Undecided about whether to workout at-home or get a gym membership? Both locations are versatile and offer unlimited workout options but the main deciding factors with at-home workouts should be convenience and motivation. Check out the pros and cons below and decide whether at-home workout are better for you than gym workouts.

At-Home Workout Pros:

• You can train any time that is convenient for you and train in your p.j.'s or undies.
• No driving time so you can get an effective cardio and strength workout completed in under 30 minutes.
• Building a home gym is very inexpensive and doesn't require much space.
• More likely to train with free weights, balls, and bands which turns up the fat and calorie burning.
• Can try as many studio classes as you like i.e. yoga, boxing, martial arts, or bootcamp because you are saving money by not having a gym membership.
• Can also buy more fitness dvd's, online fitness training, mp3 workouts, fit t.v., or fitness ebooks with your saved gym money.
• No intimidating bodybuilders, spandex clad barbie dolls, or perverts to distract you or annoy you.
• More likely to stick to your workouts (according to research) even while travelling, vacationing, or under lots of stress.

At-Home Workout Cons:

• Loads of distractions such as phone, partner, kids, dog, t.v., that can make your workout longer and less effective.
• Cardio options are limited to walking, running, stairs, when trying to get a quick workout in.
• Quality of at-home cardio equipment or strength machines nowhere near as good as commercial gym equipment.
• Might slack off more and not push yourself as hard as you would in a gym.
• Finding enough room in a small house or apartment can be difficult.
• If you find that you need some personal trainer guidance be prepared to pay almost double what they charge in studios.
• Nobody around to encourage you or to point out improper form that can lead to injuries.

These are only a handful of pros and cons that can help you decide whether at-home workouts are for you. If you do feel that this a good option for you then be sure to read: How To Build A Home Gym You'll Use and also How To Build An Inexpensive Home Gym. If you're thinking about buying a cardio machine you may also want to check out: Cardio Equipment Buyers Guide: The Machines.

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