Your Own Home Gym

Home Gym

Memorial Day weekend unofficially marks the beginning of the summer season.

While many of us are excited to enjoy summer activities, a lot of us are thinking about getting in better shape before we go on vacation.

It’s never too late to shape up for the beach. Just a couple of weeks can make a significant difference.

Before making any major equipment purchases or rearranging a room in the home, put some serious thought and consideration into what’s needed and how often it’s going to be used.

A little planning ahead of time can save a bundle of money and spare some headaches.

Be realistic. How often do you work out now?  What kind of lifestyle do you lead? The needs of a body builder, a marathoner and a someone who simply seeks to keep fit vary greatly.

Contrary to popular belief, but having access to gym equipment in the home will not lead to working out more often.

Home gyms get a lot of use up front, but gym equipment has an uncanny ability to collect dust in the long term. Six months to a year, regret may begin to sink in as both money and valuable space in your home has been wasted.

If the addition of a home gym has been something you’ve considered for a while now, then there are a few …

For starters, space and budget are the largest dictators here. If keeping fit with routine exercises seems ideal, then a closet (for storage) and some basic equipment is all that’s needed. Purchasing items such as Swedish balance balls, kettle bells, resistance cords, dumbbells, medicine balls and other items that allow you to

If your intention is to no longer have to visit the local gym, then consider investing in a machine that delivers your favorite form of cardio workouts (treadmills, elliptical, etc.) and a versatile weight/resistance machine that allows you to complete a large number of exercises.

To protect the room itself, consider rubber mats to protect floors and to make cleaning up sweat easy. Be sure to reinforce walls and beams if mounting or hanging any equipment such as pull-up bars or punching bags. Other conveniences such as towel racks and mini-fridges for your refreshments are always nice.

Remember, it’s never too late. Get out there and enjoy the summer!