You need space for a home gym. Most don’t have it.
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bluejayway@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
i’m glad i never joined a gym when i was thinking about it around a year ago. it’s literally cheaper to save up to buy your own equipment (you don’t need the big stuff, but even then you can get it secondhand or something). i don’t work out anymore but when i did, i used body weight exercises (push ups, pull ups, etc.).
PalmTreeIsBestTree@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Raiderkev@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I bought a used Bowflex on Nextdoor for like $200, a set of 10-90 lb adjustable Bowflex dumbbells with a stand for like $100, and a weight bench for ~$50. Retail on that setup is like $2k+. These things are large and cumbersome. A lot of people buy them then never use them and get rid of them for pennies on the dollar. I work out in my garage whenever I want to and I don’t have to worry about waiting for someone to get off a machine or work in sets with people. I get my workout done so much faster and I don’t have to go anywhere to do it. I will say the gym has a certain social element that you miss, but not having another freaking subscription is nice. Ya know what? I’m gonna go get a workout in right now.
mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
Fair warning, Bowflex dumbbells are under an active recall. You should check and see which model you have.
Raiderkev@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I’ve had them 5-10 years (maybe more), but better safe than sorry I guess. Might as well give it a look.
crank0271@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I assume this is the one they mentioned. Just posting it in case other people come across this: www.bowflex.com/dumbbell-recalls.html
auntieclokwise@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Yep, go hunting for deals on Craigslist, Marketplace, garage sales, etc and you can get some great stuff for cheap. I don’t think I paid over $100 each (in some cases, alot less) for my treadmill, elliptical, weight machine, stair climber, or recumbent exercise bike.
ieGod@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
Depends on goals and equipment needs really. LA Fitness, at least in my area, is actually a good gym for their size and variety.
needanke@feddit.org 3 weeks ago
I don’t know where you live, but I have nowhere near enough space for exercise equipment at home.
Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
You dont need excercise equipment unless you wanna be a competitive body builder in which case gym is among the least of your expenses
lightnsfw@reddthat.com 3 weeks ago
I do quite well with a set of adjustable dumbbells, a foldable bench, and a 4x8’ area of floor. I do wish I had a cardio machine of some sort but I get by without it. Not sure about your situation but it doesn’t take a ton of space to work out at home. If you have room to lay down somewhere you can do a lot.
Honytawk@discuss.tchncs.de 3 weeks ago
Most don’t have 4x8 m² of floor space available
LwL@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
4x8 feet is a whole lot less than 4x8m. That’s less than 1.5x3m if im remembering how long that cursed unit was correctly.
Still not a super small area to just have available, but probably more realistic for many people. I could probably arrange for that in my 40m^2 apartment
lightnsfw@reddthat.com 3 weeks ago
That’s feet not meters
Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Burpees are better than any cardio machine (unless you have joint problems then a bike or elliptical is pretty great I admit)
lightnsfw@reddthat.com 2 weeks ago
Burpees are great but I can’t just mindlessly do them for an hour just to burn calories like I can with a machine. I want something I can watch a video while I’m doing it and be able to zone out.
osanna@lemmy.vg 3 weeks ago
I live in a 2 room (not bedroom, total rooms) apartment. I have no place for ANY exercising equipment.
Rooster326@programming.dev 3 weeks ago
Look at Mr. money bags who doesn’t shit in the same room they sleep
Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
You got space for your knees and elbows, that’s your exercising equipment right there
entwine@programming.dev 3 weeks ago
You don’t need that much space for a functional home gym setup. You can do a lot with just a set of adjustable dumbbells and regular furniture.
Even if you’re in an extreme situation, living in a barely habitable illegal rental, you can just take your dumbbells outdoors to a park or something. You can even skip leg day if you do that!
TwilitSky@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
You can even skip leg day if you do that! BLASPHEMY!