Step-by-Step Guide: Creating Your Own Healthy Workout Sanctuary!

You may be feeling tired and lethargic, and maybe someone has mentioned that your clothes are a little tight. Whatever the reason for you to consider creating your own healthy workout sanctuary, we’ve got step-by-step Guide pointers and tips to help you get set up. We also heard from the fitness experts at Mirafit, providing some superb insights. 

In this article, we provide meaningful information that will support your decision-making process and help you avoid costly mistakes. 

What’s Stopping You from Creating Your Dream Workout Area at Home?

Space – What is the biggest stopper when creating a home gym or fitness sanctuary? People’s perception of space is that when we think of a sanctuary, we think of a large open space where you can breathe and relax. In reality, a sanctuary is a place to feel good and reflect. A home gym, even in a small space, will provide immeasurable benefits to your well-being. The long-term health benefits of being able to unwind, destress, and concentrate on your fitness will serve you well now and in later life.

Cost—The next stopper for most people is cost. This is also completely understandable, and in many cases, this leads to the next factor, which is confidence. Purchasing gym equipment and other equipment for your sanctuary will come athave a cost, and you do not want to make a mistake. In this article, we cover tips and a step-by-step guide to creating your sanctuary, so read on. 

Confidence—This has two parts: one is a lack of confidence in choosing the right equipment for your space, and two is concern about making a wrong decision that will be costly. Later in this article, we also provide some benefits to creating a home gym that will help you feel more confident in your decision-making process. 

Sanctuary set up

Identify the space—For many homeowners, this can be the biggest challenge. Break it down into simple steps. Is there a space in your house that you use infrequently? A spare room may be used 3 to 4 times a year, whereas a home gym could be used 3 to 4 times a week. It can take a change of perspective to refocus and appreciate how to use your home. You’re paying a mortgage, so get the best out of your costs and enjoy the space you have more. 

Think about flooring – One of the biggest ever looked decisions around flooring. Choosing the right flooring can be daunting if you are still determining how you would like to use your space. In many modern homes, laminate flooring is standard, and this can be practical and okay as a starting point. If you are lifting and dropping weights, you need to consider sound compression wherever you are training. EPDM (rubber) flooring should be your eventual goal. However, there are some great options, such as lifting platforms. These are rubber floorings in a frame that provide you with a dedicated space, and they can be helpful if you have flooring down already. 

Consider lighting and power – If you are considering a spare room or even a conservatory, you may already have lighting power in the space. It is essential to consider lighting and power when you are creating a new space or converting something like a garage or even a shed. It is essential to consider how you use the space where the equipment or sit and what you want to achieve with your lighting. LED lighting and LED lighting strips have helped transform Home gyms and fitness areas into tranquil spaces that different lighting combinations can drive. Lighting can also be used to highlight specific areas of your home gym and specific equipment. 

Choosing your equipment – So, you’ve decided about lighting, power, flooring and the space you want. The next critical decision is around selecting the right equipment. Our tip is to consider what type of training you might like to do and the suitability of the space. If your sanctuary is an upstairs bedroom and you wish to develop your deadlifts, you might end up in the kitchen! In most cases, starting with mats, a bench, a small selection of dumbbells and a pack of resistance bands can be enough. Refer to the must-have equipment below.

Your must-have Gym Equipment

Resistance bands – A small and significant piece of equipment that can assist in gym workouts, yoga and other stretching. 

Handweights – You can decide which handweights you require but dumbbells and kettle bells both provide incredible benefits being small and stackable. 

Bench – Adjustable or flat you decide, a bench is a brilliant piece of equipment that allows you to do bodyweight exercises and free weight exercises from a stable and safe location. Some benches also allow you to store them vertically, which saves a great deal of space. 

Once you have set up your space, perhaps move on to a Squat Rack. 

We spoke to fitness brand Mirafit to get their thoughts on must-have gym equipment for Home gym spaces. 

“When considering equipment for your home gym space, remember that storage can help even small spaces feel bigger and help you manage equipment better. Storage will typically clear floor space as it stores vertically, so, you can include more without impacting the functional space available in your home gym.” – Spokesperson for Mirafit.

Summary

Remember the tips above – A fitness sanctuary does not have to be big. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and you can develop your space over time, but you will benefit from day one. 

Fitness equipment purchased can also be sold! It’s an investment in yourself and your space.

According to Mansion Global, a gym can add 37% to a home’s resale value and improve its chances of sale by more than 40%. 

It wouldn’t be daunting if you follow the steps above and remember your objectives. You can always speak to suppliers and get their advice by telling them what you would like to do in your space. It’s worth mentioning that this could change over time as you develop, so by speaking to a supplier you will be able to ensure future planning.

The most significant step, is the first step, and we hope that this article has helped provide some useful information that you can take away and use when you start your own fitness space. If you are considering a treadmill in your space we have created a useful Guide to choosing the perfect machine. It’s also worth noting that if you need to clear a space and declutter, we’ve also got a great article on decluttering. We hope this article has been helpful. Remember, don’t leave it for another year!