I wish I had one of those weights gyms in my area. At best any gym might have a single squat rack and there’s almost always someone using it.
Eventually I gave up and decided to stick with kettlebells at home. That being said, home workouts are tough to keep up with, especially with my schedule. There’s been lots of starts and stops over the years
If you have space (like a garage) then buying equipment for a home gym works best. An Olympic bar and a squat rack and some plates and bench will get you started on every body part exercise you need. And this costs less than a year’s gym membership.
I’ve got the above and slowly added dial-in-weight adjustable dumbells. A weighted belt and abs wheel.
Pro tip: secondhand weight equipment is just as good as new and less than half price. It is hard to damage weight equipment. Space is the limiting factor, otherwise buying your own equipment is far cheaper than a gym membership. Home gym also saves travel time, lowers the mental barrier by reducing friction for attending, and the biggest bonus is not having to interact with humans. I’ve got a TV in my gym for my Jellyfin TV shows as well while I work out. Super happy with it. Highly recommended.
I wish I had one of those weights gyms in my area. At best any gym might have a single squat rack and there’s almost always someone using it.
Eventually I gave up and decided to stick with kettlebells at home. That being said, home workouts are tough to keep up with, especially with my schedule. There’s been lots of starts and stops over the years
If you have space (like a garage) then buying equipment for a home gym works best. An Olympic bar and a squat rack and some plates and bench will get you started on every body part exercise you need. And this costs less than a year’s gym membership.
I’ve got the above and slowly added dial-in-weight adjustable dumbells. A weighted belt and abs wheel.
Pro tip: secondhand weight equipment is just as good as new and less than half price. It is hard to damage weight equipment. Space is the limiting factor, otherwise buying your own equipment is far cheaper than a gym membership. Home gym also saves travel time, lowers the mental barrier by reducing friction for attending, and the biggest bonus is not having to interact with humans. I’ve got a TV in my gym for my Jellyfin TV shows as well while I work out. Super happy with it. Highly recommended.
Oh, I’m aware. Unfortunately I rent and also don’t have the space for it.