Home gym - how to make dumbbells yourself?

The advantages of a home gym

A large number of people who exercise see a home gym as a great alternative to a gym. While certainly a room in your house or flat will not be an exact reflection of a professional gym, with a little bit of your own efforts there is a chance to train your whole body effectively. It is important to remember that the most important aspect is your own self-discipline. Without the will to work on your body shape and to improve your current condition, no equipment will help you achieve the desired result.

A home gym is a much better solution than a fitness club in some respects. What are the advantages of at-home training?

• reduction of costs related to the purchase of gym memberships, etc.
• more comfort, especially for people with low self-esteem
• easier maintenance of hygiene and less chance of catching infections such as skin infections
• saving time, e.g. for getting to the gym or waiting for free equipment/machines

It is also a great solution for parents who, due to childcare, often give up training in fitness clubs. Exercising at home allows you to combine the pleasant with the useful.

What should a home gym include?

Building a home gym does not have to be associated with a large expense. It is worth remembering that the equipment should allow you to train the whole body - none of the body parts can be omitted if the goal is the balanced development of the whole body. So what equipment is worth using when exercising at home?

• pull up bar
• gymnastic mat
• push-up rails
• elastic exercise bands
• chairs (as a form of handrail e.g. for dips)
• TRX suspension belt training system
• mini band training bands (e.g. by Olimp Sport Nutrition)

How to make dumbbells for your home gym yourself?

For most people, dumbbells are an essential training tool. It is hard to deny that! Thanks to them, exercises in a home gym will engage your muscles and certainly enable a balanced development of your body. Some people will certainly buy ready-made and professional equipment - most sports shops offer them with home delivery.

However, for many people such a solution is impossible, e.g. due to a limited household budget and more important expenses. How to make dumbbells yourself? The easiest way is to use large water bottles (e.g. 5 L canisters), which can be filled with sand. The bottles can be additionally covered with insulating tape, which will increase their protection against damage and prevent the contents from escaping. We recommend that do-it-yourself enthusiasts check out the online tutorials! There are many expert tutorials on the internet on how to make your own weights and other accessories for your home gym.