The global pandemic has paved the way for a new age in fitness. With gyms and exercise classes out of reach during lockdowns, many took the initiative and began home workouts. Even though lockdowns have ceased, fitness at home is a trend that looks set to continue. There’s no travel time to classes or waiting for gym equipment to become available, and you can exercise whenever you want by accessing a growing number of at-home workouts online. Once you establish your workout space, there are also no ongoing costs — just many physical and emotional health benefits.
YOUR SPACE YOUR WAY
Of course, you need to create the right space that is conducive to meeting your exercise needs, including room to move, areas to store and use equipment, as well as good lighting and ventilation. To create a next-level workout space, David Trotter from Re Form Exercise Science says you first needaims and goals — what do you want to achieve?” he asks. David also says it’s a wise move to speak to an exercise professional before you start. “Particularly if you have chronic disease or injury, they can help to assess what movements you need to do, then you can source the most appropriate equipment,” he advises.
