Are quarantine workouts at home as effective as traditional gym workouts?

Pandemic workouts can be just as effective as going to traditional gyms. Data from FightCamp user activity suggests having equipment can be more effective than having no equipment at all. Compelling user data has shown that having equipment results in effective workout routines. When users have equipment to help them workout, they are often more inclined to maintain an exercise routine. Combine that with online streaming workouts that utilize the equipment and provide proper technique and instruction, users are more consistent. With the right equipment and the right online instructors easily accessible, users can turn their homes into a personal gym and keep up with their exercise routine during quarantine.

How can you stay consistent when working out at home?

The most difficult aspect of workouts is finding a consistent and reliable routine. According to research, having the right equipment in place can make a noticeable difference to users. FightCamp Co-Founder, Patrick Chandler stated, “We consistently see people with equipment sticking with the workouts longer, for example at the 6-month mark, 85% more people are sticking with the workouts when they have equipment.”

What is most effective for working out at home during quarantine?

FightCamp Co-Founder, Tommy Duquette, remarked that, “There appears to have been a major and permanent sentiment shift. We hear it when we speak with our members. 81% of our members report that the pandemic has permanently changed the way they workout and that they will continue to primarily workout from home after the pandemic and not return to a physical gym setting. Add to that another 7% who will return to the gym after the pandemic cools down but will also workout regularly from home because of the added convenience. Less than 1% reported that they will discontinue working out from home after the pandemic cools down.” The pandemic has caused a seismic shift towards at-home gyms and workout equipment. FightCamp user Rebecca Spunzo stated, “Quarantine was the push I needed to invest in FightCamp. It has been on my radar for a while previously. Now I can’t see myself ever going to a gym again. The time wasted going there and back, childcare, and germs are all drawbacks. We’re getting a treadmill next week to add to our setup. And when we buy a house in the next few years, a space to make a real home gym will be a must.” If you’ve been searching for a reliable workout routine to help you achieve your goals—look no further than FightCamp.

Why use FightCamp’s punching bag workouts?

FightCamp is the leading connected at-home boxing solution. FightCamp workouts are created by former professional fighters with years of experience in the ring. Our unique programs combine the best of both cardio and strength training to deliver a full-body, dynamic workout routine unlike any other. Motivate yourself to push harder with in-app punch goals, and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard by improving your output score.

How Has COVID-19 Quarantine Changed The Way We Workout?

Q: What is the best at-home workout?

Gyms have become subject to a series of closures and shutdowns worldwide—causing individuals to adopt new, mobile workout methods. Although many people may not have access to complex gym equipment, that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve solid workouts. There's no shortage of free workout content online these days from full length YouTube workouts to apps like FightCamp with a premium subscription model. Apple just revealed their initiative with Fitness + with a promise to simplify exercise. Here’s some examples of exercises that can be performed from home: Jump rope, Jumping jacks, Bodyweight squats, Lunges, Hip extensions, Hip rotations, Push-ups, Spider-man steps, Walking lunges, Planks. Although each of these exercises can be performed with no equipment at all—statistics have shown that having proper equipment can result in increased workout performance. The right tools can make all the difference for developing strategic and well-planned routines.

Quarantine has changed how we workout. Research indicates that users are more consistent with workouts while using equipment vs when no equipment is used.

Published: December 10, 2020

Topics: In The News, Fight News

Author: FightCamp Team

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed all facets of society—including workouts and exercise routines. As gyms closed, many people were forced to create home equipment setups and makeshift workout areas. Additionally, many companies began producing streaming content to keep up with at-home workout demands.

A study from FightCamp’s user base shows how working out with equipment vs. no equipment impacts the experience of getting in shape at home.

How Can You Stay Consistent When Working Out?

Having equipment at home, whether it’s a punching bag, weights, or a machine, does play a role in staying consistent with your workouts.

A new analysis of the retention rate of 20,000 connected fitness users over a six-month period found that people who use connected fitness equipment as part of their at-home workout routine stick with their routine longer, versus those who streamed workouts without using connected equipment.

At the 6-month mark, 85% more people are sticking with the workouts when they have equipment than those who don’t.

What Is The Best At-Home Workout?

The best at-home workout is not the one that gets you in shape, but keeps you in shape.

We believe this trend we see with our members using equipment and sticking to their workouts is a result of:

Having equipment and a safe space dedicated to working out (like our punch trackers, bag and mat provides) that serve as a physical reminder in the home to stay committed.
Having equipment (in particular a punching bag) that creates resistance necessary for effective training. (Not to mention, the unique satisfaction of having a bag to punch and release tension!)
Having equipment like our punch trackers that gives post-workout data and connects you to a leaderboard, that gives real time feedback and the sense of community often found in gyms.

Can at home workouts be as effective as the gym? According to a poll of 1,000 FightCamp users, the answer is yes. 81% of our members report that the pandemic has permanently changed the way they workout and that they will continue to primarily workout from home after the pandemic and not return to a physical gym setting.

How To Get Started

Here’s what we recommend for those looking for a workout experience as effective as the gym (or more):

Define a dedicated space with equipment visible to serve as a physical reminder
Incorporate resistance training
Invest in equipment that connects you to workout data and a community

"Quarantine was the push I needed to invest in FightCamp. Now I can’t see myself ever going to a gym again. The time wasted going there and back, childcare, and germs are all drawbacks. We’re getting a treadmill next week to add to our setup. And when we buy a house in the next few years, a space to make a real home gym will be a must."

- Rebecca Spunzo, FightCamp user

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