What do I need for my home gym?

HartJames

We have a large addition we are turning into a home gym. Feel like I'm forgetting something, any recconendations? So far:

Treadmill

Smith Machine (I have a bad back + knee so don't judge me lol!)

Weight Rack + Bench

Exercise Ball

Resistance Bands

TRX System

Yoga Stuff

jimmie65

The Smith machine is actually worse for your back. The single plane of movement will force you to move in a way your body doesn't normally move.

Other than that, you might want some dumbbells.

HartJames

It actually helps with my issue but thanks!

Do have some free weights not many though....

DWPedsRN

I didn't have a new addition, but converted a spare bedroom into my home gym. I added the foam flooring tiles (Gold's Gym brand sold at WalMart), a treadmill, flat screen TV and a bench/ottoman (easier to put on shoes, etc) We already had a recumbent bike that my DH uses. Now that the nicest TV in the house is in there, we have added motivation to get moving!

Oh, and it's nice to have a place to recharge my Garmin! I keep a basket of rolled towels on the bench, too. The shelf below holds odds and ends, bands and "the stick" for working the knots out of sore muscles!

JUDDDing

If you want rubber flooring (the kind to protect the floor - not like wrestling mats) - go to Tractor Supply.

You can get 4x6 sheets of heavy rubber matting (for horse stalls) for a great price.

I have half my garage covered in those and they work great.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/rubber-horse-stall-mat-4-ft-x-6-ft--2219003

JUDDDing

I have one of those roman chair/back extension benches too - I like that.

notworthstalking

Do you have room for a heavy bag? Also allocate an area for jumping rope and other simular activies. If you don't have a tv in there, maybe a shelf for your laptop or whatever you can use to watch dvds and you tube on.