Are you at the fitness fork in the road of exercising at home or the gym? Don't make this decision hastily. The wrong choice could leave you stuck in a fitness rut.
Before you decide between exercising at home or the gym; have you determined you fitness goals? This is key in making the right decision. Are you looking to pump some iron or simply to shed some pounds via cardio? Defining your goals will aid you in choosing the proper location in which to reach your said goals.
There are obvious advantages and disadvantages in exercising at home versus the gym and vice-versa. Let's talk about the advantages of working out at home. The first and most favorable advantage to exercising at home is the savings. A gym membership can become quite costly over time. Don't fool yourself though; working out at home can cost you a pretty penny upfront. If you want to build muscle you will need to invest in a good weight set. Looking to do cardio? Unless you can afford a treadmill or elliptical; you may have to settle for a cardio training DVD.
If you are seeking a more rigorous exercise routine the gym is the place to be. With current exercise equipment and great perks such as, cardio classes, pools and personal trainers, the gym has everything you need. The cost of gym membership can add up quickly but, is well worth it if it going to the gym helps you reach your fitness goals.
The determining factor in whether you should exercise at home or at the gym may very well be motivation. There are those out there who simply do not have the motivation to get out of bed and into their car in the morning in order to drive to the gym. Then there are those who plan to exercise at home, but find themselves on the couch watching T.V. instead. Be honest with yourself. If you've tried exercising at home and end up quitting after a few days, it may be time to get out of the house and join a gym. On the other hand, you may have joined a gym in the past and after two weeks you find that you have mysteriously not been to the gym. A change may be needed. Try working out at home at your leisure.
You've already made the most important decision; the decision to exercise. Stick with it and whether you are at the gym or at home you'll be glad that you've decided to take keep fit. - 16004
Before you decide between exercising at home or the gym; have you determined you fitness goals? This is key in making the right decision. Are you looking to pump some iron or simply to shed some pounds via cardio? Defining your goals will aid you in choosing the proper location in which to reach your said goals.
There are obvious advantages and disadvantages in exercising at home versus the gym and vice-versa. Let's talk about the advantages of working out at home. The first and most favorable advantage to exercising at home is the savings. A gym membership can become quite costly over time. Don't fool yourself though; working out at home can cost you a pretty penny upfront. If you want to build muscle you will need to invest in a good weight set. Looking to do cardio? Unless you can afford a treadmill or elliptical; you may have to settle for a cardio training DVD.
If you are seeking a more rigorous exercise routine the gym is the place to be. With current exercise equipment and great perks such as, cardio classes, pools and personal trainers, the gym has everything you need. The cost of gym membership can add up quickly but, is well worth it if it going to the gym helps you reach your fitness goals.
The determining factor in whether you should exercise at home or at the gym may very well be motivation. There are those out there who simply do not have the motivation to get out of bed and into their car in the morning in order to drive to the gym. Then there are those who plan to exercise at home, but find themselves on the couch watching T.V. instead. Be honest with yourself. If you've tried exercising at home and end up quitting after a few days, it may be time to get out of the house and join a gym. On the other hand, you may have joined a gym in the past and after two weeks you find that you have mysteriously not been to the gym. A change may be needed. Try working out at home at your leisure.
You've already made the most important decision; the decision to exercise. Stick with it and whether you are at the gym or at home you'll be glad that you've decided to take keep fit. - 16004
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