Jrussel - I would disagree and say that your own general health is pertinent. I'm trying to get some insight into why your attitude to gyms is so negative and I'm failing. Also, because you've lumped gyms together with spas (and I would place them at polar opposites), I'm wondering if you know that much about the subject. From a personal point of view, gyms are a necessary evil. I want to be fit and healthy - that requires some effort on my part ? therefore I put in the work. Yes there are other options, but none of them as convenient as going to ESPN, which takes me about four minutes door-to-door. It would be marvellous if I never had to lift a finger, but that?s never going to happen. Gardening! Are you joking, really are you taking the pi**. If your post is aimed at those few people who are gym-junkies, then you should clarify. Otherwise, 3-4 40 minute sessions a week is hardly over-tasking for the average person.