Working out at HOME

The gym has come home: living rooms have become dance studios, weights are part of the bedroom furniture and exercise bikes have been liberated from their former role as makeshift clothes horses. But the home gym seems one habit that we are looking to keep up – even make more permanent – as we head back to ‘normal’. A recent survey of 2,000 Brits by Comparethemarket.com found almost 19 per cent would add a gym to their home life if money wasn’t an issue.

But if you’re struggling to get that workout/home balance right, then there are a few things you can try. ‘One of the reasons in-person fitness classes and gyms are so effective is because they give you a space where). ‘Physical spaces help you to take a break from outside things that demand your attention, such as email or social media, and focus on your workout. The same goes for a home gym; by designating a corner of your home for fitness, you create a space that helps you to stay focused and be deliberate in your actions.’