When we first bought our house, our top priority was setting up and perfecting our home gym. Before debating over paint colors, finding that perfect accent furniture piece, or doing anything else we set up our home gym. Having a home gym has always been a dream of ours. Having a place to workout in the house is amazing.
When people found out about our first big project, most of them said it was a waste of time. We heard a lot of “you’ll never use it” or “you’ll use it for a week”. While I didn’t use it that much at first, I was pregnant with morning sickness that lasted 6 months, I do use it almost daily now and I love it. I honestly couldn’t imagine not having it there. Have you considered investing in a home gym but you’re not totally sure? Take a look below and see why I love my home gym so much.
1. I never have to wait for any equipment to be free
I think one of the worst things in the world is being excited to get to the gym, only to get there and see your favorite piece of equipment being used. It almost puts a damper on your whole workout. One of my favorite things about having a gym in our home is never having to wait for any of the equipment to be free. I can use what I want when I want. I can use it for however long I want without worrying about ruining someone else’s workout.
2. I put no effort into how I look
If you go to a commercial gym during peak hours, lets say anywhere from either 8:00-10:00AM or 4:30-8:00PM there are a lot of women there who match their entire outfit. I’m not saying its a bad thing, I just do not know how its possible to physically match your socks, to sports bra, to tank top color, to hair tie color etc. I’m lucky if I can find a pair of matching socks. If you are someone who is really self conscious, you may be intimated by what you see at the gym and how you look in comparison. I love my home gym because it doesn’t matter how I look, all that I’m focusing on is having a good have workout.
3. Its available to me 24/7
If you are from the northeast, like we are, you know that the winters can be brutal and with road closures and a lot of snow its not always possible to make it to the gym. I never have to worry about not being able to walk downstairs due to snow, rain, hail, etc. its there. I also don’t have to worry about not getting a workout in due to a holiday.
4. I have no reason to make excuses
Recently becoming a mom and constantly going to the gym to get in workouts wasn’t exactly feasible. Knowing that I had a gym downstairs waiting for me was so key in postpartum fitness journey. I was able to go downstairs and accomplish what I needed to for the day. I could do this while my son was sleeping (which we got lucky and he is still a great napper – on most days anyway). It can be really easy to talk yourself into not going to the gym, having a gym in your house can really help keep you on track.
Are you still on the fence about building yourself a home gym? Start slow and don’t think you need to only buy brand new fancy equipment. You would be amazed at what you can find at garage or rummage sales!
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