We all sign up for that gym membership with the best of intentions. We tell ourselves that we will go every day or every other day, but that quickly becomes once a week and then once a month until we stop going altogether. There are a million reasons why we skip our workouts but a lot of these can in fact be combatted by simply investing in a home gym! By opting to purchase home gym equipment rather than pay the monthly membership fee you can save time, money, and work out way more often than you would otherwise.
You save time
You will save so much time by cutting out the commute to the gym. You will also save time that you spend packing up your gym clothes and shower stuff, which might not seem like much, but it adds up. You simply step into your home gym and jump straight in your own shower when you are finished. No dealing with traffic or getting distracted by talking to your gym buddies.
You save money
It is an investment, to begin with, but in the long term you will end up saving yourself a lot of money if you set up Home Workout Bar. . You will no longer have to worry about that monthly charge going out of your account! Not only will you cut out the membership fees, but you will no longer have to pay for petrol or other travel costs to get to the gym. A one-off payment is also great if for if your income ever fluctuates or if you have a particularly expensive month, you will never have to compromise on your workouts by having to cancel your gym membership. Gym equipment will last you years, if not a lifetime so it is worth the initial investment.
No sharing equipment
This is another way you can save time. No more standing by a machine or waiting around for someone to finish with the weights you want to use, just get your workout done and hop in the shower. This also guarantees you get nice clean equipment every time and no more having to wipe down someone else’s sweat before you use it!
You can choose your music
if you like to listen to music whilst you work out, headphones or earbuds can be a bit of a nuisance when they will not stay in your ears. If you work out at home, you can choose the playlist and play it full volume without a care in the world.
There is no excuse to not work out – if you struggle to motivate yourself to go to the gym then getting your own equipment can make a huge difference. Craig Salmon from Premier Global NASM says that “A workout is far less daunting when you do not have to leave your home to do it. You can squeeze in a 15-minute routine whenever you have the time, without having to account for the travel time or traffic or any other holdups. When you have your own home gym, there really is no excuse!”
Luciana joined our team as a mum blogger in 2020. A dedicated mum to a lively daughter and a dog, Luna, Luciana brings authenticity and passion to every post. Her expertise in parenting and lifestyle topics offers practical, relatable advice for real-life situations.
We have got a bit of a home gym going on in my garage. I got a treadmill and a cross trainer for £15 each from the local auction and we have a punch bag. I love it and have started to enjoy exercise now. x