With the sweltering heat, heading outdoors to get some exercise may be a daunting challenge.
Now is a perfect time to create a space in your home that you can use to get fit without having to go out. Here are some simple steps to create the perfect home gym.
1. Choose a space to suit your workouts
Ideally, you will have a dedicated workout area. If that’s not realistic for you, choose an area that has enough room for you to work out — you can still do effective workouts in small spaces. This might mean your home study, or your living room doubles as a home gym, or a spare room in your house that’s not currently in use. Consider the types of workouts you will be doing before choosing your space. For example, strength training at home requires equipment so you’re going to need a lot more space compared to HIIT cardio.
2. Choose home gym equipment to get started
The next step is to determine what home gym equipment you will need. This will depend on the type of workout, or if you will be combining different training styles.
For both cardio and strength workouts, there are several pieces of equipment you can choose to help maximize your workouts. These include:
• Yoga or fitness mat
• Jump Rope
• Ankle weights
• Resistance bands
• Dumbbells
• Bench
Once you know which equipment you will need, you can set up your space. Having your space ready in advance means you’ll be less likely to skip your workout.
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