Lots of people find it cost effective to train at home. While the start-up cost might be a lot in the beginning, it could end up saving you money overall. Many companies have specially designed pieces of equipment to fit in your garage. You can always slowly increase equipment over time. How to Build a Home Gym Lots of people find it cost effective to train at home. While the start-up cost might be a lot in the beginning, it could end up saving you money overall. Many companies have specially designed pieces of equipment to fit in your garage. You can always slowly increase equipment […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16481,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,8],"tags":[1821,1822],"class_list":["post-16479","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-post","category-news","tag-garage-gym","tag-home-gym"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nHere are some basics of what you\u2019ll need to get started:
\nRubber Mats for Flooring <\/strong>
\n\u2022\tYou\u2019ll avoid a lot of damage (and noise complaints) by having something to absorb some of the sound
\n\u2022\tSometimes it\u2019s cheaper to look at barn equipment. You may find a cheaper rate when buying horse stall mats rather than traditional lifting mats. They are made of virtually of the same material.
\nResistance Bands<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tUse these for stretching and mobility
\n\u2022\tAlso travel well for some resistance exercises if you\u2019re on the road\/in a hotel
\nKettlebells<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tThese tend to be a little cheaper compared to weight plates, at least to get you started
\n\u2022\tTypically a little more versatile than dumbbells
\n\u2022\tChoose manageable weights
\n\u2022\tYou can use them for swings, snatches, clean and presses, high pulls, deadlifts, etc.
\nJump Rope or Speed Rope<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tGreat for quick bursts of cardio
\n\u2022\tEasy to travel with and great for warm-ups and cool-downs
\nWeight Bench<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tNot only useful for traditional lifting, but can be used for triceps dips, step ups, hamstring curls, etc.
\nRadio<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tNothing is worse than listening to yourself breathe (more like gasping for air) while working out
\n\u2022\tIt\u2019s your home gym, so ditch the headphones and crank up the stereo (just be sure to stay within noise ordinance compliance hours \u2013 nothing kills the buzz of the workout like a cop showing up to tell you to keep it down)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"