If you’re ready to burn fat, build muscle and get in the best shape your life…at home and maybe even save some money while you’re at it, read on.
But don’t jump right in and spend $3000 on a Peloton. You can build an incredible gym at your home for almost nothing.
For under $100, you can get a kettlebell and some online training and have the ability to train from home and home office, for the rest of your life. So there’s literally no excuse in the world why you wouldn’t be able to exercise.
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Here’s how I got back into a fitness routine after thoracic surgery.
My Approach
The easiest way to build your own home gym is to use a modular design by adding pieces of gym equipment over time so that you can start very small and end up with an amazing home gym over a period of time.
I’ve built mine over several year (you can view it below).
Where to start?
First we need to find what a good exercise program looks like for longevity. According to Dr. Peter Attia (my go-to longevity expert), “A well-crafted exercise program [designed for longevity] should be geared towards strength, muscle mass and respiratory fitness”
The way I prioritize home gym needs and recommendations are as follows:
- Functional training
- Strength training & muscle building
- Cardio (HIIT & endurance)
- Balance & stability work
- Recovery & mobility