I prefer to work out at home. I am a bit of a germ freak, and MRSA freaks me out. I was recently gifted a nice bench and weight set, it's been excellent. I can see if you don't mind the other people, and/or don't have the room. Let's face it though, the real money makers for the gym are not the people paying and using the gym, it's the fats paying to avoid the gym. Nothing wrong with using the gym other than that. Better than just sitting on the couch.