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2004/07/30, 12:29 PM
In one of my Men's Health Books there's a section that lists what a perfect home gym would include. I'm seriously thinking about building my own home gym. I still live with parents so I would have to put it somewhere in the backyard but I think it could be done. Now, I like going to the gym. It's a good atmosphere and has anything I could need but Having to drive to the gym everyday, wait on machines or free weights or even rushing thru my workouts can be time consuming. I also think that it would be good for the whole family, especially my brother and sister who are both overweight. My questions is...how much money would it cost (estimated) to build/buy it from a local store to avoid shipping charges.
A list can be found here --> home.houston.rr.com/myownpage/A-%20Perfect%20Home%20Gym.txt
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2004/07/30, 01:20 PM
If you're gonna buy all this stuff new, it'll cost you. I've been looking at these same things while planning for the next couple of years when I actually start making money instead of hemorrhaging it. Here are low-end prices I've found for quality equipment:
7 ft. Olympic Bar: $150
Set of Weights: $250
EZ Curl Bar: $50
2 Collars: $10
6 pair dumbells: $150
Adjustable Bench: $200
Squat Rack: $300
Smith Machine: $350
Hyperextension: $150
As far as online retailers megafitness.com includes the shipping with many of their items, and is still cheaper than many places I've seen. Either way, getting as much used equipment in good condition may be the best bet.
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2004/07/30, 02:41 PM
A total of $1610. Not too bad I guess, considering the many uses and long term results. I've been saving up enough cash that I just might be able to get it all new. But, I'll be doing some shopping for used stuff also. Then I'll just need a place to cram it all.
Thanks for the quick reply and the good advice mzakal!
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2004/07/30, 07:27 PM
If you look for sales that weigth set usualy comes with a bar for around 140 tops.
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2004/07/30, 07:45 PM
Depending on the amount of space you have to work with, I'd suggest a power cage with and adustable cable & pulley system. That along with an olympic bar & plate set, adjustable bench & a set of powerblock dumbells (for saving space & cost) will allow you to do every fundamental exercise for a solid strength training program. The powercage & the olympic bar & plates are, by far, the most important pieces of equipment for strength training.
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2004/07/31, 12:13 AM
good suggestions ursusarktos, I'll keep those things in mind. As for the bar, I think both the power cage and the weights that I'm looking at include a bar. I'm getting ahead of myself though. I don't even know if I have enough room. I could just keep saving up and get it once I move out, then I won't have a gym membership to pay.
Thanks for replies
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