Gym vs Jogging outside/Calisthenics/Using Parks eq

[Travel memoir21]

Which is better?


Gym or working out, outside and using whatever in your local Park to do calisthenics?


The latter just seem less expensive and purer. But if you want to gain some freakin muscle, maybe signing up for The Gym is also a great choice.


If you don’t have a Park, Jogging and finding a place to knock out a few push ups…then finding a local bench to do a few set of dips is also effective.



Here is The Park where I work out at.

 

[SW15]

Keep working out at the park if you are getting in regular workouts and staying in shape. It's free and you can do well enough with it if you're on a budget. Since you're in South Texas, park workouts can be really hot in the May - September time frame. That might discourage you from going to the park.

Gyms are good because they are air conditioned and have more equipment. They are fully necessary but they can be a great asset.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

Haven't been to the gym in many years,since before the COVID lockdowns started.

For me, heavy resistance band training is it along with other multi-faceted functional training. One of the most underappreciated methods...highly effective, much easier on your joints, almost no dropoff.

I utilize the following modalities while training to add variety in addition to my heavy resistance band workouts at different times:

• Wearing a 60 lb Weighted Vest and doing weighted sled pulls in an open field
• Wearing a 60 lb weighted vest and doing hill climbs/hikes
• Heavy sandbag(75lb+) workouts outside
• Heavy(30lb+) slam ball workouts

Intensity is the key. Everything I do in terms of working out is intense. I get after it like a fvcking crazed beast. If you can carry on a normal convo during a workout, you aren't working hard enough. You should barely be able to say more than a few words at a time before having to shut up and catch your breath. Not that I ever do since I work out alone, but just as a guide to what constitutes proper intensity.

Not into running/excessive cardio...no need for it. Don't need to do anything other than walk to assist in fat burning. Anything else has negative effects on the anabolic state you are wanting to create for muscle growth.

 

[Clockwerk50]

I set up a home gym during COVID and haven’t looked back. The main benefits of going to a traditional gym seem to be the motivation from others with similar goals and having a spotter for heavy lifts. Basically the social aspect of it and extra curricular activities.

However, if you’re self-motivated, low in money, and dread on the idea to commuting to the gym, there is plenty you can accomplish on your own. As @BackInTheGame78 mentioned, if your goal is to build muscle and burn fat, HIIT training can easily be done at home or outdoors.

For me, heavy resistance band training is it along with other multi-faceted functional training. One of the most underappreciated methods...highly effective, much easier on your joints, almost no dropoff.

How do you work out your quads and hamstrings on those resistance band? I used to have to do about 15 squats with the band with most resistance. Then the occasionally on legged squat and deadlifts for the hamstrings.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

I set up a home gym during COVID and haven’t looked back. The main benefits of going to a traditional gym seem to be the motivation from others with similar goals and having a spotter for heavy lifts. Basically the social aspect of it and extra curricular activities.

However, if you’re self-motivated, low in money, and dread on the idea to commuting to the gym, there is plenty you can accomplish on your own. As @BackInTheGame78 mentioned, if your goal is to build muscle and burn fat, HIIT training can easily be done at home or outdoors.



How do you work out your quads and hamstrings on those resistance band? I used to have to do about 15 squats with the band with most resistance. Then the occasionally on legged squat and deadlifts for the hamstrings.

I have a belt attachment and an under door attachment...put the bands on the under door attachment and put the belt around your butt and do squats. Also do split squats, shuffle squats with a yoga band, terminal knee extensions and leg extensions sitting down.

Hamstrings are deadlifts and also glute kickbacks that also target the hamstrings as well as glute bridges and hip thrusts with a yoga band around your knees

 

[RickTheToad]

I switch off daily; with one day off to rest. Cardio incline for about an hour. Next day HIIT weight set (arms/chest). Next day, cardio. Next day, HIIT thighs and legs. Next day, cardio. Next day, resistance bands and the medicine ball. As long as you continue to confuse your muscles, you will continue to grow.