"To join or not to join a gym: That is the question. If you opt out of building a home gym, you can join a club and have access to more weights and machines. Friends and classes motivate you to keep coming, and that monthly bill keeps you disciplined. On the other hand, gym memberships are steep, workouts can get hijacked by bullies, and going to the gym is an additional commute."
"But you don't need all the time and money in the world to have a great home gym. Reviews editor Adrienne So and I have been slowly adding to our existing, minimalist home gyms in our living rooms and garage-a roughly 10- by 10-foot patch in our basements and living rooms. There's a ton of equipment out there, but for maximum results, I asked two physical therapists-Grace Fenske at Excel North Physical Therapy and Samuel Hayden at Limit Less Physical Therapy -for their recommendations."
Strength training preserves functional ability, reduces blood sugar and blood pressure, burns calories, and lowers inflammation, and is associated with substantially lower risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and premature death. Home gyms can be minimalist and effective without large time or financial investments. Gym memberships offer more equipment, social motivation, and discipline from monthly fees but also carry higher cost, potential negative interactions, and commute requirements. Simple home setups can fit in roughly 10-by-10-foot spaces. Physical therapists recommend focusing on a few high-impact pieces of equipment to maximize results and long-term adherence.
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