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If you’re trying to keep yourself fit and healthy, setting up a gym at home can be a good idea. After the cost of setting it up, it can end up being cheaper than paying for a gym membership. Having the gym at home can also help you to commit to an exercise routine. If you don’t have to leave the house to hit the gym, it’s much harder to find an excuse not to go.
Invest In Quality Equipment
Make sure that the equipment you buy for your gym is safe. A lot of kit like rowing machines, weight racks and treadmills often show up on sites like eBay or Facebook Marketplace, but make sure you check any equipment before you buy it. Give anything you buy a thorough check over to make sure it’s in good condition before you bring it home. If you buy something new, make sure you know how to use everything. At home, you won’t have a trainer to show how the equipment should be used, so ask the salesman and get them to show you.
Start Small
Gym equipment isn’t cheap, so be sure you’re going to use it before spending money. Start small with some free weights, a yoga mat and an exercise ball. If you find you’re using your gym a lot, then you can invest in more pieces and add them in. Don’t forget your gym wear too. Try curvesncombatboots.com for fun leggings.
Personalise The Space
Make your home gym a nice room that you actually want to be in. Adding something personal like posters or pictures can add a bit of personality. Add a TV or some speakers to entertain you while you work out. Adding some plants adds some colour to the room.
Get Multipurpose Equipment
Most home gyms are small room, so equipment that has more than one purpose or can adapt to you as your fitness level changes are a sensible buy. Go for things like adjustable dumbbells, so you’re set up for different exercise with one piece of equipment.
Keep It Warm
Lots of people turn their garages into home gyms. This is a brilliant use of the space but can mean that the gym is cold. Don’t give yourself the excuse to skip a workout because it’s cold, and put in some space heaters to keep it warm. Even with heaters, the bar of your barbell can get very cold, which isn’t nice when you grip it. Keep equipment like this in the house, and just take them over to the gym when you’re ready to work out.
Start Sociable
Do you miss the social side of the gym? Sometimes the atmosphere at the gym can help push you through a difficult workout. If you find your home gym is a bit lonely, why not invite some of your friends to use it as well? They can save on their gym memberships, and you’ll have some company while you’re working out.
