There are many reasons people look to build a home gym. Time, money, intimidation, music selection and distractions are usually the main ones. As a certified trainer, former owner of three personal training studios and former avid gym member, I have a unique perspective on typical "big gyms". It's a perspective that has allowed me to see all sides of the commercial gym versus home gym argument.
Why Build a Home Gym?
Save Time
One of the biggest benefits of building a home gym and performing home workouts is a tremendous time savings. First you have travel time to and from the gym. Then you have the time you waste waiting on line for equipment. Lastly, you end up having conversations at the gym that waste your time.
The beauty with having …show more content…
You literally can BE the gym! I realize many people find this very difficult to believe, but the reality is that almost anyone can get by with a very small ten-by-ten space somewhere in their home performing body-weight only exercises.
But yet when people hear the phrase "home gym" they automatically think of those large, bulky multi-exercise gyms that would take up half a room or more.
Not only do those large multi-function home gyms take up a lot of space, but they are often very expensive.
There is absolutely no reason for one of those archaic machines. While most people believe that they need all the different pieces of equipment to get a good total body workout, it's absolutely untrue.
So what do you REALLY need to build an effective home gym so you can build muscle, lose belly flab and get that six pack you've always wanted? Here's the list:
1) Dumbbells: Dumbbells are a key piece of equipment for people who need to add weight to their workouts for extra resistance. In fact, a set of dumbbells is the centerpiece of your home gym, especially if you're on a budget. You can get great and varied workouts with just a pair of dumbbells and nothing else. If you're going to buy dumbbells, I highly recommend buying a pair of adjustable dumbbells which will save you
Why Build a Home Gym?
Save Time
One of the biggest benefits of building a home gym and performing home workouts is a tremendous time savings. First you have travel time to and from the gym. Then you have the time you waste waiting on line for equipment. Lastly, you end up having conversations at the gym that waste your time.
The beauty with having …show more content…
You literally can BE the gym! I realize many people find this very difficult to believe, but the reality is that almost anyone can get by with a very small ten-by-ten space somewhere in their home performing body-weight only exercises.
But yet when people hear the phrase "home gym" they automatically think of those large, bulky multi-exercise gyms that would take up half a room or more.
Not only do those large multi-function home gyms take up a lot of space, but they are often very expensive.
There is absolutely no reason for one of those archaic machines. While most people believe that they need all the different pieces of equipment to get a good total body workout, it's absolutely untrue.
So what do you REALLY need to build an effective home gym so you can build muscle, lose belly flab and get that six pack you've always wanted? Here's the list:
1) Dumbbells: Dumbbells are a key piece of equipment for people who need to add weight to their workouts for extra resistance. In fact, a set of dumbbells is the centerpiece of your home gym, especially if you're on a budget. You can get great and varied workouts with just a pair of dumbbells and nothing else. If you're going to buy dumbbells, I highly recommend buying a pair of adjustable dumbbells which will save you