8 Benefits Of Having A Home Gym

by proformadmin · Published October 28, 2017 · Updated April 13, 2023

Regular exercise is really good for you! Although, going to the gym can be embarrassing, inconvenient, restrictive, expensive, and sometimes a little disgusting. It is not surprising that most people never use their gym membership.

If you are like many people who try a membership, you start to make excuses about skipping the gym. You may even start using some of the most common excuses for avoiding the gym like, “It takes too much time,” and “It costs too much.”

You might be surprised to learn that a home gym provides all the benefits of exercise without all the headaches or excuses. Here are just few benefits of having a home gym:

Privacy

Common Workout Excuses:

“I don’t want people watching me as I work out.”

“I’m not exactly sure what I’m doing, and I don’t want people to see me trying to figure it out.”

“People just go to pick up dates.”

A home gym provides the ultimate private workout experience. There are no onlookers gawking at you, no pressure while you learn, and no need to make sure you look your absolute best while you sweat.

Convenience

Common Workout Excuses:

“I don’t feel like getting ready to go to the gym.”

“My good workout clothes are in the laundry.”

“It will be too late by the time I get there––the gym will already be closed.”

“It looks like rain/snow” or “It’s too nice outside to go to the gym.”

No need to worry about getting ready or finding your most stylish workout clothes to wear to your home gym. You can easily throw on any item of clothing to work out in, afterwards hop into your own, clean shower right after sweating it out and avoid having to travel far with all your shower necessities.

Travel Less

Common Excuses:

“The gym is too far. I won’t have time to get there and back before work”

“Traveling to the gym each day takes a lot of gas and is hard on my car.”

“I’ll have to hire a babysitter before I leave the house”

Traveling to your preferred gym can take up a tremendous amount of time out of your busy day. Getting to your home gym, however, is a very short commute. You don’t even have to get a babysitter.

And because your home gym is so conveniently located inside your own proximity, you can work out any time you like without ever having to consider the weather. Even on forecast friendly days, squeeze in a quick workout before heading out to enjoy a beautiful day in the sun.

Saves You Money

Common Excuses:

“Gym memberships are too expensive.”

“Personal training costs a fortune.”

“Driving to the gym costs too much in gas and other expenses.”

“Workout gear is pricey.”

The average cost of a gym membership is just under $60 per month. Personal trainers and extra services, such as nutrition advice and additional gym services, just add on to the costs.

Home gyms can save you a tremendous amount of money. Take the ProForm Pro 2000 Treadmill and a iFit® membership, for example. The Pro 2000 is a one-time payment, unless you choose ProForm special financing option, and an iFit membership is included with your treadmill purchase for one full year––giving you access to unlimited workouts anywhere in the world with the best personal trainers in the business.

Better yet, ProForm+ gives you the opportunity to build out your home gym for free just with a 3-year iFIT Family Membership. Doesn’t get much easier than that!

Let’s break down costs for the Pro 2000 Treadmill with iFit:

1 year – $1,299 (one-time payment for the Pro 2000 Treadmill)

2 years – $180 (with iFit personal training – $15 per month = $180 per year)

3 years – $180 (with iFit personal training – $15 per month = $180 per year)

iFIT Family Membership Monthly – $39 per month = $468 per year

iFIT Family Membership Paid In Full For The Year = $396 per year

Now, let’s compare the cost breakdown of a general gym membership:

1 year – $720 (average gym membership – $60 per month)

$5,720 (average personal training session – twice per week at $55 for one hour)

$520 (gas to to get to the gym – $20 bi-weekly)

Total – $6,960.00 per year

2 years – $720 (average gym membership – $60 per month)

$5,720 (average personal training session- twice per week at $55 for one hour)

$20 (gas to to get to the gym – $20 bi-weekly)

Total – $6,960.00 per year

3 years- $720 (average gym membership – $60 per month)

$5,720 (average personal training session- twice per week at $55 for one hour)

$20 (gas to to get to the gym – $20 bi-weekly)

Total – $6,960.00 per year

Over a course of 3 years with having a gym membership with personal training sessions, you’re looking to spend a total of $20,880, while not guaranteeing favorable results either. As you can see above with ProForm and iFit, you’re actually saving more time and doing your pocket book a favor.

No Time Limitation

Common Excuses:

“I don’t have time to drive to the gym and workout.”

“It takes longer to get to the gym than it does to work out.”

“Working out at the gym takes too much time.”

“The gym is a little creepy at night.”

Sometimes your schedule will only allow you to work out in the early morning hours or late in the evening. Luckily for you, your home gym is open 24/7––giving you the opportunity to exercise when it is most convenient and safe.

Freedom

Common Excuses:

“I don’t like the music in the gym.”

“My gym won’t allow certain exercises.”

You are the boss of your home gym! Work out however you desire and blast your favorite music without being judged.

Availability

Common Excuses:

“Some people take up machines just to sit around and chat.”

“My gym is always crowded.”

You are always first in line to use your at-home equipment. Whether you want to use the treadmill first or last, it is always available for you.

Cleanliness

Common Excuses:

“The gym is full of germs.”

Since you are the only one that uses your home gym equipment, you will never have to worry about cleanliness. Keep it as clean or as dirty as you want, your choice!

Now’s the time to stop making excuses and start investing in your own privacy, convenience, and overall well-being by enjoying all the benefits of a home gym.

DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. ProForm assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article. Always follow the safety precautions included in the owner’s manual of your fitness equipment.

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