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Gym vs Home Workout True Cost

Compare five-year gym membership costs with home workout setup and subscription costs.

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What this means

Break-even: 17 months.

Formula used

Gym annual = membership*12 + travel + time value; home five-year = equipment + app*60.

Worked example

£45/month gym plus £180 travel vs £600 equipment and £10/month app => £3,600 gym, £1,200 home, 17-month break-even.

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It follows the published Technofatty formula for this tool, but real life can add fees, rules, timing quirks, and context.

Plain-English summary

Gym 5-year cost £3,600.00; home 5-year cost £1,200.00.

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Disclaimer: This calculator gives a general estimate only. It is not financial, legal, medical, employment, or professional advice.

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