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Home workout or Gym?
- Thread starter Jetsun Mila
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Gym all the way. It also makes you get out of the house. And the amount of equipment you have available at the gym let's you change your workout routine from time to time.
But remember, the best workout is the one you can stick to, so pick what works best for you.
But remember, the best workout is the one you can stick to, so pick what works best for you.
This looks really neat, but the addition of a monthly membership fee on top of the already-high selling price is asking a lot. If it was just the one-time purchase fee, it'd be more attractive.
I think both used together are the best solution for me. A gym has equipment that I can't get at hone (typically for legs) and it's a great motivator as you're there so you have to work out. A home gym is perfect for all sorts of situations and elements the excuse of not being bothered to drive to the gym.
My home set up is probably better than it needs to be right now, but for years I got away with a bench that has a large pull down fitting and something for leg curls. Then I just have a ton of free weights.
My home set up is probably better than it needs to be right now, but for years I got away with a bench that has a large pull down fitting and something for leg curls. Then I just have a ton of free weights.
For me the best type of physical activity Is the kind where I can have fun doing it. There's a traditional Vikings martial arts gym here in MN that I used to go to (moved for a bit, so we had to cancel our membership sadly). That was both fun and educational. Did some classic workout stuff like stump lifting, but also sword and shield fighting (though really it's mostly shield fighting).
I stuck with that for much longer than any traditional gym program, but to be honest I've done ring fit and/or p90x for longer at home. Saving time actually going somewhere helps immensely for me.
I stuck with that for much longer than any traditional gym program, but to be honest I've done ring fit and/or p90x for longer at home. Saving time actually going somewhere helps immensely for me.
If you need to get out of the house for the motivation and want large variety of machines - gym
If you are short on time, want quick accessibility - home gym
If you are short on time, want quick accessibility - home gym
Home gym.
I got a pretty nice setup for about 3000 dollars (a single pulley, power rack, adjustable bench, barbell, 4 pairs of 45 lb plates and a pair of 10s and 25s, and a dumbbell rack with pairs ranging from 8s to 110s). Compared with having a gym membership, I should start saving money in about 7 years.
I didn't have space in my flat for the equipment and a double bed, so nowadays I sleep inside the power rack when my girl friend is over (she gets the single bed lol). My neighbours complain about the noise but I just ignore them—and it beats having to interact with people at a commercial gym.
I got a pretty nice setup for about 3000 dollars (a single pulley, power rack, adjustable bench, barbell, 4 pairs of 45 lb plates and a pair of 10s and 25s, and a dumbbell rack with pairs ranging from 8s to 110s). Compared with having a gym membership, I should start saving money in about 7 years.
I didn't have space in my flat for the equipment and a double bed, so nowadays I sleep inside the power rack when my girl friend is over (she gets the single bed lol). My neighbours complain about the noise but I just ignore them—and it beats having to interact with people at a commercial gym.
I have a homegym. Sure I don't work out as hard as I did at the gym, but the main difference is that I can work out now five days a week, saving a lot of time not going to the gym.
I do cardio and weight lifting for about 45 minutes a day now. It's great since I don't have to wait for machines and areas to be available, shower at the gym and shit.
I do cardio and weight lifting for about 45 minutes a day now. It's great since I don't have to wait for machines and areas to be available, shower at the gym and shit.
I used to weight lift for a lot of years and my motivation dropped to the point where I didnt't work out for several years. It was just boring - doing the same muscle split workout for years on end. What brought me back was actually team based workouts - you're mentioning some of that too. See if any of the gym around you has any team exercises like for example boxing or cardio or anything to that effect.
I started back in september and been going strong since then which is a real success for me because I never thought I would find the spark to motivate me again. Now I've begun brazilian jiu jitsu which is also a really great workout and it's a non-strike martial arts so you shouldn't be worried about being hit in your face (sparring is still too intimidating for me). Maybe try seeing if training martial arts also could be something for you? You're learning a skill and also getting a real good workout that way and it's team based too!
I started back in september and been going strong since then which is a real success for me because I never thought I would find the spark to motivate me again. Now I've begun brazilian jiu jitsu which is also a really great workout and it's a non-strike martial arts so you shouldn't be worried about being hit in your face (sparring is still too intimidating for me). Maybe try seeing if training martial arts also could be something for you? You're learning a skill and also getting a real good workout that way and it's team based too!
I'm not interested in gyms due to covid and having to wait for equipment.
I'm trying to build a home gym in my apartment/condo. I bought a bed on kickstarter that turns into a gym. It's been a 1+ year wait so far and hasn't arrived yet though lol.
I've been thinking of deadlift silencer pads and whether that would work when I'm on a high floor
I'm trying to build a home gym in my apartment/condo. I bought a bed on kickstarter that turns into a gym. It's been a 1+ year wait so far and hasn't arrived yet though lol.
I've been thinking of deadlift silencer pads and whether that would work when I'm on a high floor
It depends on what works for you to be honest.
For me, tried home workout many times. It worked for a bit, but it started to feel as a burden, arriving home tired from work, looking at all the rest of stuff you have or can do, looking at how much you could rest too.. it's harder to overcome those. I've been goign to the gym for almost 5 months now, it's still hard going after work, but not placing a foot at home before going makes it much much easier. It's part of the routine and once I finally get home, I have nothing else to do but what I have or want to do.
I hope I can keep it up for longer, it's working this way.
For me, tried home workout many times. It worked for a bit, but it started to feel as a burden, arriving home tired from work, looking at all the rest of stuff you have or can do, looking at how much you could rest too.. it's harder to overcome those. I've been goign to the gym for almost 5 months now, it's still hard going after work, but not placing a foot at home before going makes it much much easier. It's part of the routine and once I finally get home, I have nothing else to do but what I have or want to do.
I hope I can keep it up for longer, it's working this way.
If I was privileged enough to have a home gym, I'd prefer that. I don't need the push of actually being in a gym to be motivated to workout, so it'd be making it so much easier for me. Especially right now, when my job is so busy that it can be rough to find time, even with me working from home most of the time.
They aren't a scam lol. It depends on your goals and your means. There are just some things you aren't going to achieve with a home workout unless you have the money and space for a lot of big equipment.
If you have the space home gym. Having a power rack at home is fantastic and I love never having to wait at the gym. Gym is 20 minutes away, I work out 4 days a week so working out at home also saves me 138 hours a year in back and forth.
Depends on the gym, cost and whether you can get on the equipment to do your workout each session, but generally they're not a scam. I prefer lifting weights over body exercises, and there's no way I would be able to store the equipment I use, at home.
Not only that, being around other like minded people can spur you on. Gaining tips from other members, and the sense of community, is something that is not available at home on your own. I don't have the motivation at home, walking through the doors automatically puts you in a mind set to do some work for a set period of time, rather than being interrupted by home distractions.
What's a good starting weight for a beginner? I'm a guy if that makes a difference.
Discipline is huge, not motivation
You need motivation in the beginning to get started, but discipline to keep going and make it habitual
I need the gym. It's one of the only places that will help me mentally when I've had a rough day. It treat it the same as taking a shower everyday.
I worked out a lot at home during the pandemic but it just didn't feel the same. Maybe because I'm in an 800sqft condo.
My gf bought a set of 10lb dumbbells and they work perfectly for her (She's also a beginner).
I worked out a lot at home during the pandemic but it just didn't feel the same. Maybe because I'm in an 800sqft condo.
I would suggest either getting a set of 15-20lb dumbbells. You could also get a set of 10lb and try to learn the correct form if you feel 20lb are too heavy.
My gf bought a set of 10lb dumbbells and they work perfectly for her (She's also a beginner).
1000% gym, as close to work as possible. By the time your brain starts asking you if you really want to you're already squatting. Forget dumbells, the holy trinity is squat, bench, deadlift and press (yes that's four exercises in the trinity). Everything else is assistance work.