Private Training Room Transformation: Turning Your Home Gym into a Desirable Retreat
Transforming Spaces into Personal Fitness Retreats: The Rise of Home Gyms
The concept of a home gym is gaining popularity, offering freedom, efficiency, and comfort as an alternative to fitness studios. With a well-planned setup, any space can become a personal fitness retreat.
In creating a home gym, the trend leans towards functional aesthetics. Unobtrusive tools that can be integrated into the living space or quickly stored away are preferred. For instance, Lululemon's "Lift & Lengthen" yoga blocks are versatile, serving not only for yoga but also for various exercises in a home gym.
Hydration during workouts is crucial, and Stelton's "Rig-Tig" water bottle ensures this need is met stylishly. For those seeking to create a spa-like atmosphere, scented candles or essential oils can help set the mood.
Functional training tools are essential in a home gym. TechnoGym offers kettlebells in various weight classes, while Nohrd's suspension trainer, known as "Sling," is suitable for both strength training and acrobatic feats. Hay's practical storage boxes keep training equipment tidy, and The "Tenna" bank from Broste Copenhagen offers storage for dumbbells and other equipment.
A modern home gym should start with a non-slip, durable, and chemically safe yoga mat. A speed rope, such as Corength's Speed Rope Pro, is perfect for warming up. The "Quadra" metal hook from Frost provides a place for a towel or training jacket.
Lighting in a home gym is important. Indirect lighting or dimmable ceiling lights are preferred to prevent a sterile studio atmosphere. High-quality materials, such as wood instead of plastic, linen instead of rubber, and set colours, can create a home gym that fits personal aesthetics.
Sound is central in a home gym. A good speaker enhances every session and creates a personal mini-retreat. Compact and versatile pieces of equipment like Auerberg's "Kite" stool can serve as a seat, storage, or sports equipment. Nohrd's ladder, made of beech wood, creates a gym hall atmosphere in a home gym setting.
Before setting up a home gym, it's important to consider the training goal, frequency, and equipment to be used. A small bench, for example, can be utilized for various strength training and flexibility workouts, while a balance ball is used for stability exercises. A wooden chair can be used for step-ups and support during stretches.
In Louisiana, Kristen Flanagan's home gym is a testament to the possibilities. Her setup includes these three pieces of furniture: a balance ball, a wooden chair, and a small bench.
Whether it's a hallway, bedroom corner, or unused storage room, a home gym can be set up in various spaces. The freedom to design and customise a personal fitness retreat makes the home gym an appealing alternative to fitness studios.
