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Home gym – how to arrange it?

Do you like to exercise? Do you want to stay in shape but don’t have time to go to the gym? Check out how to create one in your home!

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3 years ago

December 23, 2020

Dominic Lyon

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An exercise room in the comfort of your own home is a great alternative for anyone who lives a healthy lifestyle and cares about fitness, but doesn’t have time to go to the gym. Not only does it offer a convenient way to get in shape, but it also creates a comfortable environment for shy athletes. Check out how to arrange a home gym!

Stylish and practical interior

Before you start exercising with dumbbells or barbells, find a room where you can fit all the equipment. If you don’t have much free space, organize a small corner in your living room or study. If possible, choose a space that is next to a window. This way, the sunlight will give you motivation to work out. Choose a room that you enjoy spending time in

Don’t complicate things!

While most fitness centers are equipped with the best exercise equipment, your home gym doesn’t have to be at all. Instead of investing in an expensive, bulky treadmill, buy some skipping ropes. They will provide you with a great cardio workout, but they won’t ruin your budget at the same time.

Just because you have a large gym doesn’t mean you have to clutter it up with exercise equipment. Try not to move equipment from one place to another during your workout sessions. This will help you avoid unnecessary confusion

How do I set up my gym?

Bring in all the equipment you intend to use. Sweep and wipe down the floors and vacuum the equipment. Now lay down carpeting or a mat to define the space. Use a durable, non-slip and inexpensive material such as cork, plywood, vinyl or laminate. Do away with carpets that are difficult to clean. Cork and plywood are trendy and environmentally friendly. Vinyl, on the other hand, fits into a variety of arrangements. With it, you can adapt any space to an active lifestyle.

Decide where you’ll put your accessories. Think about a rack where you can keep dumbbells, water bottles, skipping ropes, workout plans, kettlebells and small pieces of equipment. Hooks, baskets, shelves and containers will also work great here. Consider installing one or two mirrors to visually expand the space and perfect your exercise technique. Hooks are great for hanging resistance bands, skipping ropes and other lightweight items.

Paint the walls white

Don’t choose paint in a warm color that encourages relaxation. A bright space will energize and motivate you. So choose a shade of white that will boost your mood and encourage you to exercise

How do I take care of the floor?

Remember to lay down rubber mats, which you can easily clean. They provide excellent sound insulation so you won’t annoy your neighbors or household members while you’re working out. They come in many colors and are extremely durable. Whether you want to set up a gym in your garage or in an empty room, if you lift weights, invest in a weight platform. Then you don’t have to worry about damaging the floor

Check the power source

When designing your exercise space, remember that many cardio machines require electricity. Pay attention to how many outlets you have in the room and where they are located. Additionally, check to see if you can use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. If you want to listen to music through a popular app, you’ll usually need internet access.

Choose the right home gym layout

A well thought out plan will increase your efficiency. Pay attention to whether the room maintains a free flow of air. It will ensure that you stay pleasantly cool while exercising. You can transform an attic, basement or a small corner into a stunning home gym. Just keep your eyes peeled and you’re sure to find the perfect place for your regular workouts

Are you lacking space to exercise? All you need to do is get rid of an unused corner. Grab a dime and make sure the space you clear is big enough to work out in peace

Lighting

Bright and refreshing light plays a crucial role. Bulbs that emit cool light make us feel more awake and alert. Warm lighting, on the other hand, encourages us to relax, so it works better in the bedroom and living room. Ditch the fluorescent lights in favor of LEDs, which don’t tire your eyes.

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Food

Relieve the symptoms of DOMS, or delayed post-workout muscle soreness, with foods rich in antioxidants, first of all watermelon, which contains citrulline. This non-protein amino acid helps reduce soreness and accelerate muscle recovery. Pineapples, ginger rhizome and cherry juice also have strong anti-inflammatory properties.

Curcumin and trance

The curcumin contained in the perennial herb has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. It also has strong antioxidant properties. Curcumin promotes faster muscle recovery after strenuous exercise. Analogous effects are shown by Omega-3 fats and cod liver oil.

Milk proteins

In 2017, a study was conducted that proved that milk-based protein nutrients remove pain caused by micro-damage to muscles and connective tissue, including from overly intense training. Protein nutrients in concentrate or isolate form contain 40 to as much as 90% milk proteins. Milk proteins consumed in the form of nutrients not only reduce DOMS symptoms, but also prevent them.

Warm baths and Epsom salt

You can also prevent the feeling of discomfort by providing warmth to your muscles immediately after your workout. You can apply a towel wetted in warm water to your body, use a thermos, or even better: indulge in a warming bath. If you opt for a bathtub, add a little Epsom salt to your bath, which relieves inflammation and pain caused by too much training. Such a bath will not only relieve pain, but also affect your mood.

Impact of cold

It turns out that cold compresses are equally helpful in removing post-workout muscle soreness. Cold compresses eliminate swelling and calm the nervous system. Use bags of ice or frozen products. However, avoid direct contact of ice with the skin. If your body is up to it, soak in a tub of cold water.

Massages

Self-massage is also good for soreness, reducing muscle pain and improving flexibility. All you need to do is put a roller under the sore area and perform longitudinal rolling. Or you can always use the services of a massage therapist to loosen up sore areas and get them working again. You will achieve the greatest effectiveness if you undergo a massage no later than two days after training.

Repeat workouts

Muscle soreness should not be a reason not to continue exercising. DOMS is a normal bodily response to stress that your body needs to adapt to. If you don’t abandon exercise and keep up the intensity, you can be sure that once the pains subside, they won’t return. However, if they are so severe that you can’t exercise as before, slow down a bit, reduce the load, or for 2-3 days do exercises aimed at developing other muscle parts.

Cooldown

After a workout, the body needs relaxation and relaxation exercises to even out breathing and calm the heart rate. Calm exercise after a workout will give your muscles an uninterrupted blood supply to remove lactic acid and prevent sourness. Instead of exercising, you can go for a walk or jog on a treadmill for 10 minutes at a brisk pace.

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