Creating an inviting space for working out will help you stay focused on your fitness goals. Setting up your home fitness equipment in a room you will want to spend time in is one little technique to keeping your enthusiasm peaked. If at all possible, designate a room or area that is exclusively for workouts.

Here are some pointers to consider in creating that space:

• measure the floor space ( and room height) before you purchase any large pieces of equipment
• does the area have adequate lighting?
• is there good ventilation? - choose a room with windows;   use a fan, or better still, and air conditioner;
• a bit cooler temperature is desirable
• install large and strategically placed mirror(s) so you can monitor your form
• include entertainment such as stereo, TV, VCR - all with remotes
• use rubber flooring under cardio equipment and treadmills - will protect your flooring from dripping sweat, and to protect treadmill motors  from being clogged by carpet fibers.
• use a thick rubber "thud rug" under weights