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 choosing where to exercise, you should first write down your objectives you hope to achieve in exercising. Determine whether your goal is to bulk up in the muscle department or simply to keep tone. Once you have set your goals then you can go about deciding which location will help you reach your goal.
After you've determined your fitness goals you can begin to realize the ways in which either the home or gym can best help you reach your goal. The home is the choice of many simply because of the savings but, before you get your sweats out keep in mind that there are some costs linked to exercising at home. In order to achieve minimal results in most cases you'll need to purchase the proper equipment. Depending on you fitness goals this equipment can range from a basic weight set to treadmills and ellipticals.
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.
Be sure to evaluate what motivates you. Motivation plays a major role in sticking to your routine. Making the wrong decision when it comes to exercising at home or the gym can kill your routine. Who hasn't decided to exercise at home and instead end up in the kitchen raiding the fridge. On the flipside there are others who join a gym, but after the initial excitement wears off they quit going after a couple of weeks. No one knows you better than yourself, so be honest with yourself. You know what drives you. If you've tried to workout at home and always end up on the couch watching T.V.; join the gym. If instead of going to the gym you find yourself too busy with other things or just can't get up in the morning; exercise at home. You may find that exercising at home allows you to do so at your convenience.
Making a commitment to exercise is half the battle. Whether you exercise at home or the gym; stick with it. Stay motivated and soon you'll reap the benefits. - 15266
Before choosing where to exercise, you should first write down your objectives you hope to achieve in exercising. Determine whether your goal is to bulk up in the muscle department or simply to keep tone. Once you have set your goals then you can go about deciding which location will help you reach your goal.
After you've determined your fitness goals you can begin to realize the ways in which either the home or gym can best help you reach your goal. The home is the choice of many simply because of the savings but, before you get your sweats out keep in mind that there are some costs linked to exercising at home. In order to achieve minimal results in most cases you'll need to purchase the proper equipment. Depending on you fitness goals this equipment can range from a basic weight set to treadmills and ellipticals.
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.
Be sure to evaluate what motivates you. Motivation plays a major role in sticking to your routine. Making the wrong decision when it comes to exercising at home or the gym can kill your routine. Who hasn't decided to exercise at home and instead end up in the kitchen raiding the fridge. On the flipside there are others who join a gym, but after the initial excitement wears off they quit going after a couple of weeks. No one knows you better than yourself, so be honest with yourself. You know what drives you. If you've tried to workout at home and always end up on the couch watching T.V.; join the gym. If instead of going to the gym you find yourself too busy with other things or just can't get up in the morning; exercise at home. You may find that exercising at home allows you to do so at your convenience.
Making a commitment to exercise is half the battle. Whether you exercise at home or the gym; stick with it. Stay motivated and soon you'll reap the benefits. - 15266
