Home Gym vs Public Gym

Why train at home rather than going the grind with a bunch of like-minded people at the public gym?

Here are a few reasons:

- Cost- A gym membership for a year can seem costly against buying equipment that will last longer.

- Privacy- If currently unfit it can seem more attractive to train with privacy.

- Time restraints- Busy lifestyles may mean odd hours to train, which may not fit into opening hours.

- No pressure- watching others train at a higher level can
sometimes put undue pressure on us to perform before
physically ready.

- Less complex- often, walking into a public gym can seem overwhelming trying to work out which machine does what and where to start.

- No waiting- At home you never need to wait for equipment
to be free.

- Convenience- no travelling, no packing gear, no shared

amenities, no forgotten water bottles.

Take care to eat well, and get good advice on safety. Starting out can be on a small scale, and gradually build up the equipment.

Never start out blind, without a sensible training plan and correct technique. If you cause yourself an injury, or don t get the desired results, any effort will be wasted and that can be disheartening. If overweight, or haven t trained in a while, a quick checkup at the doctor is recommended.


Home gym offers many positive points, provided you get proper advice beforehand. Buy good equipment, or be prepared for cheaper to last a shorter distance.