A Guide to Building a Home Based Gym on a Budget

Hitting the gym is a time-honored tradition of staying fit, but not everyone has access. This doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a life of lackluster workouts. In fact, with a little ingenuity and an investment in the right equipment, you can build your own home-based gym and get the results you want!

Invest in the essentials.

Before you even think about buying anything else, make sure to invest in the essentials. First and foremost, get a good quality barbell. In most cases, the best option is to buy an Olympic weightlifting barbell forged from steel (as opposed to cast aluminum). If you’re on a budget, there are also some good options in affordable bars that will last for years with proper care. If there’s something less essential you’d like to feature in your gym, consider using a service such as Hire Fitness in order to rent equipment for a specific period, this can help you gauge whether this fits into your gym or if you’ll get proper use out of it, without forking out full price for the machine.

Next up is selecting plates for your weight-lifting set-up. Choosing the right weight plates is important because they affect how much stress your floor will take when doing heavy squats or deadlifts; therefore this choice should be based both on budget and personal preference for aesthetics versus functionality

Don’t skimp on the flooring.

Flooring is one of the most essential parts of your home gym. It will be your primary means of moving weight around and should be chosen carefully. A carpet is a good option if you don’t mind being limited to lifting weights on the floor, but it doesn’t provide enough grip for some exercises like deadlifting or squatting with a barbell. Wood or laminate flooring is a better option because it provides better traction and are less likely to harbor bacteria than carpeting, which can trap sweat and bacteria in its fibers. However, if you choose wood or laminate floors that aren’t sealed correctly, moisture absorption may become an issue over time; so keep this in mind when choosing between these two options as well!

Incorporate natural elements.

Natural elements can give your home gym a more inviting feel. They also benefit from improving air quality and creating a healthier environment for you to exercise in. Here are some ideas for incorporating natural elements into your home gym:

Plants and flowers

You can add plants to any room or area of your home, but if you have the space, placing them in high-traffic areas like kitchens, living rooms, or fitness rooms helps improve air quality by releasing oxygen into the air. If keeping them alive is too much work for you (or if they’re not allowed in your apartment), fake plants can work just as well!

Power strips 

Power strips allow multiple devices to be plugged in at once without taking up extra wall space while also preventing wires from tangling with each other or getting damaged by being kicked around by bare feet.

Shop around for the best deals.

When it comes to purchasing exercise equipment for your home gym, you should shop around for the best deals. Check online retailers and offline stores for sales, coupons, and free shipping offers. If you’re looking to buy new outdoor gym equipment from a physical store or online, ask if they have any discounts on accessories such as weight plates or dumbbells (usually these are in sets of 2–10 kg or 5–25 lbs).

Conclusion

Hopefully, you will have a better understanding of what it takes to set up your own home-based gym. You should also be able to start planning out your own space and figuring out what equipment you want to include. 

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