Keeping fit is a major priority for many of us, but in today’s extremely busy world, it can be difficult to find the time and energy. Joining a gym can be expensive and also involves the added effort of having packing up your things, traveling backwards and forwards, changing rooms, waiting for equipment etc etc! But if you have your own home gym, a lot of the stress can be taken away from you. So, let’s look at just a few ways that you can build your very own home gym.
Find a Space in Your Home
Your first step will be actually finding a space in your house where you can work out away from the distractions of home life. This may be a spare bedroom, an office you are no longer using, an attic or even a basement. If you don’t have this sort of space, you can section off a corner of the living room by doing a little bit of rearranging your furniture. A garage is another option which can also provide plenty of much-needed ventilation.
Light and Space
Once you have the space, it is time to make it more like a gym. Try to make it as light and airy as possible, utilising windows and doors. If the room doesn’t have a great deal of natural light, add in more artificial light sources where possible. Putting in some plants can give the room a nice, natural feel as well as boosting oxygen levels. Try to remove all clutter and other distractions that may interfere with your workouts. If you have the room, you should certainly consider a mirror which can help to open up the space and allow you to examine your form.
Stock Up on Equipment
How much equipment you get for your gym really depends on two things: your budget and the amount of room you have. A simple foam roll mat is a good start and can be used as a base for various stretching based exercises and strength building. A jump rope is another inexpensive piece of equipment which is great for cardio, while you can invest in adjustable dumbbells rather than buying individual items – check out fitnessmusthaves.com for some reviews. And there is no need to buy everything all at once. Get some key equipment to start off with and gradually build up over time.
Arrange the Space
You will obviously need to store the equipment in between workouts, particularly if you are sharing space. A few shelves or bins can solve this problem if the equipment you are using is fairly small and lightweight. If you utilise creative storage, there is no need that this needs to take up a great deal of room at all.
Once you are all set up, it is time to enjoy your home gym and build up your fitness levels. Though it is likely to be a work-in-progress at first, keeping building on it over time and you will soon have the workout station of your dreams!
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