While home gyms are popular amenities in many states, many buyers in coastal towns are searching for home gyms more than ever. With a beachfront lifestyle and beachwear as the go-to attire, many people who are lucky enough to call the coast home have embraced a healthier lifestyle and place high priority on their physical health. If you have additional space in your home considering a home gym might be a great way to optimize space, save money on gym memberships, and optimize your time. Whether you’ve just moved into your new home in Sunset Beach, or you’re a Holden Beach local looking to re-vamp your home, adding a home gym is a great way to help boost the value of your home while creating a functional space you’ll use for years to come.
Tips for Creating a Home Gym
Estimate Expenses and Create a Budget
Before you start the process of building a home gym it is important to determine a total spending budget for your total gym set-up. It is important to be realistic without breaking the bank. Once you have a budget set, now is the time to start doing some research into the total cost of the equipment you’re hoping for. Gym equipment is known for coming with hefty price tags, to try and stick to budget, check your local Facebook groups, offer up, craigslist, etc. to see if anyone is selling lightly used equipment. This is a great way to get more for less and can help your home gym boast all of the equipment and weights you’re hoping for. Make sure to factor in extra costs when creating your budget such as flooring, weight mats, storage racks, cleaning supplies, shipping, assembly fees, etc.
Create a Workout Space
When creating your home gym you have a plethora of options. You can transform a garage or spare bedroom into a whole gym space, however, not everyone has that much unused space to work with. Luckily, there are many different ways you can create a gym for space saving as well. If you don’t have the space for larger equipment such as weight machines or treadmills, invest in smaller items that are easier to store such as jump ropes, resistant bands, a single set of dumbbells, or kettle bells. These can all be great tools to help you reach your health goals without the need for a full “gym.”
Set up a Routine
Once you have your home gym all set up, you might notice it quickly becomes a space that is forgotten about or not used. Just as with a regular gym membership, prioritizing your time to include time “at the gym” is crucial in ensuring you regularly use the space. Whether a quick morning session before getting ready for work, or a high energy session at the end of your day to de-stress, finding a gym routine and sticking to is a great way to ensure you get great use our of your investment to create your home gym.
When in incorporating a home gym into your house, you are not only boosting the value and appeal of your home should you wish to sell down the line, but you are creating a space that allows you to boost both your mental and physical health. Keep in mind that gym equipment does require some maintenance and replacements when needed (such as resistant bands losing their elasticity), so factoring in and budgeting for replacements or repairs is a great way to ensure that your home gym stays in great shape all year! If you’re ready to find the perfect home that the space needed for a home gym, contact us today and we would love to show you everything the Carolina’s have to offer!