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The LG OLED TV isn’t just great for workout videos, its rich colour reproduction and picture quality makes it ideal for watching movies and TV shows— whether you’re on your exercise bike or getting a welldeserved break on the couch after a tough workout. room, consider having more portable, space-saving equipment such as those used in bodyweight exercises. Make sure that you have enough furniture-free space for stretching, warming up and cooling down.”
Gan also recommends using vinyl f looring if you’re installing heavy gym equipment, as it’s low-maintenance and less prone to damage; timber f looring can be easily scratched by your fitness gear. Adds Gan: “Try not to have too much upholstered furniture; it’s also better to go with painted walls instead of wallpaper for easy maintenance.” If your home gym doubles as a guest room, incorporate a pullout sofa bed. A storage room would call for wardrobes that would accommodate clothing other than your workout gear.
Other elements to consider include good lighting and ventilation. “Light affects our mood and energy levels,” says Nikki Hunt, principal of Design Intervention. “Soft, warm lighting will relax us, while bright, white light will make us feel energised. If your gym doubles as a meditation zone, consider dimmer switches or include lamps with warmer and softer lighting.” If you’re doing yoga and other workouts that involve lying on the f loor, avoid using harsh spotlights that will shine directly onto your face during the exercise.
Choose light or neutral colours and a simple palette to maintain a calm state of mind. Ultimately, the space should be a place that you actively want to spend time in and work out in. “Pick a colour scheme or theme you love so that you’ll enjoy being in your home gym,” says
Hunt. “You will be far more likely to spend more time in a room you love.”