Building a Gym In Your Own Home

It is no secret that we live in a world obsessed with diet and weight loss; at least that's the case in America. Everyone wants to look great not just for the aesthetics of looking great, but also because it is healthier. In America, we are also obsessed with convenience. This is why we invented the microwave, the washing machine, the dryer, and so much more. Americans are constantly looking for ways to make things more convenient. So why not combine the two? Weight loss and convenience can go together, hand in hand. This is what we call building a gym...in your own home!

Building an at home gym might seem like a costly idea, and while it can be, it doesn't have to be. You just need to know the essentials of building a gym in your home.

First you need to find a room that is big enough to house your gym. This could be a spare bedroom, an extra den or living space, or a garage that you have converted into a livable space. It is important, however that whatever the space you chose has air conditioning or some good ventilation, so that when you get hot and sweaty you have a way to cool down.

Next you need to make sure that you have flooring in the room that is conducive for working out. This includes thin carpet, wood floors, or tile. You should also make sure that the room is painted in a color that is cool and bright to encourage you to work out in the room.

In terms of workout equipment you don't need to purchase a lot. The most important things that you need are a piece of equipment to do cardiovascular exercise and some free weights. So that means that you should probably purchase a treadmill of some sort or an elliptical machine. These can cost several hundred dollars but they are worth the money. In terms of free weights, you will want to purchase 5, 10, 15, and 20 pound weights if you are a woman, and heavier weights if you are a man. You want weights that you can hold in one hand, as well as weights that you put on a bar. Be sure to also get a floor mat so that you can do your crunches and other floor exercises.

You also should consider putting a television with a DVD player in your gym as well in case you want to do any aerobic or exercise tapes. Other equipment is optional. Bowflex machines, Iron Gyms, Ab Rockets, Air Climbers, and more are things that you can put in if you have the additional funds but aren't necessary just to get started.

There are a few other upgrades you can add to your gym like a wall of mirrors so you can see what you are doing, although if you don't have the money to do that then you can just get a couple of cheap mirrors from Wal-Mart or Target. Otherwise, with these few tips you will have everything you need to start your own at home gym.

Dorthy T. Weatherbush has an at home gym that is comletely outfitted with a treadmill, a Bowflex Xtreme 2, free weights, and mirrors. She uses her Bowflex Xtreme 2 every day and has been able to maintain her weight loss.

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