Can We Guess How Many Times You Made It to the Gym This Week?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can We Guess How Many Times You Made It to the Gym This Week?
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About This Quiz

Some of the first gyms in the world were built in Persia around 3,000 years ago. They were areas designed for physical fitness and sports, which goes to show it's practically in our DNA to want to get out there and do something to stay in shape, to be fit, and to make ourselves look and feel better. There are ways to do that at home or on the cheap in your neighborhood, but there's just something about that gym experience. There's a wide array of equipment, personal trainers and other people motivated to do the same thing you're doing. It's half intimidating and half exhilarating at the same time. The only downside is that it can sometimes be tough to hold on to that motivation. Some people seem like they were born in a gym, while others can't seem to get into it at all. 

The result is that while you might hit up the gym seven days a week —sometimes even twice a day — sometimes you can barely squeeze it in once a week. Hey, it happens! But we're pretty sure if you tell us a bit about yourself and your fitness routine, we can guess how many times you made it to the gym this week. Take the quiz and see!

Swimmers
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How often do you go to the beach or a pool?
When I can schedule some time, I love it.
Not a ton, but sometimes
I try to go once or twice when the weather is nice.
As much as I can

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TRX
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Do you find it easy to get motivated?
Oh, yeah!
Sometimes yes and sometimes no
Not in the slightest
Usually, yeah

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Joggers
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Do you ever run in the neighborhood?
I prefer the gym.
I have done that in the past.
Nope
When I find the time

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Yoga meditating
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What is your favorite hobby?
Working out
I like watching movies.
Is napping a hobby?
I have a lot of interests, so it's hard to pick just one.

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Workout class
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Why do you work out?
I love the way it makes me feel.
Seems like the thing to do
I feel like I need it.
I want to be healthy.

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play basketball
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What's your favorite sport to play?
Basketball
Football
I don't really have one.
Golf

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Gym workout
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Do you just work out at your gym, or do you use any other services there?
I swim and stuff.
What other services?
I get snacks sometimes.
I tan there sometimes.

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Treadmill
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If you could use only one machine at the gym, which one would it be?
Stair climber
Exercise bike
Treadmill
Rowing machine

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catch breath
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Do you do more strength training or cardio?
I'm all strength!
Cardio
Uh, what' the difference?
It's a mix.

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Gym snack
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Does your gym have days where they give away free snacks?
Yeah, but I don't go in for that.
I love those days!
I wish it did!
Yeah, I think so.

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Friends workout
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How far is it from your home to the gym?
Just a few minutes
It's a hike.
I've never really timed it, but it's not too far away, I guess.
Not super far

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Woman doing crunches
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Are you happy with the way you look?
I can always do better.
Eh, it could be worse.
Not really
Yeah, I think so.

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Woman stretching at gym
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How long have you had a gym membership?
Years and years
I got it last year.
Just a few months
I forget; it has been a while.

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Personal trainer
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Do you work out alone or with a friend?
I can concentrate better alone.
It all depends.
I'm more comfortable alone.
I'll go with a friend when I can.

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Boxing gym
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How long do you spend at the gym when you go?
I need a solid 90 minutes at least.
I'll try for an hour.
Thirty minutes or so
It depends on the day.

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Gym salad
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Do you stick to a strict diet?
I always watch what I eat.
I wish I did.
Ha! No!
I try to eat well, but I have my cheat days.

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gym staff
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When you go to the gym, do the people there know your name?
Oh, yeah
I have no idea.
That would weird me out.
Some do

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Eat protein bar
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Do you take any supplements, like whey powder or energy bars, to enhance your workout?
Oh, yeah!
That stuff seems silly to me.
No, that all tastes terrible.
I'll eat an energy bar as a snack, I guess.

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Shower Room
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Do you shower at the gym or at home?
The gym
At home, usually
There are showers at the gym?
I guess it depends on how much of a hurry I'm in.

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Yoga at the gym
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Are you into yoga at all?
Not really my thing
Yeah, I like it.
Never tried it
I think it's cool.

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Exercise
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Do you know enough about the machines at the gym to give a newcomer pointers?
Oh, yeah
I'd rather leave that to the pros.
Not by a long shot
Well, some things

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Spin class
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Have you ever tried a spin class?
Not interested
I haven't, but I would try it.
Isn't that just exercise bikes?
I have

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Leg workout
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Would you ever skip leg day?
You cannot skip leg day.
You gotta do what you gotta do.
What the heck is leg day?
Yeah, I've skipped leg day.

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Marathon
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Have you ever trained for anything specifically, like a marathon?
I don't really do that.
Not, but I might one day.
Not at all
Yeah, I have.

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Work meeting
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How many hours a week do you work?
Full time, usually
It's all over the map.
Too many
At least 40

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Couple at gym
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Do you have a significant other?
Nope
Right now, I do, yes.
I have a family.
Yes, I do.

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Personal trainer
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Do you have a personal trainer you meet with at the gym?
You bet I do!
There's a trainer there I could talk to if I wanted.
Nah, I don't do that.
Yeah, sometimes

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Aerobics
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What happens if you miss a workout?
I don't miss them.
I get pretty annoyed.
Not much
I'll fit it in later.

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Crossfitters
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How much does your membership cost?
It's a bit pricey, but it's worth it.
I have a pretty cheap one.
Less than $20 a month
Like $40 a month or so

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Strength training
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If you're feeling sick would you still hit the gym for a scheduled work out?
Best way to feel better!
I doubt it.
Heck no!
I guess it depends on how sick I'm feeling.

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