Your Gym Advice

Home gymnasiums became favored in the 1980’s but has seriously evolved since that time. What once was a weight bench with a weight rack in a basement, has become a fully equipped studio in your house. As manufacturers developed more streamlined apparatus and the fitness boom hit, customers were able to choose from gear like the Body Solid BSG10x gym or the Yukon Smith machine system 1 for a total home gym workout.

There are even those who hire an individual tutor to come to their home and teach them in their gymnasium. So why do we adore the home gym and what benefits does it have over going to a public fitness facility?

Well to start, 1/2 of the battle of working out is getting there. If you have to get dressed, drive to the gym, put your stuff in a locker, all before you even step foot on a piece of gear, you might forgo it more often than not. Traffic and parking at the gym can be a huge bother. Another hindrance of a public gym is waiting for machines. Depending on when you can get to the gymnasium, if it is busy it can throw a wrench in your whole flow. At busy times, there are often wait times to get on certain machines.

There are times when you will opt to skip a machine, because the wait is far too long, all leading to a not quite perfect workout. Although there are generally towels and disinfectant to wipe down the machines, not everybody does it when they move on, leaving you to do it. And even if they do it, you are still prone to germs. The gymnasium is one of the top conductors to spreading the common cold or flu.

At home, working out becomes more flexible. One of the largest benefits is the ability to workout anytime of the day. You keep them clean yourself and are made sure they run smoothly.

You select the music you workout to, the machines you use and how long you stay. With the increase in the population who home work, having a home gymnasium is even more exciting. With a small home office and gymnasium right in the home, business executives can squeeze a workout in between multi-person calls. And stay home moms can do a forty minute run on the treadmill, some quick yoga stretches and ab work all before baby wakes from his/her nap.

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Home gyms are becoming a rage these days. People are converting their study rooms and part of their sharing space in their house to accommodate a home gym. Home gyms are preferred because they cut down on time, are convenient and provide privacy. Before you zero in on a home gym of your choice, you need to consider your fitness need, the space available and then make a budget accordingly.

First and foremost do not cram your gym with all sort of needless equipment. For instance, if you want to lose weight or gain cardio resistance, then equipment like a powered cross trainer, a mechanized treadmill and a Swiss ball is enough. If you need to do strength training, then a Smith machine which costs $650 is apt. The cost of building a multi-gym to tone-up muscles can cost a cool $4800 upwards. This will include things like lighting, flooring, ventilation system, music and ambience.

The minimum area needed to build a home gym is about 150 square feet. There should be some area to move around too. If you have a 200 sq feet area, you can include a Jacuzzi as well. Apart from the main machines like the treadmill, the power plate machines; you should also keep dumb bells, resistance bands and an aerobic box. You should refrain from building your home-gym in the basement area.

Flooring is also an important part while building a gym. You can choose between rubber flooring or a vinyl flooring. Rubber flooring is good for cushioning any falls. One can be comfortable standing, running or walking freely easily unlike a tiled floor or carpeted flooring. Also rubber flooring can easily reduce the impact of any equipment fall. Rubber flooring is easy to maintain and clean as well. Vinyl flooring cuts down on the noise, is stain resistant, is hygienic and can be easily cleaned.

Light and air are two important factors in a gym. It is preferable to have a bold color on the walls to create the vibrant feeling. The lighting that is used should not hurt the eyes. You can have the lights hidden within concealed gloves. You can also use light fixtures that are shielded with frosted glass. This emits softer light which does not cause problems to the eyes while looking up at the ceiling. Dimmed lights are good for Yoga exercises or if you are relaxing after a workout session. You can also have lights concealed behind mirrors affixed on a well-lit wall.

Mirrors are an important part for your home gym because it helps to check your posture while you are working out. An exhaust fan and air conditioner also have a vital role to play when your body begins to generate heat and sweat. You can also keep your TV at eye level so that you don’t have to crane your neck while watching it. There is nothing like an invigorating music going on that compliments your workout style.