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 Do you remember during the COVID-19 lockdowns at the beginning of 2020 (and mostly throughout that entire year) that people couldn’t go to the gym? Instead, people had to do all their exercise at home. This formed exercising streaming services, major YouTubers like Chloe Ting made challenges, apps were on the rise, Pinterest and TikTok challenges, martial arts was on the rise, and so much more. In general, even at home, there were ways to still get active, stay active, and focus on your health. 

While COVID-19 days are now over, there are still people who exercise at home. It can be easy to see why home is comfy; it’s so easy to organize everything at home. Plus, you save time and money by not having to drive to a gym, a workout class, or wherever else. However, with that said, is it always a good idea to work out from home? Well, here’s what you need to know!

Limited Space and Equipment 

One of the most significant limitations of home workouts is the lack of space and equipment. Unless you have a dedicated home gym, you may find yourself struggling to perform certain exercises or variations due to space constraints. Plus, not everyone has the fancy stuff like an infrared sauna that HOTWORX has (for the most part, it’s only the elite that even get to have giant exercise saunas anyway). Additionally, investing in a wide range of fitness equipment can be costly and may not always be feasible for everyone.

There are Way Too Many Distractions

It’s not even just the distractions; but think about all of the temptations too! Sure, needless to say, the home is comfortable; it’s meant to be comfortable because it’s your space (gyms aren’t as comfortable since they’re so public). But this comfortable environment that we all call home is also filled with distractions. These can derail your workout plans. 

Some solid examples of this would be household chores and family responsibilities to the allure of the TV or fridge. It’s easy to get sidetracked and lose focus during a home workout, leading to subpar results and frustration.

Social Isolation

For the most part, no one actually goes to the gym to make friends; no one really goes there to socialize either; it’s just not a space meant for that (maybe the classes are, though). So, with that said, exercising at home can be a solitary experience, lacking the social interaction and camaraderie found in group fitness settings. 

Since there is this absence of a supportive community or workout buddy, it can make it harder to stay motivated and inspired, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness, especially for those who thrive on social connection.

Usually, a Lack of Structure

Alright, so technically, not all fitness regimens have structure. only fitness classes and scheduled gym sessions like with a personal trainer. So, it can be challenging to stay motivated and consistent with your workouts at home. So, if you’re someone who needs this structure (not everyone does), you can expect that this absence of external pressure or supervision may tempt you to skip workouts or cut corners, ultimately hindering your progress and undermining your fitness goals.