You did it! Now it’s time to turn your dream home gym into a reality.
How Your Gym Equipment Ships
REP offers free shipping on all online orders within the continental US. In certain cases, shipping-related fees may apply for requests, such as delivery address changes, shipment re-delivery, shipment re-routing, or extended storage at the carrier distribution center. If you need any of these services, email info@repfitness.com before your order ships. If your order has already left the warehouse, additional carrier fees may apply and will be discussed with you prior to completing your request.
REP's goal is to make receiving your gym equipment as easy and affordable as possible, ensuring a smooth start to your fitness journey.
Setting Up Your Home Gym
In addition to the included instructions, check out:
- Assembly services with Kandu. They assemble your products for you and dispose of all packaging.
- If you don’t hire help to set it up, here are some tips:
- Recruit a friend to help.
- Unpackage all parts of a piece of equipment before you start building it.
- Make sure you have plenty of space in your trash for the boxes and packaging.
- Make sure you have the necessary tools, like a cordless drill with the right-sized socket.
- Don’t be intimidated! Just take it one step at a time.
- REP’s Knowledge Base. This is where you can find assembly instructions online.
- REP’s YouTube has a ton of videos walking you through unboxing to installation. Here’s the Full Product Assembly Video Playlist. It doesn’t include every product, but it has many.
- Also look at each product’s webpage. Scroll to the FAQs at the bottom to see if there is any advice about that product. For some of the bigger builds, the FAQs touch on how many people you need to build it, how long it might take, how to receive the delivery, and if you need any special tools. For example, for the FT-5000 2.0, it ships in a single crate via freight and requires you to be home for a scheduled delivery appointment; it ships partially assembled and completing the setup takes about two hours with two people.
Test the Setup
Dry run: Once you have a preliminary setup of your home gym design, do a dry run of a typical workout to make sure everything is accessible and functional.
Adjustments: Be prepared to make adjustments based on your experience using the space. Leave some flexibility for changes and growth over time, too.
Finalize and Enjoy
Final touches: Once you get everything installed, plan the design to create a motivating environment. That’s one important key to a successful home gym.
- Mirrors: Installing mirrors can help you check your form and make the space feel larger.
- Sound system: Music can be a great motivator. Consider a good sound system or a portable speaker.
- Home gym decor: Add personal touches like motivational posters, flags, awards, goals, home gym wall art, good pump lighting, photos, whiteboard and chalkboards, workout charts, plants, and LED lights.
- For more ideas, home gym inspiration, and design, check out some photos of different REP home gyms here.
- Organization is also critical for creating an optimal home gym. Hopefully you have already invested in storage solutions. No matter what, learn the ABCs of organization and put them to use. As the saying goes, you’re not as good as your goals; you’re as good as your systems.
Regular Maintenance
Never stop loving your home gym, and it will keep loving you back.
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Regular checks: Regularly inspect equipment for any signs of wear and tear.
Clean equipment: Wipe down machines and mats regularly to keep them clean and hygienic.
Creating a Workout Plan
Now you’re ready to rock and roll – and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Check out the “Training” section of our blog for how to use the equipment, different workout plans, how to set goals you’ll actually keep, and more. Need a workout program? Check out REP’s Programming Partners.
Remember, the key to a successful home gym is not just in the equipment you choose, but also in how you use and maintain it.
Happy training!
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