Question of the Week:
Is it better to work out at a gym or at home? What is your preference?
My answer:
When I worked downtown, I liked to take time off at lunch to get away from the grind and burn some calories at the local YMCA. It was a treat for me to spend time with my girlfriend talking to each other on side-by-side treadmills, and spotting each other on the squat machine. It gave me opportunity to clear my head, and gain energy for the rest of the afternoon. I seldom needed the 3:00 p.m. sugar boost that my co-workers begged for.
But, now that I work mainly out of my home (and I live in the country) I prefer to stay at home and work out in the privacy of my own basement. I've set up a home-gym that rivels Gold`s Gym; it's got free weights, dumbbells and barbells, benches, exercise balls, steps, etc. And for social interaction I invite my girlfriends to come work out with me three times a week. It's great!
Both locations have benefits and setbacks. Ideally, choose the gym that you will work out at!
Where do you like to work out? Do you have a home gym? If so, what's included in it.
Is it better to work out at a gym or at home? What is your preference?
My answer:
When I worked downtown, I liked to take time off at lunch to get away from the grind and burn some calories at the local YMCA. It was a treat for me to spend time with my girlfriend talking to each other on side-by-side treadmills, and spotting each other on the squat machine. It gave me opportunity to clear my head, and gain energy for the rest of the afternoon. I seldom needed the 3:00 p.m. sugar boost that my co-workers begged for.
But, now that I work mainly out of my home (and I live in the country) I prefer to stay at home and work out in the privacy of my own basement. I've set up a home-gym that rivels Gold`s Gym; it's got free weights, dumbbells and barbells, benches, exercise balls, steps, etc. And for social interaction I invite my girlfriends to come work out with me three times a week. It's great!
Both locations have benefits and setbacks. Ideally, choose the gym that you will work out at!
Where do you like to work out? Do you have a home gym? If so, what's included in it.
4 comments:
It depend on the schedule of the day. I mostly exercise at work during the week with a friend, but it I'm booked with meetings, I'll exercise at home in the evening.
Joe O.
www.runninginfaith.org
That's ideal! To use both places depending on your schedule. Good for you, Joe.
I prefer at home. I don't like the distractions of other people around me -- although, when I travel and have to work out in the gym in a hotel, I probably work out harder only because other people are around.
Hallee
Hallee, it's good that you're able to adapt to any situation. I think that's the key to fitness. Go with the flow :)
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