Athletic At Home

Here in Minnesota with our weather being either 30 degrees below zero with blizzard conditions or 95 degrees with high humidity and biting mosquitos and flies, it's a wonder people get outside to go to a gym, much less outside to partake in sports.  It's no wonder then, that many people are opting for transforming some of their living space in their homes into a home gym or a sport court of some sort.

We've outlined a few types of sports-minded spaces that you might want to include in your home. 

The Home Gym

Whether you just have enough space for a treadmill or you want to transform your entire basement into a gym, there are a few essentials you'll want to be sure to include:

• Enough Space - Depending on the type of equipment you are going to include, be sure to allow enough space for that equipment to be used in it's full capacity as well as allowing for movement between your equipment and around the room in general.
• Accessories - You'll most likely want to include some audio/video devices, storage space for towels, sports equipment, videos, etc.  Some even include refrigerators or water fountains.
• Mirrors - Full lenth mirrors help visually increase the space and reflect light.  They are also essential for mainting form while you work out.
• Visual appeal - You will never want to use your gym if it feels like you're walking into a dungeon.  Be sure to make the space visually appealing to your tastes so that it's a space you will want to spend time in.
• Good ventillation - Let's face it...you're planning on sweating in this gym and in an enclosed space, that can quickly lead to a funky smelling gym.  Be sure you include air return vents, a fan of some sort to cool you off and circulate the air, and if possible, a window that you can open when the weather allows.



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The Yoga Studio

Our hectic lifestyles tend to lead to stressed out living.  Because of this, Yoga and other relaxing and meditative exercising programs, like Tai Chi are on the rise.  While you can do this in your living room, being face to face with all the things that need to be done in your home can defeat the purpose.  Many yoga enthusiasts are transforming spaces in their home for these relaxing, yet challenging activities.  These spaces are usually fairly free of clutter, minimalist in design, and have some element of relaxation such as nature spaces, candels, low lighting, etc.



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Indoor Sport Courts

Whether your family is into soccer, tennis, basketball, racquetball or all of these, there is a sport court for your home....that is if you have the space for it.  These specialized courts take up a lot of space in a home.  Not only do you need the floor space but you will also need a ceiling height that will accomodate your fave sport.  But if your family loves to participate in their sport year round, this is the ultimate way to go! 



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Source:  Article by Michelle Schwake, Stafford Family Realtors