There is a lot of choice when you are looking at home gym equipment, it can be overwhelming.
Here is our index for what to consider before you buy.
What are your fitness goals
Many of Different people have varying fitness goals and this will affect the type of exercise equipment that you require. The most common excuses for working out are to lose weight, to build muscle or to lower your risk of certain health conditions.
Many people will have more than one of these goals in mind but your home gymnasium will be best equipped if you are clear about which of these motivations is most important to you and concentrate on that. Your exercise regime will be more effective that way, too.
How much can you spend
Fitting out a home gym can be costly and most people will sometimes have to trade off quantity and quality in some way. By this I mean that you may have to choose between having a greater range of gym equipment, or buying high quality equipment. Making these choices will be simpler if you are very sure about your budget and how much you want to spend.
How much space do you have
Before you buy anything, you need to consider where to put it! Again, not an issue perhaps if you have a massive house with a big basement that you can equip to your heart’s content, but most of us have some restrictions on how much room is available.
Gym equipment can be large and bulky and often it looks smaller in the store. So take a tape measure when you go to the store or check sizes at the online home gym retailers before you buy.
If you have some squared paper, you can mark out a plan of your home gym space and check exactly what will fit into it. Planning out your gym in this way can be a big help when it comes to making buying decisions.
What type of work-out is best for you
Your fitness goals will come into play again here and also how much time you have free. Some types of equipment will give quicker results than others, but they may not be the results that you want.
You also need to think about what type of exercise you enjoy. You may have a friend who had excellent results from an exercise bike, for example, but if you hate using a stationary bike then it might not be the best thing that you could purchase.
If you have been exercising in a local gym you probably have a good idea of the workout that suits you best and what type of equipment is needed for it. If not, you might think about taking out a trial membership before you go ahead and start to order your home exercise equipment.