Here’s the deal, we all know that working out should be a regular part of our daily lives. This practice alone provides an enormous amount of benefits to virtually every facet of not only our bodies but also our quality of life in general. Hopefully, we can all agree.

Another fact that probably won’t be considered controversial is that most of us are so busy that the idea of cramming literally anything else into our daily schedules seems out of the question. This is a huge reason why establishing a regular exercise habit seems so elusive for so many of us. Trying to figuring in “gym time” leaves our minds in a knot.

In this article, we are going to explore a solution that serves as a middle ground between these two facts: working out in the comfort of your own home. You will see that fitting in an at-home exercise routine comes with many benefits. 

Here are 5 Really Good Benefits of Working Out at Home:

You Will Save Time

As you know, time is our most valuable resource, it’s the one thing that most people agree that can’t be redeemed. Going to the gym can require a lot of time, besides the actual workout. For many people, the commute to and from the local gym can often take longer than the actual workout! This is especially true if you are in the habit of working out right after work, 6 o’clock traffic is a real bummer in most areas. The same is true for the before work rush hour traffic. For those of us who prefer to work out in the morning, before work, we can unconsciously rush through our routines because we are preoccupied with the possibility of being late for work.

This fact alone keeps many individuals from even attempting to establish a fitness routine. Time, especially in our world today, is a precious commodity. The last thing most of us can afford is to dedicate several hours of our day to workout.

Working out at home can provide the solution to this time issue. There is no extra commute time involved. There is no time spent waiting in line for a piece of equipment or rushing through traffic to make it to a group exercise class on time. When your home is your gym, everything you need is already right there waiting for you any time you are ready! 

You Will Save Money

While having access to the large array of specialized equipment included in most commercial gyms is awesome, it is certainly not necessarily required to get an effective workout. Even without buying a single piece of equipment, you can easily get the job done. 

Your body alone is capable of a ton of things. One of these things is serving as your own personal set of weights. You are probably already aware of the usual bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, squats, and burpees. These fundamental movements alone can whip you into shape. However, there are many more creative exercises you can literally perform in your living room using just your body. 

Even if you decide some equipment is required, the price you will pay for a few items such as resistance bands, a jump rope or even a couple of kettlebells will still cost way less than a single month’s membership at most gyms. 

Whether you decide to build a fitness routine around bodyweight exercises alone or pick up a few extra pieces of equipment, working out at home certainly saves money in the long run! 

You, Will, Be Free Of Distractions And Insecurity

This is a great benefit for those like me who have always felt uncomfortable and distracted at the local gym. No matter how great of shape I’m in, I just don’t like strangers staring at me while I’m working out.

Two common factors that keep a lot of people out of the gym are the annoying patrons that hog the equipment while they incessantly check social media and the feeling that other people in the building are judging them. 

Needless to say, making your home the gym solves both of these annoyances automatically. In the home environment, you are able to enjoy a focused workout in which challenging your body and improving your physical fitness is uninhibited by other people. 

You, Will, Limit the Spread of Germs

I know this sounds a bit paranoid. But a lot of people, me included,  who are into health and wellness can be a bit of a germaphobe. Gyms are notorious breeding grounds for all types of germs. At home, you can control the cleanliness of your environment. No longer will you be subject to piles of sweat left on the hot yoga floor or the bench press.

You, Will, Have Complete Freedom

When you choose to work out at home you will have complete freedom. You can choose your own equipment, clothing (you can wear whatever you want without worrying about matching and looking cute in your tights), and even the music that you listen to. 

You will no longer be subject to the chaos that you could encounter at many public exercise places. 

You have time freedom, meaning you can workout whenever you want to. You won’t have to worry about waiting for the gym to open or rushing to get there before it closes.

Most importantly, you will have complete freedom and space to establish the habit of working out. Working out at home removes many of the barriers that might have stopped you from creating the habit of working out in the past. 

Now you see how this working out at home solution can finally provide you with a way to manage the craziness of day-to-day life, while also keeping your body healthy and fit. 

So, what are you waiting for, grab your favorite exercise equipment, or just your gym shoes and let’s go!!

Be well + prosper,

Elaine