HEALTH & HAPPINESS: FITNESS
DREAM GYM: A still from a 3-D rendering that Bandit Fitness created for the author.
A Gym OF ONE’S OWN Here’s everything you need for the ultimate in high-end home workouts. BY ERIC SNIDER
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ou’ve heard the phrase go big or go home? How about go big and go home? As in a home gym… that’s big.
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The Bodycraft E1200 elliptical comes with a 16-inch touch screen that allows you to access YouTube, Netflix and even an XBox while exercising.
If you have a designated workout area in your abode — or are considering it — you’re definitely not alone. Waves of people are opting to exercise at home rather than use a commercial gym. Of course, the pandemic has played a major role in the explosion of home training. In a poll commissioned last summer by Beachbody, a health and fitness company, nine out of 10 Americans who exercise regularly said they would continue at-home workouts even after their gym reopened.
everyone from the person who wants moderate daily cardio to the hardcore who lifts weights until he or she collapses. To that end, let us introduce our consultant, Jake Rogers, sales manager for Largo-based Bandit Fitness.
App-based programs like Peloton and Shred are a hot trend in home exercise. But that’s not why we’re here. We’re going big, remember? This article’s purpose is to plan out a dream gym that’ll meet the needs of
The company carries a full line of exercise equipment, and provides consulting services for homeowners looking to add a gym. Rogers and his team analyze customers’ needs — including their exercise routines
