We tend to set out new years resolution for ourselves every year. One of the most common New Years Resolution is getting in shape. Easiest way to do this is to sign up for a gym membership. However, it can be intimidating and you prefer a private space for yourself. A home gym is the best solution for you! It is not difficult to set up a home gym. Follow these steps to create your ideal home gym.

Before we get to the steps, let’s go through some of the benefits of a home gym:

Privacy

Maybe you are uncomfortable being around large groups of people. Building your own home gym can definitely solve this problem. With the privacy, you can learn the movements at your own pace, blasting our your favourite music without any worries

Saves money

Depending on situation, a home gym can save you money. With a home gym, you are not tied down to a monthly gym membership and you only get the necessary equipment you need

Saves time

Having a home gym will save you a lot of time. From packing your gym bag, going through traffic to the gym and waiting for machines, a half an hour workout can easily turn into a 2 hour event. Having a home gym gives you the chance to cut off all the waiting time which allows you to enjoy other things in life.

Now that we know some of the benefits of owning your own gym, here is how you can build your very own home gym:

Find a space

You do not need a lot of space to have your own home gym. As long as it is spacious for your arms to move around, you are good to go. If you have an spare room, you can turn it into a home gym easily. Most importantly, you need to have a dedicated space to workout.

Ensure Ventilation

Another important thing to look out when building your home gym is making sure that there is sufficient ventilation. It is important to minimise carbon dioxide building up and avoid stagnant air. Working out in an open space, or room with opened windows is ideal. You can also install air conditioning for your home gym for ventilation

Right flooring

A good flooring is important at a home gym. Buying a shock absorbent mat can help with reduce impact when working out and protecting your floor tiles at home. Alternatively, you can also get a yoga mat if you are mainly doing bodyweight exercises.

Equipment

Home gym equipment comes down to your space at home and your exercise preference. If space is limited, you can opt for a pull up bar or a parallette. An adjustable dumbbell takes up less space compared to one dumbbell set. Alternatively, if you have ample space, you can consider getting some machines as the advantage is endless