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With so many people spending a lot more time indoors and gyms being closed, you may have started to see the benefits of working out at home. You cut down on the commute time to and from the gym, you never have to wait for machines to be free, and you can watch/listen to whatever you want without worrying about disturbing anyone.
Exercise is crucial for our health, and building your very own gym has so many benefits. If you’re ready to ditch the public gym for good, here’s how you can get started and set up your own gym at home.
Make the Space
First, you need to make sure you have the space for a gym. Garages are ideal as they are out of the way and often full of junk that can be shifted to make space. A spare room such as an attic can also be a good choice. However, whatever space you use, you need to make sure the floor can take the weight of the heavy gym equipment.
Gym machines like treadmills can also be quite noisy when in use for rooms below, so consider this before building your gym on a second storey. You will need plenty of space for all your machines, so take the measurements of the equipment you want to purchase and design the layout on the floor with tape so you can check you have space for everything you need.
Choose the Right Equipment
Your home gym is yours to do what you want with, so you can pick the kind of exercise equipment you like to work with and forget the things you don’t touch in the public gym. You will need to consider what your workout covers, like strength training, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility.
Strength Workout
Strength training involves increasing muscle mass and is typically done slowly over a long period. This kind of workout can help burn fat and increase lean muscles and improve balance and stability. Strength training usually involves lifting weights, and it’s for this reason, a robust and reinforced floor is needed for your home gym that can take the weight when they are dropped from height.
Strength workouts often involve the following kinds of equipment:
- Dumbbells
- Barbells
- Weight machines
- Resistance bands
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular exercise is activity that uses aerobic metabolism. It’s a vigorous activity that increases the heart rate and raises the oxygen and blood flow through the body. It involves continuous rhythmical activity like running, swimming and rowing and is typically done to help maintain or lose weight.
The following are examples of gym equipment that facilitates cardiovascular workouts:
- Treadmill
- Exercise bike
- Cross trainer
- Rowing machine
Flexibility
Stretching is an integral part of exercise, as staying flexible improves mobility and posture and reduces the risk of injuries and muscle soreness.
The following equipment is used for exercises to increase flexibility:
- Exercise mat
- Styrofoam roller
- Stretch band
- Exercise ball
Appropriate Storage
Storage is vital in your gym, especially if you do not have loads of space. Storage containers can be a good investment for equipment that can be put away and brought out only when needed, like exercise mats, jump ropes or other small portable pieces.
Weight racks are a good idea for dumbbells to keep them neatly put away, reducing the risk of tripping hazards in your gym. For large pieces of equipment, they will likely be stationary where they are, so it’s important to place them in convenient places where they won’t be in the way when you’re not using them. You could also consider machines that can be folded away, like certain treadmills, to create more space, only having it out when in use.
The Right Atmosphere
Gyms have a very specific feel to them, and it can be tricky to recreate this at home. Consider what elements of your gym you like and bring them into your own. A large wall mirror is always a good idea, as it can help you keep an eye on your form when you’re doing things like lifting weights, helping you maintain correct posture.
Consider motivational posters, a water cooler, an energy bar station and the right kind of bright lighting. You may even want to give the entire room a redecorate with freshly painted walls and new flooring to really get that gym feel. Whatever you like about your usual gym, bring it into your gym at home, and forget anything you didn’t like. Your gym is yours to do with as you please.
Get a Smart TV
Working out is essential, but it can be very dull and repetitive. Many people like to watch TV while they workout and a smart TV makes the perfect exercise companion.
Smart TVs have everything you need to enjoy your workout, including all your favourite streaming apps so you can catch up on your favourite TV shows and films while doing your training. Or if you prefer listening to music while exercising, your smart TV can facilitate this or even play live radio.
If you need some workout inspiration, you can use your smart TV to access the thousands and thousands of workout videos online on websites like YouTube and follow along. It’s like your very own gym class, but for free!
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