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Working Out, Staying In: The Home Gym Solution

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Setting up a fitness center at your place can be easier than you think

J. Lo and Madonna credit home gyms for helping to get rid of their baby-weight, but you don't need to be a celebrity to benefit from this luxury. The convenience of being able to get a gym-quality workout without leaving home can make the difference in sticking with a workout routine.

For a bit of money—and a little space, you can put together a great home gym. Pick the location first (Important: If you have small children, find a way to keep equipment behind a locked gate or closed door). Measure the dimensions of your room to make sure everything will fit. The bare minimum: Cardio equipment options include treadmills, elliptical trainers and rowing machines. You'll also want to Invest in a couple of sets of dumbbells ranging from 5 to 20 pounds. Also good to have on hand: Some DVDs for Pilates and other abdominal exercises.

To find the best home gym solutions, let pros like Underdog Fitness do the legwork. Gym Source is also a good resource for equipment and advice. If Pilates is your preference, a certified trainer can help you stock your studio from simple mats to a Cadillac reformer. And if having your gym situated somewhere between the bed and the TV isn't enough motivation to work out instead of watching the game, most personal fitness trainers will come to your home to get you moving.

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