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Home » Fitness » The Perks Of Working Out At H.O.M.E.

The Perks Of Working Out At H.O.M.E.

Published: Feb 20, 2014 · Modified: Dec 24, 2014 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

Big Buff Guy: "What gym to you pump iron at?"

Me: "Gym? Please. I CRUSH iron at H.O.M.E.!"

Big Buff Guy: "Really? I have never heard of H.O.M.E?"

Me: "O, it is the best. Let me tell you why..."

The Perks Of Working Out At Home

Perk #1 - Any time, any place. Want to workout in the living room go ahead, want to workout in the bathroom, you can do that too!

Perk #2 - You don't have to wear special attire. Working out in pjs is the way to go! You don't have to set out your clothes the night before to motivate yourself, just jump out of bed and go. If you sleep naked, don't worry, that is 100% acceptable.

Perk #3 - You don't have to freeze your butt off to go outside, get in the car, and walk in. That saves money to. No need to get gas!

Perk #4 - All the equipment, all the time. Want to use those dumbbells? Need some floor space for kettlebell swings? Well you don't have to wait or tell people to get the hell out of you way! No waiting for the kid on the leg press, texting pictures of his muscles, to get off or actually start working out! Bye-bye equipment hoggers!

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Perk #5 - Less germs. Those dumbbells that you just grabbed are not infested with the germy grip sweat of the meat-head who flexes in the mirror. It just has your own sweat!

Perk #6 - Speaking of meat-heads...they won't be a bother to you! No grunting and yelling or slamming down barbells. Now of course you might be a meat-head and do this stuff yourself, but at least no one else is around to hear it!

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Perk #7 - You have access to all the classes! Didn't get there early enough for a Spin bike? Psh, well you have your own personal one with everything set and ready to go! Feel like some TRX? All you need is to buy the straps and hang them up! Or maybe you feel like doing some Zumba but don't want to look like an uncoordinated baby giraffe. Well just pop in a DVD and jam out! No one is there to judge your moves and grooves...while in your pjs!

Perk #8 - You don't have to deal with all the gym gossip that goes on in those cliquey classes like yoga, Pilates, or Spin. No, you just get to talk to yourself about how awesome you are!

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Perk #9 - You don't have to workout next to the non-deodorant wearers! Speaking of hygiene...you also don't have to worry about running into naked old women in the locker room. I think that speaks for itself.

Perk #10 - No people to talk to or get distracted by! You can get in your workout in record time. No women on her cell phone chating about her new boob job while walking at the pace of a snail on the treadmill. No newbies asking you how to turn on the treadmill. No snotty desk assistant telling you you can't use the gym until you put money toward you contract.  So this way, the only person you can blame for getting delayed or distracted is yourself!

Big Buff Guy: "Well that does sound pretty beast! How do I join?"

Me: "Just go home! O and make sure you pay your mortgage...that's you contract."

So tell me:

Where do you work out?

*P.S. This is a humorous post. I have no intention of offending anyone, Just writing for some fun and laughs!*

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  1. Kristin @ Exercise Bikes Expert

    April 30, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    Oh Rebecca!! Hahaha! You crack me up! lol I think I will remember this every time I go spinning! 😀

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 01, 2015 at 7:06 am

      Haha, thanks for reading such an old post!

      Reply
  2. Toot Sweet 4 Two

    April 25, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Too funny! I work out at H.O.M.E. too. It’s called walking {grin}.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      April 25, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      Haha 😉

      Reply
  3. The Dose of Reality

    April 25, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    BWAH HA HA HA! The images here are HILARIOUS! Love it! Came by from the SITS thread on FB and so glad I did! :)-Ashley

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      April 25, 2014 at 12:17 pm

      Haha thanks Ashley 😉

      Reply
  4. Starla Jimenez

    April 24, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    Thank you for the laugh! I do work out at home also!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      April 25, 2014 at 12:22 am

      Glad you enjoyed it Starla 😉

      Reply
  5. Deborah Smikle-Davis

    March 05, 2014 at 12:02 am

    Hi Rebecca,
    My favorite perk regarding working out at home is that you don't have to look cute or get dressed in cool workout wear when you work out at home. That's a big plus for me. Thank you so much for sharing this fun and fitting post on the Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Blog Hop! I appreciate it!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      March 05, 2014 at 3:53 am

      Yes, you can look however you want!

      Reply
  6. misssrobin

    February 23, 2014 at 2:19 am

    Okay, okay. I’ll do some squats tomorrow. Ugh. No excuses now.
    Great post. Happy Sharefest!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 23, 2014 at 2:25 am

      Get at it girl! Have some fun and I'll bet you'll want to do it again!

      Reply
  7. adrianscrazylife

    February 23, 2014 at 12:51 am

    Me too! In fact, I recently turned my stamping studio into an exercise room complete with my Wii and my DVD player. I find I’m MUCH more motivated to exercise if I can do it in my bare feet and my jammies. My top floor is set up so I can just walk a big lap around from the living room to the hallway. Apparently, my Mom used to do the same thing because the first thing my older son said when he saw me doing it is “You’re nuts, just like Nana used to be!”. Well, I can’t think of anyone else I’d want to be nuts like! #SITSSharefest

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 23, 2014 at 2:13 am

      Aw haha well working out at home was meant to be then! 😉

      Reply
  8. Kristin KH

    February 22, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    So funny! Totally makes me feel better about not being able to afford a gym. I haven't worked out pants less yet, but that made me laugh!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 23, 2014 at 2:11 am

      If you go pantless then working out becomes even cheaper! No special workout clothes 😉

      Reply
  9. estheticgoddess

    February 22, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    Yes to all of these reasons! I went to the gym for over 10 years and got fed up with all of it a few year go. Haven't regretted it one bit! I call my H.O.M.E. gym "Burn"!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 22, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Great name! It is free and you can "design" it however you want with no one to get in the way, perfect!

      Reply
  10. DrJulieAnn

    February 22, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I LOVE workout out at H.O.M.E.! I used to work out at the university rec center but I got tired of being the "old lady" in the locker room causing the young girls to recoil in horror (although I wasn't ever completely nekked, just in my skivvies after my shower). I wanted to tell them that someday, if they're lucky, they'll be middle aged, too!

    Visiting from #SITSSharefest and I'm glad I came over 🙂

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 22, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      Hahahaha! Well don't worry what they think, at least you are strong and workout! Show off and make them jealous 😉

      Reply
  11. Darlena

    February 21, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    I love to work out at home and have been know to do so in my PJ’s

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 22, 2014 at 1:37 am

      It's the best right!?

      Reply
  12. Laura

    February 21, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    This is brilliant. I work out at H.O.M.E for perk #2 😉 Who wouldn't want to work out in their PJs! Right? ..

    Laura | Health and Fitness Blogger

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 21, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      I know! Comfort is essential for a good workout right?

      Reply
  13. lovenataliemarie

    February 20, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    Oh my girl. You make me crack up! I love this. 😀

    I did pilates at home for a while! I can't wait to start up when I am able to again.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2014 at 8:57 pm

      Haha! You will be better soon! Working out at home will be great for recovery as you can go your own pace 🙂

      Reply
  14. Ashley @ Married to the Game

    February 20, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    #6 is the number one reason I rather avoid crowded gyms. Thankfully I always have the gym to myself in the hotel that we are living in!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      Haha, when I did used to do my workouts in the gym. I would always be in the zone doing whatever and all of a sudden I hear some loud slam and grunt and totally lose my focus. The funny thing is, it was always the older men that would be like that, haha, not the younger guys.

      Reply
  15. Amy @ Will Run For Ice Cream

    February 20, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    ha.. thanks for the smile today! 🙂

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      Aw, well thank you for reading 🙂 XOXO

      Reply
  16. JenB

    February 20, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    I'm totally spoiled with a complete home gym, and as I'm such a homebody, it works great for me! I love working out on the elliptical and stationary bike in slippers instead of shoes, of always being able to watch what I want (and pause it and come back to it), of leaving things where I want (shoes, mat, dumbbells). It's also good for quick/multiple workouts. I'll pop down first thing, then do mommy stuff, then hit the elliptical for 20 minutes again. Do some laundry and blogging, then go to the treadmill. Do some more stuff, then go ride the bike. I'm always around if the I get a call, or if the kids need me. It's great!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Exactly! I have all I need at home too! My barbell and plates, a huge rack of dumbbells, a yoga mat, stability ball, stationary bike for quick HIIT, a kettlebell, a pull-up bar. It is good even though I have little floor space, I make it work and love that I can take breaks and multi-task during certain workouts!

      Reply
  17. Kim

    February 20, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Love this - funny (and actually some truth for sure!).
    I work out at home and the best part is the fact that at 5:00am I just throw on some shorts and sports bra and I'm ready to go - no driving, no cold.....

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2014 at 3:25 pm

      No cold is the best! I am known to just workout in my pjs and if I get hot I can just quickly throw on shorts! Win, win 😉

      Reply
  18. GiselleR

    February 20, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    HAHA this is awesome! Although…I’m pretty sure working out naked might be a little dangerous with some exercises LOL
    Thanks for making me laugh today

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      O I'm glad I could put a smile on your face 🙂

      Reply
  19. loramarie03

    February 20, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Great post! My favorite aspect is that you don’t waste all that time going to the gym! In the amount of time I spend getting in my car, driving there, etc., half my workout could be done.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      I know! The one night I do take a class at the gym it takes like 3hours out of my day..no good!

      Reply
  20. kristenk

    February 20, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Haha love this! This is exactly why I have a treadmill - I can't deal with other people when I'm just trying to get through 11 miles and have no mental capacity left for anything else. Plus, people are gross! I do go to a Barre3 studio for my cross training workouts but it's really small, nice, and populated only by people with good hygiene so I'm down.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Haha the only class I take is Group Power at the YMCA once a week. The locker rooms are scary places haha. I like my barbell, dumbbells, and yoga mat at home and alone!

      Reply
  21. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves

    February 20, 2014 at 9:04 am

    haha! love this. home workouts for the win!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2014 at 10:13 am

      They are the best! That's why I do them 🙂

      Reply
  22. Megan (The Lyons' Share)

    February 20, 2014 at 8:20 am

    This cracked me up!!! Thanks for the laughs 🙂

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2014 at 10:13 am

      I'm glad you liked it 🙂 Haha!

      Reply

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