home vs gym

It really depends on you.

Some people do best when in a team or crossfit type environment, where there is a coach and people work together toward a common purpose.

Some people do best in a traditional gym, self coaching and working in front of others who are doing the same.

Some work best on their own at home.

Those that don't work best at home typically need some sort of extra motivating factor, as it is easy to skip workouts at home, paying for a gym and taking a few steps toward the car is that little spark that some need.

Vice versa those that work best at home don't typically do as well in a distraction filled environment, but have an easy time motivating themselves to work.

I work at home. Motivation for me is a non-issue. When I put on my headphones and start working I'm in a totally focused zone with no outside distractions whasoever. I would not deal well with a gym environment, people watching and self consciousness would really impact my workouts negatively. I was a team sport hater so I suspect that I wouldn't do well in a sports/crossfit type environment.

is it true guys that gum is way better than youtube home workouts???
i workout at home and sometimes i feel like i want to stop, sometimes i do ,and some times i carry on....but peoplr tell me that in gym with people and trainer i wouldn't have this problem...so?? what do you think???

If you need other people to motivate you, than a trainer could help. Whether they work with you at home or in a gym depends on you and the trainer.

another question.....i want to get small and fit, but in my workout sometimes i increase my workout minutes, and sometimes i decrease it ( as i said) but minimum 45 mins.....is that wrong?? i workout 4-5 days a week, as sometimes i don't have time because i tavel every day,....

If you are shortening or lengthening because of time constraints, then it is what it is... there's only so much time in the day. Personally, if have less time I'll try to workout harder or increase the intensity of the workout. Longer workouts are usually at a lower intensity.

it's just that i've been 25 days eating above 1200 cals , and excersicing the way i said, but i don't see any noticable results...so i know there hould be something wrong.....

How are your macros? Are you doing any strength training?

I find I'm WAY more focused at the gym. There is nothing to distract me.

I just looked through your diary for the last week or so... You need to eat more. You aren't even close to hitting your goal... often under by 1000 cals or more.

I'm much better at home than the gym. .

Same deal here. I just recently got a free 7 day pass at a VERY nice gym here in town. I used the pass all of twice and am reminded why I hate gyms - waiting for equipment, people conversing or playing with their cell phones on equipment I'm wanting to use, crowds, etc. For some people they need the motivation of a gym and that's great if that's what is needed to get them active. With me I have plenty of motivation and love my home gym. I probably would not be in nearly the shape I am in if I had to rely on driving to and dealing with a gym for my workouts.

I think it depends on a whole lot of factors. I do gym workouts about 3 times a week and home about twice a week. I find that gym works best for me because once I get there I'm totally in the zone and will work out longer than if I was at home. BUT, my gym is 5 minutes from my home, has ample parking, I never have to wait for a machine and it has a really good range of equipment. So I'd look into getting a trial pass at the gym that you think you might join and see how it fits in with your life.

Home workouts for me usually mean Insanity - so good! And you don't need to buy any equipment.

I'm better off at home. GETTING to the gym was a problem for me. It took about a half hour to get there, and a half hour back, and since I didn't want to spend more time driving than exercising, there was two hours gone out of my day. I hate treadmills, ellipicals etc, so I get my cardio outside. I'd rather run in the rain, cold or snow than on the hamster wheel. :laugh: And I got weights for home, so when I do my lifting, I know what I'm going to do, and I get it done. Maybe not all at once, but it gets done. (IE, I might do a set, and scoop the cat box. Do a set, and scoop another cat box. (I have many cats and many boxes.) Do a set, and start a load of laundry. Do a set, and play a game of Words with Friends. Etc. And I don't have to get dressed first.

by the way, is it ok when you feel tired during workout to take a rest for a minute??? and drink water during workout?

Absolutely! As long as you're not someone who gets an upset stomach from drinking during a workout.

As everyone has said, it's a personal choice and motivation is a factor. Unless I'm in gym "mode" I don't like gyms (waiting for kit, self-consciousness, ongoing costs, travel, etc) - I need to get my motivation going first.

That's why I started back into martial arts training - I enjoy it, so I *want* to go (and I learn useful skills), you can't slack off - unless you want to do press-ups or get hit, I have done a couple of "conventional" gym classes in the past (like body combat) but I feel self-couscious being the only male in the room (not referencing the other thread!).

However, as my level of fitness impacts on my training - I'm now down the gym every day I can, cardio and a weights programme because the need to be fit for my training motivates me to go to the gym.