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? asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

real gym vs home gym?

why are real gym's better than home gyms. I mean if you have a barbell, dumbells, enough weights and a bench at home surely a real gym is pointless unless you want treadmills and weight machines (which in my opinion don't work)

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    And a squat rack. The only reason you go to the gym is because you don't have a home gym, so yes, it's pretty obvious.

    You're also right about the machines. Free weights require more effort, therefore they also burn more energy, which in turn equals lower levels of body fat.

    It also pays off in the long run to invest in a home gym. The equipment cost a lot of money(not a lot, actually), but it won't take long before you begin to save money.

    Source(s): MMA/BJJ
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    It's the same machines you'd use in the gym, but in your home. That's the point of it. Of course it will give you the same results! However, you are limited to using only what is given in the multi-gym. You need to do cardio too - this will build fitness much quicker, as well as muscle. Try running or buying a treadmill. If not, how about a rowing machine? That tires you out and is really good exercise for muscles too.

  • 1 decade ago

    Real gyms arent any better than home gyms. If you can afford to buy the equipment you need to workout, then you can have as good as a workout at home.

    A bench press will work your muscles at home the same as it would in the gym.

  • 1 decade ago

    of course weight machines work, !!

    and maybe because u cant get bored in the gym, where other people can help you with ur workout, and share ideas with you..

    home gym is better only if time was a problem for you

  • 1 decade ago

    If you want treadmills and stuff.... then buy it

    coz it will only cost once in your life time and after that yu will be able 2 use your home gym when ever you want and for FREE

    but if yu go 2 a stupid gym... then it costs... id say that home gyms are wayyyy better ;)

    Source(s): im a 13yr old girl... but i noe my stuff :)
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    i enjoy looking at the awesome women when i go to the gym....also i have lost 43 pounds since 6/09...mostly running on the treadmill...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    both are good, its jsut a matter of using them. if you manage to get yourself to the real gym you will probally get using everything, and maybe even get help from others, when you own it, you might not end up using it, or you wont take full advantage. idk, i own a weight set but have used other gyms weights more

  • 1 decade ago

    if you are a gym rat and you dont own a total gym and a stationary bike or a oribtrek elipital your missing out

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