Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to refresh your home and make room for new possibilities. De-cluttering a space can be a great time to re-evaluate what you want to prioritize and what you want to let go. One great way to re-purpose a newly organized space is to create your own cozy home gym!
With the right design choices and equipment, you can create an inviting workout area that motivates you to stay active. Sunny Health & Fitness offers a variety of home-friendly workout equipment that fit seamlessly into any space, making it easier than ever to bring the gym experience home.
If you aren’t quite sure where to start, this blog will walk you through the process of setting up a home gym of any size with Sunny Health & Fitness gear. From selecting the right equipment to adding personal touches, we’ll help you create a space that encourages movement and relaxation.
Step 1: Choosing the Right Location
The first step in creating your gym is selecting the perfect location in your home. Consider factors like space availability, ventilation and lighting, and privacy when deciding on a space.
You’ll want an area of your home that has enough room for movement, whether it’s a spare bedroom, garage, office, or a corner of your living room. To make the gym feel more inviting, choose a location that has good natural lighting and good airflow. The more comfortable your space is, the more you will enjoy your workouts!
Finally, you might consider somewhere in your home that is quiet and separated from the distractions of other family members and pets.
Once you've chosen a spot, clear out any unnecessary items to make room for your gym essentials.
Step 2: Consider Incorporating Functional Flooring
The right flooring can make all the difference in creating a gym that is versatile and supports your fitness needs. Sunny has several great options!
- Interlocking Foam Mats: These puzzle exercise mats can easily be set up and stored out of the way for multi-use spaces or left out for long periods of time in a dedicated fitness space. Soft, shock-absorbing, and easy to install, these are great for high-impact workouts and weightlifting.
- Gym Floor Protector Mats: Use these mats to protect your floors from being scratched by fitness equipment. Durable and slip-resistant, they are ideal for heavy equipment like treadmills, bikes, and rowing machines.
- Yoga Mats: Perfect for low-impact workouts like yoga, Pilates, and stretching.
Choose which flooring option works best for your space to set the foundation of your home gym.
Step 3: Picking the Best Sunny Health & Fitness Equipment
Now it’s time to pick out the equipment to stock up your gym. The key to a cozy home gym is choosing equipment that fits your fitness goals as well as your space. Here are some of our top Sunny picks.
1. Treadmills and Walking Pads
- Premium Folding Auto-Incline Smart Treadmill: A foldable design makes it ideal for small spaces, and it offers multiple incline levels for a challenging workout.
- Pacer Auto Incline Under Desk Smart Treadpad: Perfect for those who prefer a low-profile walking pad for easy storage under a desk or bed. Also great for walking while you work!
2. Rowing Machines
- Smart Magnetic Rowing Machine – Compact and features whisper-quiet magnetic resistance, it’s perfect for small apartments.
- Premium Smart Ultra Quiet Dual Slide Rail Magnetic Rowing Machine – This rower provides customizable intensity with 16 levels of magnetic resistance and an LCD console to track your progress.
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Premium Smart Full Motion Magnetic Rowing Machine – Get a complete body workout with its 360-degree full-motion design that closely mimics natural rowing.
3. Exercise Bikes
- Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike: Designed for an intense cycle class experience at home, with an adjustable seat and resistance levels.
- Smart Low-Profile Motorized Mini Exercise Bike: Great for those who prefer a smaller and more versatile option that can easily be stored out of the way when not in use.
4. Strength Training Equipment
- Sunny Strength Premium Adjustable Dumbbells: This dumbbell contains 5 different weight options in one. It’s a weight that progresses with you as you get stronger and takes up minimal space in your gym.
- Resistance Tube Set: Perfect for strength training and flexibility exercises.
Step 4: Creating a Cozy Ambiance
A cozy home gym should be more than just functional—it should be a space where you enjoy spending time. You can add warmth and personality by intentionally lighting the area, putting together your favorite color scheme, and adding desired décor.
When it comes to lighting, consider adjustable lighting options to help set the mood for different types of workouts. Choose brighter or colored lights for high intensity cardio, or low lighting for a relaxing yoga class. You can also opt for adding string lights to create an inviting atmosphere.
Color scheme and décor is where you get to add your personal flair to the space. Pick your favorite color palette and add pops of color with your gym accessories. Adding decorative touches like plants or an essential oil diffuser can make the space feel even more cozy, while adding a mirror can be useful for form checks and making the space feel bigger.
Step 5: Organizing and Storing Equipment
Once the space is clean and put together, you want to keep it that way! Consider finding unique storage solutions that keep your cozy space tidy and put together.
Wall-mounted racks or shelves are perfect for storing items like resistance bands, yoga mats, and other small accessories away from the floor, whereas storage bins and baskets are great for heavier items like dumbbells. You can also add core exercise disks and adjustable wrist weights to your collection to help provide variety to your workout. And don’t forget all of our foldable equipment like this treadmill, bike, and Row-N-Ride – they can all be folded up and tucked away when not in use.
Step 6: Incorporating Entertainment & Tech
The benefit of living in and working out during contemporary times means there is endless entertainment and tech to enhance your workout experience. Invest in some good speakers, a wall-mounted TV or tablet stand, and download the SunnyFit® app. This takes away all the stress of having to plan a workout- just open the app, find your favorite trainer, and get to sweating!
Step 7: Establishing a Workout Routine
To get the most out of your home gym, set up a consistent workout routine. Keep a calendar near your gym space and write out your plan to hold yourself accountable. Schedule a well-rounded mix of cardio, strength, and mobility workouts to improve heart health, strength, and functional movement. Don’t forget to set goals and track your weekly progress.
Make it Your Own
Transforming your freshly cleaned space into a cozy home gym is an investment in both your health and well-being. With the right equipment from Sunny, thoughtful design choices, and a touch of personal style, you can create a workout space that is both functional and inviting.
Whether you’re aiming for high-intensity training or relaxing yoga sessions, your cozy home gym will become your new favorite spot to stay active and unwind.
