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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORKING OUT AT HOME

Written by Menswear Style in Health & Fitness on the 22nd February 2021

The Coronavirus Pandemic has forced gyms and fitness centres around the world to shut down to try and prevent the spread of the virus. This has led to many people starting a whole new workout regime from the comfort of their own homes. Home workouts can be very effective and with the time and money which they can save you, if you know how to do it right, you may never want to go back to the gym. From choosing the right exercise equipment to finding great online training videos, getting the best home workout requires some planning and a little investment. For everyone looking at ways to stay in shape without having to go down the gym, here is what you should know about working out at home.

It’s Totally Free!

Possibly the best thing about working out at home is the amount of money you can save. Gym and fitness centre memberships are incredibly expensive with some of the all-inclusive packages at the big chain gyms costing hundreds of dollars each month. Not only can you save the money you would normally pay for a membership, but you also save money on transport as you won’t have to travel to and from the gym. In addition, when you are training at home, you can just make your own pre- and post-workout meals. Many people who go to the gym will pick up food either at the gym or stop off for it on the way home, and this can be very expensive.

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You Don’t Need A Lot of Equipment

Many people wrongly believe that they need a lot of equipment for an effective workout because the gym they go to has fifty different machines. In fact, you can easily create a comprehensive full body workout plan with just a few pieces of equipment. The fitness folks at www.weightbenchdepot.com explain that a lot of the fancier machines and apparatus at the big, corporate fitness centres are rarely used by people who actually know what they are doing. A weight bench, a barbell, dumbbells, and some assorted weight plates are all you really need to train your back, chest, and legs. When it comes to your core, a few dollars spent on a yoga mat is all the equipment you will ever need.

You Can Save a Lot of Time

As well as saving a lot of money, by working out at home you can also save a lot of time. Most people only have certain times in the day when they are free to train which are usually before or after work. Getting to the gym before work can be a struggle as this will usually mean waking up at 6am which is difficult for most of us. On the other hand, training after work means you will be working out at peak time when traffic is at its worst and the gym is at its absolute busiest. Not only will this cause long commute times, but it will also mean you are waiting a long time to use the equipment. This can turn a one-hour training session into a three-hour mission. When you work out at home, you can do it at a time which is most convenient to you and you won’t need to wait for any of the equipment to become available.

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There are Some Fantastic Trainers Online

One obvious benefit which going to the gym has over working out at home is the availability of personal trainers and other training partners. While these can be very useful in spotting, correcting form, and motivating you to push out that last set, they are not totally necessary and definitely aren’t worth the price of a gym membership. There are some really fantastic online trainers who have guided workouts and exercise routines on YouTube completely free of charge. Chris Heria has some incredibly effective bodyweight exercises to help you get in shape with no equipment at all while Yoga With Adriene is as good a workout as going to any yoga studio.

2020 was definitely a year where people had to use their imagination to get in a great workout but now so many people have seen that they don’t need to go to the gym at all. With the right equipment and a little know-how, you can easily set up your own home gym which has everything you need. By choosing your equipment carefully and finding some useful online resources, you can save a whole lot of time and money and still look and feel great.