Fitness is an important part of staying healthy. Working out at home has now become more popular than ever because of the COVID-19 situation as people are social distancing by not stepping out unless absolutely necessary. Leading a sedentary lifestyle is undesirable, and people have turned to working out at home as a solution. Yet, are home workouts effective? Let us examine the pros and cons of working out at home in detail to see if this is your cup of tea.

Pros

• Never wait to work out
  All the equipment is yours, so you never have to wait in line to use something. If you want equipment at hand at the local gym, you usually will need to go very early or very late to be able to work out well and avoid the rush. This is one of the major pros of working out at home, provided that you have set up a mini home gym.
• Fits into your schedule
  Now, you do not need to drive, get stuck in traffic, or wait for the office day to end to work out. You can work out any time of the day as per your schedule and other activities. You can also exercise when the weather is bad, making working out at home something to look forward to, rather than a pain.
• Great for parents
  If you have a family, squeezing in time for the gym might seem like a luxury. Now, if you work out at home, you can supervise the kids and stay fit at the same time. This is especially important if you have a small baby that you would rather not leave alone. Working out at home is thus great for new mothers and fathers.

Cons

• Lose out on making gym buddies
  This may not seem like a huge con, but working out at home means you miss out on the chance to make friends with people who may share the same fitness goals. This is especially helpful if you have specific goals, like losing weight, and need motivation. So, you must be prepared for this and stay motivated on your own.
• Lack of access to equipment
  If you plan to work out at home, you will need to invest in some fitness equipment to get the best results. And this can be expensive, so you would have to make do with less. Moreover, even if you have the budget, there are certain equipment that you cannot install at home, such as a track to run, a steam room, or even a swimming pool, unless you have a large mansion that has enough space for these. Therefore, you might end up missing on the fitness benefits of equipment that comes as a part of your gym membership.
• Too many distractions
  When working out at home, there might be days when the television can seem more exciting. So, you are more likely to laze around on the couch and browse through shows rather than exercise.

These pros and cons of working out at home can give you a general idea of what the situation will be like. But, if you can gather the motivation and are determined to stay fit, you can easily exercise while staying inside, despite the few cons that are stated.