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I have decided to give majority of my garage up to make a gym. It's not a huge area, so I'm kind of limited with what I can put in there.
Just wondered if Amy of you guys have a home gym? And what equipment do you have In there?
So far I have got battle ropes, workout station, punch bag. I'm kind of fancying a rower. What else would you add in there? I have by no means a huge budget so trying to keep it cheap as possible. Was thinking medicine balls, Maybe kettle bells.
Got a road bike that I use a lot, so good cardio, just wanted to build a good base as I think I have lost a lot of muscle from cycling
Look forward to your input, and pictures would be awesome
Just wondered if Amy of you guys have a home gym? And what equipment do you have In there?
So far I have got battle ropes, workout station, punch bag. I'm kind of fancying a rower. What else would you add in there? I have by no means a huge budget so trying to keep it cheap as possible. Was thinking medicine balls, Maybe kettle bells.
Got a road bike that I use a lot, so good cardio, just wanted to build a good base as I think I have lost a lot of muscle from cycling
Look forward to your input, and pictures would be awesome
10# - 50# dumbells and kettlebells
CycleOps Magnus trainer
Concept 2 PM5 rower
and a TV to watch moto while doing cardio
The rower is the best thing I've ever done for on-track performance, so that would be my #1 priority.
The Shop
He's not the most high energy trainer, but he's not as bad or annoying as many others I've seen and there's plenty of options to choose from. https://www.youtube.com/user/KozakSportsPerform
Essentials for me:
Spin Bike, C2 Rower, Bowflex variable weight dumbells, bands, TRX suspension straps, punching bag, push up bars. P90X and T25. Road bike, Mountain Bike, jumprope. I just installed pull up bars, but I suck at pullups, but it is great to secure the TRX straps and Bands from.
Just as important as the equipment is the space. Rubber floors rule. Ceiling fan and AC let you train longer and harder all year long and not be miserable. A tv or screen you can watch tv, hear music or as I do, display P90X and T25.
I wasnt willing to give up my garage as its my workshop\Laundry room and parking for my Harley and Fishing rods and bicycles. I purchased a 10x18 custom built shed and put it in the backyard. I outfitted it almost like a man-cave. It has been worth every penny. If I only had very limited space and budget, I would get the rower, that thing is the painbringer.
For many years I used P90X and T25 with bands and dumbells in my living room, used the rower on the back porch, and rode my road bike and mountain bike on weekends. The gym lets me workout even when the kids have friends over, wife wants to watch something or have someone over. If I want to work out early and not wake up the family. Its just a nice private space.
I have got pull ups, dips, ab workout of the power tower, which is also a good idea to use the resistance bands from, never thought of that.
It would be great to see a pic of your place. I'm working with a similar area, end of the garage. It's long enough for battle ropes as I can run the, right down to the bottom but usable space at the top end for the gym area is 10 x 10 so I don't want to cram it up too much. Obviously still got enough room for a med ball/kettle workout etc.
I could use some inspiration from your place, to see how you make it work
Cheers!
I'll pick up a few dumbells there versatile so wouldn't go a miss. Can't go too crazy though the Mrs will cut my balls off If I spend too much
Tight budget/ room: Bodylastics Bands - You can use the included door attachment or buy some E track and use that.
Dumbbells - 25, 35, 45, 55, 65
http://bodylastics.com/collections/tube-resistance-bands
Dumbbells and kettle bells and build your own yo box (35 bucks or so)
Pit Row
Yeh see I originally bought the road bike for Moto fitness, whilst I live it and have got kind of hooked, it isn't giving me the upper body strength or endurance I need
The concept 2 rowers really do look good but out if my budget. Going to keep searching a eBay see if anything comes up cheap, most likely about February when everyone's has given up there weight loss regimes!
I have just picked up,a set of dumbells that my parents had lieng around, so I don't think I'm too far off now. Oh and a barbell so I should be able to do a lot of things with these, just need to get on YouTube for some workout ideas
It really works, doesn't require a whole lot of equipment (pull up bar, dip bars, weighted vest maybe) and is pretty easy on your joints, as most of the time you're working with your bodyweight. I highly recommend it + a treadmill and/or stationary bike and you're all set for a proper winter training.
As far as the Concept 2, I had a long running search on Craigslist which finally hit paydirt one day. I got it for $400. Dont be afraid of the older units, these things are all basically the same and indestructible and easy to rebuild.
Road cycling is simply a fat burning tool for me. It does a little bit of cardio, but I dont really sprint or climb. If its windy then its a heluva leg workout. Basically the road bike allows you to go out on recovery day and burn some calories, get a little cardio and loosen up. For upper strength do pushups, use the dumbells and bands for curls, triceps, back and shoulders. Get P90X, it will provide all you need.
You can get a new on amazon for 900 with a warranty and I never found one on craigslist for under 700. So I went with the one with a warranty and free shipping.
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