Nearly half (44 per cent) are now preferring to exercise at home for convenience (65 per cent), value for money (50 per cent) and ease (48 per cent).
Over a third (38 per cent) feel it’s easy to access different apps, workouts and motivation at home.
The research polling 2,000 adults showed that following the on-and-off closure of gyms and leisure centres since March, the alternative set-up of exercising at home was relaxing for 31 per cent, quieter (30 per cent), and more enjoyable (24 per cent).
Almost a third (32 per cent) also prefer the option to choose to exercise when it suits their calendar.
Fiit ambassador, Dr Hazel Wallace, who partnered with Sky Q to commission the survey, said: “Working out at home can be very difficult without any guided support or motivation to get you through.
"Staying active is not only important for our physical health - but our mental health too.
"With all the upheaval over the last year, it is more important than ever that we take time out in our day to look after our health and wellbeing.”
Two thirds (64 per cent) of adults used exercise to improve their mental and physical wellbeing during both lockdowns.
With many preferring the benefits of not feeling pressured (30 per cent), judged (26 per cent) or embarrassed (21 per cent), and instead feeling more confident (21 per cent).
Almost seven in ten have continued to exercise at home since the first lockdown and are keen to keep up this habit - with 39 per cent admitting they want to keep going for at least a year.
As a result of this new trend, the average exercise fan plans to spend two days less in the gym - even when restrictions are fully lifted.
One in five are planning not to return to the gym at all, according to the OnePoll.com figures.
And as some feel more comfortable working out at home, 33 per cent of Brits are trying new forms of exercise including core work, weights, cardio, yoga and cycling.
Fraser Stirling, group chief product officer at Sky, said: “It’s great that people are feeling more confident to try new forms of exercise at home.
"It makes it so easy to work out that you can’t use the usual excuses.
"Even if it’s a quick 15-minute session, everyone can join in with classes and training programmes, straight from the heart of your home and often on your own TV screen.”
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