Home Training Versus The Gym
When considering the convenience of a home gym versus the variety of going to a commercial gym, there are many factors to weigh in this decision. For some, this is an easy and clear-cut choice. There are those of us that would never set foot in a “big-box” gym and who prefer the solitude of a home gym. Others thrive on the assortment of machines and crave the interaction of a fitness center and could never see themselves training at home.
For others, the decision is not as clear. If we look at the pros and cons of each type of training, we can make an informed decision as to which type of training best suits our lifestyle and needs.
Training at home requires quite a bit of self-motivation. If you are interested in committing yourself to working out in the solitude of your own palace, then lets take a look at the advantages first: · No waiting to use equipment. This is a big one – you can get your workout done much more timely if your not standing around waiting for Brutus to finish off “His Pecs”. · Your own atmosphere. You can blast whatever music you want as loud as you want – within reason, you don’t want the cops showing up at your door when you are still in spandex. · Workout whenever! You can train anytime, day or night. · Your perfect gym. You select the equipment that best suits your tastes and preferences. · Save the drive time. You can get a great workout in the time it takes to drive back and forth to the gym.
Now for the drawbacks: · Motivation – No one to inspire you, other than you. · Lack of variety – unless you can afford to stock your gym with all the machines the gym has, you won’t have the same selection. Although, for some people this is fine. · Weather – If you train in the garage it can be very hot during the summer and quite cold during the winter.
Training at a commercial gym takes plenty of patience due to the fact that you are “sharing” the facility with anyone who decides to join. Most gyms don’t have a limit as to the number of memberships they sell. Lets look at both sides of the gym debate, first the positives: · Endless selection of equipment – there is always something to do. · Most are open enough hours of the day to suit you. · No cleaning up. Just workout and leave. · Get away from it all. If you need to get out of the house for a while each day this is the perfect stress reliever. · Motivation. Being around others who are in shape typically motivates us to workout harder.
Now let’s look at the flip side: · Crowds - Gyms are known for being as crowded as the subway. · Prices - Most gyms that are worthwhile are not cheap. · Atmosphere – There is nothing more defeating then having to listen to music we hate while training.
These are just a few of the freedoms and obstacles that you will encounter either training at home or in a gym. For the sake of this article, we will say that money and space constraints are not an issue and that you will be able to stock your home gym with whatever equipment you want. If you are still unsure after reading the above pros and cons, go out and buy a pair of adjustable dumbbells and try working out at home for a few weeks. If it is not your thing, you can always use the dumbbells occasionally when you are running late and can’t find the time to get to the gym.
Please remember to keep it simple and always stay positive in reaching your goals.
Make sure to always consult a licensed physician before taking on any new fitness endeavor.
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Jeff Olah - #1 Online Fitness Professional From Southern California Fit Dealz
by JEFF OLAH
Home Training Versus The Gym
Thursday 31 January 2008
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Exercise At Home Or Gym
Exercise At Home Or Gym
Making the decision of where you will go to exercise
is a very important step in reaching your goals of fitness. A lot of factors will go into this decision, and each one should be evaluated well before you start exercising. Once you have made a decision on where you will go to exercise, you can move on to deciding how you plan to work out. As you probably know, exercising at home has many advantages. The finance department is one of the best advantages. With the gas prices being what they are today, it is quite obvious that you'll save money on fuel as well as wear and tear on your vehicle by choosing to exercise at home. Memberships to a gym can often be quite expensive and may include other things that you don't need such as child care or swimming pools. You also won't need to be concerned about the latest trends of exercise gear as you most likely will be exercising by yourself at home. Keep in mind that working out at home does require a bit of financial obligation. Even though you may plan to run, it is very important that you have high quality running shoes. This statment applies to any type of equipment that you may purchase to use at home. If you go out and buy cheap equipment, you'll probably end up getting hurt or getting frustrated because you aren't making any progress. Along with the financial gains, exercising at home may also help those who don't like to work out in public. If you are worried about how you look in gym clothes, it is very comforting to know that the only person who has to be with you when you exercise at home is you. Also, when you exercise at home, you don't need to worry about time at all. Those of you who are motivated by being with people you know or come to know while working out away from home, a gym may be a better idea than working out at home. At the gym, you'll also have more of a selection of equipment as well, far more than you'll have at home. If you need other services than just weights and equipment, the gym may have just what you need. If you plan to swim a triathlon, you'll find the swimming pool at the gym to be just what you need to prepare yourself. Swimming is also a great exercise for your body and cardio, as it will work muscles in your body that you probably didn't even know you had. Gyms will also offer you classes that you may find very motivating. If you attend class on a regular basis, you may be motivated enough to continue so you don't have to defend yourself when asked where you've been or what you have been doing. You can also meet new people in class, or just help others along if you choose. All in all, making the choice of exercising at home or at the gym is a choice you should make based on your goals and personal preference. The most important decision you'll need to make is to determine what type of environment you want to be in and how you want to accomplish the fitness goals in your life. Once you have given it some thought and weighed out the pros and cons, you'll have no problem making the choice. Always keep in mind that once you've made your choice, you can always switch if you aren't happy with the choice you made.
by GRAHAM SCARISBRICK
Exercise At Home Or Gym
Making the decision of where you will go to exercise
is a very important step in reaching your goals of fitness. A lot of factors will go into this decision, and each one should be evaluated well before you start exercising. Once you have made a decision on where you will go to exercise, you can move on to deciding how you plan to work out. As you probably know, exercising at home has many advantages. The finance department is one of the best advantages. With the gas prices being what they are today, it is quite obvious that you'll save money on fuel as well as wear and tear on your vehicle by choosing to exercise at home. Memberships to a gym can often be quite expensive and may include other things that you don't need such as child care or swimming pools. You also won't need to be concerned about the latest trends of exercise gear as you most likely will be exercising by yourself at home. Keep in mind that working out at home does require a bit of financial obligation. Even though you may plan to run, it is very important that you have high quality running shoes. This statment applies to any type of equipment that you may purchase to use at home. If you go out and buy cheap equipment, you'll probably end up getting hurt or getting frustrated because you aren't making any progress. Along with the financial gains, exercising at home may also help those who don't like to work out in public. If you are worried about how you look in gym clothes, it is very comforting to know that the only person who has to be with you when you exercise at home is you. Also, when you exercise at home, you don't need to worry about time at all. Those of you who are motivated by being with people you know or come to know while working out away from home, a gym may be a better idea than working out at home. At the gym, you'll also have more of a selection of equipment as well, far more than you'll have at home. If you need other services than just weights and equipment, the gym may have just what you need. If you plan to swim a triathlon, you'll find the swimming pool at the gym to be just what you need to prepare yourself. Swimming is also a great exercise for your body and cardio, as it will work muscles in your body that you probably didn't even know you had. Gyms will also offer you classes that you may find very motivating. If you attend class on a regular basis, you may be motivated enough to continue so you don't have to defend yourself when asked where you've been or what you have been doing. You can also meet new people in class, or just help others along if you choose. All in all, making the choice of exercising at home or at the gym is a choice you should make based on your goals and personal preference. The most important decision you'll need to make is to determine what type of environment you want to be in and how you want to accomplish the fitness goals in your life. Once you have given it some thought and weighed out the pros and cons, you'll have no problem making the choice. Always keep in mind that once you've made your choice, you can always switch if you aren't happy with the choice you made.
by GRAHAM SCARISBRICK
Exercise At Home Or Gym
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