gym vs home

I haven't been to a gym in a very long time and plan to pick up a membership in March or April, money permitting. As long as you are active, it does not matter where you do it.

To me, the gym is worth it b/c it's a place I go to work out, it's very specific, I just have too many distractions at the house.

Nice going, either way!

If your doing classes at the gym which you could do at home instead then do that, it'll save you time and money.

I worked out at home very successfully for over 2 years. I then started lifting weights at home, but soon got to the point I needed a squat rack and bench but had no room for these, which is why I joined a gym recently.

I personally love going to the gym because it gets me in the mood to work out, seeing all the equipment and people working out, plus I love getting out of the house, but since I haven't been able to afford the gym, since then I have a pair of dumbbells and a treadmill that I use daily and it works just as great for me as going to the gym. I also do exercise videos off of Youtube, mostly from Cassey Ho, she's awesome! My friend works out at home with me so she helps keep me motivated too c: All in all... I'm in vote of home work outs! As long as you have the equipment or workout DVDs you like C:

I personally love the gym. I love having the large selection of equipment and other amenities like classes, sauna, heated indoor pool, steam room. I also enjoy socializing with other gym goers (after my workouts). I just don't get as motivated working out at home. However there are other people like my sister that feel that driving to the gym and dealing with the gym crowds is a pain and she does better working out at home. It really depends on what works best for you.

I really like both. I love to get away and go to the gym, but sometimes it's not possible and so learned to love home workouts too. I couldn't chose either or.

I haven't been to the gym in months since I got my own rack, bench, and plates. Now I wouldn't give up my home weight workouts for the world... but I do wish I had mirrors and a power rack. My gym membership is uber-cheap, so I'm keeping it. May go back there to use the rowing machine, which I do miss, and might even venture into the big boys' weight room at some point.

I prefer the comfort of my own home - I have a treadmill - bike- weights- elliptical - elastic bands - I don`t need someone else's sweat LOL

plus there are hot dudes to gawk at

If all your exercise needs are met at home, why pay for the gym? You pretty much answered your own question. Cancel it.

I love the gym, it gets me out of the house and I can change my workouts or routines at will because all the equipment that I need is there, and that gives me a lot of motivation.

I only have light dumb bells and bands in the house for when I do DVDs workouts, which is very seldom. I am not interested in having a gym in my house, even if I had a big extra room for that. But we are all different, if you (OP) like to workout at home, go for it. The main thing is to do what you like and what you can in a consistent way.

I workout at home.


Why pay for something I can do at home...I first started out with 30DS too, and Wii stuff and then dug out my weights and husband built me a squat rack...

I took over a room and now I don't have to go outside in this -38 degree winter weather...brrrr

I believe it comes down to personal preference and whichever gives you the best chance at adherence and long term sustainability. I personally like going to the GYM (YMCA) it offers me everything from an 8 lane pool, therapy pool, massive cardio area, huge weightroom with everything you could possibly need, Racquetball courts, indoor track, and it is backed up to a Riverwalk with 18 miles of paved trails for biking and jogging/walking among a host of other things, (class, and whatnot). Oh and the Steam sauna's, whirlpool, and on premise deep tissue massage therapist as well...... So for me it is a no brainer.... But you must decide what gives you the best options to be successful. Best of Luck

I workout at home....always have. Personally, I hate gyms.

I have invested a lot of money into good quality gym equipment which has paid for itself.

Different strokes for different folks.

When my goal was to lose weight, I was fine with working out at home. Now that my goals have changed, I like having access to the gym.

Plus, it's only $10 a month, open (and manned) 24 hours a day, and has a pool. It's too good of a deal to give up!

I love going to the gym. I have learned a lot and have been pushed beyond my comfort zone which feels awesome! I started with classes, then I moved to the cardio area, and finally made my way to the weights. I feel more confident and I love the energy I draw from others. I still do classes like power pump when I need to mix up my routine and I always come out feeling like I have been worked hard! I do zumba every week and I love it!
However, if you are paying for it and not using it, then you are wasting your money. It takes a lot to make yourself walk out that door. For me, it's so much easier to not work out when I try to at home. It starts with "I'm tired and don't want to" one day and continues from there. If I have a reason to put on my shoes and leave my house I know I will be more likely to get it done. It takes time to get into the routine and dedication of the gym, but I'm glad I stuck with it.