So I'm actually seriously considering doing the Insanity workout when I get the chance, and I was wondering what your guy's views on home workouts were? Do you think they work better than going to the gym; or if you can get enough drive to do it yourself; or if you really need it, do you think you can kick your ass when you really need it kicked? I'm asking because I've never done a home workout, but I need to get in shape, and I've heard Insanity is one of the best out there; plus my brother did it and he turned out really fit as well, as well as being in air force. I wanted to see what you guys thought in case you ever thought of doing it, you are doing it, or if you did it before.
I work out at home all the time. I do a few curls, push-ups and sit-ups and even though it's not much I've seen a difference from doing it all summer.
I've started running, which I suppose doesn't count as a "home" workout as I run around my neighborhood, but all the same, I've never felt the need to pay for a gym membership. Things like weight lifting you do need special machines for, but I'm not looking to build muscle or lose weight, just stay in shape. There's a whole lot you can do from home, like sit-ups, push-ups, yoga, etc.
I hear the Insanity workout is really good, but I've heard of a few folk injuring themselves quite badly with it. If you're gonna do it make sure you workout sensibly. And I'm all about home workouts. None of this expensive gym membership for me!
I was up for doing home workouts and they worked well but I just couldn't keep the motivation up to continue despite actually quite enjoying it. I think, for me personally, I would rather go for the gym membership because then I'd be paying for it and would want to go to make it worth my money. I have tried so many different ways of doing home workouts but I just need the kicking as you say which I don't have but it might be better to try as it is the cheaper option.
If you have a workout partner that knows what to do and you can afford it, you should go to the gym. You'll probably do workouts haphazardly if you don't know what you're doing and that will just frustrate you. Plus being around a lot of people who know and you're just there asking lots of mistakes can be a bit embarrassing. But if not, I think it's a good idea to start on your own. Insanity is a good start. Just remember these things take time. Just keep track of your progress to motivate you.
Believe me, I'm going to be tracking my progress as much as I possibly can. I have not been in the best shape of my life, but I'm hoping this will at least get me in better shape than I've been in a long time. And I personally enjoy being alone when working out because I don't like people judging me based on how well/poorly I do on a certain exercise. And I've gotten that quite a few times. So I just do workouts where no one else can watch so I can do what I know without anyone judging me. Plus I'd prefer to keep my money for something else.
I'm like this too and it prevents me from wanting to go to a gym. I remember I tried to start running with a friend a few years back, but I was a lot slower/had to stop a lot more than her and it completely spoiled the experience for me. I run around my town alone now, and aside from the random passersby, it's very comforting to know the only person I'm looking to please (and will embarrass myself in front of) is myself. When you become more comfortable in your exercising then perhaps you could consider joining a gym or getting a workout partner, but it's not for everyone.
I got myself a gym membership recently (still haven't actually gone but that's beside the point) and if you're worried about people judging your performance, it might be useful to think about the time of day that you go to the gym. I plan to go during the day because that's when people who are prescribed by their doctors to go to the gym attend, while the more hung ho members of the gym go in the evening. Maybe it's similar in your town. That said, if you think home workouts will work for you, then more power to you. I doubt I'd have the motivation to do it at home.
