Looking for an in home gym? A home gym means different things to different people.

For example, for some people it means a machine with weight stacks, cables and pulleys – similar to those in health clubs – that can help them build muscle. For others it means having a few cardio machines (like a treadmill and elliptical) plus a set of free weights.

In order to plan your best in home gym, here are 4 questions to ask yourself first:

#1 What Do You Want to Achieve?

For example, are you a guy who wants the six pack abs and built, muscular look? Then you’ll probably want a weight stack gym or a good set of free weights and a few sets of barbells.

Do you want both cardio and weight training in your workouts? Then you’ll probably want at least one cardio machine like a treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike along with some form of weight training equipment like dumbbells, a total gym or a weight stack gym.

Do you just want to burn fat and avoid getting the bulked-up muscular look? Then you may want to focus on a high calorie-burning cardio machine like an incline trainer or a treadclimber.

#2 How Much Space Do You Have?

No matter what equipment you decide to get, it’s important to consider your space first. Can you fit a few machines into the room or are you limited to one?

Will you be putting your gym in a corner (which gives you only 2 “workable” sides). What is your ceiling height and does your gym fit into that height?

You can get creative with space requirements.

For example there are some Bowflex machines that fold up and away. You can also find treadmills and ellipticals that fold away. Some home gyms even come with a rowing machine built in so you can get both cardio and weight training in one machine. However remember to at least consider your space requirements and plan out your gym accordingly.

#3 Where is Your Home Gym Located?

This is really a concern if you’re planning on having heavy weights or weight stack machines. These are mainly best for the basement.

Heavy machines can place a stress on higher floors – especially in older buildings. Also remember to have adequate lighting and ventilation in your gym area as well.

#4 What is Your Budget?

While planning building your in home gym can be progressive (meaning you can add to it piece by piece – without spending a lot of money at once), it’s important to keep your initial budget in mind.

For example, what is the most important piece of equipment you need first? What is your budget for that piece of equipment?

One tip that will save you money is to look around first. If you do your research you can often find a larger selection of equipment and substantial savings online.

In some cases you can buy direct from the manufacturer and skip the store middleman. Plus many online sellers will also give you free shipping, which also saves you quite a bit of money.

So by taking your time to research and look around online, you can save money (and maybe even afford to buy a few extras for your gym).

So those are 4 questions to ask when building an in home gym. Hopefully they can help you find the best equipment for your needs and save you money as well.

Author Bio: Charles ONeill is a personal trainer and writes for In Home Gym Reviews offering the latest home gym reviews, ratings and buying tips. For a list of where to buy home gyms at a discount visit Home Gym Equipment

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