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  • What do you even do at a gym?

    Use training equipment that you don’t have access to otherwise, to perform exercises aligned with your fitness goals. Some people do classes with trainers at gyms.

    I feel like I could do all of that at home.

    If you have the space and the money to invest in a home gym, that will be more than sufficient. Not everyone does, hence gym memberships. Classes with trainers are also not available at home, so that could be a reason to get a gym membership.

    Gym memberships are insanely expensive.

    It depends on the gym. I pay approximately $40 per year for access to my gym, and that covers everyone in my household.

    The investment in fitness can also pay dividends that outweigh the costs - strength and cardiovascular fitness will let you live longer without being sick. If you have to pay for your healthcare, this may also manifest as a concrete money saving.

    Are home workouts actually effective?

    They can be. It’s not going to be as effective as working out with full equipment, but you also may not need the full effectiveness. And if the choice is between home workouts and no workouts, the home workouts are far better.

    Does one even enjoy gym time?

    I enjoy going to the gym. I like the progression in becoming stronger.