7 Important Tips for Setting Up a Home Gym

7 Important Tips for Setting Up a Home Gym

Have you been thinking about becoming more serious about your fitness goals, but going to the gym is too time-consuming for you? Let’s be honest, when you go to the gym you have to make some time for commuting there, find a parking spot, check into the gym, change into your workout clothes and you can only then start your workout set. Plus, once you finish working out, you still have to drive all the way back home! Some people say that for an hour of workout time they need to save at least two hours of their day just for their gym trip! This sounds exhausting and we still haven’t started working out!

7 Important Tips for Setting Up a Home Gym

If you’re someone who’s always on a time cinch but would nonetheless like to start becoming more fit, a home gym may be the right step for you. Thankfully, nowadays it isn’t hard to get a hold of all the required equipment, but you really need to consider the location of your gym for you to have the optimal workout space. Let’s take a look at some of the most important tips for setting up a home gym you’ll actually enjoy using!

1. Think about your goals

Having a clear idea of your objectives can help you build the gym you’ll love to spend time in. The best fitness plan for you, as well as your gym space, will be determined by your fitness goals. Designing a functioning gym will be a lot simpler if you have an idea of a fitness plan you’ll have to follow. It will determine how much and which exact equipment you’ll need. Plus, you’ll know just how much floor space will be required.

To make things even more clear, let’s have a look at some examples. If your primary goal is to tone up and build endurance, you may want to consider pilates and HIIT workouts. Only a few square meters, a yoga mat, and sometimes some resistance bands are required. In other words, you really don’t need much equipment plus you can designate a certain corner of your office or living room for your home gym!

Strength training, on the other hand, is a great way to gain muscle. If this is your goal, you’ll have to work a bit harder to set your gym up. If you don't have an extra room, think about setting up some proper insulation in your garage, painting the walls, and transforming the space into a home gym. You’ll also need more space to store your barbells and dumbbells, but we’ll get to that in a minute!

2. Carefully consider the location

Determine where in your house you can fit a home gym. To get the most out of your workouts and avoid becoming bored, consider setting up a multi-purpose gym. Distractions should be limited as well. In order to maximize your home gym's potential, establish an environment that is both welcoming and peaceful. 

You should ideally have your home gym positioned on the top floor of your house, away from the noises of traffic and other distractions, so that you can completely concentrate on your exercise. Choose a space with plenty of light as well. A south-facing wall will bring in plenty of natural light at any time of the day. If you're unsure where to place your home gym, think about all of your options before making a decision. Of course, if you can’t dedicate an entire room to a gym, a small area of another room can be re-purposed!

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3. Get the equipment you actually need

When designing your home gym it’s important to have your goals in mind when buying the equipment. For example, if your primary goal is to build muscle and you’re creating your home gym on a budget, there’s no need for you to be investing in a cardio machine such as a treadmill. 

Also, if you’re working in a limited space, it’s really important not to overcrowd it with equipment! Another tip to have in mind regarding equipment is to consider buying it second-hand. Facebook marketplace and other online platforms are full of people selling their barely used fitness gear. We bet you’ll be able to find exactly what you need at half the retail price!

4. Don’t forget the recovery equipment

No matter whether you're an ambitious bodybuilder or a cardio junkie, you need recovery equipment in your home gym. Many fitness influencers swear by foam rollers since they can be used to 'knead out' muscles, build your core, or even as a yoga prop. Everyday foam rolling may be beneficial in reducing discomfort, speeding healing, and general muscle function too!

5. Storage can’t be overlooked

You're more likely to want to work out if your home gym is well-organized. As a result, efficient storage might be your ticket to fitness heaven! Store and decorate your home gym with eye-catching cabinets. A bookcase or a chest of drawers can be repurposed as great barbell storage. You can even purchase the fashionable woven baskets that look great in any area and hide exercise equipment in plain sight.

6. Lighting is key

Lighting may have a profound effect on your mood and, as a result, your level of productivity in your new home gym. Bright light is ideal for every new home gym. We become more energized and awakened when exposed to cold light. When compared to cooler-toned bulbs, you may even feel sluggish under the warmer light. So, even the hue of lighting in your training environment is critical! In the grander scheme of things, it may make all the difference.

If possible, make every effort to work in an area that receives plenty of natural light. You'll improve both your physical and mental well-being. Nonetheless, fluorescent lighting should be avoided because of the risk of quick eye fatigue. Instead, choose LED lights that are a little softer.

7. Decorate your gym

You'll never want to leave your home gym. We promise you it will motivate and inspire you to work out! Posters or motivational quotes are great additions to your home gym décor. Adding strong speakers to your home gym or color-coordinating your home gym equipment are two more options for sprucing up your workout space. These little additions to your home gym may make adopting and maintaining an active lifestyle much simpler!

Wojciech Kuźma

My name is Wojtek and I am very happy that you came to my healthy lifestyle blog. In human life, health is probably the most important factor needed for happiness, so I thought I will make a contribution to this and try to promote healthy eating and sport.

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