Is Your Home Heart Healthy?

 

February is heart month! In addition to eating healthy, it's essential to get plenty of exercise. If you don't like going to a gym, creating your own workout space at home is the answer. Here are five steps to planning for a home gym that you’ll consistently use and that won't cost much.

Let Your Fitness Goals Guide Your Planning

When considering your home gym, consider your fitness goals and what exercises you like. Then, organize your space around that.

Find Your Space

​Find a suitable space by determining which exercises you’ll be doing and the equipment you'll be using. If you have more equipment, consider converting a spare bedroom or a place in your basement or garage to your gym. If you use less equipment, you could get by with a small corner in your bedroom or living room. Either way, dedicate this space so that you won't get distracted.

Create a Motivating Space

​When creating your gym, ensure it's where you like to be. Add speakers, a TV, inspiring quotes, and the proper lighting. If you enjoy being in the space, you’re more likely to use it more often.

Keep a Variety of Equipment

​Start with relatively inexpensive equipment like an exercise mat, resistance bands, stability balls, and a jump rope. Then, move on to larger equipment like a treadmill, punching bag, weights, and a bench.

Stick to Your Plan

​You have so many distractions that could make it challenging to stay focused and block out time to use your gym. If you need to stay focused, organize your workouts by subscribing to a workout routine that you can do at home. A set routine will help you stay with it.

Take these ideas to help you build your gym and work towards a heart-healthy lifestyle in your home. If you need more space for a home gym, I'd be happy to help guide you to your new house. Let's talk about your real estate needs. Give me a call to set up a time to meet.