Looking for privacy? Window coverings for your home gym

What are the benefits of having a home gym?

Gym memberships are notoriously expensive. Whether you exercise for fun, fitness or to hold yourself accountable to a New Year's resolution, finding the right public gym to attend can be a task of its own. Between cancellation fees, driving to the gym, and sharing equipment, there always seems to be a reason to skip getting your workout in.

For these reasons and many more, some homeowners opt to create a home gym. The initial investment in your own exercise equipment can pay dividends quickly. A few benefits of having your own at-home workout setup include 24-hour and immediate access, the ability to blast your music without headphones (and without disturbing others), and truly focusing on your personal progress without comparing yourself to strangers. Pursuing your health and fitness goals in a space perfectly tailored to your unique preferences and needs can be fun, functional, and convenient.

Where can your home gym be located?

Even if your home wasn't built or purchased with a home gym in mind, finding a spot for your fitness studio is simple. Basements are a great option for a more permanent location. However, smaller pieces of equipment like yoga mats and hand-held weights can be used virtually anywhere. When the exercise bug strikes, you can create a home gym experience in your bedroom or living room.

 Upstairs spaces, as opposed to a basement, allow you to take advantage of the fresh air and sunlight afforded by windows. Of course, large panes of glass can put your coveted workout privacy at risk and create a warmer environment than you may be comfortable working out in. If you're searching for a more secluded session with cooler climates, there are plenty of window treatment options for your home gym.

How can you make your home gym more private?

Attempting a new, tough workout is intimidating enough. There are plenty of ways you can make your home workouts feel more private.