The 10 Most Popular Places to Lift Weights in 2016
This year, home gyms weren’t complete without a stand of weights
The end of the year prompts us to look ahead and make New Year’s resolutions. Judging by the 10 most popular home gyms Houzzers uploaded and saved to ideabooks this year, everyone wants to pump some iron. What we do outside of lifting weights varies from boxing to treadmill running, but the free weights remain. Which of these popular home gyms motivates you to make fitness a New Year’s resolution?
9. Breath of fresh air. Work up a sweat and cool off with a breeze in this action-packed home gym. The two large door openings let the homeowners funnel air into and out of the space.
When closed, the glass doors allow the light and nature views to continue to stream into the boxing ring. That’s also when the ceiling fan kicks in and keeps the air moving.
When closed, the glass doors allow the light and nature views to continue to stream into the boxing ring. That’s also when the ceiling fan kicks in and keeps the air moving.
8. Motivational views. It doesn’t hurt to have grand views while you go through your reps. This homeowner positioned each weightlifting machine to look directly out to the countryside. The free weights hug the far wall, keeping the view unobstructed. But when you do grab a pair of dumbbells, you are obviously going to look at that view.
7. Weighty options. This Seattle home gym focuses on the weights. Racks of free weights frame an adjustable weight machine. The mirrored walls let users perfect their lifting technique and see their transforming physique.
6. Behind glass walls. Barn doors have found their way into every room of the home, including the home gym. Glass doors, complete with a glass wall, keep the workout room separate from the rest of the home but don’t close it off into a little dark box.
Wall paint: Newburyport Blue, Benjamin Moore
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Wall paint: Newburyport Blue, Benjamin Moore
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5. Tech installation. A 4K high-definition TV and surround sound make this the perfect place to work out and watch the game. During commercial breaks, the owner can head over to the wall-mounted rack and and do a set of bench presses or grab one of the free-weight options.
4. Bursting with energy. The orange lines around the room give the space an energetic, vibrant vibe, which is perfect for a weightlifting room. The light gray walls and black rubber floor tiles increase the contrast and make the bright hue pop even more.
3. Focusing on the basics. Interior designer LaTanga Stevens and Managing Partner Jamie Washington, both of KDB Design Group, created a gym that gave their client all the traditional equipment in the comfort of the client’s own home. Pieced-together floor, mirrored walls and gray equipment complete the classic look.
Mirrors: Glass World; treadmill: Woodway
Mirrors: Glass World; treadmill: Woodway
1. Multipurpose door. The secret door caught the eyes of many people as they saved this No. 1 home gym photo to their ideabooks. When the owners close this door, they have a whole wall to use for gym storage. The divided spaces along that wall are the perfect places for all their workout accessories, from yoga mats to elastic bands.
Your turn: Which most popular home gym was your favorite and why? Tell us in the Comments.
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Your turn: Which most popular home gym was your favorite and why? Tell us in the Comments.
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Free weights: CAP; ab coaster: PS 500, Unique Fitness Concepts; treadmill: Johnson Fitness; bench: Johnson Fitness; flooring: Greatmats; wall paint: Decorator’s White, Benjamin Moore; trim paint: Revere Pewter, Benjamin Moore