How to stay fit – and connected – by outsourcing your workout

Posted on August 6th, 2009 by Keith Ferrazzi

At the gym, I’m lazy.

As you may imagine, I have very little free time.  I pack my schedule with speeches, appointments and calls virtually around the clock.  I’m a bit of an extreme case, but let’s face it – all of us have very busy lives.   The time I schedule for my workout is some of the only personal time I have during the day, and I want to make the most of it.

That's why I outsource my workout.  I find a cool gym in the area and hire personal trainers or attend an intense instructor-led class, such as Barry’s Bootcamp, which I especially like because it’s so social.  Working with a trainer allows me to workout at a level far beyond what I would be capable of on my own. It’s very difficult for me to push myself to the brink of exhaustion when I’m performing at that level the rest of the day. Plus its relaxing to let go and let someone else take charge.

I know hiring a personal trainer isn’t an option for most of us, but budgeting in a gym membership with nationwide locations is.  Often times your company will even pay for it!  If you’re traveling, check out – or have your personal assistant check out – what classes are available while you’re in town during the time you have free. Then, add even more value to that our by inviting someone to join you!  Sharing a workout is a great way to get to know a person in a new and intimate (admittedly sweaty) way.

Here are some gyms that have nationwide locations and national gym membership options.

EQUINOX (www.equinox.com)
GOLD’S GYM (www.goldsgym.com)
LA FITNESS (www.lafitness.com)
BALLY’S (www.ballyfitness.com)

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  1. Keep up the great work Keith!

  2. Hi Keith, The YMCA works well and is nationwide. Love the books and website. Thank you. Chris

  3. I'm a college student and I get to work out for free at my school's gym. My school also offers memberships to people who aren't affiliated with the university. This can be cheaper than some of the national chains and many schools (like mine) have huge recreation centers with more machines and resources than other gyms too! I encourage anyone looking into a gym membership to also check out what local universities have to offer.

  4. I just downloaded an interesting iPhone app called YouPump. Gives a bit of motivation when not with my trainer.

  5. Sharing your workout outsourcing experience helps people gain knowledge that this practice exists. We know that several people still don't believe this. We are thankful to you Keith for sharing this.

    Phil

  6. When attending a health bootcamp course, it is best to wear comfortable loose fitting clothing for instance t-shirts, shorts or jogging bottoms depending on the weather. Do not acquire high priced clothes either as you'll be working all around from the park receiving you clothes dirty, so don't get your kit from Harrods, whatever you do! As for trainers or running shoes, we discover that individuals show up in their old trainers they use for painting and they'll do for a whilst.

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