If you’re a high
school or college student, it’d be unwise to not take advantage of the free or
already paid for facilities. However, if you have to pay for a gym to go to
this always turns people away due to all the other financial obligations we
have in our life. Plus, by remaining at home, you’re saving on workout attire
that most girls think are necessary, transportation costs, and the privacy
issue that many gym-goers have to deal with as they think they are being
judged. However, working out at home may cost you a lot of money if you need
equipment. Just a set of 5 lb dumbbells will set you back around $15. Plus,
I’ve found it more difficult to find motivation when you work out in your home,
especially if you work out in every day places. If I work out at home, I cannot
work out in the living room or my bed room because there are comfy places to
sit down and relax that look a lot more appealing than killing myself on the
floor. I have to work out in the yard or on the stairs or in places that I
designate as workout places instead of sleeping or relaxing places. Plus, when
you sign a gym membership and are paying for it, you bet you’re going to go and
get your money’s worth! However, some gyms still aren’t 24 hour gyms and can be
hard to work around a busy schedule, while your home is open at all times.
Also, if you are a beginner and don’t know a lot about
exercises, I’d advise you to not do things at home unless they’re real light
and easy, everyday exercises so you don’t get hurt. At a gym there are people
around in case you don’t know exactly what to do or how to do something or if
you get hurt. Plus, in my opinion, I think it’s easier to get a more complete,
full body workout at the gym due to all the equipment there is. The only
exception is if you already have a lot of equipment or make your own to do
cross fit style activities, but then you’re like Drew Hill and not me.
Although, I did help build a sled which was kind of cool. But anyway, the gym
is also a plus because it offers classes that you can take. While at home, you
have to rely on you or DVDs which I’m not really the biggest fan of. If you do
choose to follow a DVD though, make sure the instructor is certified and not a
quack and don’t believe big result advertisements because everyone is different.
No matter what you choose though, make goals, get motivated,
work hard, and go endu!
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