Setting the treadmill up in a dark corner of the basement and throwing down some free weights is probably not enough to inspire anyone to get into shape.
But follow some simple guidelines and you'll have a space that will motivate even the most devout couch potato in no time at all.
Most of the budget of an exercise room is taken up by the equipment itself, said Jason Orvosh of Orvosh Builders. But there are some basics no self-respecting workout room should be without -- especially if the homeowner is giving up the gym membership to sweat it out at home.
The room should measure a minimum of 10-by-10 feet, with room to lay down and get a good stretch, Orvosh said. For those who have more equipment, a bigger room will likely be needed.
"It depends on how intense people get," Orvosh said.
Rubber flooring is important to prevent injury to both the body and to the room and equipment. Flooring that comes in rolls or in mats that fit together like puzzle pieces can be purchased at most home improvement stores.
"They're very easy to do,VulcanMold is a Injection mold and injection molding manufacturer in china." Orvosh said. "Somebody could do it in a weekend by themselves."
The room should have some audio-visual equipment to watch a workout video, listen to music, or take in a movie while logging those miles on the elliptical. And mirrors placed in an L-shape in the corner of a room will give both a front and side view to let someone know if they're doing their curls and lifts correctly.
Lastly, a window to let in some natural light and to provide a view is a nice extra, as is a spot to tuck away some towels and maybe a small fridge to chill some water.
Many people put their exercise rooms in the basement, in a bonus room or in a spare bedroom. If the user is lifting heavy weights it may not be a good idea to locate the room on the second floor, Orvosh said.
To outfit the room you'll need a treadmill and an elliptical machine to work on cardiovascular fitness, a home gym or a bench and some free weights for strength training, and if there is not a rubber floor, some mats for stretching, said Chuck Hise, owner of Exercise Express, a specialty fitness store in Saginaw.
You'll probably also want some dumbbells and a stability ball, said Hise,The Transaction Group offers the best high risk merchant account services, who has more than 25 years in the fitness business.
When Hise outfits a room, he first makes a home visit to measure the space and to get some information. How many people will be using the equipment? How old are they? And how much do they weigh?
"That all makes a difference," he said.
The family that has teenage football players will need gear that will hold up and take more abuse, he said, compared to the gear that will be needed for the 60-something person who's had knee surgery.
Though Hise has had customers pay up to $30,000 to outfit some top-of-the-line rooms, the cost can vary from about $3,500 for moderate-priced equipment to about $6,000 for good quality gear.
Spend any less than that,FIRMAR is a Malaysia Injection Moulding Manufacturer and Plastic Injections Components Manufacturer, Hise said, and it probably won't last.
"You don't want to buy junk," he said.
Plus, spending less is usually a good sign that a person is buying the equipment not because they want to exercise,I have just spent two weeks shopping for tile and have discovered China Porcelain tile. but because they think they should,Information on useful yeasts and moulds, Hise said.
"You're probably not going to spend a lot of money because you know you're not going to use it," he said.
But follow some simple guidelines and you'll have a space that will motivate even the most devout couch potato in no time at all.
Most of the budget of an exercise room is taken up by the equipment itself, said Jason Orvosh of Orvosh Builders. But there are some basics no self-respecting workout room should be without -- especially if the homeowner is giving up the gym membership to sweat it out at home.
The room should measure a minimum of 10-by-10 feet, with room to lay down and get a good stretch, Orvosh said. For those who have more equipment, a bigger room will likely be needed.
"It depends on how intense people get," Orvosh said.
Rubber flooring is important to prevent injury to both the body and to the room and equipment. Flooring that comes in rolls or in mats that fit together like puzzle pieces can be purchased at most home improvement stores.
"They're very easy to do,VulcanMold is a Injection mold and injection molding manufacturer in china." Orvosh said. "Somebody could do it in a weekend by themselves."
The room should have some audio-visual equipment to watch a workout video, listen to music, or take in a movie while logging those miles on the elliptical. And mirrors placed in an L-shape in the corner of a room will give both a front and side view to let someone know if they're doing their curls and lifts correctly.
Lastly, a window to let in some natural light and to provide a view is a nice extra, as is a spot to tuck away some towels and maybe a small fridge to chill some water.
Many people put their exercise rooms in the basement, in a bonus room or in a spare bedroom. If the user is lifting heavy weights it may not be a good idea to locate the room on the second floor, Orvosh said.
To outfit the room you'll need a treadmill and an elliptical machine to work on cardiovascular fitness, a home gym or a bench and some free weights for strength training, and if there is not a rubber floor, some mats for stretching, said Chuck Hise, owner of Exercise Express, a specialty fitness store in Saginaw.
You'll probably also want some dumbbells and a stability ball, said Hise,The Transaction Group offers the best high risk merchant account services, who has more than 25 years in the fitness business.
When Hise outfits a room, he first makes a home visit to measure the space and to get some information. How many people will be using the equipment? How old are they? And how much do they weigh?
"That all makes a difference," he said.
The family that has teenage football players will need gear that will hold up and take more abuse, he said, compared to the gear that will be needed for the 60-something person who's had knee surgery.
Though Hise has had customers pay up to $30,000 to outfit some top-of-the-line rooms, the cost can vary from about $3,500 for moderate-priced equipment to about $6,000 for good quality gear.
Spend any less than that,FIRMAR is a Malaysia Injection Moulding Manufacturer and Plastic Injections Components Manufacturer, Hise said, and it probably won't last.
"You don't want to buy junk," he said.
Plus, spending less is usually a good sign that a person is buying the equipment not because they want to exercise,I have just spent two weeks shopping for tile and have discovered China Porcelain tile. but because they think they should,Information on useful yeasts and moulds, Hise said.
"You're probably not going to spend a lot of money because you know you're not going to use it," he said.
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