How to Pimp Your Gym with Function and Form in Mind

Itching to get back on your fitness regimen, even in the midst of a pandemic? Building your home gym is a great alternative. Depending on your budget, you can buy or rent gym equipment.

Renting gym equipment comes with its own advantages. For instance, the pandemic situation is expected to only be temporary. Once it is safe to resume your regular workouts at the gym, you may no longer need to rent gym equipment for home use.

However, if you foresee that you want to personalize your home gym for the long term, you might be better off buying brand-new equipment.

Here are a few things to consider when setting up your own gym at home:

Factors to Consider When Setting Up Your Own Gym at Home: 

Now pimping your home gym entails careful consideration of the stuff you will bring into your home. Aside from budget and space constraints, you will have to keep form and function in mind when choosing the equipment, from machines to free weights.

Cost 

Decide on how much you can reasonably spend on supplies and equipment. You will end up shelling out at least several thousand dollars if you are planning a power rack set-up. If you can’t afford to spend that much, there are more affordable options, such as resistance bands and adjustable weights.

Space 

Obviously, it’s not a sensible idea to buy a power rack or bulky machines if you only have, say, 100 square feet to spare in your home, even if you can afford the expensive equipment. The good thing is that you can lease gym equipment for home use in compact sizes, so it leaves you more room to maneuver your set-up.

If you don’t have enough space, it’s best to stick to resistance bands and free weights that you can stack closely on one corner of your house.

Function

You need to ask yourself what your fitness goals are before you invest in equipment. If you intend to build more muscle, you have to invest in weightlifting equipment such as dumbbells and benches.  If you prefer more cardio and you don’t want to rely on just running outside or skipping rope, you can make room for an exercise bike or a treadmill.

That being said, there are different types of equipment to keep in mind when setting up your home gym.

Types of Gym Equipment 

Bodyweight Resistance Equipment 

If you don’t fancy playing around with weights and machines or you simply don’t have the space for those, you will end up investing in the most affordable option, which is bodyweight resistance equipment. Here you primarily use your own bodyweight as resistance and with the help of light equipment such as resistance bands, and suspension training set.

Weight Equipment 

This is also a form of resistance training but with the use of weight equipment such as barbells and kettlebells. Compared to bodyweight resistance training, weight training builds more muscle mass, which leads to a more sculpted look in your body.

At the very least, you have to invest in a set of adjustable dumbbells, bars, free weights, and adjustable bench. If you have more budget to spare and you want intense workouts involving heavy lifting, you need to look at power racks and Olympic bars.

Cardio Equipment

For those who simply just want to feel the rush of getting the heart rate up, it’s definitely cardio equipment for them. You are not just limited to treadmills and exercise bikes; there are more sophisticated options such as rowing machines and elliptical trainers, if you have the space and money to have them.

Of course, not all can afford or have the space to build a full-size gym at the house. Most likely, you will have to choose one or two bigger machines that you can maximize the use of, plus several smaller equipment that you can utilize in different ways.

You can also add equipment that can aid muscle recovery during and after your workouts.

Recommended Home Gym Equipment

Rowing Machine 

Lots of people love rowing machines. Aside from the fact that it exercises pretty much the whole body, there’s something calming about the repetitive motions when you do the rowing.

A good rowing machine should be able to self-calibrate, delivers real-time data, and has wireless connection to apps and heart rate belts. Look for rowing machines with ergonomic handles, adjustable footrests, and a stowaway design.

Suspension Training Set

Many consider suspension training sets as the perfect workout companion. They’re lightweight, affordable, and can be used in so many ways. You can burn fat and build muscle by just mastering several foundational movements using a single set.

A standard suspension set includes a suspension anchor, door anchor, locking loop, webbing, and barrel lock adjusters. All these should be contained in a travel pouch that you can easily take anywhere.

Exercise Mats

Gym equipment packages for lease may not come with flooring options, but it’s very important if noise is an issue or you have a tendency to drop weights on the floor. Mats will keep your floors and your equipment intact.

Look for mats with interlocking non-skid texture tiles made of EVA foam, which are easy to assemble, reduce noise, protect against skidding, and water-resistant.

Power Towers 

If you are the type who loves doing pull-ups, dips, and raises at the gym, then you should definitely invest in a power tower for your personal use.

A standard power tower should have handles for push-up handles, tricep-dip handles, split handle grip, and vertical knee raise. Look for one that has comfortable and supportive finishing, scratch-resistant finish, and ergonomically contoured back and arm pads.

Punching Bag 

Even if you don’t have plans to beat anyone to a pulp anytime soon, we can all use a punching bag for awesome cardio that allows us to release all that pent-up stress! Make sure that you get one that has heavy-duty nylon straps and made from at least durable synthetic leather.

Don’t forget to buy hand wraps and a pair of boxing gloves to use with your bag!

Powerful Bluetooth Speakers

What’s a home gym without a decent sound system? Now you don’t have to get large speakers that are better suited for the club; just a high quality Bluetooth-capable one will do nicely. Since you own the gym, you don’t have to wear earphones and hide your playlist from anyone.

We know that it’s so easy to get lost in the sea of stuff when it comes to shopping for your own workout space. With this simple guide, you will have an easier time choosing equipment for your personal fitness goals. Call Primo Fitness today to learn more about our home gym packages!

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