Setting up a home gym can be a grind considering some major factors that go into the setup phase. First, you have to look at what space is available to determine what equipment will be there. Second, determining a budget (and sticking to it) is not as easy as it sounds given the prices of certain items. And lastly, what exactly should you buy to go into your gym?
I am not sure how much space people have in their homes to devote to a gym. A good strategy to have is to first measure out the square feet of the space available. From there you can fill up half the room with equipment. A small area would not fit a treadmill all that well. On the other hand, a larger room should not have most of its space taken up with several pieces of cardiovascular equipment and rows of dumbbells.
That leads us to a budget and how much you are looking to spend. A good treadmill will probably set you back about $1000 to $1500. I feel there is a better way to spend $1500 on equipment. Let’s break it down:
- An exercise mat - $16
- 3 foot long, round foam roller - $25
- Stretch strap - $17
- Set of mini-bands - $13
- Core wheel - $13
- TRX suspension trainer - $200
- Powerblock adjustable dumbbells - $600
- 8 foot long slideboard - $460
- Flat bench - $180
- Airex balance pad - $60
The total cost comes out to $1584. Not bad considering the variety of equipment and the fact that you can now put together a good workout focusing on proper stretching, warm-up, core training, strength and conditioning. Sounds like a better deal than the one-dimensional treadmill.
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