fitness Working out at home or gym?

[Heatman]

Usually, it's at the gym one is apparently supposed to workout because there are more tools that's going to make it easier for you to achieve your goals. But this doesn't mean one can't workout at home and achieve the same result. Some people might not have the intention of paying for gym's subscription which is why they choose to workout at home.

Do you prefer working out at home or the gym? How much do you pay for gym subscription?

 

[Harsh World]

Do you prefer working out at home or the gym?

I prefer going to the gym and working out. Even though I have dumbbells, and makeshift routines that I can do, like mimic incline pushups from a 30" high bed, exercising at home feels more like a chore and something that I need to force myself to do.

When I'm at the gym, around people who all have the same goal as me, it makes me want to push myself harder to get where I want to be quicker.

Unfortunately, I'm still recovering from an injury that I caught early that could've torn my rotator cuff. I think I should be good to go, light, tomorrow though as I'm no longer feeling pain and stretching it out regularly.

How much do you pay for gym subscription?

I used to pay around $50 for a subscription.

But now, I have a free subscription to approximately 750 gyms in about 80 territories and countries that I'm taking advantage of here in Japan.

 

[ActionAce]

I like to workout at the gym because I can choose from varieties of exercise equipment that are available. But if I have the budget to stock my home with the necessary equipment, I might exercise more at home for convenience.

 

[Heatman]

I prefer going to the gym and working out. Even though I have dumbbells, and makeshift routines that I can do, like mimic incline pushups from a 30" high bed, exercising at home feels more like a chore and something that I need to force myself to do.

When I'm at the gym, around people who all have the same goal as me, it makes me want to push myself harder to get where I want to be quicker.

Unfortunately, I'm still recovering from an injury that I caught early that could've torn my rotator cuff. I think I should be good to go, light, tomorrow though as I'm no longer feeling pain and stretching it out regularly.

I used to pay around $50 for a subscription.

But now, I have a free subscription to approximately 750 gyms in about 80 territories and countries that I'm taking advantage of here in Japan.

Working out at gym definitely have have more positive motivation with others whom you're eating drills with. Some people even go to the extent of creating group chats to keep all their members following up.

Another point, I didn't mention earlier is making sure that as you're working out, it's very important to take your diet seriously. If you don't watch what you eat, your whole effort of working out will be a waste.

 

[Harsh World]

If you don't watch what you eat, your whole effort of working out will be a waste.

You should probably learn proper dieting alongside exercise movements and form as there are different approaches to take to achieve different goals, both for dieting and exercising.

Have an ideal physique you want in mind and then learn how to achieve that. But, it will come down mainly to genetics and diet.

 

[MidnightMuse]

I work out at home and in the gym, but I prefer the gym. It has a wider selection of equipment, I get to meet my buddies, and there is always someone there to push me beyond my limits. I also like the competitive nature of exercising alongside other people.

As you're working out, it's very important to take your diet seriously. If you don't watch what you eat, your whole effort of working out will be a waste.

This is actually a pretty common piece of advice given by nutritionists and fitness experts who have your wellbeing in mind. If you eat badly and exercise or eat well and exercise badly, you are less likely to see the results you wish from working out.

 

[Immortal]

If you want to build muscle mass, if you want to get abs, biceps and triceps, going to the gym is the best solution. However, if remaining fit and getting a toned up body is your major concern, you can work out at home

 

[Shadow]

I prefer to work out at home because I have a busy life and may not be able to gym daily so I have been working out at home from sometime.

 

[Ashake]

The only advantage of using the gym for a workout is that it offers you expertise and you also have a variety of equipment. But it might not offer you the convenience you would normally get at home. Gyming at home also saves cost.

 

[ActionAce]

The only advantage of using the gym for a workout is that it offers you expertise and you also have a variety of equipment. But it might not offer you the convenience you would normally get at home. Gyming at home also saves cost.

I totally agree with you. As much as gyms provide trainers and many equipment, they can be costly and sometimes inaccessible. Exercising at home is cheaper and people don’t have to go to the gym to get a good workout.

 

[strongdude]

You can conduct a workout anywhere. This alo includes conducting workout in gym as well. Some people also do workout in parks as well. However, when you do workout in gym, you can receive great tips from other people in the gym.

 

[Harsh World]

Some people also do workout in parks as well.

When I was training for a marathon, which I never did, and just missed the last yearly one for 2024, I would run from park to park and at each park do a couple of sets of something else just to up my overall endurance.

I think doing the park exercises pushed me to the path of trying to get stronger, because I lost interest in running 5-10 mile days over time in favor of getting bigger.

 

[ActionAce]

You can conduct a workout anywhere. This alo includes conducting workout in gym as well. Some people also do workout in parks as well. However, when you do workout in gym, you can receive great tips from other people in the gym.

I do most of my workout at home and some in the gym. Home is comfortable but the gym makes me get up. I like the spirit of watching others workout because it challenges me to do more. That is why, occasionally, I also use the gym.

 

[Reelz]

I do most of my workout at home and some in the gym. Home is comfortable but the gym makes me get up. I like the spirit of watching others workout because it challenges me to do more. That is why, occasionally, I also use the gym.

As a fitness enthusiast, I see it as a good strategy. I like the comfort of doing my exercises at home but I must commend the the motivation and energy of a gym. I try to switch between both, as this would prevent boredom.

 

[Lord Severus]

I can never work out at home because I lack the inspiration at home.

However, at gym, I am inspired because there are friends who work out, there are people who are at various stages of reaching to their destination that they have set for themselves.

Additionally, at home, there are not much machines and dumb-bells to achieve progressive overload.

Besides, there is always an option of hiring a personal trainers.

 

[Heatman]

This is actually a pretty common piece of advice given by nutritionists and fitness experts who have your wellbeing in mind. If you eat badly and exercise or eat well and exercise badly, you are less likely to see the results you wish from working out.

When you're working out extensively but your diet is messed up, you're not helping yourself because you're going back to square one after eating those garbage you're not supposed to eat.

 

[King Belieal]

I only pay for special sessions occasionally in the gym. But my general workout regimes are done at home. I have made some basic gym requirements like barbells and the bench lifts to help me with that. It cut n costs of gym subscription entirely.

 

[Heatman]

I only pay for special sessions occasionally in the gym. But my general workout regimes are done at home. I have made some basic gym requirements like barbells and the bench lifts to help me with that. It cut n costs of gym subscription entirely.

How long this special sessions that you pay for occasionally last? Is it a day or weekly thing? What's the pay like when compared to a full month's subscription?

 

[Ja sa bong]

Gym is the best. I can never be serious working out at home. My little girl wouldn't let me because she will be all over me. Unless I would be able to get her into working out too but she's still too young for it.

 

[Harsh World]

Gym is the best

The gym really is the best, especially when full, as seeing others work out is motivation to work alongside them and vice/versa.

However, I'm getting used to getting my sets and reps done at home. I have to add a set of 25, 30, and 40-pound dumbbells to my rack next month, then a bench and 50, 60, 60 pound dumbbells the following month. This will ensure that I can't "skip" because I don't want to drive to the gym, and putting that much money into equipment ($2.50 per pound at minimum, plus the bench) will force me to use it at home. There will be no more excuses to be had!

Though, I do miss the treadmill.

But with @Shawn around (and seeing him on Another Admin Forum), it always encourages me to want to hit a(n urban) hike with my 40-pound weight vest and an additional 50 pounds in a pack until I can get a $300+ 60L+ hiking pack ($1000 more for equipment that can not only be put to use with hiking/camping alone but adds to the weight to drop the weight vest and backpack for urban hikes).

 

[NatureFreak]

I prefer the gym because it kinda gives me the motivation that I need when I see others actively working out. I wouldn't want to come across as lagging behind, so I also keep working out

 

[Ja sa bong]

The gym really is the best, especially when full, as seeing others work out is motivation to work alongside them and vice/versa.

However, I'm getting used to getting my sets and reps done at home. I have to add a set of 25, 30, and 40-pound dumbbells to my rack next month, then a bench and 50, 60, 60 pound dumbbells the following month. This will ensure that I can't "skip" because I don't want to drive to the gym, and putting that much money into equipment ($2.50 per pound at minimum, plus the bench) will force me to use it at home. There will be no more excuses to be had!

Though, I do miss the treadmill.

But with @Shawn around (and seeing him on Another Admin Forum), it always encourages me to want to hit a(n urban) hike with my 40-pound weight vest and an additional 50 pounds in a pack until I can get a $300+ 60L+ hiking pack ($1000 more for equipment that can not only be put to use with hiking/camping alone but adds to the weight to drop the weight vest and backpack for urban hikes).

This sounds great with the way you're going with your workout drills and reps.

Also, adding to what @Shawn does, he's also a great biker too. I hope you're aware of that too.