Basic Home GYM Equipment
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have
to live” (Jim Rohn)
Nowadays, home gyms are in trend due to the increasing
awareness of physical health. A well-designed home gym motivates you to achieve
your fitness goals while maintaining aesthetic elements of the space. If you
have an empty room or an empty basement or even an empty corner, you can
utilize this space for your home gym. If you want your home gym to be more
functional and stunning, then you are in the right place. The following article
contains a list of basic home gym equipment.
Choose
your equipment wisely
As this is your gym, the equipment should be according
to your comfort and training goals. Make sure that they serve your needs
effectively. Plus, the size of your equipment must be similar to the size of
your home gym. You must place your equipment strategically to avoid the cluster
of wires and to make your home gym as eye-catching as possible.
Exercise
Mat
You might have seen this mat in your yoga classes. Exercise
mats help to make your workouts more comfortable and encourage you to achieve
your goals. For the best results, use a thick mat as it will cushion you more.
Furthermore, this mat helps to designate a position of your workout in the house.
Set
of weights
In professional gyms, trainers encourage the use of
weights for your muscle buildup. Same as this, a set of weights is required in
your home gym ranging from 3 pounds to 38 pounds. They are useful for people of
all ages.
Mirrors
are your friends
Mirror, if placed in the right spot, helps to create
an illusion of a home gym twice its original size. Mirrors also help reflect
natural light to make the room look more illuminated. Purchase an oversized
mirror for your home gym to check your workout results every day.
Jump
rope
A weighted jump rope is a standard equipment for your
home gym. As little as 10 minutes of skipping can help to bring your weight
down. Plus, they are cheap and easily available.
Stereo
system
Why is there always a loud back music in every gym? It
is scientifically proven that music can help improve
the quality of your workout
by increasing your stamina and putting you in a better mood. In
particular, music that is
motivational or synchronized with your exercise is shown to have physical and psychological effects.
(www.centre4research.org)
Treadmill
Perhaps
the most famous gym equipment is the treadmill. If you don’t like running
outdoors, then a treadmill is just for you. Treadmill exercise helps you to
strengthen your heart and makes you more alert. Plus, it is easy to maintain
and operate.
Live green
Adding
some greenery to your home gym décor helps to enhance the feeling of peace and
grace. Choose from a selection of indoor plants to make the place look more
lively and colorful. The plants can be either hung or placed on the floor
depending on the design of the space.