When it comes to fitness, you shouldn’t be at the mercy of your local high street gym. They dictate when you can exercise, what equipment is available, the amount of people you have to share equipment with and the playlist.

Fitness should be tailored to your needs, not the profit margin of a business. And with local gyms facing unexpected and lengthy closures due to covid-19, it’s easy to find both your progress and your motivation impacted by the inconvenience.

Therefore it’s never been more important to convert that garage or empty space into your very own home gym. Curious about the benefits? Read on to find out more.

Tailor to your exact needs

When it comes to gym equipment in a traditional gym setting, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. Some equipment is far too complicated to master. While some machines are so popular, you must wait for them to become open. Wear and tear, and sometimes limited choice means it’s not always easy to complete those machine and equipment specific workout plans.

When you invest in your own home gym environment, you’re in control of the equipment you have - you can buy olympic bar here. So, whether you’re focusing on weight and strength training, or you’re training for a specific event, with online stores like blkboxfitness.com you’ll find everything you need in one place.

Pandemic proof

Gym closures have played havoc with our fitness routines and set many of us back in terms of health and wellbeing. And although we know our gyms are doing everything they can to reduce infection, there's always an underlying concern. When you create your own home gym, you get a completely pandemic proof workout environment that's open 24/7 has (hopefully) fewer bacteria and it's a happier, healthier fitness zone.

No more waiting

As mentioned above, waiting for the more popular pieces of equipment, areas and free weights to become available can be frustrating. Especially if you're trying to keep your heart rate up and if you only have limited time to use the gym e.g., work or childcare commitments. Having your own home gym means you can skip the queues and get down to what’s important – your fitness.

Sticking to your new regime is easier

When it comes to fitness, there are lots of little obstacles that can tip the scales and make us lose our motivation. Whether it's the idea of travelling across town to reach your current gym or struggling to find a parking space, crowded gym areas, unpleasant gym-goers, the rising cost of being a member, bad weather, a bad day at work…when you create your very own home gym many of these obstacles are removed and you’ll find that sticking to your fitness goals and your new regime so much easier than before.

And finally, privacy

Not everyone enjoys working out in front of others. Whether you’re lacking in confidence, you feel uncomfortable getting your sweat on in front of strangers, you don’t like the pressure of people waiting for the machine you’re using, or you hate the distraction that comes with people socialising, filming their workouts and being inconsiderate. Your home gym gives you complete privacy to focus and to learn at your own pace!