Who wants to spend the time, gas, and membership dues to drive all the way to the gym to get their workout on? Well, lots of people (and as a personal fitness trainer myself, I welcome them). It’s true, some people just LOVE to go to the gym. Whether it’s to socialize, break the routine of their day, utilize equipment they don’t have at home, or because they know they just won’t set aside the time to work out if they try to do it at home, many people need to hit the gym daily.
But can you get a great workout at home that really works? You most definitely can!
The equipment you need could range from just a few dumbbells and resistance bands all the way up to a full-fledged home gym. If you’re going to go the route of building a home gym, check out StrongLifts.com. This web site is dedicated to helping people build muscle and burn fat through strength training. It will not only help you learn everything you need to know about different exercises, but also assist you in assembling your own home gym for around $1,500.00.
Jeffrey Davis is a personal fitness trainer in Nashville, as well as the co-founder and senior editor of The Fun Times Guide to Living Green where he writes about how simple, FUN, and easy it is to live green... because "eco-snobbery sucks." You can follow Jeffrey on Twitter for great fitness, green living, and other interesting tips or thoughts.