what are the must haves in a home gym?

We're putting a home gym in our new house!

All we have so far is a treadmill. Oh, right, we have yoga mats, too! We're going to put down those interlocking rubber mats for the flooring. I want to get a bench, a set of free weights, and a couple ab balls - a large one and a smaller one. I also want to get those half ball things that you balance on. (I always forget what they are called...)

Eventually, I'd love to get an elliptical or a stat bike.

Am I missing anything? I want free weights for sure b/c they are also healthier for your coordination and mind. (Seriously - free weights require more coordination and work your mind more than bands and machines -- which is not to say we're totally against either!)

Hmm... maybe we should get some bands!

The room isn't huge, but it's not too small either. It'll have a good TV. :grin

Am I missing anything key? Any suggestions?

Re: what are the must haves in a home gym?

A pullup bar.
Oh, and an ab wheel would be good too. They're cheap, and they work!

Message edited 11/8/2007 11:30:48 AM.

Re: what are the must haves in a home gym?

ellyptical???

Re: what are the must haves in a home gym?

We have a home gym in our house. We have a treadmill, elliptical & a station set...DH also has some bars & free weights along with a bench. Also, we have a TV & a radio in there.

Re: what are the must haves in a home gym?

A rack for bech pressing would be ideal. And an Olympic bar.

Definitely a pullup bar.