4 Ways to Cool Down Your Home Gym
Exercising in your home gym in the middle of summer can be uncomfortable. Here’s how to cool it down!
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A home gym can be a great asset to your life. However, exercising regularly when your gym feels like an oven in the middle of summer can be uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are several easy and effective ways to make your home gym cooler without breaking the bank or spending too much time on your busy schedule.
Whether you’re doing hot yoga, spinning, or lifting weights at your home gym, there’s no denying that the air temperature of your workout space can make or break your workout experience. Here are three easy ways to keep your home gym cool during summer and throughout the rest of the year.
1. Clean Your Equipment After Use
A clean gym with cleaner equipment feels cooler naturally. Cleaning your equipment daily or even twice a day will make your home gym smell much better. Studies have shown that gym equipment can spread germs and bacteria if not cleaned properly.
If you’re looking for an easy way to keep your home gym clean, make sure you thoroughly wipe down all machines after every use. This includes any cardio equipment, workout balls, free weights, yoga mats, and more. A quick clean-up should be enough, but if anything feels gritty or grimy on a surface, give it a second go.
2. Use an Electric Fan
When you’re working out in a home gym, air circulation is essential for health and safety reasons, especially during the hot summer months. Electric fans are easy and inexpensive, and they’re better than traditional desk fans, since they blow a more concentrated stream of air.
Additionally, an electric fan doesn’t require batteries; it simply plugs into an outlet. A desk fan is likely to be at least 10 inches away from you while you work out, but an electric fan can blast air right in your face. If your gym has two outlets close enough, you could even place two electric fans side by side for double coverage of coolness.
3. Revamp Your Home Vent System
Another effective way to keep your home gym cool is improving your HVAC system. If you have a ventilation or air conditioning system, invest in filters that can be cleaned regularly, replace clogged vents and make sure it’s keeping your home cool evenly. If you do not have a system, consider investing in one. There are plenty of great portable options, so you won’t need to worry about ventilation while exercising on a treadmill or weightlifting station.
4. Use Portable AC Units
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to cool your home gym without investing in a full-sized central air conditioning unit, portable AC units are your best option. These units are designed specifically for rooms like bedrooms or home gyms and can quickly cool these spaces down. These air conditioners are affordable, energy-efficient, and require no installation, but they can do a great job of cooling down a large space.
Endnote
If you’re planning to build a home gym, you may struggle to keep the temperatures cool enough to maximize your performance. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to keep your space cool without spending too much money or time.
