You could work out at home. Many people do, and, if you talk to someone who was thinking about joining a gym or fitness center, and then decided not to join, that is exactly what they tell you they are going to do. Instead of joining a gym, they will save money and time by implementing an at-home workout regime, and sticking to it. After all, there are plenty of safe, effective, free activities you can do from the comfort and privacy of your own home, that give you the same health benefits as a workout at a fitness center.
All of that is true, but it is also somewhat misleading. Yes, you can get a great at-home workout, and there are plenty of dedicated people who work out at home every day. However, there is something about joining a fitness center that increases accountability and makes it far more likely that you will actually work out.
How much more likely? According to an Iowa State University study that followed gym members and non-gym members, about 14 times more likely. Gym members were 75% likely to get in the recommended amount of exercise, including strength training, while non-members were only 15% as likely. In addition, gym members reported about three times as much exercise as non-members.
Of course, joining a gym is not the only thing you need to make sure you get up and get moving. You have to find a fitness center that you love, which will help you develop a workout plan that fits with your lifestyle and grows with you as your fitness needs and abilities change. At “Company Name”, our goal is fitness for life. Come into our Bayonne, NJ and learn more about all the benefits our fitness center can offer you.
