Exercise is vital in human life. If you aren’t comfortable with going to a public gym then perhaps build a home gym? From the stone ages to the present, exercise has assisted humans in extending their lives. Together with human intelligence, it has allowed humans to rise at the top of the food chain. Without exercise, the human body becomes weak. And susceptible to diseases since the immune system slows down and the production of hormones and important enzymes in the body becomes inconsistent.
However, with a combination of exercise, a proper diet, and a little luck, you can live up to a hundred years. Learn more about the benefits of exercise here:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-exercise
Most of our physical activities are done outside of the home. Running is done in the parks, swimming is done in the lake or beaches. Sports in their respective locations like the basketball court or the football field and strength resistance training is done in the gym.
Unless you are a millionaire exercise enthusiast, then building a place for exercise at home is troublesome and expensive. Nevertheless, with the right planning, you can start your gym at home. There are just a few important things to consider before giving this project a go: your budget, space, and the equipment you will need.
I can’t wait to create my dream home gym, complete with a backyard basketball court for a full-body workout.
3 Important Things You Need To Know Before Building A Home Gym
Home Gym Budget
The first thing that you need to consider before building your gym at home is your budget. How much money do you have and how much money are you willing to spend? Is it worth it to build your gym at home than just going to a gym? You need to consider that buying your equipment is expensive. However, you will not need to pay any gym membership fees anymore. Then you will also be able to save on gas or fare if your gym is right in your home.
Building your gym at home needs to be properly thought off and you can do this for several reasons. The nearest gym could be too far from where you live or work or you are just not comfortable training with other people around. Whatever your reason may be, make sure it is worth it as this can be very expensive.
Space
The next thing you need to consider is your space. Building your gym at home requires a lot of space. Depending on your needs, you will need at least an extra space of 6 square meters which is just enough to fit your bench and other essential equipment. Nevertheless, if you have a living room, you can make a concealable gym.
There is available equipment that can be folded and hidden when not used, and you can hide the dumbbells, weights, and bars, behind or under the couch. You can also opt for equipment that does not take so much space as an indoor cycling bike instead of a treadmill.
Equipment
After considering your budget and your space, it is equally important to think about the equipment you will be acquiring. Even if your budget and space are not that limited, it is still best to buy only what you need and what you will use. Having equipment that you will never use is a waste of money and just plain stupid.
If your budget is limited then think of the equipment that you will need most. The basic equipment you will need is the bench, the bar, a set of weights, some dumbbells and your pull-up bar. You will be able to hit all the muscle groups in your body with these five. For your cardio, you can choose to use a jumping rope since this is very effective and cost-efficient too.
There is specific equipment that is suitable for when there is a lack of space. You can choose between the many different brands for adjustable dumbbells now available. Adjustable dumbbells are more expensive than your regular dumbbells but they take up a lot less space.
The handle is in the middle of a stack of weights and you can adjust the clip or lock to the amount of weight you want to be attached to the handle. By this, you will only have 1 big dumbbell compared to a fair number of individual dumbbells with different weights.
After building your gym at home, it is best to use it and to keep on using it. Sometimes it becomes demotivating especially when you don’t see others working out and your comfortable soft bed is just right around the corner calling you. You will have to exert extra effort and discipline yourself; else the entire struggle in building your home gym would be for nothing.
