Improve Your Workouts with These Must-Have Home Gym Accessories

While having a home gym is convenient, it can pale in comparison to commercial gyms if you don’t have the right equipment. Thankfully, the right upgrades and home gym accessories can level up your home gym experience, helping you get effective workouts at home without the hassle of commuting to the gym or waiting for the equipment you want to use.   

Upgrading Your Equipment

If you’re ready to take your workouts to the next level, it’s time to upgrade your equipment. Some of the best upgrades you can make include:

• A new treadmill: A treadmill is a great way to get a cardio workout at home. A quality treadmill like the MAXUM X-RUNNER can help you get a better, safer workout at home with features like a curved, extra-wide running surface and variable magnetic resistance.
• A weight stack: If you’ve already got a weight machine, adding an upgraded weight stack can help you get a better, more effective workout. 
• A functional trainer: Functional trainers can provide a throrough full-body workout. Consider the MAXUM SX2 Smith Machine Functional Trainer to equip your home gym with everything you need to tackle exercises like lat pull downs, seated rows, and leg presses.

Levelling Up with Advanced Training Techniques

Once you have the right equipment, you can start incorporating advanced training techniques into your workouts. Some of the best advanced training techniques include:

• Supersets: Supersets involve doing two exercises back-to-back with no rest in between. This is a great way to increase the intensity of your workouts and burn more calories.
• Drop sets: Drop sets involve decreasing the weight of the weight you are lifting as you get tired. This is a great way to push yourself to failure and build muscle.
• Negatives: Negatives involve lowering the weight slowly and with control. This is a great way to build strength and muscle.

Keeping Your Workouts Safe

When increasing the intensity of your workouts, it’s important to put safety first. Here are a few safety tips:

• Warm up before each workout. This will help to prevent injuries.
• Start with a lighter weight and gradually increase the weight as you get stronger.
• Don’t push yourself to failure. If you feel pain, stop the exercise.
• Use proper form. This will help to prevent injuries.

Build Up Your Home Gym with Maxum Fitness

By upgrading your equipment, incorporating advanced training techniques, and using the right home gym accessories, you can take your home gym workouts to the next level. With a little effort, you can create a home gym that is just as effective as a commercial gym.

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