Working (Out) From Home By Camilla McLaughlin
Square footage no longer determines the potential for a home gym. New equipment, interactive modalities and advancements in fitness technology are enhancing whatever space is available.
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well-appointed place to work out has always been a must-have for the most luxurious homes. Today, a home gym is no longer a rarity reserved for the very affluent. Instead of a nice-to-have supplement to the club, gym, or studio, it is now considered essential for many, whether the desire is prime conditioning or functional fitness. “The fast-rising demand for a wellnessbased lifestyle often includes a near-daily commitment to fitness. As such, convenience is a major factor in driving the explosion of home gym integrations,” says Bryan Green, founder of Fitness Design Group, a specialized gym design and wellness consultancy. In the U.S., the home fitness equipment market is projected to grow from $4.81 billion in 2022 to $7.8 billion in 2029. Adding to demand are new modalities that combine interactive training, even one-on-one coaching, with multifaceted equipment that occupies a small footprint. 47