Me too, it’s never busy and you have to tidy up after every session. If it rains I get wet though.
“typical gym rat who has been spinning his wheels for 10 years is doing”
I wonder about gym rats. They basically give away thousands of dollars to do exercises they could do at home. And a lot drive to the gym and back.
Not everyone has the space for a home gym setup.
Not everyone has the upfront capital to afford it. Even if you pay more in the long run, coming up with 50 bucks a month is a lot easier than coming up with a few grand for most people.
I’ve spent about 3K total on my home setup. For that sum I have a squat rack, an Olympic bar, enough plates to load up to 605 on the bar, axle, farmer’s handles, sandbag, and a few kettlebells. That’s great for me and how I train. However, I do not have dumbbells, Smith machine, any other machines, treadmills, elliptical machines, a racquetball court, a pool, a sauna, or a smoothie bar - all things that some people might (justifiably) want out of their gym.
For me? That’s absolutely fantastic. I don’t have to drive to the gym, it’s waiting here for me when I get home, and if I’m home by 5PM, I can be working out by 5:10 and done by 5:45, free to help my wife with our son and fix dinner.
For others? They might want a lot more equipment (for example, purchasing a full set of dumbbells is very cost and space-inefficient for a home gym). They might want a smoothie bar. They might want a pool. They might want to go look at cute girls in spandex. They might feel more motivated working out in a gym setting than at home (there’s a 750-plus deadlifter in these forums who specifically cites this). There are a dozen good reasons.
And yes, some people do it just because they think it’s cool, or because “having a gym membership” is something you can talk about, or because they go to the gym to socialize. But several of the strongest and/or best physiques on this website are “gym rats” (people that train in commercial gym setting).
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How extensive is your home gym…out of curiosity? Are you ever around others when lifting or ever? Gives me a reference point. I have a home gym but has it’s limits…and with more progress, more to buy, so I get out when I can. Financially, I don’t get your point. It’s a matter of convenience for me at home, and I have someone with me most of the time whether home or out. It’s accountability and also I think you need to observe the gym etiquette and language. You seem to enjoy arguing with people and are confrontational to no end. Are you lonely and feel the need to pick fights? But main point is accountability and I’m not finding it from you…what makes your way concrete when you’re not observing others? Look into CTs neurotyping or need a therapist to work on you diva attitude. I’m a bitch at times I know, but I’m in therapy and try to “play” with others. I hate to see such an angry guy wanting to prove to the world he’s better than everyone else. Now when I read your posts it makes more sense…you are trying to feel better about yourself but going nowhere…
I’m a happy person. Your angry comments reflect your own feelings.
I enjoy discussing topics. Perhaps you could try that.
Sorry dude I think you need to realize how confrontational you are…step back and read…it’s a valuable tool to learn lessons in life and not just go beast mode on everyone.
You attacked me lol
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But of course you nicely have posted some things, but honestly, “there is anger in you” and cortisol levels are affected by that type of living. I’m no cheesehead but R-e-l-a-x. I embrace my flaws and dumbassnessat times but value my well-being more
You keep projecting. Nothing to do with me.
Sigh how many people do you argue with on a daily basis
I discuss topics. What you are doing is personal attacks. Doesn’t bother me. Says a lot about you though.
I’m advising you get help. That’s constructive because it seems as if you need. Brutal honesty
I’m self aware I know how I am
Help with what? Typing abuse like you?
Take your own advice dude.
Then print out the abuse and show a doctor. See what they say.
Wrong again, I’m not a dude and am honest to the core.
Well get help then.
Where’s your accountability I’ve yet to see
For what? 1 you abused me 2 I don’t know you.
Take your own advice.
Your perception of things is way off. Self reflect