A Guide To Picking and Planning for a Sustainable Home Workout Routine

Although gyms are opening back up in New York City and other places, many folks are still preparing to invest in a home practice. I have elected to do so because I don’t feel comfortable being around lots of people yelling and exhaling hard even in masks; nor do I feel good about my own grunting and sharp breaths out that send whatever cooties I might be carrying out into the air. Other people who have elected to get set up to workout at home have their own reasons. I suspect some have realized during this period that at-home workouts meet their needs better than going to a gym or studio does. Practical issues like childcare and the regular expense of a gym membership are one type of consideration. For others, traditional fitness environments may not feel inclusive and safe, whereas being at home does.

The trend toward working out at home is reflected in the boom in streaming at home workouts. Peloton has been an at-home fitness business for over eight years. While its foundation is selling bikes and treadmills, it now also offers an at home fitness studio app that provides on demand classes that span from bootcamp to meditation. By May they had seen a 66% increase in sales, and I feel like not a week goes by without someone posting on my social media feed that they are considering investing in a Peloton. Those who wish to…