You may have spent years accumulating the right equipment for your home gym. The positioning of your weight bench is perfectly spaced out next to the treadmill and exercise bike. It looks and feels like a professional set up, but you know that something is lacking. The installation of properly fitted mirrors into your home gym will complete the set up and make you feel as if you should be paying a monthly gym fee to yourself!
Why Mirrors are Important in the Gym
Although mirrors often get used for checking out other gym go-ers, that surprisingly is not their main purpose. You only get the best results from a workout when it is done with proper form. Every gym activity can be dangerous if the movement is done with poor posture. Mirrors are an integral part of a proper workout because it is important to constantly ensure proper posture is being kept. Set yourself up in front of the mirror and be certain your posture is correct and then, and only then, proceed to do the exercise. Mirrors can save your body from a lot of unnecessary aches and pains or even injury due to improper workout form.
Why Mirrors are Especially Important in a Home Gym
Mirrors serve their purpose at the public gym, but are possibly even more important to have in your home gym. At a public gym you often have others around you who can inform you if your posture is incorrect and save you the pain and suffering, whereas at home you are left to your own reflection for support and critique. When working out solo you need all the safety measures you can possibly obtain, and mirrors are a great start.
Choosing the Right Mirrors for Your Home Gym
It makes the most sense to have full body mirrors for a gym, as all of your body is involved in workouts and you may need to check your form from any angle. Gym mirrors do not need a decorative frame, but it’s your gym and you can decorate it as you see fit. The volume of mirrors will depend on how large your workout space is and how many people will be working out simultaneously.
If you are unsure on what mirrors would work best feel free to call our Ottawa mirror company for some advice on choosing the best fit for your home gym.
