Is a gym really better than working out at home

I want to build muscle strength and improve my stamina. I do some jogging and work out at home using videos for exercises like planks and back raises. Is this enough or should I really consider going to a gym

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Just to let you know, I’m in great shape working out at home with dumbbells and resistance bands. Yes, I’d have more choices for exercises at the gym using machines and might be in slightly better shape, but it’s not a must in my opinion. It’s really about having the discipline, consistency, creativity, and motivation to work out at home versus going to a gym.

@Merritt
That’s pretty much how I’m feeling too But I think I have this fear of missing out on something if I don’t go lol. Gyms make me uncomfortable.

Rene said:
@Merritt
That’s pretty much how I’m feeling too But I think I have this fear of missing out on something if I don’t go lol. Gyms make me uncomfortable.

Just push through the anxiety, it’s not that tough. Maybe try working with a personal trainer a few times to get used to it.

@Merritt
Being in great shape doesn’t mean much honestly

Isan said:
@Merritt
Being in great shape doesn’t mean much honestly

What are you trying to say?

@Merritt
Do you have any workout routines, especially for resistance bands

From my experience, going to the gym helped me make more progress than doing the same workouts at home, especially from a mindset point of view. It’s way easier for me to stay focused and push myself harder at the gym without all the distractions from home.

What do you mean by good enough If your goal is to build muscle and strength, it’s generally easier in a gym than just doing bodyweight exercises at home. It depends on what you’re aiming for.

Nyx said:
What do you mean by good enough If your goal is to build muscle and strength, it’s generally easier in a gym than just doing bodyweight exercises at home. It depends on what you’re aiming for.

I’m not trying to become huge or ripped I just want to be able to lift 15 kg dumbbells without getting back pain after sitting for a long time. I want to be fit enough for activities like sudden trekking without suffering from leg pain or sprains. I also want to be able to do 30 push-ups every day without struggling, but I guess I could just focus on doing daily push-ups to build up to that.

@Rene
If you only want to build basic strength and do better push-ups, working out at home is perfectly fine. Here is a beginner workout plan that could help

@Rene
To avoid back pain from sitting for long, make sure to get up and stretch every hour or so.

You might want to change your question. The gym is just a tool. What about it makes reaching your goals easier for you? What’s most important is that you’re doing something. Consistent exercise towards your goals matters more than where you do it.

That being said, going to a gym may create an atmosphere where you feel like working out more, plus it provides resources to help you enjoy it more and maybe even build a social circle to keep you motivated. There are plenty of reasons to consider going to a gym, and some gyms are much better than others. Just having access to machines doesn’t build strength. What truly matters is having a strong reason to exercise and enjoying it.

A solid setup really makes a difference. If you have a power rack and barbell, you can lift heavy safely and make big gains. Motivation plays a role too. Some people feel they train harder with others around. For some, the gym is a fun social experience, while for others, it’s about getting value from what they pay for.

You can definitely make progress with only dumbbells and bodyweight, but it might not be as effective as being in a gym. The key to building strength and muscle is consistent overload, which is easy to achieve with proper weights, but can be tricky at home.

How you train is way more important than where you do it or what you use. You can get great results at home with minimal gear if you know what you’re doing.

The location doesn’t really matter, what counts is how hard the muscles are working. The gym has machines and a wider range of weights that help target specific muscles and allows heavier loads.

I personally love working out outdoors for my cardio.

For me, there’s no comparison I can’t get what I need in a home gym. Plus the cost difference is in the tens of thousands.

Rayne said:
For me, there’s no comparison I can’t get what I need in a home gym. Plus the cost difference is in the tens of thousands.

That’s not true

Oli said:

Rayne said:
For me, there’s no comparison I can’t get what I need in a home gym. Plus the cost difference is in the tens of thousands.

That’s not true

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