5 ways to save money by constructing a home gym
SUMMARY
Frequently working out is one of the primary activities active duty service members do throughout their work week. The military provides some well-financed fitness centers to keep the troops in shape both mentally and physically. The memberships are technically free of charge since you signed your name on that dotted line before you swore in.
After we get our DD-214s, we're technically not allowed to show up on base and work out in this those military gyms anymore. After losing that benefit, veterans are forced to do one of three things: stop working out, pay a hefty monthly subscription to a local facility, or build their own gym.
Now, we know what you're thinking, you don't have the cash in your pocket (or the experience) to build a home gym. Well, we're here to tell you that it's easier than it seems. In fact, countless veterans across the nation have started doing just that same thing in their garages, backyards, and spare bedrooms.
It can be done quite effectively if you do your homework. But you're in luck if you're reading this article because we've done the homework for you. Since gym memberships can cost between nine dollars all the way up to $150+ a month, over time, you can save some serious coin by building what you actually need in your home versus all the crap your paying for in the gym that you don't use.
So, remember all this valuable information we've about to shed light on when building your first home gym.Also Read: 5 workout machines you should skip while at the gym
[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2F3o7WTDGnWw2NuH0BWM.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Fi.giphy.com&s=999&h=8f3b38dede0f69f2e5b3c42770c5c9b3979a5f7e046054be93002a6e98166501&size=980x&c=3867184121 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252F3o7WTDGnWw2NuH0BWM.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fi.giphy.com%26s%3D999%26h%3D8f3b38dede0f69f2e5b3c42770c5c9b3979a5f7e046054be93002a6e98166501%26size%3D980x%26c%3D3867184121%22%7D" expand=1]Figure out your fitness goals
Do you want to run a triathlon next year, compete in the next physique contest, or just look good naked? We think these are fair questions and the paths to these individual goals are different for obvious reasons. Depending on what your fitness goals are, you'll want to research what type of equipment you're willing to purchase for your home gym.
Those who enjoy running will probably buy a higher-end treadmill versus a large variety of dumbbells they're probably never going to lift. So, pick a goal and figure out what equipment can deliver the results you're looking for.
Take measurements
One thing most service members all have in common is that they probably all lived in the barracks at one time or another. That means we all know have to make the best out of a very confined space. You can actually squeeze a decent home gym into your garage, a spare bedroom, or a back patio. This means, after identifying your fitness goal, you're going to have to measure and find out exactly how much space you'll have available to for assorted gym equipment.
Planning is key to setting up a budget.
[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2F3oFzm6E9URrNKG81Q4.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Fi.giphy.com&s=481&h=80754f3be956d255eb0fefb160d989ff8b48bea48763c1adfd9f94766c62a2af&size=980x&c=1430404806 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252F3oFzm6E9URrNKG81Q4.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fi.giphy.com%26s%3D481%26h%3D80754f3be956d255eb0fefb160d989ff8b48bea48763c1adfd9f94766c62a2af%26size%3D980x%26c%3D1430404806%22%7D" expand=1]Establish a budget
Most of us may be rich at heart, but our bank accounts don't reflect our good nature. That being said, you don't have to break the bank on building your home gym. You can buy each piece of equipment individually if you want or everything at once. But it's important to make sure you can pay your mortgage next month, so make that budget and stick to it.
We don't want anyone to go broke.
[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2FKPUXq5IrVE81O.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Fi.giphy.com&s=403&h=48e264ec712cb4f293b97ee138975c8cfcb0bfc08db68f44f5a1407f962c40e0&size=980x&c=2574069388 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252FKPUXq5IrVE81O.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fi.giphy.com%26s%3D403%26h%3D48e264ec712cb4f293b97ee138975c8cfcb0bfc08db68f44f5a1407f962c40e0%26size%3D980x%26c%3D2574069388%22%7D" expand=1]Research for proper condensed equipment
Unlike decades ago, fitness manufactures have developed multi-weight equipment that can be easily stored in your home gym without taking up too much space. These condensed pieces of equipment can consist of multi-angle workout benches to multi-weight dumbbells.
You can build dozens of routines by purchasing these modernized condensed pieces of workout equipment for your home gym. These space savers will also keep you from spending all your cash on workout crap you don't need.
[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2F9ZOyRdXL7ZVKg.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Fi.giphy.com&s=990&h=cea17e9aca93007b17c48b4b5262978c08ca1638582da7fa9b027c2a427f5a05&size=980x&c=3417523923 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252F9ZOyRdXL7ZVKg.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fi.giphy.com%26s%3D990%26h%3Dcea17e9aca93007b17c48b4b5262978c08ca1638582da7fa9b027c2a427f5a05%26size%3D980x%26c%3D3417523923%22%7D" expand=1]Look for equipment at second hand locations
Workout gear can be super expensive. Walk into any retail sports store and check out the prices for all the equipment you're looking to purchase. Then, write all those prices down, then go to a second-hand fitness equipment store or even Craigslist (be careful because that can be a hit-and-miss) to search for the gear you want to purchase.
The beauty of workout equipment is since the gear isn't electronic, you don't really have to worry about any of the stuff burning out.
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