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Imagine waking up, throwing on your favorite workout clothes, and walking just a few steps to your fully-equipped personal training space.
No commute, no waiting for equipment, no membership fees—just you and the weights, ready when you are.
This is the reality of owning a home gym, and it might be more accessible than you think.
In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing my complete guide to building a home gym that saves you time, eliminates excuses, and gives you total control over your training environment.
We cover everything from the pros and cons of having a home gym to space requirements, flooring options, and equipment recommendations that work for any budget.
I'll walk you through exactly what you need to start with (for under $1,000), what to add as you progress, and how to eventually build a complete setup that rivals commercial gyms.
Whether you're dealing with limited space, tight budget, or just wanting to eliminate the hassle of commercial gyms, this episode gives you a blueprint to creating your perfect lifting environment at home.
Episode Resources:
Timestamps:
2:40 - Pros and cons of a home gym
10:10 - Space requirements and location
16:15 - Flooring options (including a very inexpensive, quick hack)
18:50 - The "core 4" basic equipment to get started
32:52 - Additional equipment as you become more advanced
41:29 - Premium equipment for the ultimate setup
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