When Designing A Home Gym Follow These Guidelines
One of the best things about designing a home gym is that you are free to customize your workout space to suit your individual tastes and interests. You can paint the walls the color of your choice, pin up motivational posters or weightlifting charts. For those of us that like to have some background noise, a flat panel TV or a sound system would also be a nice addition to any home gym. The key thing to keep in mind is the purpose of your fitness room…that is to get fit! Some additional tips and aesthetic considerations when designing a home gym are: 
VentilationYou will want to ensure that your fitness room is well ventilated and has decent air flow.Traffic FlowIn designing a home gym you should consider the natural traffic flow within your home so as not to disturb your spouse, children, roommates etc. while your training. To make things easier and to cause less disruption in the house have your home gym close to the shower.MirrorsBesides being able to check out your physique, including mirrors in your home gym is essential in ensuring proper form and good technique while performing exercises.WaterIf possible a small water cooler or spot to keep your water bottle is a great idea in order to stay hydrated and focused on your workout.Ceiling ClearanceConsider the space you have carefully. Some machines have large extension ranges, and you want to ensure that your home gym design is functional. Be sure to get all possible measurements, including any possible attachments. As a quick test, you should be able to stretch your arms over your head without touching the ceiling.FlooringDumbbells, bar plates, and free weights are heavy and will do damage if dropped on the floor. To prevent permanent damage there are many inexpensive options in rubber flooring. Adding proper gym flooring will also prevent the equipment from shifting during use. In addition to protection, proper gym flooring will provide a great finish to your facility. Foam, rubber and other synthetic mats and tiles cost from 25 cents to $10 per square foot.The options for designing a home gym are endless. How you layout your home gym depends on space, budget, fitness level and fitness goals. Feel free to use the following guidelines for home gym design for common scenarios. If you are new to weight training or a light user wanting to improve general fitness, flexibility, manage weight and increase muscle tone, a combination of the equipment below is a great start in selecting equipment for your home gyms. • Aerobic machine (step, elliptical, treadmill, bike) • Dumbbells • Adjustable bench • Fitness ball • Exercise mat • Enough space for stretches • Multi-gyms are also popular in home gyms for beginners. A price to suit all levels and an instructional book are good incentives. Plus being compact less space may be required. Most likely price range: Under $200-$1000. Intermediate trainers are usually moving into more serious strength building, focusing on muscle development. • Dumbbells - full set • Barbells and plates • Strong exercise bench with a barbell rack • More advanced multi-gym-or cheaper option used along with free weights above Most likely price range: $1500-$2500 Advanced trainers are taking on the serious body building. This is often combined with public gym sessions as well. • Large and complex multi-gym • Advanced free weights and bench Most likely price range: $3000 upwards Best Home Gyms Online Resource Guide Home Gym Equipment Selection Return To Home Fitness Return from Designing A Home Gym to Home Page
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