Luxury home gym equipment can range from a fitness mat and a couple of dumbbells to a fully equipped room with cardio machines, a weights station, and a TV. The setup really depends on your needs, the available space, and ensuring a comfortable home workout. It’s important to personalize your gym design rather than just following trends.
Investing in the best equipment for a home gym can be costly, especially when opting for high-quality, luxurious options, so make sure the equipment you choose will get plenty of use. We recommend our NASM-inspired 3-step process when designing a home gym:
STEP 1: Planning and Fitness Goal Alignment
Transforming your home gym into a personal wellness sanctuary starts with thoughtful planning. Before selecting your home gym essentials, consider these key factors to ensure a successful setup.
Define Your Fitness Goals
- Who will be using the gym? Is it just for you, or will family members join in?
- What are your fitness aspirations? Are you aiming for strength training, cardio workouts, or a combination of both?
- Do you have specific needs like injury recovery or need to prepare for a competition?
Assess Your Space
- Location: Where will your home gym be situated? Consider noise levels, privacy, natural light, lighting, and ventilation.
- Size: How much space do you have to work with? Even a small area can be transformed into a functional gym.
- Flooring: Ensure your flooring can handle high-impact workouts by opting for specialized gym flooring.
Electrical Needs
- Power Supply: Ensure your workout space has enough outlets for both fitness equipment and entertainment devices like TVs or speakers, so you can power everything conveniently.
Set a Budget
- Financial Planning: Determine how much you're willing to invest in your home gym design. This will help guide your equipment choices.
- Prioritize Needs: Focus on essential equipment that aligns with your fitness goals. Start with a few key pieces of luxury home gym equipment and gradually expand your collection as needed.
Exercise Preferences
- What types of workouts do you enjoy most (e.g., cardio, strength training, flexibility)? Are you interested in incorporating post-workout recovery into your fitness routine?
STEP 2: Equipment Selection
By carefully selecting equipment that aligns with your space, goals, and budget, you can create a home gym that’s both functional and inspiring:
Curating Your Ideal Space
- Motivational Design: Create a gym design that inspires you to exercise regularly.
- Functional Fitness Essentials: Begin with versatile equipment like dumbbells, kettlebells, skipping ropes, and yoga mats. Choose equipment that facilitates workouts you enjoy. For instance, if you enjoy lifting and want to build strength, a dumbbell set with multiple weight options would be ideal. If you plan to do a mix of strength, endurance, and flexibility training but wish to keep the equipment in your living room, a combo set would be ideal.
Consider Unique Machines
- Office Workout: Explore cardio options for your study—rowing machines, treadmills, or stationary bikes are ideal if you like to hop on and get some movement during meetings.
- Make a Statement: If your exercise space also doubles as a guest room or study, a statement designer piece could be considered. For exquisite appeal, explore premium offerings from NOHRD, Stil-Fit, and Ciclotte.
STEP 3: Customize Equipment to Complement Your Home
We recommend leveling up your home gym's aesthetic with thoughtfully chosen equipment that seamlessly blends with your interior design. Consider these factors to create a harmonious and inspiring workout space:
Go Green
- Natural Wood: Equipment made of sustainably sourced natural materials is often fully customizable. Cycling Bears offers brands that provide 100% customizable equipment where you can choose from wood options like Walnut, Ash, and Oak.
- Natural Leather: Accents made of natural leather offer benefits that rubber can’t. Durability, easy on the skin and flooring, natural benefits - all in one. Shop equipment made from natural wood and Italian leather here.
- Sustainability: A major benefit of choosing sustainably sourced equipment is the absence of planned obsolescence.
Color Palette and Aesthetic
- Timeless Design: The neutral colors and natural materials you choose should not only complement your home's decor - whether it's a sleek modern look, rustic charm, or minimalist elegance - but also remain timeless. Have you ever walked into a gym and felt like the grey equipment looked really dated? Select equipment that can withstand the test of trends and time.
Ready to Begin?
If this sounds like a lot, don’t worry, we’ve got you!
Speak to our team at Cycling Bears today to help you build your home gym design! You can reach us at info@cyclingbears.com to arrange a visit to our showroom so we can help you design your space. Our team of fitness professionals can also help design a personalized workout routine tailored to your goals.