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Welcome to Wellness Redefined, a collaboration between House Beautiful, Women\u2019s Health, and Men\u2019s Health. We\u2019re pulling back the curtain on how the spaces we design can help us sleep deeper, recover smarter, move more, and feel calmer. Follow along here<\/a> for the best editor-vetted wellness products, designer home gym ideas, and so much more.<\/p>\n

Fitness and design don\u2019t have to live in separate worlds. For years, the idea of a home gym conjured images of mismatched gear and a lonely treadmill tucked into a spare room. But cultivating a beautiful workout space is an investment in your well-being\u2014and putting in a little sweat equity will yield gains beyond just a new deadlift PR. We\u2019ve partnered with Men\u2019s Health<\/a> and Women\u2019s Health<\/a> to show you how to create a flexible sweat zone that suits your lifestyle and goals.<\/p>\n

Below, we’re breaking down the essentials to a functional\u2014and stylish\u2014home gym, from what gear to splurge on to how design-forward you can go. We’ll also delve deep into wellness, its importance to your holistic health, and why designers think recovery zones will be the next big thing in home design in 2026 and beyond. <\/p>\n

A Fitness Expert’s Guide to Creating a Home GymMen’s and Women’s Health experts divulge what you should really focus on. Make It Easy to Start\"lowerSpacecrafting Photography<\/p>\n

The best exercise rooms aren\u2019t always the most impressive-looking; they\u2019re the spaces that remove the barrier of entry. <\/p>\n

\u201cYour gym has to support how you really move, not some fantasy version of your routine,\u201d says Women\u2019s Health Fitness Director Jacqueline Andriakos. \u201cIf it takes more than a minute to transition from life to workout mode, that friction adds up, and consistency is the first thing to go.\u201d <\/p>\n

Splurge on Pro Gear\"homeJeanne CantoThe team at MONIOMI<\/a> swathed this Miami home gym in a textural wallcovering, offset by luxe-looking gear. <\/p>\n

Outfitting your home gym like it\u2019s an Equinox might make your wallet wince, but it\u2019ll offer a direct path toward achieving your fitness goals. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe try to encourage our audience to invest in commercial-grade gear,\u201d says Men\u2019s Health<\/a> Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel. \u201cFocus on the basics\u2014they yield the best results long-term and can help you build a sustainable routine.\u201d <\/p>\n

Boost Your Backdrop\"homeJames McDonaldTucked into the eaves of a canal house, this swanky studio from Charles & Co<\/a> brandishes marks of bespoke design like brass fixtures and saturated walls.<\/p>\n

Sure, a beautiful wall color<\/a> won\u2019t make you lift more, but it can help you get your head in the game. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m the first to admit that aesthetics aren\u2019t superficial\u2014they\u2019re motivational,\u201d Andriakos says. \u201cYour environment shapes your behavior, and a room that gives off positive energy makes movement feel like a choice, not a chore.\u201d <\/p>\n

How To Create A Recovery ZoneLiving well at home goes beyond just the gym. Experts share design tips for incorporating rest and recovery into your everyday routine.Look to Nature\"livingPhoto by Lindsay Brown, styling by Michelle AvinaAt this lakefront home in Texas<\/a>, the team behind ECCO Design<\/a> made sure to elevate nature, opting for floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the view of the lake and lots of indoor-outdoor flow.<\/p>\n

When crafting a restorative environment, take a cue from earthy elements. <\/p>\n

\u201cBiophilic design establishes a relationship between nature and your physical environment,\u201d says Peter Pelsinski, cofounder of SPAN Architecture.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Mind Your Form\"livingRich StapletonA curved sofa combines with natural wood paneling in this biophilic-leaning project by Alexander Design<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To ensure comfort and synergy, opt for furniture that works with your biology, not against it, says Karen Stonely, cofounder of SPAN Architecture. <\/p>\n

“Biometric design in furniture profits pieces that we can connect to rather than conform to.” <\/p>\n

Invest in Your Exterior\"woodstock\\,Joseph KrammThis bedroom, designed by Melissa Anderson of OAD Interiors<\/a>, makes the most of a pastoral Upstate New York view.<\/p>\n

What’s outside your window is just as important as what’s indoors. <\/p>\n

“Planting a tree that’s framed by a picture window or adding a landscaped path that invites you out for walks are both great ways to get yourself outside on a more regular basis,” Pelsinski says. <\/p>\n

Infuse Every Moment\"interiorJennifer HughesElegant archways and an illuminated cove ceiling give this indoor pool from RAAD Studio<\/a> and Gruver Cooley<\/a> a cathedral-like effect.<\/p>\n

Take holistic health beyond the gym or bath with attention paid to daily practices. <\/p>\n

“Clients want wellness to feel effortless and integrated,” says Cathleen Gruver of Gruver Cooley<\/a>. “Think layouts to reduce stress and circadian-friendly lighting.” <\/p>\n

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