Create the perfect home gym

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Creating the perfect home gym is an ideal for any exercise enthusiast, giving you your own space to design as you like and use as you wish. As your own private space you can ensure you have the equipment you need on hand and the machines are never taken when you need them.

What is simply a passion to some is a life changer to others. A home gym can be a brilliant way to get needed exercise in short spaces of time between tasks. When a stay at home parent, or a freelance worker, even an elderly person, having a gym in your home takes away travel time and any inconvenience when in a rush or running behind. Especially convenient for parents who cannot afford to take an hour or two out of the house each day, gymming in your home means you can keep your kids close by. Now, as with every home project, there are a few elements to consider to achieve the most effective home gym.

The space

Your home gym is your own private space, as such you can design the space you want. However, there are some elements that must be present to ensure your safety along the way. One such key element is flooring. The right flooring must be both solid enough to protect, while soft enough to cushion.

When dealing with heavy weights, bars and your body, cushioned, protective floors are the ideal. Whether taking on rubber rolled mats that can be adjusted as needed, or puzzle-tiled mats that offer perfect cushioning when doing ground exercise, the flooring protects both you and your equipment throughout use. When dealing with heavy weights, bars and your body, cushioned, protective floors are the ideal. Whether taking on rubber rolled mats that can be adjusted as needed, or puzzle-tiled mats that offer perfect cushioning when doing ground exercise, the flooring protects both you and your equipment throughout use.

Budget

Gym equipment is generally expensive, but building a home gym doesn’t have to be particularly costly if you plan your steps correctly. People waste a lot of money on unnecessary cardio equipment, multi gyms and overpriced specialist products that are not as effective as they show to be. There is no reason you can’t create a fully functional home gym that will stand the test of time. There are plenty of places to buy used fitness equipment, such as classified ads and auction sites like, where you’ll often be able to pick up equipment for less than half what you would pay for it new. Many shops also have old stock specials.  One thing to remember with gym equipment is that it doesn’t need to be the latest model to get the job done. An older style set of weights will work just as well.

Keep in mind that your home gym will evolve over time. Start with the very basics and keep an eye out for the upgrades you need. When the time and price is right you can make those additions, start with a few key items and over time your gym will grow.

Essential Equipment

The essentials of a gym at home cover a few key pieces of equipment, namely:

• Barbell & plate set
• Bench
• Rack
• Flooring
• Kettlebells

These are the outlines of a basic gym and will allow you to do all the needed exercises to start your training.

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