Do you know the 5 pillars of good physical and mental health? They are: breathing, sleep, sunshine and its vitamin D, diet and finally, physical activity. The last category is not the least and it is of particular interest to us. The freedom to bring your gym home has never been more important. When you spend time at home, it is vital to maintain your physical condition, both to keep your body and mind healthy, and to stay toned, muscular and to enjoy yourself. You don't have to be rich or called Sylvester Stallone to achieve these objectives, good advice is enough! So, precisely, how to create a gym at home? That's the question we answer here. Stay with us!
Why create your own home gym?
What you do in the morning influences the rest of your day! That's why waking up after a good night's sleep or after a good day's sleep is important. stretch are all great practices for feeling good. And what about daily exercise? It is obviously a must to keep fit, be healthy and take care of your self-image. A vast, yet essential, program that many people forget!
Having a place dedicated to weight training, yoga or many other sports, directly at home, is an opportunity to set up a routine easily, and from the morning!
The freedom and comfort of staying at home
The comfort of staying at home is unparalleled...
Practicing in a home gym means :
- not to depend on imposed schedules and to avoid the inconvenience of schedule changes - In short, to train when you want
- to be free from the hassle of getting to the venue, from traffic jams and crowds at peak times of the venues;
- Create your ideal atmosphere, in a familiar place, with your own decoration, and according to your desires
- give yourself the right not to be presentable, put on old jogging suits
- go at your own pace.
- do not wait for a machine to become available
- to be able to take a shower immediately without fearing that the shower in the room will be moderately clean
- do not catch a virus if the machine is not cleaned after use
The disadvantages of having a room at home
Space and space requirements
A badly optimized home gym takes up space and can quickly turn into a condemned room... That's why you have to choose your equipment carefully, prefer compact tools and target a particular activity, so as not to overdo it. Here again, it is up to you to identify your needs and make a freehand plan beforehand, to maximize space.
Dedicating only a few square meters can be sufficient depending on the material chosen.
The cost price
The budget allocated to your home sport will depend on your practice. If some costs are unavoidable, preparing yourself not to give in to superfluous can save you many unnecessary expenses.
Between electricity (treadmills) for your gym, for example, and the sophistication of the equipment and the fitness space, your cost can quickly exceed the cost of your gym membership and the transportation to get there. It's up to you to make the balance!
The absence of professional coaches
Without a sports coach, you can take risks if your techniques are inappropriate, especially when it comes to bodybuilding. Before the sport, there are dietary and hygienic advices, which require a real qualification. Poorly executed exercises, of too high an intensity, of bad warm-ups or a bad routine, can at best be ineffective, at worst do real damage to your muscles and your health. This is why it is important to get advice from professionals and to read books dedicated to your discipline. In general, in your gym, you have at your disposal a trainer to whom you can ask for 1 or 2 advices in case you don't know how to do an exercise.
Lack of motivation
Working out alone or with people who don't share your passion can be demotivating. The outdoor gym, on the other hand, is imbued with a group atmosphere that carries... And if you have a training partner, it's quite possible that he or she won't be able to come to your place systematically.
How to choose your sports equipment?
Defining your discipline
Let's take a look at the disciplines to find out which ones are good to buy:
- fitness and indoor cycling : small equipment
- gym and flexibility exercises: small equipment
- dance, like zumba or pole dance: not too much equipment
- weight training: equipment required except for body weight training
- postures and breathing sports, such as yoga or Pilate: no equipment required
- combat sports and martial arts: equipment required
You may want to combine different disciplines, such as combining a weight training session with a fit activity. When it comes to choosing equipment, anticipate your real desires!
Make a list of your home gym essentials and prioritize them.
Defining your objectives
Your goals can be multiple. Is your Fitness Park at home a complement to the gym, to perfect your exercises at home? Perhaps it is intended to be combined with another sporting activity, to strengthen muscles or to build up overall strength? Is it your daily breath of fresh air? Do you want to train in your discipline with a view to competitions or becoming a professional? The trick is to build your project well and to stick to a plan, so you don't regret your investment. If you know that you are not going to use it enough, it is perhaps preferable not to put much money. Finally, think that this room must be able to be aired by a door or window and must be a minimum of light.
Manage space and make the right choice of equipment
As mentioned above, sports equipment can quickly become cumbersome. You need to know how much space you want to allocate to your practice. If you are a yoga enthusiast, it is likely that a small, well-appointed and pleasant basic fit area will suffice. If you are into weight training, gym or fitness, you will need to consider "heavier" equipment such as foam floors, pump handlesFor example, you may need to use a weight machine, weights, weights and dumbbells, elastic bands suspended from the ceiling, or weight benches or an indoor bike. Finally, combat sports or dances that test the cardio system require special equipment, such as bars (classic or vertical, for pole dancing), mirrors or punching bags, etc. It's up to you to organize your space beforehand and to call on an expert in the field if necessary!
What is the budget?
Small budget
For entry-level budgets, there's already a lot to do with small equipment. When it comes to targeting muscle groups (abs, for example) as part of a strength training program, there are compact devices such as the Ab Wheel, the kettlebellslam ball and doctor ball. Whatever your discipline, start small, there will always be time to make other investments as you progress!
For example, here is a program that contains 2 ways to train your abs (with and without equipment)
Average budget
Some investments to start with don't require exceptional quality. Your workout gear, for example, can simply be comfortable without being overpriced. On the other hand, other equipment cannot do without quality. Define your priorities and mix and match!
Professional budget
Our conviction for the enlightened amateur, the competitive athlete and the semi-professional: buy little, but good quality, so that it lasts in time! For example, you will never regret having paid the price for a multi-purpose machine or top-of-the-range bodybuilding equipment, if you are fully satisfied with it. So, save up if you need to, but don't waste your money by investing in temporary equipment, that's the advice of friends!
Hoping to have answered all your questions in this article about creating a home gym. Feel free to give us your feedback and tips that worked for you in the comments!
The equipment to choose for bodybuilding
- a weight bench: essential
- a floor mat or foam pad
- weights
- a bar with weights (straight and EZ)
- a kettlebell
- rubber bands
- a balloon doctor
- an abdominal wheel
- a Roman chair
- a sissy squat
- a bicycle or cardio machine
These are examples, but again, it's up to you to know your needs based on your goals.
Need to know which program to choose according to your equipment and lens?
Conclusion
Creating a home gym will depend on several parameters that will be taken into account. According to your needs and your budget, you can really adapt your desires to your practice of sport. Take the time to choose each material is important and to arrange its room and to make arrangements to feel good there takes some days. Having a gym at home is a new habit to get into. Finally, if you don't have the possibility to create your own gym, then opt for a bodyweight program: ZERO GYM
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