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How to Build a Home Gym That Actually Gets Used
Most home gyms don’t fail because the equipment is bad.
They fail because life doesn’t cooperate.
Kids around.
Limited time.
Low motivation.
A garage that’s half gym, half storage, half chaos.
After years of building, tearing down, rebuilding, and selling equipment, one thing became obvious:
If I wouldn’t use it on a tired Tuesday with 25 minutes and distractions, it doesn’t belong.
That’s the only filter I trust now.
Not:
- Is it optimal?
- Is it impressive?
- Does the internet approve?
Just:
- Will I actually use this when motivation is low?
Because motivation will be low.
Most people don’t quit because they’re lazy.
They quit because there’s too much friction:
- Too many options
- Too much setup
- Too much thinking before they can even start
The gyms that survive real life aren’t the most impressive ones.
They’re the ones that remove decisions instead of adding them.
Less setup.
Less thinking.
More showing up.
Question for the group:
What’s one piece of equipment you thought you’d use more, but didn’t once life got busy?
That answer usually tells you everything.
- Mark
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