The gym is overrated

Going to the gym is cool and everything, but it has its drawbacks too. I for one can't stand everyone looking in the mirror at themselves the entire time. And then there's always that guy who makes the weird grunting sounds when he's doing squats. And don't forget the overly-sweaty guy who doesn't have the courtesy to bring a towel. And the worst thing about going to the gym is that it takes effort. Ugh..I hate effort.

So I went out to find out why people really go to the gym.




So basically what I got out of that is the gym is a busy place. I think we would all prefer working out in the comfort of our home. Most people think you need a Bowflex or a weight set to work out properly.

But the truth is, you don't.

Let's take a look at the actors in the movie "300." These guys were ripped. Every single one of them. Even the 9-year-old kids in the movie were ripped. They didn't get there by pumping iron at the gym 24/7. They got there by doing many exercises you can do by yourself. Here's a look at their workout plan.



Ok I know we don't all have tractor tires and rings that we can work out with, but we can all do lunges, pushups, situps, and core exercises.

Here's a video of a bunch of exercises you can do without weights.


300 Spartan Workout Training. Home Version - Funny home videos are a click away

Here are some diagrams from a site of some exercises you can do without weights.

Biceps (Indian Pushup)







Triceps (Wide Decline Pushup)








Shoulders (Semi One-arm Pushups - It's like the previous execise, but when you go down, tilt to one side so only one shoulder touches the ground)





Ok...so there is one downside to all these execises - it takes longer than conventional weights to see results. But I look at it like this:

A normal, everyday, semi-lazy, semi-active gym goer goes to the gym 3 days a week. (That's me.)
I can do all these exercises in my apartment every single day. 7 days a week.

I'm not a nutritionist or personal trainer, but I am betting that if I work out everyday using nothing but body resistance, I would be just as toned, if not more so, than a dude who goes to the gym 2 or 3 times a week.

See, the secret is in protein shakes.



Cytosport's Muscle Milk is one of the more popular brands of protein. I think this is because they taste the best. But not all flavors are created equal.

Good flavors - **Cookies and Cream, Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Mocha, Rocky Road
Bad flavors - Strawberry Banana, Pineapple Banana, Peach Mango

Basically, stay away from the fruit flavors. They are gross. Too fake.

But I'll tell you what's not fake - working out. It makes you feel good, makes you look good, and shows people that you care about yourself.

So now that you have all this new information, go to your bedroom, shut the door, turn on some Paula Abdul and start working out!