UPDATE: girly home gym completed

[linamali]

@benf What I do on my carpet is use one of those grippy-bottomed yoga towels. (Yogi-toes is the brand I have). It stays put on the carpet, has a good surface so you dont slide (i used to use it on top of my yoga mat b/c I get too sweaty and slide around otherwise), and it protects your carpet from your sweat!

 

[separatedsince2009]

@benf Thanks! Yes, not looking forward to rug burn

 

[moonlightdreamer]

@separatedsince2009 Not OP, but I currently have carpet. I think it depends on what you're doing. I kind of like it for floor work (yoga, planks, etc) because I don't need a mat. It has more grip if my hands are getting a bit sweaty. On the flip side, I have a Peloton and it was a huge pain in the ass to get that thing to be sturdy since the carpet is kind of plush.

 

[separatedsince2009]

@moonlightdreamer Thanks! I guess grip is a little annoying, but you can place a grippy yoga mat over it and hopefully it will stay sturdy? I can imagine having heavier equipment on carpet is difficult... hopefully you got a nice equipment mat and/or have figured it out!

 

[moonlightdreamer]

@separatedsince2009 I tried using the Peloton mat and it wasn't enough on its own to create a steady surface since the carpet underneath still has give. So we were able to basically build a hard plywood surface to put underneath the mat. It gets the job done.

 

[kashanali897]

Had already from random places :

• two 5lb plates, 10lb plate, 10lb kettlebell, two 10lb dumbbells, ab ball, random decor on cube organizer, gym bags, yoga stretching strap

Target:

• cube organizer, air purifier/fan, yoga blocks, tone it up 3 & 5lb dumbbells, sheer curtain, no screws curtain rod, circle twinkle lights (Christmas sale woohoo)

Ross:

• blue storage bin (the thing holding the white pictures I have yet to put up lol), belt organizer (holding glute bands)

TJ Maxx / Homegoods

• essential oil diffuser (still in box lol), giant mirror, fairy lights, 3 photos/wall art, jump rope, manual hand held muscle roller/massager, yoga mat, foam roller, dog bed

Amazon

• Clock with multicolor light and has white light dimmer (behind box) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VNW7FPZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Sliders https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B087CLY6P6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Ivy & fairy lights https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H1GQB36/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Bench https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JB9BGXW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• 30lb bar https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0721MSF71/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Cheap resistance bands https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B016V4JOZA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Nicer glute bands https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QMHKL6R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Tri-fold thick mat https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D3NR1MS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Bosu ball https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B088BDZQWC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Ring light https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0756T7MRJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Hip thrust pad https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B075CFYSKR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[amcruz]

@kashanali897 Do you by chance have the weight bench instructions? Naturally, they didn't come with the one I just bought--same model!

 

[kashanali897]

@amcruz No I threw them out when I put it together

I’d email the seller and ask

 

[amcruz]

@kashanali897 Bah... Amazon. I just went to Lowe's and got extra of every piece of fasteners. I'm going to eyeball it and make it strong.

 

[kashanali897]

@amcruz It really wasn’t that hard. I’m out of town but will be back We’d/thurs If I remember I can see if I can take pics for you of the screws

Def email them tho, they may give you a refund.

RemindME! 4 days “reply to this thread”

 

[amcruz]

@kashanali897 Figured it out this morning! Looks good but I do need to straighten up the seat cushion.
Thanks though!
And for the fact I got it used, and replaced the fasteners for about... 6 bucks?... I'm fine with it!

 

[kashanali897]

@amcruz Oh wow that’s awesome!! Good freakin deal. I love it, especially cause you have the ability to do back extensions which are my fav!! Enjoy it

 

[amcruz]

@kashanali897 Agreed! I wanted to build something with 4x4 cedar planks from scratch, while I'm willing to try that out, I'm not willing to do that in one mechanism.