If you are anything like myself, then you love the idea of working out in the morning and not having to trek and pay for a membership where you are waiting for someone else to be done with the machine. The idea of having a home gym is just a great solution to ensuring you are living the best, healthiest and easiest lifestyle possible.
So a guide to help you foster this new room and lifestyle is exactly what you need.
Pick a Good Space
Not only do you need to establish what equipment you want in your home gym but where it is going to go. Although these would go hand in hand in the sense that having heavy equipment comes with the risk of weights being on the floor, someone might be more inclined to choose a room on the ground floor or even the garage where the ground is strong and leaves very minimal risk of damage to the space.
While these are important factors to consider, there also has to be a space big enough for everything you want to incorporate, whether you just want a free weights section or a pilates table. You should ensure that you are designing your space after the measurements have been made.
You also want to make sure it’s a cool or well-ventilated space.
Create a Plan
So you’ve picked the perfect room and before you begin your search for new equipment, there are important things you need to make the process smooth and seamless. First, you begin to take measurements.
Sketch a rough plan of where you want equipment to go.
This will allow you to visualise what you want the finished product to look like, especially when it comes to moving the equipment into the space.
Choose Your Equipment
You have landed on space and established how much you’ve got of it to play around with and add equipment to it. Knowing exactly how many machines you can add to your space is crucial, as this will help with buying the perfect equipment.
There are several factors you should also consider when choosing your equipment.
Workout Goals
While it’s important to make sure the equipment fits in the space, it also needs to be aligned with your workout goals. You can do this by choosing multifunctional equipment pieces and stands. for example, a Smith machine, while on the larger side, removes the need for a range of other pieces of equipment. To maximise your space, you should choose pieces that allow you to be versatile with it and not restrict you to only a certain amount of exercise.
Cost and Warranty
After you’ve established the space, layout and potential equipment that align with your home workout goals, you should ensure that you aren’t bending over backwards and exceeding your budget. Building a gym may take time, as it can be pretty expensive.
Be sure to shop around with multiple providers that have a fair warranty. Buying from both a verified seller and with some warranty is usually a good indication that you are buying a reliable product that will meet your standards at a reasonable price.
Brand and Seller Research
When going forward and buying your desired equipment, you should always double and triple-check that you’re not only buying the right thing but it’s coming with the right pieces. Cross-reference reviews from both the seller and specific equipment to ensure you are not wasting either your time or money on products that don’t align with your standards or goals.
Look Into Rubber Flooring
If you want to go all out or ensure that your flooring is protected, look into adding some rubber flooring before getting your machines and equipment delivered.
You can find made-to-measure mats and restrict them to specific spots in your home gym to save both time and money.
Install Mirrors
Having mirrors in the relevant areas will ensure that you are not only getting the best authentic gym vibe but you also have something to check your form.
Form is everything when it comes to working out and can make a whole load of difference if you want to see effective results and get the most out of your brand-new equipment.
Add Motivators
Getting motivated to use your home gym can be what some people struggle with but designing the perfect space is the end of your home gym.
Consider adding things that keep you coming back and help you stay motivated; this might be through your decor, such as LED lighting, posters, aesthetically pleasing decor such as plants and even good selfie spots to take some progress pics in your new women’s gymwear sets.
A Little Spot for Music
You can’t have a good home workout session without a spot of music and what better way to further motivate you than adding a dedicated spot for your music?
Whether it be on its own little podium or professionally installed speaker, be sure to remember to have a good playlist on standby to help get you through a tough workout.
Add a Clock
To ensure that you are giving yourself enough time in between sets and are focused on not going overtime before work, be sure to install a clock as a point of reference in a good spot where you can see it from any machine.
Final Thoughts
Building your perfect home gym will take time and effort but all will be worth it in the end. having that space, you can not only encourage a healthy lifestyle but blow off some steam without having to wait awkwardly for a machine to be free in the gym. By following this quick and easy guide, you are ensuring you are aware of all the processes and how they fall seamlessly together to avoid any mistakes but also elements you might be forgetting.
Be sure to take your time when it comes to choosing your equipment and only choose multifunctional and reliable sellers.
