A great way to re-purpose unused space in your home is by setting up a home gym. That spare room that sits full of random stuff, that extra space in your basement, or even unused garage space can all be areas to set-up a home gym. Once you have an area a great tip is to add some soft flooring if the room has a hard surface, your body will thank you later! You can get interlocking foam/soft flooring from most hardware stores and online. Finally, make the space yours. Add some decoration, speakers, lights, and other things to help make the space be a place you want to be in.
If you are starting out with a limited budget, focus on essential equipment that provides the most versatility for your workouts. Look into items like dumbbells, resistance band sets, medicine balls, and a yoga mat. All of this equipment can be used for a wide range of exercises and are cost-effective compared to larger, specialized machines. If you are in the market for higher prices items like a weight bench, treadmill, stationary bike, etc., you can start by looking online at places like Facebook Marketplace to find deals on second hand items. It doesn't need to be brand new, it just has to work!
Now that your space is set-up and full of equipment you have to actually get moving! If you have a spare or old TV you can set this up and using a cost friendly device like Chromecast or an Amazon Fire Stick you can cast free workout videos from your YouTube onto the TV to lead you through workouts. If you want to take it a step further and are an Apple user, you can hook up an Apple TV and utilize their subscription-based Workout App to complete and track workouts right to your phone. Even if you are brand new to working out, let technology help guide you at the start.
So there you have it, a fully functional home gym that provides one more benefit. If you ever decided to sell, this home gym space is a great selling piece and provide added incentive to a buyer who is looking for a space like that in their next home. It is not only an investment in yourself, but in your home.
Here at Jump Realty our agents will give you honest advice on what course of action is best for you in their professional opinion and will always put taking care of your best interests first! With offices in Windsor, Tecumseh, Kingsville, LaSalle, Harrow, Chatham, and Leamington, no matter where you are, a Jump agent is ready to help. Please contact us for any housing needs and let us give you a better real estate experience!
