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Choosing a room to function as a home gym or personal workout space is just as important as finding the right equipment. The key is to make the space inviting, experts say.<\/p>\n
“Paint’s inexpensive, but it can really make a difference,” said Ruth Tara, a New York-based home gym designer and former trainer. “Pick a color you love that isn’t white or off-white. Add good lighting so you can see what you’re doing.”<\/p>\n
Put the gym in an area that will keep you active, engaged and coming back for more.<\/p>\n
Do you like fitness videos, or Wii? Invest in a good, well-positioned TV, and an equally good sound system, so you can play what will motivate you to keep exercising. Have remote controls accessible for everything.<\/p>\n
Then, what about that exercise gear? Experts recommend equipment that works muscles, heart rate, flexibility and mind. With that in mind, here are five home-gym equipment must-haves:<\/p>\n
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