Exercising at home is a trend that has become increasingly popular in recent years. People are increasingly aware of the importance of regular exercise for health. The rise of digital media and streaming services has also helped increase the range of workouts that people can follow from the comfort of their own homes. Today, there are numerous options for people who want to exercise at home, from online fitness classes and video workouts to wearable fitness devices and virtual personal trainers. As a result, the trend of at-home exercise is steadily continuing.
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Do you work out at home or still go to the gym?
There are several factors to consider when making the choice between exercising at home or going to a gym. Below we list some of the points to consider:
- Motivation: If you are motivated to exercise at home, and you have the discipline to stick with it, this can be a good option. However, if you think you will find it difficult to motivate yourself to exercise at home, it may be better to go to a gym.
- Space: If you don’t have enough space to work out at home, or if you don’t have access to certain sports equipment, it may be better to go to a gym.
- Cost: If you are limited in your budget, exercising at home may be a cheaper option than gym memberships. But keep in mind that some gyms offer discounted subscriptions or discount options.
- Variety: If you like variety in your workout routine, a gym can be a good option because they often have a wider range of exercises and fitness equipment.
- Social interaction: If you enjoy exercising with other people, a gym can be a good option because there you have the chance to socialize and work on your fitness goals with other people.
Ultimately, it’s important to choose what works best for you and what works best for your specific goals and needs. It can be helpful to experiment with both options to see what works best for you.
The benefits of exercising at home
There are a number of advantages to exercising from home:
- It is easy to exercise at any time of the day, without depending on gym opening hours.
- It is often cheaper to exercise at home because you do not have to pay membership fees or invest in equipment that you use more often and only yourself.
- It is more hygienic to exercise at home because you do not have to share with other people, and you can easily clean the space after use.
- It is often easier to focus and motivate yourself to exercise when you are at home because you have no distractions, and you can set your own pace.
- You don’t have to travel to exercise, which can save time and money.
- It is easy to vary your workout routine at home because you have access to a wide range of online exercises and tutorials.
Is exercising at home effective?
Exercising at home can certainly be effective. It is good for working on your fitness goals and improving your health, whether you do it in a gym or at home. There are many ways to exercise at home, such as using your own body weight, treadmills or Indoor Cycling bikes and by participating in online fitness or yoga sessions. However, it is important to follow a varied and challenging workout program and check your posture and technique to avoid injury.
Sports with or without equipment
The choice to exercise with or without equipment does not have to be difficult, nor is it always necessary. Especially in the case of Cardio training, with the Dutch climate it can be convenient to combine the two options. For example, you can go running without any equipment, but move your workout indoors in bad weather by using a treadmill. Or you alternate road cycling with shorter, intensive workouts indoors.
The choice between exercising with or without equipment often depends on personal preferences and needs. For example, for some it may be nice to cycle on an Indoor Cycling bike because it allows them to better tailor the workout to their own level and pace. Ultimately, the most important thing is to choose a sport that you enjoy and find challenging, and that fits your personal goals and needs. That way, you will stay motivated to keep exercising, and you will be able to sustain the workout better.
This is how CycleMasters members do it
I live in a small house and always had my doubts if I had enough space to start with indoor cycling. I started looking for a place, where I could put my bike. That became in a corner of the study. It took some getting used to cycling in such a small space, but I’m really glad I tried it anyway. It is so convenient to just exercise at home, and I can now take my indoor cycling classes at my convenience. I also notice that I am more focused while cycling because I am not distracted by what is going on around me.”
Jeffrey
Personal preference
The choice between exercising with or without equipment often depends on personal preferences and needs. For example, for some it may be nice to cycle on an Indoor Cycling bike because it allows them to better tailor the workout to their own level and pace. Ultimately, the most important thing is to choose a sport that you enjoy and find challenging, and that fits your personal goals and needs. That way, you will stay motivated to keep exercising, and you will be able to sustain the workout better.
Where do you find Online workouts?
Once you’ve decided you want to exercise at home. Then it’s nice when you have some guidance. But how do you make the choice between, say, YouTube or an online Fitness platform? CycleMasters is an online fitness platform that makes the combination. There are some free workouts on the YouTube Channel, to get acquainted with the classes. Want more? Then start the free trial on the site or via the app.
Pros and cons of playing sports via YouTube
There are some pros and cons to exercising via YouTube. For example, the workouts are free, but on the other hand, you may be subject to advertisements during the video. You are flexible in when you can follow the workouts, and there is often a large selection of workouts available. If you really want to follow a program, YouTube is probably less suitable, as the free videos per channel are limited. Furthermore, the video platform also does not have a policy that workouts must meet a certain quality. So anyone can upload a workout, which does not always take purpose or safety into account.
Pros and cons of a fitness platform
There are also pros and cons to a fitness platform. For example, you often have to pay to access content. This does have the advantage that you can expect quality from the classes you will take. The range of videos will be lower than the total range of workouts available on YouTube, but the content you can follow is aligned and, in the case of CycleMasters for example, is updated regularly. Sports can be done On-demand, so whenever you want.
Indoor Cycling for Home
So to follow Indoor Cycling workouts, it is not necessary to set up an entire room as a cycling gym. All you need is a bike and a device on which you can follow the workouts. With a tablet or screen in front of your bike, you can play different workouts whenever you want. Want to try out one of our workouts for free? Feel free to choose one of our Rides and start right away!
