With the current COVID-19 pandemic, many residents are creating their own gym at home. There is no need to worry about masks during workouts, and you can save a lot of time by hopping on the treadmill before you head to your office in the next room. While creating a functional new space at home can be exciting, setting up the equipment often is not. Learn more about how we can help you with these three reasons why Atlanta Fitness Repair should set up your home gym:

We Care About Safety

One of the most important things in a home gym is safety. Hiring us to set up your home gym ensures that the machine will be set up correctly before you use it. Our staff takes time to make sure that everything on the machine is in line and set up to safety standards.

We Have the Experience

Our qualified staff has spent years working in the fitness equipment industry. We know the machines that we sell and have experience with all of the different brands. Atlanta Fitness Repair staff know our machines, both inside and out, and can save you a lot of time trying to figure out how to put pieces together.

We Can Do the Heavy Lifting

While a quality workout usually includes weight resistance, moving your new gym into your home may not be your idea of a great workout. Many machines are quite heavy, and moving them around tight corners and hallways can be problematic. Allowing us to set up your home gym keeps you safe from straining muscles and pinching fingers. We have the tools and equipment needed to make moving in your home gym pieces easy and efficient.

When building your own gym at home, consider hiring Atlanta Fitness Repair to set up the space for you. Not only will it keep you safe, but our friendly staff has the experience and knowledge on how to set up every machine. Contact our office today for more information about our equipment and gym set up services.

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Building your own gym at home is an investment. Not only are you investing in the equipment, but you are also investing in yourself and your health. While it can take time to build your home gym, some equipment pieces are better than others. Plate-loaded machines include the weighted plates within the machine itself. In terms of weight training, choosing plate-loaded machines instead of resistance machines can be a good investment. Learn more about plate-loaded machines and how they can be a great choice to add to your home gym.

Precise Muscle Resistance

Plate-loaded machines are a better choice for those who want to tone and increase their overall muscle strength. Choosing to work out with weighted plates allows you to adjust your workout and improve your overall resistance as time goes on. With plate-loaded machines, you can be very precise about the amount of weight you are working with. You can use 5-pound additions to the weight to tailor your strength training to your personal needs.

Weights Are Interchangeable

Another benefit of choosing plate-loaded machines is that you can move the weights around to use for other exercises. The weights can be added to a chest press, deadlift, or curl bar. Investing in the machine and the weights add a lot of value to your gym that you can utilize in other areas.

Build More Muscle

For those with home gyms who want to build a lot of muscle, plate-loaded machines are the way to go instead of resistance machines. Plate-loaded options can handle larger weight loads for those who want to set personal records and test their ultimate strength. It is also easy to add extra weight if you need to add a few pounds to set that PR.

Different Body Types

Plate-loaded machines are also a good choice for those families who have a wide variety of different body types and abilities. While a plate-loaded machine can handle an adult wanting to lift hundreds of pounds, it can also scale down to smaller athletes and teens who want to lift less weight. The ability to choose your weight is essential when selecting a machine that the entire family can use and enjoy.

When building your own home gym this year, consider adding a plate-loaded machine to maximize your gym. Not only will you have the addition of weights, but you can scale the machine to help everyone in the family stay in shape.

Are you looking for a plate-loaded machine to add to your gym? Contact Atlanta Fitness Repair today for their wide selection of gently used equipment that can easily be added to your fitness area.

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As many of us are working out at home these days, the need for some variety in the home gym has grown. While your home gym may include one or two cardio machines, it can often lack a good amount of weight resistance options. Whether you are starting with weight training or already have some strength training items, kettlebells can offer more stability and boost your workout. Check out these reasons to mix up your workout with kettlebells this year.

Why We Love Kettlebells

Different Shape, Different Moves

While kettlebells are mostly interchangeable with dumbbells, the weight’s shape creates a difference in what you can do with them. Kettlebells have a rounded shape with a handle and therefore work your muscles differently from traditional dumbbells. The shape of the kettlebell allows you to do more circular or swinging motions, boosting your resistance training.

Workout Multiple Muscles

One of the key differences between dumbbells and kettlebells is the amount of muscle groups that one exercise can target. Dumbbells are great at isolating one specific muscle, while the swinging motion of kettlebells allows you to engage many different muscles at one time. The traditional swinging kettlebell move works your core, back, shoulders, and even your legs.

Multiple Grip Positions

While most people working out at home use a kettlebell by the handle, there are other kettlebell exercises to maximize your workout. The handle creates space within the middle of the bell, which you can reach your hand into to create a different grip. Other ways to grip the kettlebell include turning it over so that the bell is on top and the handle is on the bottom. Gripping the bottom of the bell in this option for tricep presses helps keep the bell stable and the weight fixed in one spot.

Adding a kettlebell to your home gym can help you target more muscle groups and streamline your workout. The weight’s unique shape helps create stability and offers more options in terms of strength training options. Consider mixing up your workout at home with kettlebells this year.

Need help building your home gym? Atlanta Fitness Repair offers many options for both cardio and strength training equipment. Check out our online shop today for more information.

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Many residents in the Atlanta area are choosing to invest in creating their own personal gym at home. Not only does a home gym allow you 24/7 access to a workout, but it also cuts down on driving time and those pesky fitness membership fees and contracts. Learn more about how to invest in your home gym with these tips!

Dedicate a Home Gym Space

As an active person, you may already have a treadmill or elliptical sitting in the corner of a room. However, choosing a dedicated space in your home will increase the chances that you use your equipment instead of it acting as a temporary laundry spot. Even if your home doesn’t have much room to spare, there is a lot that you can do with some creative thinking and use of vertical space. Consider moving some things around and partitioning off your workout area to help you focus and keep your home gym free of clutter.

Start Small With the Basics

While many of us want to automatically have a full-fledged home gym with all of the equipment we could ever need, it is a smarter choice to start small. Choose items that will help you work out in comfort, like a yoga mat, kettlebells, and some resistance bands. These items not only are easier on your wallet, but they also can help you jump start your workout area using your body weight as resistance.

Choose Cardio That You Love

We all have that one piece of cardio equipment that we gravitate towards in a large gym. Investing in your home gym often includes one large cardio machine. Choose the machine that you know you will use frequently. This should be the machine that your body is comfortable on, and that makes you feel good. Consider purchasing a new, used or refurbished treadmill or elliptical from our shop to get a high-quality machine at a discounted price as well. If you already love a machine and know that you’ll use it, consider investing in a commercial quality machine that will last.

Every Home Gym Needs Technology

Make sure that your home gym includes some sort of technology to help make workouts fun. Play your favorite playlist over speakers in the gym or connect to a screen to catch up on your favorite series during a cardio session. Investing in your home gym’s technology will make it easier for you to make workouts a priority and raise the fun factor of working out.

There are many ways that you can invest in your home gym to create the perfect workout area tailored to your needs. Choosing to spend money on equipment that is just steps from your room is a great way to make workouts even more accessible. Consider these tips on how to invest in your gym this year. Contact Atlanta Fitness Repair to help you plan out the perfect gym for your private use.

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Written by Kristina Phelan