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" Q: Frank Gehry codesigned the newest La Palestra fitness center, at the Plaza Hotel. What are some of its highlights? A: Frank worked with us to preserve many of the Plaza&amp;#039;s historic architectural details, while adding LEDs, an angular staircase, and flooring that ranges from rubber to wood. Q: What advice do you have for setting up a home gym? A: Do not put a bike in the bedroom. Separate the gym from the rest of the house. Consider safety: Make sure that machines don&amp;#039;t stress the electrical system, and be careful when hanging heavy equipment from the walls. Q: What are the main components of a well-rounded fitness room? A: I would include cardio, flexibility, and strength equipment, music or video for entertainment, and an exercise ball. A mirror lets you see what you are doing; it will also spread light throughout the area and make it feel larger. You&amp;#039;ll want at least one full-length mirror. Q: What if you have limited space to devote to exercise? A: Opt for a bike instead of a treadmill. Mount wall-hanging gear like a stretching ladder or chin-up bar. Use elastic bands. Q: How do I select a cardio machine? A: It depends on use. If you exercise five times a week, you will need an industrial-strength machine like a Woodway or Cybex. If you work out only once or twice a week, you can get away with lower-end equipment. Q: What are your favorite strength strategies for a home workout? A: I recommend kettlebells. They&amp;#039;re small \u2014 eight of them in different weights take up no more than three linear feet of space \u2014 and can be used for almost every type of movement. If you have a larger area, consider a multi-station workout system with different machines, then add such basics as a bench, dumbbells, and a bar. Q: Why focus on design in a utilitarian home gym? A: If the space isn&amp;#039;t appealing, you won&amp;#039;t use it. This article originally appeared on ELLEDECOR.com "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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