Why I STILL Workout From Home (Pros / Cons of a Home Gym)
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- Going over the main reasons why I haven't been back to the gym in 4 years as well as overall pros / cons of home fitness versus a commercial gym.
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0:00 - Intro
0:43 - my Gym History
2:40 - Equipment / Space
3:57 - Time
7:21 - $$$
8:10 - Ritual / Motivation
9:33 - Both
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How could you NOT LOVE getting lots of cool, new workout equipment to test out? There's no real need to go to a commercial gym with the wide variety of equipment you've accumulated. Your videos have convinced me that it's an absolute requirement that my next house have a decent sized space that I can turn into my dream home gym.
This is true sometimes. I'm testing / showing, so you guys don't have to. Many things get donated or given away. As a side point it's actually hard to actually give stuff away. A lot of donation sites don't take exercise equipment. While I always only review things I'm interested in, not everything is long term winner. But then there's things that start to grow on me over time that I fall back to.
Nice setting on the deck overlooking the water
Thanks Mike. Figured I needed to change up the scenery once in a while.
Amazing view
Great video Mike. I have been training at home now for 8 years and really haven’t looked back. I do miss the interaction with people, but can get done what I need at home. Plus with kids and life I can usually only manage 20 minutes and working out at home helps.
You for sure got me beat on years, but I’m right there with you on everything else you said
Yeah, right on. Was going to the gym about for about 8 months religiously stopped about 2 months ago and started home gym work outs, sled, pull ups , push ups, sledgehammer, and total gym variations added. I have way quicker recovery and tons of energy. 👌👍😁
No turning back now. Great to hear that
Great location Mike, hope you’re getting some downtime wherever you are! Working out can be addictive - it’s a lot of fun and a stress reliever. I didn’t realize just how much time I used to spend travelling to the gym, getting changed, doing a workout, waiting on machines, benches etc… finishing the workout with a shower, driving home.
Often times I’d be out of the house for about 1.5-2 hours at a time. My wife commented recently that one of the things that she really likes about having a home gym is that it is much more family friendly and we get to see more of each other. I can imagine that if you have kids, spending time in the gym and travelling etc… when you can distill those results into a 30 mins intensive session at home, then you aren’t taking 2 hours away from your kids when they need you. I think that’s important especially for those that have families as we get older. My 0.02.
Thanks Tom. I know a lot of people will say that going to the gym really isn’t that time-consuming, but I totally agree that little bit of time each way not to mention all the other variables along with it can take valuable time away from loved ones.
After almost 15 months on my Total Gym Fit Ultimate, there's no way I would consider going back to the gym to work out; I still play racquetball 2x/week there. I just don’t have the time to get "gym dressed", commute, parking (a bitch at my LA Fitness), waiting around for machines, dealing with sweat/germs, etc. Very grateful that I found this channel, found an unbelievable deal on Marketplace for my Total Gym, and for sticking with it for this long. Slide strong! 💪
Love hearing all of that. That’s got to be a busy gym if just parking is an issue.
Haven't been to a gym ( except hotels when travelling) for 20 years. Absolutely love training from home. My gym is my happy place albeit small I have plenty of equipment to not get bored and improvising is part of the fun. I understand people's need for socialising but it's also distraction for me personally. Each to their own I suppose. Cheers, enjoyable topic...
Thanks for adding that brother.
Home gym crew checking in. We had almost 2 years of lockdowns here so I built my home gym in 2020. Started in my garage, moved to my basement, then moved to a new larger house in January 2024. Likely will never go back to a commercial gym. 6 days a week @ 56 yrs old.
Love hearing that. Judging by your avatar, it's working brother.
I started working out in my basement in November. January I decided to get meticulous about my nutrition and use a band/bar/board system exclusively for 12 weeks to see what I could do. Today was the start of my 12th week and I'm a total convert now. I plan to upgrade my bar and board (already upgraded the bands because one broke) and will probably never go to the gym again. I love the convenience of rolling out of bed in the morning and going downstairs to work out. I'm not concerned about how much I'm "lifting" compared to others anymore. I'm now in the 16% body fat range from just staying consistent with my exercise and diet. Nearing the best shape of my life and close to my original goal (15% body fat by April). I think that if anyone is interested in a home gym then they should experiment with low cost ideas first to see if they will stick with it but it's absolutely worth it for me.
Edit: Forgot to mention I also like how I'm done in an hour tops including "set up".
Edit 2: I also like that I now find that I'm not making excuses to "not work out today".
Awesome comment. I've been hearing many similar stories from people who love the simplicity and results from the board band set ups. The practically of fitting it into your lifestyle is a major factor.
@@hybridresistance absolutely fits in my life style with 2 toddlers. I get my exercise in and don’t miss a moment with them. Also I think you should do these conversations when you want to. I’m sure it helps as a creator to mix things up.
We love the channel! Keep up the good work Mike!
Thanks brother as always. Appreciate you.
Like you, I started my home gym stuff during the pandemic, and I invested so much time/money into it that I didn't feel a need to come back once things opened up. The only stuff I really miss are really specific machines, heavy lifting (getting too old for that anyway) and not feeling anxious if I accidentally drop a weight during a set.
Plus, the gyms I used to frequent have a lot of people filming now. Any interest I had in coming back dies off with those people anyway.
Great points. I had a whole part in here about the “modern gyn culture“ but took it out for the sake of time. I’m probably just getting older, but it is definitely a different scene out there now. Of course I can’t judge people for filming themselves while working out.
Another great video, I agree that a little variety is nice and gives more options. Even just adding a couple of resistance bands to some other system, or adding a pull up bar to your X3 or something like that. It doesn’t have to be an expensive addition.
Im with ya brother gotta have a good variety 💪great review 👍😎
Thanks man.
I’ve been using my fit for over 2 years now and I’m definitely not tired of it. But I can see your point, because I do use my free weights to make legs more interesting, because legs got boring. But if I had more space I would expand my options.
Thx for doing what you do. Hope all is well mike. God bless bro.
Home gym all the way for me… I don’t have space for anything big and fancy. A C2 rowERG, adjustable bench, some dumbbells, and resistance bands is all I need.
I started dabbling in working out and going to a local gym in my late teens for about 3 years and by the time I knew I wanted fitness in my life, I invested in home equipment. I started working out from home consistently and my efforts and results were always directly related to the amount of effort, logic, and consistency I would apply. I went back to a local gym after about 7 years of working out at home. I went to this particular gym for about 4 years, it was a great experience, if anything it built social connections, confidence, a sense of community etc. The equipment was plentiful, but I would end up sticking to certain equipment after establishing a certain routine for a while. Finally, I returned to a home gym after re-investing in equipment for the past 4 years. I would have to say my success is definitely on a foundation of consistency. Now, with the knowledge I acquired online, in person at the gym, through channels like this one, I learned to apply science and mindfulness to my home workouts. This allows me to always show up and making it count. Thanks Mike for sharing as always! There is a great sense of community here as well!
Excellent comment. I think you nailed on a very important point that hopefully home fitness will make your overall exercise selection and workouts more selective in what works and cutting out the fluff that doesn’t.
Very cool topic and insights. Great points all around. Of course when I was competing and training heavy, it had to be the gym. Plus socializing with the Pros and my peers was a definite social plus. Now, especially after the pandemic closed my virtually private gym, I am getting spoiled at home, with never having to wait for equipment, or compromise my programs. Since not training heavy anymore due to debilitating injuries, I can get by with bands, suspension trainer, 55 lb Nordick DB's, Bullworker, and bodyweight. Most of my training involves Biplexes, Triplexes, and Quadplexes, with a treadmill for good measure. Seeing you in that beach scene wants me to have Happy Hour with you and talk shop.
Awesome comment, thanks for sharing that. A "happy hour" with you guys would be awesome. Was actually thinking of doing something like virtually at some point.
My ideal workout situation would be a home gym with a belt squat machine, leg press, lever gym and wall mounted pull up bar for assisted chin ups and to attach a $30 cable pulley system for lat pulls and rope face pulls for rear delts. I am trying to wean away from the gym but love the energy at EOS gym. If you haven’t been to one, I highly recommend it, it’s only 10$ a month for me and they have about 10 squat racks with indoor and outdoor turf areas. They also have the sauna pool and jacuzzi I have yet to ever try. They play a new movie every day also in the dedicated cardio/theatre room. It’s total steal I find myself coming back to just to spend time there but don’t really make progress towards any real hyper trophy goals. Those goals I fine find are easier to pursue with a home gym situation where I’m not running around the gym like a chicken without a head using free machines trying to Frankenstein a workout.
TLDR: commercial gym for environment
Home gym for hypertrophy goals
Thank you SBT
Thanks for that detailed comment. I actually never heard of those EOS gyms. They definitely look cool especially for that price. Looks like it's more of a west coast chain. You guys are always getting the good fitness stuff first.
@@hybridresistance thanks for your videos 🍿
Cant beat working out at home. Been doing it since the 90s myself. Total gym, rebounder, barre, weights. Dont have the patience for the gym personally.
Hey Brother thanks for the response.
You have an amazing home gym. You've put a lot of work into testing out equipment and finding what works best for you. I am a member of Planet Fitness ($21/MO) but I bring my own loop bands, too. I also have a Bowflex, adjustable dumbbells, some kettlebells, and Total Gym XLS. I also have a B.O.B. and punching bags to do cardio/practice my self-defense techniques. I switch off, but probably do most workouts at the gym. My motto - do what works best for you! Enjoy!
I will never go back the amount of time saved and frequency is a total game changer
Over the past year I've started to take personal fitness more seriously, I discovered loop style bands and calisthenics. I have a small corner of my home that I dedicated to a "gym" and I've been good about getting 2 to 4 workouts per week. I've never gone to a commercial gym because I felt like I didn't have time and didn't want to waste money on something I wasn't going to use. That said I can definitely find time to do 30 to 45 minutes in my home gym, it's just making myself do it.
You can do a lot of damage with bands and some body weight for sure.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You do have a wide range of equipment for your garage gym, which makes many of us envious. Having a range of equipment for the home gym trainer is important, as you have mentioned getting stale/bored with the same routine, etc. That is something I have embraced as well. I am also intrigued about the lever gym, as it seems versatile. However, does it have enough range to offer decline benching?
Since the lockdown, I have stayed with my "home" gym, and have added several pieces, including the "sliding bench trainer". With that, I may go back to the gym, but for now, I am satisfied with my home-based workouts.
I meant to add something that even though I have a variety of products, there are definitely a few that are my staples. I’m going to do an update on the lever gym in the near future so definitely stay tuned for that.
Great points Mike! I am always on a transitional journey with my equipment tying to find what works best for me. I also have a 20 dollar gym membership just in case but haven’t used it much.
Have you seen the HOG LEGS Subprimal D/L Resistance Band or EZ Bar Cable Attachment? That would be interesting to review.
I attached the 2&1/4inch resistance band to the Total Gym for leg squats - serious burn! I haven't even attached the 2nd resistance band yet. I think they're rated to 120 lbs each?
I'll check that out for sure. I have heard of the company and actually reached out to them awhile back. I'll see if I can get in contact with them. Thanks as always.
I've been out of shape for some time now and really just getting back into walking daily. 38 years old. Not trying to get super jacked or anything just want to focus on general health and fitness. I have a pair of Lebert Equalizers and thinking of making that more of a long term thing I will use for strength training after dropping some weight. Would be cool if you get around to those someday. Maybe you already have. I'm starting to think calisthenics might be a good path for me going forward due to minimal equipment needed and functional strength benefits. Thanks for the great content.
I actually just did a bodyweight exercise video not too long ago where I featured some products exactly like that one you’re describing. You’ll also probably like the next video that should be coming out soon. But I’m right with you. I think finding simple fitness solutions especially walking is a great idea.
@@hybridresistance Cool, thanks! Found the video.
I've had a home gym since 20. When I moved into apartments from time to time, I joined gyms but nothing beat the convenience of home gyming. My gym is in my family home and it's available for me whenever. I just upgraded it last year so I'll never need a commercial gym any time soon.
Before this upgrade, the only thing missing was the set up for legs. Safer squatting and leg press. But now that my knee is going bad, it might be a moot point.
3 weeks to responding, but great comment my friend. Home Gym 4 Life
@@hybridresistance like they say.... Better late than never LOL
👍 Always enjoyed, preferred, solo exercising. Been exercising that way most of my life. For me solo exercising is very much like meditation.
Thanks for adding that. I know this is definitely a passionate topic for you as this is one of the few comments I get that’s more than the thumbs up. Which of course I always appreciate the comment and watching my friend.
7:00, that swimming pool shot reminds me of pissing, or Pi, from Life of Pi, a movie. But, yes, I'm also working out from home presently. Since Covid happened, I started to learn about resistance bands and suspension trainers, and haven't returned to the gym. I love the way the bands make me feel. Although some studies say that the lengthened part of the ROM is superior, my experience shows otherwise. As long as my muscles continue to grow, I don't see why I need to go back to the gym.
If it’s working and it’s efficient, definitely don’t change anything. Thanks for the comment and for watching.
Hello, could you please send me info for changing wheels on total gym to handle weight bar attachment ? Thanks for posting all work out information!!
Basically check out HuckProducts.com. Their wheels will last a lifetime and include detailed instructions on how to change the wheels.
I have a home gym, but I've also been working out at Planet Fitness. I'm more focused and motivated seeing other people working out hard.
Not going to lie, after I finished making this video I started thinking about how planet fitness would be a good idea considering how cheap it is to supplement once in a while
@hybridresistance For the price, it can't be beat and it's not an intimidating environment.
What do you like better? Lever gym or Speediance? Can't wait for your ranking of prefered equipment.
I'm going to hold off on the ranking for about a couple weeks, because I got a couple other things I might throw in the ranking. But lately I've honestly been using the lever gym believe it or not more than the speediance.
Hi does the blue kong band from harambe fit the x3 bar hooks?
No, it does not. Side note though I did fit the blue kong easy in my collar hooks.
@@hybridresistanceThanks
My primary motivation is that I'm always the biggest, strongest guy in the gym.
haha, love that. I don't know if it's what you're saying, but I can say that's one of the perks at "my gym". But I'm sure you're the "king" of those Taiwan gyms.
This is the never ending argument...paper or plastic, megadeth or metallica, home or commercial gym!! Ha! I was a gym rat in my prime and believed that was the only serious way...now I'm a [home] gym rat. It's like a gambling itch, I wrkout at home to scratch that itch and i enjoy it! I do miss that "gym sound" and still hav it, if I ever want to scratch [that] itch! Great topic!👍🏋️♂️
I was going to say Metallica is objectively better, but I’ve met my share of passionate megadeth fans.
Thoughts on Bowflex filling for bankruptcy?
That’s news to me. I’m not sure how all that works as I know they were owned I thought by a bigger company.
I need that extra rep I don’t finish without my coach. It’d cost me more to get him to the house than to go to him.
And understanding and tolerant wife is the most single valuable prerequisite of any home gym😂
This is 100% true
Great video. Gyms can spread the cold and flu virus also due to all the people packed in there sweating and breathing heavily. It's nicer to exercise at home or go hiking.
Are you in Delaware? That looks like the Delaware Coast.
That's actually the Great Lake Michigan
I been training in my garage consistently for 3 years, much prefer it , much more convenient, having wife n kids I never really get to much time to myself
I hear Nicholas
@@hybridresistance when’s the interview with Tom Kiat …
The biggest problem with gyms is the so called (terrible) music that is played. Which is annoying and takes away from concentrating on your exercise.
I get bored using the same cardio machine over and over at home, but not strength training equipment.
Can't be a gym bro, at home.
(That's a joke.)
Much prefer home.
I can be my own unique gym bro though
You couldn't pay me enough money to go to the gym. It's just a bad setting with loads of interruptions, distractions and nonsense....ical people with cellphones, a talent for useless jibba-jabba, and inferiority complexes replete with those weird open bathroom things now. lol Not for me. I'm the kinda dude that ain't listening. I have everything I need here: dumbbells, barbells, TG, Pullup bars, isometric strap, leg press machine, the brain to do it, a general disdain for the public at large, and the lack of tolerance for "Bro science". I can't personally fathom why anybody would ever go to the gym. 🤣🤣💯💯 To each his own I guess, but count me out.
I hear you on that. If you asked me before I had long term experience in a home gym, I would have said the gym space isn't a big deal, now I'm with you on that.
Your “home gym” isn’t a home gym.
Not really sure what you mean by that. If it's because of there's a lot of equipment, hopefully it's apparent that I'm not using everything that I've reviewed. I'd honestly say that as far was what equipment I actually use, it's pretty minimal. Not to mention when you compare my garage gym to the others in the home gym community, it's still pretty small / low cost items.
@@hybridresistance I guess I’m comparing to men not in that community, but who might be fortunate enough for their wife to let them have a corner of the spare bedroom:.^)
@@lazur1 hey you can always take the fun outside though
I love being able to workout at home. I walk into my basement put on whatever I want be that music or podcast and go at it. It’s right there so lazyness is my only excuse haha
I'm there with you. Controlling the music is another big variable.
I love in shape the only gym I go to in Merced California on g St