How to Workout From Home AND Get Results
- Home Truths: create a low cost, effective, Home Gym
- * It doesn’t need to be boring bodyweight exercises either
Yesterday was a bit surreal: getting a gym tour with a view to joining for starters and also working out at home.
Without naming names, a lovely gym with fantastic facilities and state of the art equipment.
I always view gyms with scepticism until I see the free weights area. I had been sourcing out gyms but was put off by some of the lacklustre equipment.
It is far easier to have a gym workout with machines but there will soon become a limit to enjoyment factor. As soon as you have experienced the joys or barbells, Dumbbells and so on, you’ll never go back! Trust me and it’s a shame that most people don’t make it that far.
Most commercial gyms these days are thankfully beginning to install more free weight equipment as the gym population moves in favour of the freedom of the kit. It’s no longer just for powerlifters as perceptions change.
I’m still formulating a plan for my highland adventure and learning more about my new environment.
Yesterday in fact, I was around the city and dropping off leaflets to some places.
Anyway, with being quite far away from the better gyms, I decided to workout from home. Incidentally I can appreciate how difficult it is to find the commitment for the gym for most people.
I must admit the format of the session was slightly different. I opted for two exercises back to back (super sets) to compensate for the lack of overall volume I was lifting.
One of the best bits of gym / home equipment I have is a TRX (or mobile bloody weight suspension system).
It’s something that I encourage my clients to learn for sessions on their own and they get guidance all the way with it – especially as it’s often a piece of kit gathering dust in the gym.
The TRX is quite expensive but for a legitimate one (£150) it’s worth it. I certainly wouldn’t advise buying a cheaper one with home gym equipment. The TRX can support over a tonne of weight and has a fixed door anchor too for support.
I also incorporated an element of pre-fatigue meaning that the first exercise was targeted to overload the muscle again compensating for the lack of “resistance” but still hitting the targeted muscles.
Volume can make up for lack of mass being lifted but it doesn’t need to be boring. That means that you didn’t need to do hundreds of repetitions of the same boring exercise. If you want to build lean muscle and improve your physique, there’s no reason why you can do this at home.
I also brought in resistance bands for a few of the exercises – giving more variety. This is a cheaper piece of equipment that still gives resistance.
The target of the workout was predominantly chest, back and arms (which traditionally would be difficult to do from home).
Particularly with moving into a new flat, I could A) afford to invest in lots of expensive gym kit B) Have space for it considering the amount of boxes lying around!
It’s not something that I would look to do over the longer term as a resistance session is needed to really improve strength and I love the gym. However, as a substitute for a lack of time / organisation lately, it is far better than doing nothing – I could have done it whilst watching TV.
I can certainly feel my muscles today, that’s for sure.
There is a vast array of home workout equipment that seems to appear – especially this time of year but I would remain sceptical until it stands the test of time!
Abdominal rollers are testament to this. Remember those frames that encouraged you to crunch! It boils my blood that companies make money off gimmicks like “spot reduction” (see previous vlogs of fitness myths).
I only use fitness equipment that has been proven (and I’ve seen a lot in my six years working in gyms).
Don’t be fooled by the marketing of these things – if in doubt ask a fitness professional.
Remember, ask yourself three questions: will I use it? Do I want it? Do I really need it?
If either of these is no, then I would wholeheartedly advise against purchasing it.
One of the flaws with fitness is that people are trying to sell exciting new products. In actual fact, it’s about consistency and you could create a fantastic routine quite cheaply. You could easily get fit with a pair of running shoes and a couple of bodyweight exercises.
However, it requires dedication, commitment and above all, ENJOYMENT! Most people quit after a few weeks when in fact, they are doing the right thing but not seeing the validity of instant results (that perhaps other “miracle” weight loss systems offer) or hate what they are doing.
That’s why the RYPT app is different! I’m not selling you a product, I’m selling you a result.
You get the accountability of me watching over your plan, keeping in contact and besides, there are extensive questionnaires at the beginning so I can create an ENJOYABLE, sustainable routine that contains everything in moderation.
It’s not a one trick pony that requires you to do crunches every day! It’s a systemic plan that will get you to where you want to be with the RYPT system. So whether at home or the gym, try the RYPT app for FREE because I’m that convinced having a personal trainer in your pocket WILL work.
If in doubt, ask me and I’ll point you in the direction of one of many people currently on the home or gym workout plan or see the Testimonial page of the website.
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Ross
