if you had only a 8X12 are to put in stuff??

gypsyrose85

If you had only a 8X12 are that you could put work out equipment in what Items would you choose to put in the work out area? This includes for cardio equipment and weights.

DopeItUp

Power rack would be perfect.

gypsyrose85

DopeItUp wrote: »

Power rack would be perfect.

they have a large foot print don't they??

AnvilHead

Power rack (with oly weights, of course), adjustable bench and a treadmill or stationary bike would do it for me. Bonus points for a pair of adjustable dumbbells.

lorrpb

I have about that much space that gets used for other purposes too. I have an elliptical, TRX, assorted Dumbbells, and a few other small things that can be switched out.

DopeItUp

gypsyrose85 wrote: »

DopeItUp wrote: »

Power rack would be perfect.

they have a large foot print don't they??

Even a full size one is usually around 4'x4'. You can get half racks if you're really concerned. Or even racks that fold against the wall.

http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-rml-3w-fold-back-wall-mount-rack

Basically no reason not to get one when it comes to bang-for-your-buck with space limitations.

gypsyrose85

Thanks guys!!

nordlead2005

My half rack with a 4'x8' lifting platform takes up 9'x9' when you account for some spare space I reserve around it (which isn't required on all sides).

If I wanted to go with strength training and cardio I'd go with a half rack, bench and weights, a mini deadlift platform ( http://homemadestrength.blogspot.com/2012/06/deadlift-platform.html ), and a bike trainer.

The half rack will essentially permanently take up a 4'x8' area, but the platform and bike trainer are easy enough to move around and store in much smaller areas.