Ideas for Creating the Perfect Apartment Home Gym
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Keep Weights Small, and Up Reps
There's nothing worse than living in an apartment and hearing noisy neighbors above you! With that, if you're looking to create a home gym in your apartment, do not get heavy weights. When you drop them and clank them, they'll bother your neighbors, and in addition, you risk damaging your apartment. To keep neighbors happy, your apartment undamaged, and your workout routine strong, try implementing small weights—ten pounds or less—into your workout routine. Do 30, 40, or 50 reps, as to meet your goals without heavy weights.
Invest in a Stationary Bike
Stationary bikes are incredible for apartments because they're quiet! The key to getting a (practically silent) stationary bike is finding one that is operated by a belt, not a chain. So, when you're shopping for stationary bikes, search "belt-driven stationary bikes." The best part about stationary bikes is you can increase your resistance, which allows you to get a good workout. In addition, because they're so quiet, you won't upset any neighbors or other roommates!
Choose Quiet Treadmill for Apartment
If stationary bikes aren't for you and you're more interested in getting a treadmill—or if you want a treadmill in addition to a stationary bike—be sure to get a quiet treadmill for your apartment. Oftentimes, people who live in apartments opt for walking pads, which tend to be quieter than other treadmills. Plus, walking pads are incredibly compact, so you can hide them under a bed or couch if you don't have extra room for a gym.
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Try Yoga
You don't have to invest in fancy equipment to have a home gym! Working out in your apartment can be as easy as doing some guided yoga classes via the internet, as all you would have to do is buy a yoga mat and tune into the class. Yoga is a great exercise activity for people who are looking to destress or just ease their way into working out. No matter what level of expertise you have about working out, you can find a yoga class that meets you where you are, so and from there, you can get into more intense exercise.
Do Online Workout Classes on a Noise Cancelling Mat
Yoga has a very low impact, so it's quiet. But some workout classes are a little bit more intense, which can bring more noise. Remember, you're looking to work out as quietly as possible in an apartment, so if you decide to do an online workout class other than yoga, you've got to invest in a noise-canceling gym mat. While these gym mats won't eliminate every noise—that is to say, you should still avoid jumping and other disruptive movements—they'll eliminate some, which your neighbors will be thankful for. Again, this option is perfect for anyone looking to eliminate clutter because you can hide the noise-canceling mat once you're done working out for the day.
Increase Resistance with a Weighted Vest
Let's say you bought a treadmill or a stationary bike, and you've installed it in your apartment. The best way to increase the burn while working out on these machines is by wearing a weighted vest. Weighted vests come in all sizes, like 4 pounds, 8 pounds, 15 pounds, and more, so you can find the size that works for you. (You should never wear a vest that weighs more than 10% of your body weight for safety purposes.) Even if you don't have a treadmill or stationary bike, though, you can wear the weighted vest while you're doing simple household chores—it's a great way to get a workout in without thinking!
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Looking for an Apartment with a Gym? Choose Camelot Apartments
While we've given you some great tips to create a home gym in an apartment, it's even better if you can find an apartment with a gym. When you're living in a place with a gym, all you have to do is walk downstairs—or wherever your apartment's gym is—and you'll be ready to workout without a commute. The good news is that our apartments in Wichita Falls come with a gym. So, if you're ready to live with us at the gym-equipped Camelot Apartments, contact us for more information.