6 Tips for creating that perfect 'Home Gym'

Whether you’re creating a perfect setting for watching Fitness TV or you are setting up your personal home gym these six tips will go a long way to provide you with the perfect workout environment.

1. Keep the room between 58 and 66 degrees.

This ensures that you aren't too hot for cardio or too chilled for stretching. If you don't have an air conditioner, run a dehumidifier to pull moisture out of the air and keep the room from smelling.

2. Install a dimmer switch.

Match the lighting in the room to the mood of your routine: Brighten things up when you do high-energy cardio, and tone it down for mellow yoga sessions.

3. Mount your TV on a wall or a shelf.

Make sure the centre of your screen is at eye level during your workout to help prevent neck strain...oh and make sure it’s on Fitness TV!

4. Invest in rubber mats.

Prevent scratches and nicks to hardwood floors and avoid injuries to yourself by placing padding on the floor

5. Install a wall mirror.

Keeping an eye on your form while you lift is key to doing perfect reps. You will also begin to the benefits of your hard work which will act as further motivation.

6. Decorate to motivate.

Frame photos of your fitness inspirations -- a favourite athlete or fitness celebrity and hang them on the walls to spur you on.