5 Ways to Transform Your Fitness With an at Home Fitness Machine

Working out is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, yet with our fast-paced society, making time for the local gym can sometimes be difficult. For those with a busy schedule, finding a way to balance work or household commitments with an exercise plan takes discipline. With some creativity, the most effective way to save time and defeat the "I'm too busy" excuse for lack of fitness is a home gym.

The secret to a well-equipped home gym that is capable of providing full-body workouts is finding an at-home fitness machine. One of the great things about these machines is that they can provide a full-body workout without leaving the house, offering significant gains in fitness, money, and time. In this blog post, we will discuss one of the best fitness machines for at-home workouts and how it can help transform your health and fitness journey.

The Benefits of a Home Gym

Thought smart home gym equipment is too much of an investment? Think again. Studies have shown that weightlifting can lead to a healthier and longer life, investing in a home fitness machine is also an investment in your life! Before we explore the ways an at-home fitness machine can transform your overall health, let's review some of the benefits of working out at home.

Versatility

Today's home fitness machines offer endless workout possibilities. From cardio machines like treadmills and stationary bikes with magnetic resistance to strength training machines like a power rack, there's smart fitness equipment for all fitness levels. With various resistance, adjustable settings, and workout modes, tailor customized workouts that fit your floor space, fitness goals, and preferences.

Convenience

With a home gym, you don't have to worry about the hassle of scheduling gym visits. You can have on-demand workouts whenever you want, without leaving the comfort of your home. This is especially helpful for those who have busy schedules or live far away from the gym.

Couple this with your phone or a tv and Internet connection, and you essentially can have on-demand classes from a variety of fitness instructors showing you various routines and techniques.

Cost-Effective

Let's say your gym membership is a relatively inexpensive $35 per month. Then, depending on a variety of factors, you can be looking at anywhere from $5 to $10 per workout in fuel costs. Assuming a workout schedule of four days per week, gas can cost between $960 to $1920 per year or more, in addition to $420 per year for your membership (and that's not counting the cost of a personal trainer). Given these figures, it's clear that a home gym results in net savings in the long run.

Privacy

Working out at home provides the added benefit of privacy. No more feeling self-conscious and judged by others at the gym. You can wear whatever you want and be as sweaty and red-faced as you want without worrying about what others will think. This added privacy can lead to greater confidence and motivation and lets you concentrate on more important things during your workout routine such as proper form, etc.

The Jacked Up Power Rack

Some of you may have heard of a power rack, which is essentially a free-standing, all-in-one fitness machine, negating the need for an entire gym of machines and workout equipment. This piece of equipment can help you increase strength, build muscle, and enhance flexibility – all from the comfort of your own home.

While many think of treadmills and exercise bikes in a home gym, studies show that a combination of cardio and strength training can help you burn calories more efficiently, help develop stronger bones, and can even assist with clearer thinking. Jacked Up Fitness makes one of the best power racks on the market today! Here are five proven ways an all-in-one Smith machine and power cage can transform your workouts.

Back Workouts With Your Home Fitness Machine

Critical for core strength, the back muscles are often neglected during workouts.

Lat Pulldowns

Lat (large muscles in your back known as the latissimus dorsi) pulldowns are a classic exercise that not only targets the lats and back muscles but also engages the biceps and forearms. With the help of a pulley system, you can easily adjust the weight and resistance level of the cable machine to suit your fitness level.

The upward and downward motion of the bar helps to strengthen and tone your upper body muscles while safely seated and secured on the power rack. Additionally, lat pulldowns are an excellent alternative for people who find chin-ups and pull-ups difficult to perform.

Pull-Ups and Chin-Ups

If you're looking for an exercise that engages your entire upper body, then the pull-up is for you. The power rack can help you perform this exercise safely and effectively. Adjust the height of the bar to your desired height, grab the bar with an overhand grip, and start your set. Make sure to engage your lats, squeeze your shoulder blades together, and pull your chest up toward the bar.

Inverted Rows

This is an excellent exercise for building a strong, defined back, and improving your overall posture. Set the bar up to waist height, place your hands on the bar, and walk your feet forward so that your body is at an incline.

Pull your chest to the bar while keeping your elbows close to your sides, squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement, and slowly lower yourself back down.

At Home Leg Workouts

Hit your entire lower body with a wide variety of exercises to target all of the muscle groups.

Squats

There's no better exercise to start with other than the classic squat with a barbell and weight plates. This exercise is great for building lower body strength and improving your mobility. With the added safety of your power rack, you can go heavier than you would without and never have to worry about failing a rep.

Load weight plates and place the bar on the pins just below shoulder height, line up under it, lift the bar off the pins, and squat. Remember to always keep your chest up, your core tight, and your knees tracking over your toes.

Lat Pulldowns (Stopped here for editing)

Lat (large muscles in your back known as the latissimus dorsi) pulldowns are a classic exercise that not only targets the lats and back muscles but also engages the biceps and forearms. With the help of a pulley system, you can easily adjust the weight and resistance level of the cable machine to suit your fitness level.

The upward and downward motion of the bar helps to strengthen and tone your upper body muscles while safely seated and secured on the power rack. Additionally, lat pulldowns are an excellent alternative for people who find chin-ups and pull-ups difficult to perform.

Lat Pulldowns

Lat (large muscles in your back known as the latissimus dorsi) pulldowns are a classic exercise that not only targets the lats and back muscles but also engages the biceps and forearms. With the help of a pulley system, you can easily adjust the weight and resistance level of the cable machine to suit your fitness level.

The upward and downward motion of the bar helps to strengthen and tone your upper body muscles while safely seated and secured on the power rack. Additionally, lat pulldowns are an excellent alternative for people who find chin-ups and pull-ups difficult to perform.

Lat Pulldowns

Lat (large muscles in your back known as the latissimus dorsi) pulldowns are a classic exercise that not only targets the lats and back muscles but also engages the biceps and forearms. With the help of a pulley system, you can easily adjust the weight and resistance level of the cable machine to suit your fitness level.

The upward and downward motion of the bar helps to strengthen and tone your upper body muscles while safely seated and secured on the power rack. Additionally, lat pulldowns are an excellent alternative for people who find chin-ups and pull-ups difficult to perform.

Lat Pulldowns

Lat (large muscles in your back known as the latissimus dorsi) pulldowns are a classic exercise that not only targets the lats and back muscles but also engages the biceps and forearms. With the help of a pulley system, you can easily adjust the weight and resistance level of the cable machine to suit your fitness level.

The upward and downward motion of the bar helps to strengthen and tone your upper body muscles while safely seated and secured on the power rack. Additionally, lat pulldowns are an excellent alternative for people who find chin-ups and pull-ups difficult to perform.

Lat Pulldowns

Lat (large muscles in your back known as the latissimus dorsi) pulldowns are a classic exercise that not only targets the lats and back muscles but also engages the biceps and forearms. With the help of a pulley system, you can easily adjust the weight and resistance level of the cable machine to suit your fitness level.

The upward and downward motion of the bar helps to strengthen and tone your upper body muscles while safely seated and secured on the power rack. Additionally, lat pulldowns are an excellent alternative for people who find chin-ups and pull-ups difficult to perform.

The Bottom Line

A power rack home gym system is a versatile and valuable addition to any home gym and a game-changer when it comes to spicing up workouts and staying in shape. Whether you're a seasoned gym-goer or newly starting out, incorporating a power rack into your routine can provide the challenge and versatility you need to take your fitness goals to the next level.

If you want to buy a gym rack, think about what matters most. Are you looking for something that's customizable, durable, and packed with attachments? Do you need safety features and durability?

Whatever your priorities may be, the right power rack can help you achieve your fitness goals and Jacked Up Fitness offers premium power racks that meet all of these requirements as well as a lifetime warranty. Give us a call today or, if you're in the Southern California area, stop by our showroom to view our equipment firsthand.