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Why Working Out At A Gym Is Better Than Working Out At Home
Chris Egan-Lee • Jun 17, 2021

The debate between working out at home and working out at a gym is one you’ve probably heard of. You’ll find arguments supporting both perspectives, leaving you confused. Today, we are going to throw our weight too and explain why working out at a gym is better than working out at home.

Access To Professional Help

You cannot hire a personal trainer at home. Even if you do, it can break your bank.

On the other hand, if you workout at a gym, you can easily have access to professional trainers , and nutritionists who can assist you in improving your form and making a personalized meal plan for you.

Even if you do not pay for the additional trainer’s service, you can request help and you are more likely to receive it.

Often as you lift progressively heavier weights, you need to rely on a spotter’s help who can spot you and ensure safety. Where else can you find a spotter if not in a gym?

Availability of Equipment & Machines

Bodyweight exercises are a great way to strengthen your muscles, joints, and achieve an overall healthy physique.

After a certain time, as your muscles get used to the same movements, they require a “shock” to grow more – that means mixing up your workout and introducing newer exercises in your training regime.

Working out at home restricts your options. At a gym , however, you have more options and more creativity since you have access to different new equipment and machines.

Convenience

Homes are not made for workouts. From getting mats and racks to store weights to yoga mats to cushion your body, you will be forced to spend a hefty amount on turning your place into a decent place for a workout.

Moreover, at a home, you cannot make noise, or you will have your neighbors knocking on the door in a few minutes.

Cardiovascular Health

What are some cardio options one has at home?

Climbing up and down the stairs? Well, a gym has a stair mill that you can set at different paces and heights.

You can try skipping a rope, but it is very likely to get stuck in a ceiling fan. With a gym’s high roof, that is not something you have to worry about.

From treadmills to stationary bike and soul cycles, a gym offers virtually unlimited options for different exercises.

Additional Services

It is often assumed gym memberships are expensive. We believe gym memberships are fantastic investments and a great value for money.

With nominal fees, you have access to a gym, its services that might include a cardio section, free weights, a food and drink bar, and a shower facility.

Keeping Up with Trends

At home, you are isolated or with people who might not share your passion for exercise.

On the contrary, if you are in a gym, you find people who not only share your passion for fitness but often specialize in it.

It offers an opportunity for people to learn more, keep up with new knowledge and information, and keep abreast with all the new trends and advances in the fitness industry.

Discipline

Working out at a gym helps you stay more disciplined than working out at a home.

The most difficult part about going to the gym is not the workout, it is the effort required to reach the gym. Therefore, once someone is in the gym, they are most likely to work out and not procrastinate.

If you are home, you not only have to push yourself each day to work out, but you also have to fight procrastination after each set. The temptation to end the workout earlier is nearly impossible to overcome.

Finding A Community

Working out is not a one-time incident that you stumble upon and happen to do. One has to dedicate time and effort to work out for a significant number of years to get fit and sustain a healthy life.

Working out at home makes the process difficult since you do not have people around you who motivate you. Within a gym, you find yourself more motivated and thrilled to work out with people around.

Whether there are a lot of people, like in a gym, or a few people in a personal training studio, you find more motivation when there are other people around.

Forming Connections

The gym is not just a place to work out. It is a place for socializing. You meet people from all walks of life, and you get a chance to meet different people who have the same fitness goals as you do.

Despite the differences and diversity, the common interest in healthy living and exercising brings you close with other people.

Ultimately you find yourself becoming a part of a community that cares for your health and takes an interest in your personal growth and fitness progress.

Finding A Job

Since there are different people in the gym, you are likely to meet a lot of big shots in a gym. From the human resource manager to vice president of people and culture, you never know who you get a chance to meet within a gym. Now that is something you cannot find when working out at your home.

Moreover, coming to a gym requires commitment and reflects well on each gym-goer, which also increases your chances of employability as employers want employees who are dedicated and consistent in their efforts.

If you are looking for a better job, you know where you should be working out.

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Conclusion

 Working out at home is a good option; however, it is not a substitute for working out at a gym.

For maximum results and fantastic transformations, one must subscribe to a gym membership.

Gym Workout vs Home Workout FAQs

How can I reduce fat from around my waist?

Spot reduction – reducing fat from a particular area – is not possible. To lose weight from any area of the body, one has to be in a caloric deficit and do full body workouts.

What time is ideal for a workout?

Early mornings (5am-7am) and early evenings (4pm-6pm) are most ideal times to work out as our body is active and warm enough during these times.

I have adequate space in my home to work out. Should I still go the gym?

Yes, even with adequate space you need personal trainer and the gym environment to stay motivated.

Do I have to work out at home too if I go to the gym?

No, you don’t have to work out at home too if you go the gym regularly. But you do need to maintain a healthy lifestyle and follow a nutritious diet plan to ensure your gym hours fully pay off.

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