How Early Decision-Making Saved My Home Gym During Lockdown

When the initial announcements came about a two-week shutdown, many people took a wait-and-see approach. However, some forward-thinking fitness enthusiasts recognized that the situation might last much longer than initially suggested.

“All of our Facebook friends were questioning our decision,” shared one home gym owner. “Everyone kept saying we'd only be shut down for two weeks, but we had a gut feeling this would extend much longer.”

This intuition proved invaluable. Acting quickly, they purchased essential home gym equipment including a rower, an additional barbell, weight plates, and an assault bike before supplies became scarce.

The decision paid off tremendously. Within just 2-3 weeks of the initial shutdown announcements, the home fitness equipment market experienced unprecedented demand. Equipment that had been readily available suddenly went on backorder, with many items completely sold out or available only at premium prices.

“Everything was on back order, sold out, or tripled in price,” they recalled. “We were incredibly relieved we made those purchases when we did.”

This experience highlights the importance of acting decisively when building or expanding a home gym. Market conditions can change rapidly, and those who anticipate trends often secure the best equipment at reasonable prices.

For those looking to establish their own home gym today, the lesson is clear: when you identify a need, acting promptly can save both money and frustration in the long run.