8 tips to create a home gym
May 18, 2017 Interiors
Text: Onal Kothari
Photographs: Shutterstock
Photographs: Shutterstock
Architect Onal Kothari helps you understand the need to create a comfortable exercising area at your home.
- Workout style: Gyms are not necessarily about large investment pieces like exercise bikes, treadmills or heavy weights. It’s more about an area dedicated to your personal interest that complements your lifestyle. Your workout style should match the layout, design and equipment definition of your home gym. If your workout routine involves activities like pilates, aerobics, yoga, cardio etc. design the space accordingly.
- Access: Keep a check on the accessibility points to the gym space to ensure equipment can be easily moved in and out of the gym. See to it that the space is well lit and airy.
- Selection of equipment: Each individual is blessed with different lifestyle and physical and mental stamina. Your home gym equipment should be dictated by your health and stamina; most important what you enjoy doing the most. Quality of the equipment is another factor you should keep in mind.
- Mirror magic: Make the room feel bigger with a large wall mounted mirror. It should be in front of your exercising zone, especially if you are involved with dance based exercises. Mirrors also help you keep a track of your body movement and targets.
- Placement of equipment: Great outdoor views are essential while working out on treadmills or a detail look at your body movement during aerobic sessions. Placement of equipment is as important as deciding the gym equipment to order. Depending on your workout styles and the equipment you order, make essential space for all your equipment.
- Focal points: Fascinating floor patterns, ceiling colours and lights inspire people to work harder. Creating a simple and clean design with good amount of thermal movement is what really matters. Selection of right gym floor mat not only makes your gym look great but also doubles your physical security.
- Ambiance: Put up some motivational posters or week challenges calendar on the wall. Fill a wall with images, quotes or a single statement that motivates you everyday. Tailor your home gym to your personality so that you never get bored.
- Extras: Purchase the little extras like sound systems and wall mounted TVs to make your workout filled with fun. An additional book shelf or a fitness equipment stand or storage cum display makes your place look nicer and organized.
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