A lot of us, during this pandemic of Covid-19 and the lockdown, have been missing out on our workouts simply due to the fact that all the gyms are closed and within reason obviously.
However, it has also got most of us thinking; what if something like this happens again and our workouts are forced to take a backseat? The need to stay on our toes when it comes to our exercise routines is a constant one and the sort that helps most of us get through the day, in a more relaxed and organized manner.
And this is where a very pertinent question arises in the back of each of our minds; Why not invest in a home gym instead?
We know that in the present situation, the investment in a home gym might seem like a good idea but let us also explore as to why it might not be as good as it seems!! Here are a few reasons as to why investing in a home gym might not the be the greatest idea!
- Space constraints
If you have to have a well-planned home gym, then it goes without saying that you need A LOT of space! A whole room, in the least needs to be allotted to the home gym, and not a small one at that!
For a fully-equipped home gym a small space or a corner in a room just won’t do! However, if you are someone who as a lot of space at your home, then this point might just seem null and void to you!
- Investment
Gym equipments DO NOT come cheap! At least not good quality ones. You might find home gym equipments in the market that seem cheap and work for you, but trust us when we tell you, cheap home gym equipments could potentially end up doing more harm than good.
A single, good quality, home gym equipment costs a good amount of money, and to have a fully equipped home gym, you have got to shell out a LOT of money! A basic home gym could cost you anywhere between 50,000/- to 5 lakh easily, depending on your requirement for weight machines and the likes! So, if you think you can establish a home gym in a budget friendly manner, you need to give it a second thought!
- The Vibe
Our homes are places where we sit back, kick our feet up and relax most of the time. Those are the vibes that have seeped into our homes since forever! Do you really think you would be able to do full-fledged workout routine when all the vibes around you are screaming for you to relax? We think not!
You see, the atmosphere in any gym will always make you WANT to workout! You will always feel more motivated looking at your fellow gym goers and this will in turn help you push yourself more! Those are the vibes that have seeped into any gym, and THAT is what will work in your favour when you decide to workout!
- Long-term investment
When you decide to invest in a home gym, you are potentially investing in a almost a 5-10 year long plan wherein you feel like you will be using your equipment for that long! Not only are you spending a lot on the equipments, you might, after a certain point of time, altogether give up on working out at home in the long run! Motivation might feel lacking, and you might just throw caution to the winds!
A proper gym on the other hand could very well be a trial and error thing. To make sure that you find the right fit in terms.of the gym, the instructor and the equipment, you could gain a month’s membership to test the waters first. If all goes well, you could end up signing up for a membership of a few months, which would STILL be cheaper than spending your money on a home gym!
We understand the need you feel right now to invest in a home gym seeing the situation unfolding in front of us. But know this, this situation is temporary at best, and panic buying will not help you in the least. Of course you do not want to miss out on your workouts, but there are also plenty of workout routines you can indulge in thst do not need any equipment whatsoever! So why not try those out for now?
