HOW TO MAKE A FITNESS CORNER AT HOME WITH BASIC EQUIPMENT S
Ever since lockdown has been announced, we all have been trying to maintain our fitness by working out at our homes. Be it in the living room or in our bedrooms, in the past one year, we all have felt and realized the need and importance of fitness. Many of us have taken a step towards this realization by dedicating a whole corner of a room towards all the fitness materials they have. That is why we will have a look at how you can arrange some of the already existing fitness accessories you have along with some new ideas to carve out the fitness corner you have been dreaming of ! of anything better than music!
Try to include Mats :
The purpose of the mats is not only to help in efficient exercising, but it also prevents any damage to your joints and muscles. Colourful exercise mats are readily available online as well as in sport and fitness dedicated stores. Try to consider what type of cushioning you are comfortable with, as there is a huge variety and numerous categories in it. Thus, they will be a wonderful addition to your fitness corner and make your gym colourful and comfortable.
Jumping ropes Vs Treadmills :
What is the first thing that comes in our mind when we think of fitness or gym? It has to be treadmills! But let’s face the fact that treadmills occupy a lot of space, not to forget, they turn out to be quite costly too. When we look at jumping ropes, they are mobile in nature and are pocket-friendly. They are looked at as an essential in cardio exercises and thus will be a compact choice of performing cardio in your corner. See this image below to know how you can accommodate jumping rope(s) in your home gym/fitness corner.
“Pull-up” your fitness level at home :
Take your home gym corner to the next level of wow by including a pull-up bar. If your gym corner favors an entrance or a door, utilize that space to install the pull-up bar there. It will not only act as a reminder to be fit as and when you enter, but it also is a very reasonable and a portable option of fitness.
Resistance Bands :
Recently, resistance bands have been in the trending list of basic fitness equipment as it is favorable to almost all age groups and body sizes. A major reason why people love them is they are easy to store, you can use them and keep them without occupying much space. What’s more, they do not lead to any joint injuries or other fatalities while working out. Therefore, we think you should try and include the resistance bands in your fitness corner too. They can be easily found in sport dedicated stores and online as well.
Racks and Benches for a bigger space :
If you have availability of a bigger space for your fitness corner like a separate room, you can consider keeping racks and benches, which are commonly seen in gyms. Racks are basically used to keep equipment like dumbbells in order and benches are normally used in working out using body-weights. These both act as a medium to keep your fitness equipment organized and give you the proper space to work out. Although, this applies only if you have a larger space like an individual room.
Do not forget to play music :
We all love to listen to some form of music while we are running, taking a walk, jogging, or working that body out in the gym. Our last idea which will contribute to a minor extent in your fitness corner at home is a music system, or a much better option would be to buy some bluetooth earphones or headsets. If you are someone who loves to play that music out loud, you can opt for a bluetooth speaker, which is handy and can be carried anywhere. But if you want to opt for a more convenient option, bluetooth headphones are the way to go! Ultimately, you need some form of calmness after working out and we cannot think of anything better than music!
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