The benefits of a personal gym are innumerable. Apart from providing you with the comfort and privacy of your home and saving you the troubl...
The benefits of a personal gym are innumerable. Apart from providing you with the comfort and privacy of your home and saving you the trouble of travel and waiting too long in queues, you have the freedom to wear what you are most comfortable in. Add the simple joy of having a private shower just a few steps away or the freedom to exercise whenever you feel like and it transforms this opportunity into an offer no fitness addict can turn down.
Not everyone can afford the luxury of allocating a spare room exclusively for a gym. Even a corner in your study, basement or garage can be transformed into a space for exercise. Keep in mind that the only condition is, to keep this space well lit and amply ventilated. Once you decide on where you plan to have your gym, you may consider buying a few basic pieces of equipment that would combine your strength, cardio and flexibility training. To keep from buying expensive equipment that you may never use, start by asking yourself what your fitness goals are and whether the equipment would provide you with sufficient variation to keep you from getting bored and falling out of the program too easily. A simple, yet effective set would include a set of dumb-bells or resistance bands, a fitness ball and skipping rope. Throw in a comfortable mat for floor exercises or yoga. Keep your equipment inviting and not intimidating. You can choose to do up a wall in a bright colour to infuse some energy into this space, or use mirrors provided you enjoy watching yourself as you exercise. Mirrors can paint very faithful 'before and after' pictures and provide encouragement to those who hope to lose weight or cut out flab.
Your mind plays an important role in your training, and there are simple ways to keep it preoccupied as you work up a sweat. Never underestimate the power of a room with a view. Face a window as you skip or jog on the spot or do up a wall with an interesting mural or wallpaper that inspires you. You can introduce a pin-up board with pictures of fitness celebrities or to remind you of your daily goals. Plug into some music as you work out, or churn out a few peppy numbers over speakers to set you into the groove. It may not be a bad idea to set up a small counter television - provided your budget provides for it - to keep you engaged through an hour-long work out. Make sure that this space is distraction free, and for this brief period shut out telephones and other engagements. Finally, as a sweet reward, consider a couch in a corner for you to sink into as you cool down, and toss in a few fresh towels, magazines and a jug of cool water for better effect.
Not everyone can afford the luxury of allocating a spare room exclusively for a gym. Even a corner in your study, basement or garage can be transformed into a space for exercise. Keep in mind that the only condition is, to keep this space well lit and amply ventilated. Once you decide on where you plan to have your gym, you may consider buying a few basic pieces of equipment that would combine your strength, cardio and flexibility training. To keep from buying expensive equipment that you may never use, start by asking yourself what your fitness goals are and whether the equipment would provide you with sufficient variation to keep you from getting bored and falling out of the program too easily. A simple, yet effective set would include a set of dumb-bells or resistance bands, a fitness ball and skipping rope. Throw in a comfortable mat for floor exercises or yoga. Keep your equipment inviting and not intimidating. You can choose to do up a wall in a bright colour to infuse some energy into this space, or use mirrors provided you enjoy watching yourself as you exercise. Mirrors can paint very faithful 'before and after' pictures and provide encouragement to those who hope to lose weight or cut out flab.
Your mind plays an important role in your training, and there are simple ways to keep it preoccupied as you work up a sweat. Never underestimate the power of a room with a view. Face a window as you skip or jog on the spot or do up a wall with an interesting mural or wallpaper that inspires you. You can introduce a pin-up board with pictures of fitness celebrities or to remind you of your daily goals. Plug into some music as you work out, or churn out a few peppy numbers over speakers to set you into the groove. It may not be a bad idea to set up a small counter television - provided your budget provides for it - to keep you engaged through an hour-long work out. Make sure that this space is distraction free, and for this brief period shut out telephones and other engagements. Finally, as a sweet reward, consider a couch in a corner for you to sink into as you cool down, and toss in a few fresh towels, magazines and a jug of cool water for better effect.
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