Home Gym Hacks: Boost Your Workout Results with These Proven Strategies [UPDATED]

When you workout regularly at home your body becomes accustomed to the level and scale of your chosen routine and becomes fitter and stronger. You then need to modify your programme to suit this. By not giving yourself enough challenge in your plan, your body will stablilise at this stage and not progress to the next level of fitness. To avoid becoming stagnant, regularly scale up your routines, try new sets and be creative to keep motivation levels up.

Many people spend a lot of time, money and energy buying expensive gym equipment without considering the best way to utilise or reap the benefits of the kit they are using. Investing in staple gym essentials such as good quality Dumbbells, barbells and weight plates sets the foundations of a well balanced but versatile fitness regime. Looking for high value Starter Kit's that offer the staples you need at competitive prices will keep you focused on the workout content.

Early morning sessions are not for everyone. Being too strict with specific timescales or squeezing workouts in when you feel less motivated can result in losing your momentum or result in dull and repetitive workout plans. Be flexible with your day and opt for a time when you naturally feel more energised to put the work in and go for it.

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Katie (Marketing Manager) says switching up your workout time can make a massive difference to motivation.

"I was hugely struggling with going to my PT sessions after work and dreaded them all day! she shares. "so I changed my times to early morning sessions and it has been a gamechanger.  I can put so much more in then, so I go 4 mornings in a week now instead of 2 late sessions".

For maximum safety when using gym equipment or performing exercises moves, good form is key. Similarly, your core position should be on the ball to ensure you are working the correct muscle groups and getting the best out of your workout.  Spending the time to master your form and technique will elevate overall results.  Research form for each workout online or invest in a short course with a P.T. trainer to get you started.

Having in the correct safety features of a Gym space will not only protect against injury or damage but this allows for a worry-free, professional environment for focusing on your workout content and achieving your goals. 

Sourcing good quality rubber floor mats as well as the proper storage solutions for gym equipment will not only keep you safe but will create a proper setting to maximise your performance and see results.  A comfortable fitness surface, such as interlocking rubber flooring tiles or a roll out fitness mat is essential for staying motivated and pushing yourself to the next level.