Oblique pulls: 25 lbs.
11. Chest press: 50 lbs.
12. Fly press: 45 lbs.

Legs and Butt:

1. Leg press: 125 lbs.
2. Leg extension: 50 lb.
3. Leg curls: 45 lbs.
4. Calf- toe presses with 3 feet positions: 50 lbs.
5. Glutes, leg kickback: 40 lbs.

Dumbbells:

1. Standing Arnold press with hammer curl, 10 lbs.
2. Triceps curl behind head, two hands: 20 lbs.
3. Lateral raise: 7 lbs.
4. Biceps curl: 12 lbs.
5. Triceps curl to shoulder: 12 lbs.

Abdominals:

1. Plank holds
2. Roman chair
3. Ball crunches
4. Starfish crunches with ball
5. Abdominal crunch, seated: 50 lbs.
6. Stacked toe sit-ups
7. In-and-out on bench

Deep stretching and yoga.

Here's a 15-minute sketch of my back by an artist in July 2016. Age 62.

I work out better solo. I have had exercise partners often over the years, but these days I have a home gym and can do everything there. Just gimme some time, some tunes, and my equipment and I'm fine. LOL! (to paraphrase Spicoli.)

I was interested to read how many people prefer to work out on their own. Me too. I think that the non religious tend to be more independent.

Working out on your own, you can pace yourself according to your abilities and how you feel that day. I also agree with a few who talk about getting outside and working in the yard. I like a workout that accomplishes something, like mowing the lawn or planting something. Currently I'm digging a ditch around my front porch to install a underground wire fence because I have at least one groundhog who has been digging under there.

By myself.

By myself..as most people can't seem to keep up with me or stay off their phones lol I'm a personal trainer by the way lol

Neither I do it on my own. Preferring the racquet ball court. A point at stake is blood in the water ?

The best experiences I've had were with small teams of 4 to 6 friends with similar fitness needs and goals. At the time I was a student of Sue Cobb (Jazz Dance) and Michelle Morgan (Ballet). Like many folk I destroyed my knees and feet over the years. Running which for me was practically a drug is no longer an option. My substitution is 9 or 10 miles of brisk walking across the hills of San Francisco with carefully selected foot gear. Normally a few sets of progressive resistance training and swimming with friends were also standard back in the day. If I can network into an age and fitness level appropriate group of interested, motivated friends I would like to resume that regimen. I also hope to fall in with some reasonably sane, sober female bikers (motorcycles) for some exuberant riding through the beautiful California countryside.

One on one with myself

I prefer to have the gym to myself. I don't like being around people. That said, my taekwando class is great and I feel more motivated to do better because I have a really good group of people and my masters are caring and supportive and helpful beyond belief. I don't think any other group I'd be half as happy to be a part of. However it's still hard for me because of how self concious I am about my body and my limitations from my disabilities. I get really sad when I watch the black belts because I know I'll never be like them. I'll always look like some drunk mess when I do it lol

Bleh. Get outside.

I workout on my own at the gym
I prefer that by far. But, there was a period of my life when things were getting on top of me and I found that having a personal trainer helped a lot with motivation. I've done group classes but they aren't a favourite.

Neither. I do best working out alone at home.

I get different benefits out of both, as well as working out alone.

By myself at our work facility. I have always been self motivated to work out

Now you did it... I got to say I don't work out or do anything. But I'm thinking that someday I may address my poor attitude about this... and think about it some more.

One on one with a trainer. It makes me stick with it pre paid) and makes me work at my capability, rather than by rote.

Have worked out my entire life mostly alone. For my age, I do an intense workout few can tolerate. Am usually ahead of everyone.

It is any chair that I am comfortable in.

By myself. I can't keep up with a class and trainers push when I shouldn't be with my health. I am the only one who can tell when I need to stop.

Neither I’ve been working out longer then you been alive and never used a trainer however I was an RN for 30 years plus but sadly I find many trainers woefully inadequate for the job so chose wisely

Trainer, she always pushes me that bit further.

Whats a fitness trainer?

By myself. Can't see paying for some ting I can do for free . If anyone one wants to walk with me, your welcome. Won't be hard to keep up. I'm old and slow.