The gym has always been the first port of call for those looking to transform their fitness and start a healthy routine. It’s a great way to stay accountable to your fitness goals and maximise efficiency and motivation in your workouts. But commercial gyms do have their drawbacks.
For a start, monthly memberships can be expensive. Not to mention the travel time needed to get to and from your local leisure centre. And if you work a nine-to-five job, you’ll be fighting the crowds and queuing for equipment in peak hours.
Gyms are no longer essential in this day and age. Fitness has evolved and access has expanded, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. Home-based fitness solutions have transformed, being anyone can stay fit and healthy from the comfort of their own home.
Still unsure whether to cut the cord? Here are a few reasons it might be time to end your gym membership for good.
Convenience beats motivation
Yes, paying for a gym membership gives you extra incentive to show up and hit the weights. And working out around other people may make you workout that little bit harder. But convenience outweighs motivation every time. Working out at home might take more willpower, but it eliminates any need for commuting, queuing, or adhering to the gym’s opening hours. Time is the biggest barrier to consistency, and this is what drives results.
Endless online possibilities
Most gyms are more or less the same. Although there are high-end ones with spa facilities and those with extensive class schedules, you generally know what you are getting. But the internet is bigger than any gym, and there is huge variety in the wide range of online workout platforms. Choose any on-demand fitness session that meets your needs, whether it’s HIIT, strength, yoga, pilates, or mobility. You can choose the class duration, style, and instructor you prefer, and train anytime you like, from any location with an internet signal.
You can even go beyond physical training and use the internet to maximise your nutrition and other lifestyle habits.Whether you want access to a personalised diet plan, macro tracking, or simply to buy peptides online, the internet is your friend. Just make sure you do your research and ensure any source you use is trustworthy and qualified to give health advice.
Order your own home equipment
You don’t need an elaborate home gym in order to work out effectively. You just need a few key pieces of equipment to get you going. There is plenty of affordable and space-efficient equipment widely available to order online. Pick up a few dumbbells with adjustable weights, resistance bands, or kettlebells and you have everything you need to start sweating in your own home. Yes, you’ll have to spend some money initially but this is nothing compared to your ongoing gym fees. And the best part? It’s scalable, meaning you can start small and build your equipment store over time.
Home workouts fit around your life
Life is messy and things always come up that mess with your daily routine. But training at home fits more easily around your work, family, social life, health, and other commitments. When workouts feel more accessible and less energy-draining, it is easier to get going and maintain that all-important consistency.
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