SOURCE: FLOR
July 23, 2008 03:05 ET
DiY Design Tips to Make You Slim and Healthy
FLOR Carpet Tiles Add a Design Element to a Home Gym That Makes You Want to Work Out
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - July 23, 2008) - Although membership in fitness clubs is on the
rise, the average person attends only 100 times a year -- barely two-thirds
the minimum recommended for good health. One of the primary objections to
exercising is not enough time. FLOR carpet tiles help create an aesthetic,
practical DiY design
gym at home for busy, health-conscious people.
Converting a spare room, garage, or basement into a gym is a perfect DiY
design project. However, the room needs to be lively, attractive, and
motivating. Interior design experts suggest several elements to accomplish
this.
Lighting is pivotal. Spots and fluorescents that brighten the entire room
are more conducive to working out than lamps that leave parts of the room
in shadow.
Mirrors allow the exerciser to monitor their form and, as a DiY design
element, make the room larger.
Music is vital but, as a workout tends to be paced by the music, it's
important to match the music to the exercise. Yoga, for example, requires a
different pace than a good cardio workout.
Color also sets the pace. Professionals consistently warn against using the
wrong colors in a DiY design gym project. Blue, for example, is relaxing
and peaceful. With soft music, it's perfect for yoga. Orange is energetic
-- a great cardio color -- while purple, the transformation color, is good
for someone who wants to completely redesign their body through a variety
of exercises. Red, although vibrant and passionate, is not recommended: The
color alone raises the blood pressure and heart rate and can make you tire
quickly.
Flooring in a gym should be soft enough to work on, but able to withstand
wear and tear. It also needs to complement and enhance the color scheme.
FLOR carpet tiles are the perfect DiY design solution for a gym. Available
in a wide range of colors -- both vibrant and subdued -- carpet tiles can
help create a gym that invites you to work out. They can also be cleaned by
simply lifting one tile and taking it to the sink, and if one becomes
damaged you can replace that tile rather than the entire carpet.
For more information on how FLOR carpet
tiles can help you create the perfect DiY design home gym, visit www.FLOR.com.