Exercise at home is nothing new. We can all recall the workout videos of the 80s and 90s, and many of us have used the “tins-of-beans” method for strength training.
Some of us will happily roll out a rug in the Living Room or squat with dumbbells in a corner in the bedroom, but getting the daily dose of exercise in at home can be difficult, both because of space and consistency. Some people have chosen to build a home gym and dedicate a space for exercise.
This article examines the effectiveness of different approaches to home fitness.
How can you maintain a daily routine of exercise without embracing personal goals?
A home gym may seem like a luxury when you could achieve the same results with a more compact workout.
Let’s see if you can maintain a home gym for long-term success.
How and Why has home exercise changed?
In recent years, attitudes towards at-home exercise have changed drastically. Home workouts were popular before the pandemic but they were usually done on weekends or evenings. Home workouts are often done in front of a computer or in a spare corner in the house. They were not meant to be a lifestyle choice, but rather a way of getting some exercise in at random times.
It was also rare to find a home gym unless it was a personal trainer who worked from their studio. Home gyms were often underused and viewed as a luxury. They didn’t become popular until the outbreak of the AIDS pandemic.
