Building a low-cost home gym using Afterpay for gym equipment

Have you grown sick of the hustle, bustle, and sweat-stained walls of the typical commercial gym? Do you find that the travel time associated with getting to and from your local workout centre affects the number of sessions you can get in each week? Are you simply fed up of paying through the nose for facilities that you have to share with others?

 

If you answered yes to any one of the above questions, it may be the time to consider creating your very own personal gym at home using afterpay for gym equipment.

 

Almost 1 million Australians spend at least $25 per week on a gym membership, with a lot of Australian households spending over $2,000 a year. Yet 54% of gym members do not even attend their gym on a regular basis after the first month of signing up!

A lot of people are hesitant to join a gym because they don’t believe they’ll get the most out of their membership.  If you’re one of these people, we’re here to tell you that now you don't have to join a gym to get in shape.

 

Here is our guide to building a low-cost gym by using Afterpay for gym equipment. Read on to find out the marvels of a home gym and how you can do it without breaking your piggy bank.

 

Atmosphere is Everything
 

Before you even start thinking about equipment, you need to first visualise and choose your space. Ideally, you'll have free reign to affect your gym's look, feel, and sound. However, keep in mind that you may be restricted by what space you have available. Garage conversions are a popular location for a home gym or you could also create one in a dedicated room.

 

Think about what motivates you and fill your space with the paraphernalia that will help you visualise what you are trying to become. Tailor your environment to your personality so that as soon as you walk into the gym you’ll pique your subconscious mind to prime you for hard work and success.

 

Budgeting made easy with Afterpay

 

Plenty of good people have suffered the fate of being seduced into purchasing overly expensive and ultimately faddish fitness equipment for their spare room or garage. Just imagine how many ab cradles, ab belts, vibrating dumbbells, and other relics of the fitness industry are stashed in attics across the land, never to see the light of day again.

 

Building a home gym doesn’t have to be particularly expensive. People waste a lot of money on unnecessary cardio equipment, multi-gyms, and overpriced specialist products that quite frankly aren't particularly useful in a commercial gym, let alone a home training space. There is no reason you can't create a fully functional home gym that will stand the test of time for a reasonable price - especially with the advent of afterpay for gym equipment.

 

Flooring
 

A very important aspect of gym planning is the flooring, which must protect your property and help make your gym equipment last longer. Proper gym flooring will also help reduce the sound level coming out of the gym.

 

Getting your cardio on at home

 

It is recommended that everyone does 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a week. Walking/running on a treadmill, rowing, using an exercise bike or even stepping on a stepper will all get your heart rate up and burn fat - all in the comfort of your own home.

 

Stretch those muscles

 

A flexible body is less likely to suffer injuries and will lead to better posture, which in turn also prevents injury. Stretching your body does not require special equipment, but it is definitely worth investing in a mat to make sitting or lying on the floor more comfortable. You can also buy resistance bands, exercise balls, and rollers, to assist stretching and strength workouts.

 

Do you even lift?

 

Anyone who is into weightlifting can’t go without a good set of weights, but don’t assume weights are only for those looking to build muscle mass. Muscle strength is important for overall fitness, and healthy joints. Holding small dumbells while lunging, squatting or crunching will help tone your body.

 

From kettlebells to dumbbells, pick your weapon and then go all out. All of the equipment can be neatly stored in a rack, without taking up much space in your home gym. If you want to get in some serious bench pressing, it's advisable to get a weight bench. However, make sure you have a friend or a neighbour to spot you just in case.

 

Key takeaways

 

Make sure you capitalise on all the Afterpay deals when buying your gym equipment to take the stress off your wallet so you can just concentrate on being the healthiest and best version of yourself.

 

For more information on how to build a low-cost home gym using Afterpay for gym equipment, visit EXTG.