3 Priceless Ways In-Home Gyms Can Transform Your Health Journey
One of the biggest trends home builders are seeing is clients asking for in-home gyms. I'm sure you or someone you know put on more weight than the “freshman fifteen” during the pandemic! We accumulated more weight in our family than we probably even realized. If you can relate, you’re in the right place. Keep reading to learn about in-home gym benefits, my gym creation story, and more.
The Need for an In-Home Gym
Jordan (my husband) and I have always worked out at a gym or at home, but the lockdown made it near impossible for us to have complete workouts. After the lockdown, we knew having a full-time gym in our home would work best for our family.
3 Top In-Home Gym Benefits
We didn't start with a proper in-home gym. We started in our living room with toddlers running around us as we followed Beachbody videos. Jordan had a bench and a variety of weights, while I had a stability ball and small, medium, and large weights. But soon after bringing our own in-home gym to fruition, some incredible benefits came to light:
More togetherness. With an in-home gym, you can make working out a family experience! More time working out together as a family was a no-brainer for us when deciding to install a gym at home. Our 4 boys needed to burn energy, so we have them join us!
Convenience. With an in-home gym, you can easily get our workouts done without having to leave your home, you can work out whenever you want, and you never have to wait in a line for your favorite exercise machine. There are fewer barriers to keep you from working towards your fitness goals.
Personalization. In your in-home gym, you can surround yourself with your absolute favorite machines and equipment. You can also create storage areas, paint the walls, hang up inspirational art, or set up a beverage station. The possibilities are endless.
Our In-Home Gym Creation Process
We started bargain-hunting for gym equipment in 2020, while we were remodeling our current home. We found all but 2 pieces of equipment for incredible deals. People had purchased the machines during the pandemic, but they just became dust collectors and laundry racks.
Create an Amazing In-Home Gym for Your Family
I've seen some very creative home gyms. One was set up in a closet! Find your favorite workout, pick the equipment you enjoy, and get started. You don’t need thousands of dollars to create a home gym. Cardio can be jumping jacks or burpees–equipment free! Any expert would say, consistency and discipline are what make the best gym.
So, there you have it - tips and helpful insight on in-home gyms. We hope that the information in this article was helpful to you! Feel free to share some of your favorite gym ideas so we can all grow in our health journeys together!
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