Kitting Out Your Home Gym on a Budget

A home gym is an aspiration for many fitness fanatics who dream of being able to workout in the comfort of their home, rather than commuting backwards and forward to the gym. Not only does it mean having access to your own range of equipment, but each piece has been bought for no one else’s benefit but your own.

Achieving this pipedream can come at an expense, though, which is why commercial gyms are as successful as they are by offering members access to top of the range equipment for one monthly fee. Kitting out your very own home gym may not be as costly as you initially think, however, as with a little bit of frugality and clever thinking, you may just be surprised at how affordable the project could be.

Buy Second-Hand/Refurbished Gym Equipment

This is undoubtedly the best way of investing in commercial-standard gym equipment without paying the prices associated with them. New, out of the box equipment such as treadmills, exercise bikes and weights can come with price tags upwards of four figures. If you are keeping to a modest budget, that may not quite fit within your finances.

The good news is that second-hand cross-trainers, used exercise bikes and refurbished treadmills can all be purchased at heavily discounted rates. UK Gym Equipment specialises in the refurbishment of second-hand equipment, ensuring that all pieces listed on our website meet our high standards before going out to our customers.

For example, if you purchase a reconditioned rowing machine, our in-house engineering team will fit a new flywheel shaft, clutch bearings, chain, footplates and straps as standard. Our team will also assess the seat rollers and bungee cord for wear and tear, and replace them where necessary. We do all this so you can rest assured you are getting value for money.

Space

This is a key area to consider because you can get all the equipment in the world, but it is pointless if you haven’t got the space to house it. Carefully consider the space you have, how much you can reasonably dedicate to your gym area, and the size and quantity of the pieces you are looking to invest in. You will need to think about the types of workouts you are most interested in and the equipment that will demand (more on this in a little while).

The best home gyms allow for the user to mix up their workouts by offering enough space to transition between exercises. Also, you should make sure to allow for enough space without fear of injuring yourself by banging into any equipment. Ideally, you should be able to stretch your arms out wide without touching anything else. If there is likely to be more than one person utilising the area at once, this should also be considered as part of the planning process.

Another thing to consider is whether your home gym will be your primary fitness area, or whether you are planning to make use of a gym membership and/or exercising outside. If your home gym is designed to provide a complementary fitness area where you can workout if going out isn’t an option for whatever reason, then it will be worth dedicating a larger area to it, compared to a casual home gym that might only need a smaller amount of space.

Versatile Equipment

As we briefly touched upon earlier, you need to consider the type of equipment you are investing in. To not waste space in your home gym area, as well as not to needlessly eat into your budget, buying versatile equipment that can be used as part of numerous regimes is certainly the way to go.

We are talking about weights that can be used, such as dumbbells, medicine balls, barbells, and strength-training machines with multiple functions. Pieces that can be used in multiple ways are a fantastic addition to any gym area as they reduce the need for storage space and a bigger budget.

Cardio machines also fall into this category but in a slightly different way. Where a set of dumbbells can be used to perform a multitude of exercises, cardio machines such as treadmills can be used for HIIT training, as well as endurance training. Your fitness goals will have a huge bearing on the type of equipment you invest in.

Flooring

This may be an afterthought, or not even a thought at all, but the flooring in your gym area is important. Considering the type of equipment that may be used, you could be asking for trouble as your floor could become damaged quite quickly. 

At UK Gym Equipment, we provide rubber gym flooring suitable for housing gym equipment without the risk of indentation or worse. If you do not want to lay down rubber flooring throughout the entirety of your home gym area, sports mats are also available that can be used as and when required. Either way, this will safeguard your flooring, avoiding potentially expensive repair works in the future.

Buy From UK Gym Equipment Today

Everything that has been mentioned above is available through UK Gym Equipment, and you can speak to our team of experts today to discuss your needs. We are highly experienced in fitting equipment into a new space to create a gym space, whether commercial or private.

Please get in touch with us today to discuss your needs, the type of equipment you are looking for and any other questions that you may have. Alternatively, you can browse our range of refurbished gym equipment here.