How to equip a gym on the balcony?

In most cases, the small area of ​​apartments does not allow the townspeople to actively engage in sports at home. The problem can be solved by arranging a miniature gym on the balcony or loggia. It is worth considering in more detail the advantages of such a solution and the design features of a small sports corner.

Having your own room on the balcony has many advantages.

• The balcony will become part of the apartment. At the same time, the space will be functional and will no longer serve as an ordinary pantry where unnecessary trash is stored.
• Cost savings. Your own gym does not require large investments. In addition, you will be able to save on trips to fitness clubs.
• Constant availability. Trainers can always be used. Therefore, training can be carried out more often, because you do not need to spend a lot of time on the road.

Your own gym will become a place where you can take a break from the daily hustle and bustle and at the same time not be ashamed of your body, which is often the case when visiting public fitness clubs.

Before choosing what your own gym will be like, you need to evaluate the available space of the balcony or loggia. Next, you need to draw up a plan for arranging an additional room. Here are the main steps.

• Glazing. This must be taken care of first so that you can practice in the winter.

• Wall decoration. You can proceed to it after the windows appear on the balcony. It is not recommended to choose tiles or plastic panels for finishing in order to prevent the accumulation of moisture.

• Floor finishing. A floating screed is ideal, which will also serve as good sound insulation. Additionally, carpet or cork can be laid on the floor.

• Lighting device. For a gym on the balcony, only overhead lighting is suitable. Lamps should be white for light to resemble natural daylight.

• Ventilation device. To be comfortable practicing, you need to take care of this. Better to give preference to climate control, if finances allow. Installing a standard fan or humidifier is also suitable.

Drafting a future gym is especially important when deciding who will use the room.

Unfortunately, the limited space of the balcony or loggia will not allow making a full-fledged "rocking chair", and more than one simulator is unlikely to be installed. However, this does not mean that it is impossible to equip a mini-gym for a man in the house. Several options are presented in the photographs.

• Complex for training. Such simulators include horizontal bars of various types, handhelds, and you can also install a punching bag or hang other equipment on them to perform various exercises.

• Weight block simulator. Suitable for men who are interested in building muscle. For example, on the balcony it will be possible to put a unit for working out the muscles of the arms, torso, even legs.

• Boxing bag or bars. A simple option for those who want to work out at home, but do not want or cannot invest heavily in the arrangement of their own gym.

Any of the listed options will easily fit on the balcony, regardless of the area of ​​the available space. In addition, it will be possible to install a small bench indoors, put kettlebells or other sports equipment.

Women need a gym primarily to tighten problem areas of the body and burn unnecessary calories. This must be taken into account when drawing up a project and selecting equipment. It would be best to install in a makeshift gym:

• exercise bike;
• treadmill;
• exercise machine for the press.

These are the most popular gym equipment options for girls. As for the interior of the future gym, it is better to give preference to natural shades: green, blue, milky.

Adults need discipline and motivation to exercise effectively. The child needs to move constantly. Any family with children is happy to send the kid to the playground, where he can hang and jump.

In order not to send the child out into the street, the gym can be equipped at home using a balcony or loggia. A good solution would be equipment on the balcony:

• horizontal bar;
• rings;
• Swedish corner;
• rope.

According to statistics, more than 30% of adult Russians live with their parents. AND if young people are ready to constantly go to fitness clubs and go to gyms, then for the older generation such enthusiasm is almost impossible.

To increase the activity of parents, while not overdoing it with seriousand physical activity, you can equip a gym at home by placing a simple bike path or a simulator for kinesitherapy on the balcony. Such a unit will help strengthen muscles and improve joint function. The photo shows an attractive sports corner where an adult can walk along the path and watch TV.