Epic first post.
I used to go to the gym quite a bit, but I just found it boring and eventually stopped. However I still endeavour to go swimming 2/3 times a week. But then again, I don't go there to get buff 'ting - I just go (swimming) because I enjoy it and it does make you feel good. Saying that, I used to get horribly bored in the gym because I had zero motivation; I already have an averagely athletic build, and I don't worry about getting fat - my diet is generally pretty good...I rarely drink fizzy drinks, I drink a lot of smoothies, eat fruit, meat etc etc. Yeah, all in all I'm not fussed about spending that much on a gym membership. However, the leisure centre near my uni does an awesome deal if you're a student there: 70p for a swim or £2.00 the use the gym. That's brilliant!
My best mate, on the other hand, is a regular gym junkie; he goes pretty much everyday. However, he isn't doing it with the intention to get massive like so many other people do (God I hate how pretentious those people are), no, he does it because he really enjoys it, which is fair enough. Naturally as a bi-product of enjoying his hobby he has pretty massive arms and a toned torso, but like I said, he's not one of those people who...hmm...how can I describe it...
Yeah. He doesn't go around criticising those who aren't uber buff 'ting or anything because, you know, he's not a douche.
All in all, if you want to go to the gym, fine, but don't be such a twat about it (for clarity, this is not directed at anyone on here!!!). You look at some people walking around with muscles bigger than there head...they're obviously insecure, you can just tell by the way they walk and look. Of course that isn't to say this applies to everyone who works out, but you can really tell with some people...