A real gym is great for motivation, when going in a group of 2-3 guys you know, and can't beat the equipment. What really gets me is the people that are there for reasons other than to train. Guys who need to blow out their vocal cords at every rep. Then the girls, hey they are great to look at, but one type comes in with the tightest, skimpiest clothes, but doesn't like people looking at her. The other type wears the same thing, but makes it a point to wave it in your face and not really do much else.. I'm trying to train, not pitch a tent or hook up.. And of course the guy with all the equipment.. he's got the gloves, strap, headband, wrist sweat bands, hip pack, cd player, water bottle, cell phone, lifting belt (he's doing bis), towel, and every other fitness related item made by man. And he's curling 10lbs, making a collection of assorted dumbells around him and putting them back in the wrong spot.. Don't even attempt to ask any of these people for a spot, you'll regret it.