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I don't need a workout routine. I need someone that checks if I arrive at the gym. There is no service for that. Once I am at the gym I work out.

by tiku 3y ago

bhaskara2 3y ago
Will you be able to elaborate on this? How would a service check if you arrive at the gym, and even if it does how will that motivate you to go to the gym.
Tildey 3y ago
A personal trainer is the service you’re looking for. Or a gym friend group
wiseowise 3y ago
MaaS (Motivation as a service). You send some a sum of money and if you don’t arrive at gym service keeps it.
- BoorishBears 3y ago
  This was a thing and raised millions: https://breakingmuscle.com/tech-review-gympact-the-benefits-and-pitfalls-of-getting-paid-to-workout-2/ https://breakingmuscle.com/tech-review-gympact-the-benefits-...
peepee1982 3y ago
I think software (or a service) won't be the solution to your problem. I know some people are trying to solve this with gamification or accountability apps, but in my experience those only work short-term because they don't address the core issues responsible for the lack of motivation, although I'm sure they help establish good habits in some cases. Lack of motivation usually stems from a lack of energy, which can stem from both physiological as well as psychological issues, which can stem from spiritual issues (the sense of self and how it relates to your environment). If I'm well rested and in harmony with my authentic self, I usually don't have a problem finding the motivation to do things that are good for me.
krisroadruck 3y ago
Two options: -- Accountability Coach -- Personal trainer Of the 2, personal trainer is probably better if you are new to the gym (been lifting 0-2 years) because they will also help you nail technique/form so you don't get yourself injured swinging around ego lifts. You don't have to pay a lot for this either - don't get the $120/hr folks at big 24 hour gyms, find a private gym where one trainer might be working with about 6-8 folks at any one time. They will queue up each set of exercises for you, check your form and then do the same for someone else while you are doing the bulk of the work. The place I go to charges $45 per 90 minute session for this and it's great. I don't need to figure out my workout, track my weights/reps for progressive overload or anything. They take care of all of that. I just show up, do the work and get on with my day.

I don't need a workout routine. I need someone that checks if I arrive at the gym. There is no service for that. Once I am at the gym I work out.

by tiku 3y ago

I don't need a workout routine. I need someone that checks if I arrive at the gym. There is no service for that. Once I am at the gym I work out.

bhaskara2 3y ago

Will you be able to elaborate on this? How would a service check if you arrive at the gym, and even if it does how will that motivate you to go to the gym.

Tildey 3y ago

A personal trainer is the service you’re looking for. Or a gym friend group

wiseowise 3y ago

MaaS (Motivation as a service). You send some a sum of money and if you don’t arrive at gym service keeps it.

BoorishBears 3y ago
This was a thing and raised millions: https://breakingmuscle.com/tech-review-gympact-the-benefits-and-pitfalls-of-getting-paid-to-workout-2/ https://breakingmuscle.com/tech-review-gympact-the-benefits-...

peepee1982 3y ago

I think software (or a service) won't be the solution to your problem. I know some people are trying to solve this with gamification or accountability apps, but in my experience those only work short-term because they don't address the core issues responsible for the lack of motivation, although I'm sure they help establish good habits in some cases. Lack of motivation usually stems from a lack of energy, which can stem from both physiological as well as psychological issues, which can stem from spiritual issues (the sense of self and how it relates to your environment). If I'm well rested and in harmony with my authentic self, I usually don't have a problem finding the motivation to do things that are good for me.

krisroadruck 3y ago

Two options: -- Accountability Coach -- Personal trainer Of the 2, personal trainer is probably better if you are new to the gym (been lifting 0-2 years) because they will also help you nail technique/form so you don't get yourself injured swinging around ego lifts. You don't have to pay a lot for this either - don't get the $120/hr folks at big 24 hour gyms, find a private gym where one trainer might be working with about 6-8 folks at any one time. They will queue up each set of exercises for you, check your form and then do the same for someone else while you are doing the bulk of the work. The place I go to charges $45 per 90 minute session for this and it's great. I don't need to figure out my workout, track my weights/reps for progressive overload or anything. They take care of all of that. I just show up, do the work and get on with my day.