To build a gym, or get a gym membership? It can be difficult to decide. Marketplace Events has compiled a list of some of the reasons and considerations for doing your workout at home in your own home gym.........Depending on your personal fitness objectives and how you prefer to perform your workouts, when you build a gym at home, you could save money in the long run. Gym memberships in the USA can range from $170-$2860 per year depending on the type and quality of exercise facility you decide to attend. Whereas a set of barbells, a kettle bell, a jump rope, a Pilates ball, and a yoga mat will typically set you back just under a $200.00 one-time investment for your home gym. Home Workout Hack: you can get several sets of lighter-weight free weights and a set of resistance bands for less than the cost of a good quality set of barbells.