Home gyms can be one of the best investments you can make or can wind up in the garage taking up space for years. Before buying a home gym, there are several considerations you need to make to insure you get a return on your investment.
There are plenty of home gyms to choose from. Some home gyms are simple resistance bands and others are the multi-gyms with four to five exercise stations. Then you have the perennial Bowflex and Weider Crossbar. All are great and range in prices that can fit any budget. But will you use it?
To save yourself buyer’s remorse after purchasing a home gym, the following may be of help:
1.If you are looking at exercising the entire body, a multi-station home gym would be adequate. But if you are just looking at targeting certain muscle groups make sure the home gym you are reviewing can meet your fitness goals.
2.What type of space do you want to dedicate for a home gym. Some home gyms can be folded leaving a smaller footprint. Other home gyms can take up a small garage.
3.Purchase home gyms that you feel comfortable using. Some people prefer to load their home gyms with plates and others like the stacks of weights where the amount of resistance can be easily selected.
4.Take in account cables and moving parts when purchasing a home gym. Cables have a tendency to wear out after a period of time and pulleys can become worn and inoperable. This is where you might consider a home gym that uses weights that you load.
Of course you need to consider the amount you are willing to invest. If you are going to work out a lot and need to do many exercises for your major muscle groups, it might be more beneficial to stay with a health club. Which is another factor you might want to consider: Can you stay motivated to work out at home on a home gym?