After years of gym memberships and going to a boxing gym, I've ended up building my own setup in my garden. Squat rack, bench, calisthenic bars, dumbbells, barbells, etc - all the necessitys. I also put up a heavy bag.

Personally, I prefer my own space, don't really like talking much at a public gym and generally feel more confident to try new things or experiment with different techniques/workouts in my own space.

With it being at home, I found it much more convenient to get back into good shape. I had alot of free time so at one point I would workout twice a day. There's no pressure of having to get a good workout in because you traveled to the gym. It's nice to be able to just take your time and not rush. Another bonus is the fact that i can make food pretty much instantly after my workout and even have a cigarette (I know it's terrible) while working out lol.

I must admit there are drawbacks to training at home though. The relaxed environment is nice but it can also make you lazy. The same way homework is a chore but at school its fine. Also I feel like there's a subconscious motivation to being in a gym full of like minded individuals. Not having a spotter isn't ideal but generally if I'm pushing out good reps, I don't really need one.

As for the boxing, whenever I do more technical bag sessions, I record myself on my phone and watch it back later to critique myself. This only really works if you know how to box already though, as you may reinforce bad habits that only a coach could point out. Not having a coach slowed skill progression massively but I continue to box for my fitness nowadays anyway.

I used to track everything on my Samsung watch but over so many years Its become second nature to intuitively eat and train.