Should I join a gym?

Just looking for some opinions here. I do my workouts at home on the treadmill, 30-50 min. most days. Yesterday I started Tae-bo, so that will add 30 min probably 5 times a week. I'm wondering if I should join the gym so that I can tone my muscles. Or is the cardio enough? I really hate the thought of a one year membership (I remember all those prior failures), so if I don't really HAVE to do weights, then I'll just save my money and do my cardio at home. What do you think? Marcia

Why join a gym win you could just go down and buy some ankle and wrist weights, put them on while you are doing Tae-bo and you will be good to go. You can also get most of the exercises you can do in a gym at home. with just some hand weights. Use a milk jug fill it with rice or beans ect that could be your weights. You do not have to go to a lot of expence. soup cans can be wieghts. Just move the weight. And you will not be stuck in a contract. Have a great day. Deb 392/316/180???

Hi Marcia how are you? I have a gym membership but to be honest its very hard for me to get out consistantly and go. Something always comes up. I decided to buy a treadmill and my husband has weights here at the house already. I also have pilates and yoga dvd's. It is easier to squeeze in 20-30 min here and there throughout the day. Its a personal decision. I dont know what your situitation is as far as kids and babysitting and stuff but if you are giong to have a hard time getting to the gym dont waste your money. You can get a very good workout at home. But on the other hand i know alot of people who prefer to go out to the gym and are able to. I also still hate working out in front of people at the gym. Have a great day! LisaMarie

I LOVE Tae Bo and Billy now has the Tae Bo set with the "Billy Bands" which are the resistance bands you can use for toning. Why don't you try them? I was tempted to buy them but I go to the gym every day and use the weights every other day so I hesitate to spend more money, but I have lot of his other videos and this one looks good!! Here's a picture in case you want to check them out: http://www.billyblanks.com/store_main.asp?Section=Store