Some of the workout rooms in hotel chains are very small yet they include a treadmill, a television, a
stationary bike or two and possibly a rowing machine. Keeping this concept in mind, creating a home workout room should be easy. The challenge will come in making it your own space, inviting and warm, not a corner in your basement or garage where you'll set up the equipment and never use it again.
Every year workout rooms get larger and larger. Homes are being designed with rooms designated for work outs. "Many upscale homes are designating a room as a workout area and include it in the building plans", said John Lingnofski, Exercise Physiologist. He recommends adding equipment piece by piece.
BENEFITS
The benefits of a home workout room are simple, no crowds to fight, convenient access, environmental simplicity, health benefits of using your own equipment and the ability to choose your own equipment according to your individual tastes and needs.
EQUIPMENT COST
No one thinks twice about spending $1 or 2,000 for a flat screen TV, but $2,000 on a treadmill or home gym is another story. The average home workout room buyer in 1994 was a 25 to 40-year-old with a family, according to Joe Spychala, Fitness Proprietor.
Today your age and fitness level are of little concern. The appeal is that you can set your own pace, your own hours and meet your budget level. Saving gas, time and money are more of a concern in today's fast-paced world and slow-paced economy.
According to Consumer Reports a treadmill runs $300 to 700 on the low-end; $800 to 1800 mid-range and a $2,000 to 3,500 on the high-end.
"Don't start with a whole room," Lingnofski says. "Create an atmosphere you will enjoy working out in. Take time to explore your current fitness goals and activities."
EQUIPMENT CHOICES
stationary bike or two and possibly a rowing machine. Keeping this concept in mind, creating a home workout room should be easy. The challenge will come in making it your own space, inviting and warm, not a corner in your basement or garage where you'll set up the equipment and never use it again.
Every year workout rooms get larger and larger. Homes are being designed with rooms designated for work outs. "Many upscale homes are designating a room as a workout area and include it in the building plans", said John Lingnofski, Exercise Physiologist. He recommends adding equipment piece by piece.
BENEFITS
The benefits of a home workout room are simple, no crowds to fight, convenient access, environmental simplicity, health benefits of using your own equipment and the ability to choose your own equipment according to your individual tastes and needs.
EQUIPMENT COST
No one thinks twice about spending $1 or 2,000 for a flat screen TV, but $2,000 on a treadmill or home gym is another story. The average home workout room buyer in 1994 was a 25 to 40-year-old with a family, according to Joe Spychala, Fitness Proprietor.
Today your age and fitness level are of little concern. The appeal is that you can set your own pace, your own hours and meet your budget level. Saving gas, time and money are more of a concern in today's fast-paced world and slow-paced economy.
According to Consumer Reports a treadmill runs $300 to 700 on the low-end; $800 to 1800 mid-range and a $2,000 to 3,500 on the high-end.
"Don't start with a whole room," Lingnofski says. "Create an atmosphere you will enjoy working out in. Take time to explore your current fitness goals and activities."
EQUIPMENT CHOICES
- A treadmill ranges from $300 upwards to $3,500.
- Today's workout rooms even include climbing walls, music centers, Wii and cozy seating arrangements.
- You can even build your own equipment to save money, such as push-up bars, chin-up bars and mats.
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