3 Practical Ideas For Your Next Session

Working out can be a fun and rewarding experience, and can be a major benefit to your overall health. But sometimes this experience can suck simply because of the other people. From the peeping eyes on you while you’re doing your workouts that make you feel uncomfortable, to simply just being sick of waiting 15 minutes for the squat rack to be available.

After a while, motivation drops, and the once fun and rewarding experience turns into a draining and agonizing activity. But it doesn’t have to be like this…

In this blog post, we’ll go over how you can avoid this sort of experience by showing you ways you can start working out privately. From home gyms to outdoor workout spaces, we’re sure that we’ll help you find your new fitness haven!

Setting the right goal for your workouts

Before looking at the different ideas for your private workout space, we should start by making sure we have your fitness goals in mind. This can help you make a more informed decision since it can help you choose which space matches most with your wants and needs.

Make sure to get as detailed as possible, looking beyond just the gains you want to achieve, but also details such as the time frame, the way in which you want to reach this goal, and how you can track this goal. Additionally, using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) goal framework can help make sure your goals are effective and reasonable. These details can make it easy to pick which sort of space is best for you, and can even speed up your progress.

Ultimately, since working out privately might not be something you’re already used to, having your goal in mind can also make sure that you don’t stray away too far from what your fitness journey is all about.

1. Home Gyms

First, home gyms are an excellent choice to work out in private. While the typical idea of a home gym includes lots of expensive equipment and investment, home gyms can also be very affordable and be adapted to any sort of space.

This can be as simple as having a couple of weights and a yoga mat. This is when your goals come into play, as you can invest in as much equipment as your goals require. Additionally, if you’re looking to stay frugal, you can rely more on calisthenics and body weight exercises, which can cut the amount of equipment required by a lot!

Regardless of whether you want to take the step to make a large investment or keep it small, you can still get the same gains from either a public or private home gym. Additionally, if you do choose to make a large investment, there are also ways to make this back.

For example, Gym2Gym’s platform allows you to rent out your space to people who are looking for private gym spaces in their area. By doing so, you can easily make your money back (and then some), which allows you to reinvest in your space!

2. Private Gyms

Conversely, if you’re not looking to invest in your own space, you can try private gyms. As previously mentioned, Gym2Gym allows you to find private gyms in your area to work out. This means that if you want to workout in private in a home gym space, but don’t want to invest, you can still get the experience!

Browse through a variety of private gyms, from weight rooms to yoga studios with a click of a button! Find exactly what you’re looking for, and even have a private trainer come with you no matter where you are.

Private gyms can offer a more affordable way of working out in private as opposed to investing in your own home gym and can make working out a more peaceful experience for you. No more waiting for equipment, dirty equipment, and no more crowds at the gym!

Ultimately, private gyms can be a convenient way to start working out privately, if you’re looking for low-cost alternatives and a fun new experience!

3. Working out at odd times

If you’re still set on keeping your gym membership, we still have an option for you. If you’d like to work out with less of a crowd, you can try to work out in your public gym at different times. It varies by gym, but usually, at a 24-hour gym, the gym can be a lot less crowded at certain times. For example, usually, gyms can be very empty at around 1-5 am. Obviously, most people like to work out later in the day since that's what is usually convenient for people, but if you have the ability to wake up earlier and make time in your schedule, you can usually work out in almost completely empty gyms at these times.

This can be a plus if you want all the equipment you’re used to at a gym, but don’t want the people. Additionally, a gym membership can be a bit more affordable than the previous options, which can make it easier on your bank account. However, waking up this early may not be ideal for you or your schedule.

4. Outdoor gym spaces

Finally, working out outdoors can also be a very good alternative to a public gym. Some ideas for an outdoor gym space could include an outdoor park with equipment that you can use to workout, but can also just be your own backyard. While some of these outdoor alternatives may not be as private as the other options, you can still avoid the large crowds that you’d find in a gym that would make it hard to get a full workout in.

Getting a space set up in your backyard can also be as simple as setting up your own home gym. By setting up a variety of equipment such as pull-up bars, free weights, etc., you can give yourself a challenging and diverse workout experience. Alternatively, you can utilize your body weight for exercises like push-ups and squats to target specific muscle groups, if you’re looking to save money.

Conclusion

Looking for ways to work out without the crowds can be difficult at times since gyms are conventionally public areas. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t alternatives! Additionally, make sure to take it slow when transitioning your workout space and/or your schedule, to make sure you have a smooth and natural transition.