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Have you ever wanted to get fit and have fun but don't have the time to go to a gym regularly or there’s no gym close enough to get to so it doesn't cost a fortune in fuel to get there? Then why not consider adding a home gym?
While many people don't have the space in their homes for large items, the garden is becoming an increasingly popular space to set up an outdoor gym and you might be surprised what you can get even in the smaller spaces. With the growing range of outdoor gym and play equipment from specialists such as PlayEquip, you can have a fantastic outdoor gym in your backyard or garden.
Save time and increase motivation
You can save the time it takes to get to the gym and the monthly cost of a gym membership by having all you need in your family garden. Of course, having it on your own property also means you and your family have exclusive use, so no waiting for a go at the gym, no multiple memberships so you can all keep fit, and you can use it whenever you please without going further than your garden.
You will also get all the benefits of being outdoors, the fresh air and the uplift your mental well-being gets from being outside. If you only have ten minutes to spare, you needn't miss out on exercising when you have all the equipment you need in your garden. In
What garden outdoor gym equipment could go in your garden?
There are plenty of options available to you if you’re looking to build an outdoor gym in the garden. Items could include:
Weight benches
Dip bars
Monkey bar gyms
Balance beam trails
Rope climbs
Step-up steps
Weave beams
Outdoor squat and pull up stations
These are just some of the items that work well in home gardens alone. Combined wooden gym sets offer a total fitness workout for the upper body. They can be used independently or combined with many other items for a broader exercise regime, such as step-up steps for a cardiovascular exercise workout, weight benches for muscle strengthening, weave beams for flexibility and balance beams for posture and coordination.
Exercise brings many benefits
On top of all the many health benefits you will see physically, exercise is excellent for your mind—physical activity and challenging your body to release happy hormones. Endorphins will help you feel better about yourself, help regulate your mood and improve your sleep, appetite, digestion, memory and learning ability. You needn't leave your home or your family to make it happen. In fact, you will be setting a positive example to everyone, especially younger members of the family, that you can have fun that doesn't include a games console or mobile phone.
Having a gym right in your garden means you can encourage your younger family members to see exercise as something to look forward to and help them to find time in their day. In that case, the whole family will benefit from greater mental well-being and physical fitness.
Keeping the garden looking great
Not all exercise equipment is ugly. It needn't be bright colours or heavy on plastic, so there is no need to compromise your garden's beauty. When you choose hardwood and steel outdoor gym equipment, you are getting equipment that not only looks great but is highly tactile and hardwearing. Its durability and construction methods mean very little maintenance is required to keep it looking good and staying safe for a very long time.
Choosing high-quality hardwood outdoor gym and play equipment means it looks natural in pretty much any outdoor setting. Not only this, but it's tactile and brings a warmth that looks good on grass, paving, and set amongst the greenery, as only wood can.
Final words on the benefits of outdoor gym equipment
With outdoor gym equipment, every member of the family benefits both physically and mentally. You’ll have more time to exercise as you won't have to travel to or from a gym.
Further to this, you can make exercising a social event that includes the whole family and sets the best example of how exercise is good for you as well as getting some great bonding time in too. And of course, you can pop out to the garden for some quiet exercise alone when the kids are in bed, which could be perfect if you’re struggling to find someone to look after the children while you go to the gym.
