Ideas to plan, Equip and organize your exercise environment, with practicality, Comfort and Economy
In recent years, setting up a fitness space inside the house is no longer a dream and has become an easier reality to achieve.
With increasingly agitated routines, reconcile, studies, good diet and also exercise is not always an easy task.
The World Health Organization (OMS) recommends that adults do, at least, 150 Minutes of moderate physical activity during the week.
To bring even more health benefits, the recommendation goes up to 60 Daily minutes, for five days, that is, are 300 minutes dedicated to practice.
Need to leave home to go to the gym and face the traffic of big cities, normally, It is one of the reasons for withdrawal for many people.
Therefore, Setting its own place indoors is one of the motivations necessary to practice activities regularly and maintain good health.
Advantages of having equipment at home
The practicality of having a space within the comfort of the residence is one of the main reasons for reserving a corner with equipment.
This because, In addition to avoiding the disorder of leaving home, Even on rainy days, It is possible to practice exercises at any time, with comfort and safety.
The privacy of training at home is also a positive point.
Not having to divide appliances and be able to perform the series with patience and at their own pace are essential aspects to ensure good results.
Another point is related to the economy. The amount spent to set up the fitness space is done at once, that is, the highest cost will be when purchasing the appliances and the renovation of the space.
Maintenance and cleaning expenses tend to be much lower than shared space tuition.
In addition, the whole family can use the space, bringing even more economy.
With the money saved, It is possible to invest in new equipment, accessories and other items that facilitate the exercises.
How to assemble the fitness space
The gym space needs to be according to the size of the house.
Virtually any residence includes a structure for exercise - the difference is that smaller houses need some adjustments to make the environment more functional.
The first step in choosing the best place is to evaluate what are the main objectives with the exercises.
Less intense practices, like yoga, Pilates or series that use their own body, can be made even in a corner of the room or bedroom.
Those involving bodybuilding and are considered of greater intensity need their own equipment and greater space for installation.
Although this may seem a hindrance, It is possible to adjust a unused room or even install multifunctional equipment.
Regardless of the type of exercise, The minimum recommended space is 2,8 m² a 4,7 m ². This footage is ideal for the practice of activities with comfort and without disrupting the circulation of people.
Consider making a budget
Calculating what is possible to buy and invest is also a way to define the limits and not exceed what can be spent.
Ideally, the budget is done based on some factors, including:
- reform spending;
- equipment costs;
- monthly value for maintenance.
When lifting the values, It is possible to define the types of equipment, What will need to leave aside and choose the investment priorities.
Reform the space
Both coatings and the structure of a fitness room need to be thought carefully and evaluated by an expert.
This is because some equipment is installed directly on the walls and the ceiling, How the bars and boxes of boxing.
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In addition, the professional will adapt the entire space considering the necessary ventilation and the installation of good lighting.
Although it doesn't seem, These two points are important for the execution of the exercises. Good ventilation improves breathing, and the lights make the execution of the exercises even better.
During the reform, The floor is one of the main elements that need investment. It must be strong enough to endure the equipment and the impact of weights.
In addition, cannot be slippery.
The best choice is to opt for rubberized coatings. They are capable of absorbing the impact and not causing accidents, even when wet.
In addition, because they are more resistant, require less maintenance.
During the reform, You must also remember to install a large mirror. It will help to view directly how the exercises are being done, improving execution increasingly and preventing possible injuries.
Which equipment is needed?
As has been said, the equipment vary according to some factors: goal, budget and space available.
It is not always necessary to choose bodybuilders, If the goal is only the practice of light exercises.
To begin, The fitness space can have equipment and accessories that are used for various exercises, as matte, dumbbell, resistance and bar elastic.
Larger spaces already behave the devices intended for both physical conditioning and bodybuilding: belt, bike, elliptic, bodybuilding station, adjustable bank, among others.
Maintenance of space is important
When setting up the fitness space at home, It is necessary to remember the maintenance that should be done.
Whenever the gym is used, You need to dry and clean the equipment, so that they do not spoil with sweat.
In addition, During and after training, It is necessary to leave the windows open to ventilate the environment.
Remember the organization
Although the space is installed indoors, The organization is essential to maintain the exercise routine.
Placing cabinets or niches ensures that everything focused on physical activity is already stored in the gym itself, like tennis, pants and Women's Top for Academy, for example.
In addition, If the space is large, Install larger cabinets to store equipment makes everything more organized, Motivating further the practice of exercises at home.
Text prepared by the Conversion team.