Quote Originally Posted by summerprincess View Post
Personally I hate the gym and find this newfound American obsession with going to the gym, esp for women, irritating. People will definitely dislike me for this opinion but women in most European countries don't go jogging all the time and they haven't gotten fat. It's called walking everywhere and eating in moderation. Exercise is good for you of course but going to the gym isn't the fix-all americans think it is. - end rant
I might start going again soon though just out of boredom
Yeah, but you must keep in mind that the lifestyle here in North America is drastically different in comparison to European countries (Excluding larger and major cities). Europe is more condensed and pedestrian friendly compared to North America.

Where I'm from (A city in Canada), it is designed for driving and it is not pedestrian friendly. Also, there is a lot more open space here (Not pedestrian friendly land, at least where I'm from). Winters are also brutal, so "Walking everywhere" is not really an option for us. So if one works a more sedentary career, going to gym is a great way to stay in shape.

I understand where you are coming from, but I wouldn't be so quick to label the gym as such a bad place as you're making it out to be. A little bit of exercise is better than none. I also yearn to live the more "European" and "Asian" lifestyle, but the environment makes it difficult for a lot of us North Americans.