Its the new year and youre ready to commit to getting back or staying in shape.
One key to keeping that commitment?
The easier it is to get workouts done, the more likely you may be to keep doing them.
And it doesnt get more convenient than a home gym.
Flooring
Hardwood is, well, too hard.
You want flooring with some give something thats easy on your joints and able to absorb vibration and noise.
Webber says vinyl flooring and linoleum, often used in kitchens, are good options.
While carpet is soft and sound-absorbing, skip it, Webber says.
It gets too worn too fast.
(An exception can be made for carpet tiles, which can be easily replaced in sections.)
And definitely avoid rugs; their propensity to shift and slide make them dangerous.
Walls
Nothing is less inspiring than a blank wall.
Cork also absorbs sound.
This can make a smaller room appear open and spacious.
