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259. Building a Home Gym? What You Really Need to Get Results at Home

Sep 15, 2026
Building a Home Gym? What You Really Need to Get Results at Home
 

Feeling like you want to build your home gym? Well…you do NOT need a garage full of brand new equipment, or every shiny fitness gadget social media tells you to buy. 

You definitely don't need to believe the BS that says you can only build muscle or progressively overload in a gym, either. You can totally build an amazing body from home - you just need the right equipment that you’ll actually use!

In today’s episode, I'm breaking down the five things I would prioritize if I were building a home gym from scratch. But…having the *right* equipment isn't enough. If you want to build muscle at home, you still need to progressively overload, choose effective exercises, and train with intention! 

And…if you’re ready to stop guessing and figure out what your body actually needs, I’d love for you to join me September 28-30th, 2026, for my 3-Day Nutrition & Training Workshop. We’ll take everything we've been talking about on the podcast recently and put it into action for YOU. Can’t wait to see you there!!

Episode Recap:

  • Why you don’t need an expensive or complicated setup to get results at home
  • Identifying your fitness goal BEFORE buying home gym equipment
  • 5 pieces of equipment I would prioritize for a home gym
  • Choosing cardio equipment based on what you’ll actually use
  • Where cardio fits into your overall fitness & body recomposition goals
  • What it really takes to build muscle + progressively overload from home
  • My tips for buying quality used gym equipment (without wasting your money)
  • Simple ways to modify exercises & make your existing space/equipment work

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More about the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast:

If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. 

This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!

Connect with me on Instagram at @kristycastillofit

Learn more about working together by visiting my website: https://www.kristycastillo.com/

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