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Home Workout: How To Assemble A Good Home Gym

Isabelle Jones by Isabelle Jones
September 10, 2021
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When you are trying to find the best home workout, it can be tough. The fitness industry is constantly changing and new fitness trends are introduced every year. Plus, there are so many choices available that it becomes difficult to decide what type of equipment should go into your personal gym! This article will give you four steps on how to assemble a good home gym without breaking the bank or sacrificing space in your house! 

Step One: Determine What Type of Equipment You Need

Some people like to separate their workouts into Strength and Cardio. But if you’re short on space, it might be more practical to use the same equipment for both. To find equipment for both, you can choose from a variety of home workout gear by Not One Rival to get exactly what fits your needs. So when you decide which workouts you will be doing the most, you can then decide on the equipment. For example, strength exercises focus a lot on building muscle and often involve free weights or machines. 

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You should do a mix of these exercises to give your muscles the variety they need to grow stronger and not just bulk up in one area. The equipment needed would be a good set of dumbbells and a bench. You can use the same equipment for both strength workouts and cardio such as squats, lunges, pushups, bicep curls, and tricep dips. A good treadmill can also be used to work out your strength and cardio. Remember, a home gym can be as elaborate or as simple as you want it to be.

Think about how you want to use the space and choose your equipment accordingly. For example, if you want to do cardio workouts you’ll need things like a punching bag and a treadmill, but if you’re going to be doing weight training then you’ll need things like dumbbells, a barbell, squat rack, and a bench. This will not only save you space but also money!

Step Two: Find Space For Your Personal Gym

You don’t need a lot of space to make a home gym. The average size is like a standard-sized bedroom and this should be enough for most people, though you might want to start with 400 square feet and then add as you go. You can also work around those parts of your home that are closed off to use as part of your fitness plan before adding any more space. Spaces like an empty garage or loft, a spare room, or even your backyard. Make sure that the room is well lit and ventilated. This will make it easier to work out in, especially on those hot days!

Step Three: Use Your Space Wisely

To get the best use of the room, you should place the weight bench in front of a wall so that there is one side free for you to walk up and down. You should also have a water bottle, weights, and a towel within arms reach in case there’s a break in your workout. If your room is small, you want it to be clear in your mind what you’re using each area for-the exercise mat for working out and the rest of the room for storage or other purposes.

The most important thing is to make sure you have enough space for a good workout. If you don’t feel like your stuff fits with each other, then it’s time to go shopping! Once you get the hang of lifting weights and learn about more exercises, it might be time to expand or take out some things you added in. Go with what feels like a good fit for your needs. If there’s ever a time you need more, you can always add them in later!

Step Four: Get Your Workout On! 

If you’ve done all your research and followed the guidelines above, now it’s time to put in some hard work! Remember that this will be a slow process but one worth doing. If you can stick with your home workout routine for just six months (or even three if you’re short on space) then you’ll definitely see some great changes in your body-so what are you waiting for? Your home gym is ready to go!

There’s no reason why assembling a home workout can’t be easy. With just four simple steps, you should have no problems getting your very own personal gym up and running. It doesn’t matter how much space you have, as long as you can fit in a treadmill, weights bench, and some dumbbells. It will take hard work and dedication to actually see results so try out these four easy steps for six months and see your body change!

Isabelle Jones

Isabelle Jones

The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not in any way intended to substitute medical care or advice from your doctor, or be interpreted as expert opinion.

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