Gym Versus Home

"Is visiting a gym better than training at home?"

Both have pros and cons. Working out at home is cheaper in the long run, more convenient, and you won't have to go through that initial period of embarrassment when you feel that everyone is looking and laughing. It also takes a high and continuous level of motivation to keep dragging yourself to the gym on a regular basis.

On the other hand, a good gym will have a far wider and better-quality selection of equipment than you could possibly have at home (unless you are as rich as David Beckham, of course). If you're a beginner, it is also much safer (and more effective) to have professionals on tap to show you the correct techniques and just generally keep an eye on you.

Some gyms offer short-term or pay-as-you-go membership so you can get an idea of whether it will suit you. Which is a good halfway house.


Caution: Before starting a weight-training programme, obtain your GP's approval and advice. In addition, make sure you know exactly what you're doing - although the benefits of weight-training are great, so are the risks of injury if done incorrectly, even if the weight is relatively light.

All information on this page is general in scope and does not constitute advice. Always seek personal professional advice before making any decision or applying anything mentioned in any way. Use of information on this page is entirely at your own risk.

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