Welcome back to Get Fit Guy. I'm your host, Dr. Jonathan Sue. Every week, I'll share

science-backed tips to help you get fit, stay fit, and optimize performance. If you love

working out, but find going to the gym inconvenient or unappealing,

building a home gym may be the way to go. The good news is that building the perfect home gym

doesn't have to cost a fortune or take up a ton of space. I've had my home gym for about a year now,

and I really love it. What makes having a

home gym so awesome for me is the convenience factor. I simply step into my garage anytime I want

to exercise without worrying about whether the gym is busy or if it's even open. Not having to pack a

gym bag, drive to the gym, wait for equipment to open up, and drive back

home saves me at least two or three hours every week that I could spend doing more important

things like catching up on sleep or playing with my kids.

Plus, the convenience of having a gym literally steps away makes it easier to stick with a workout

routine.

I've definitely noticed that I've been more consistent with exercise now that it's so difficult to come

up with excuses not to hit the gym. What's also nice about a home gym is knowing that I'm not

going to catch a bug from the person huffing and puffing next to me, which is definitely a

concern during the pandemic and

flu season. In this episode, I'm going to show you how to build the perfect home gym,

even if you're on a budget or if you're short on space. The key is differentiating the essential

pieces of equipment from the nice-to-haves. Before we jump into talking about equipment, it's important to know that there are two categories of gym equipment that you'll want to consider owning.

Strength equipment and cardio equipment.

Strength equipment will help you build muscle strength and endurance, while cardio equipment will help you build cardiovascular endurance. Both are an

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