(For the super splurge, this fitness equipment ... She recommends adding fun accessories like plants, vinyl wallpaper and a fun or motivational sign. Building a home gym is an exciting venture ...

I chose a photo of weights for my wallpaper to remind myself that I’m in fitness mode. What do you think so far? Credit: Beth Skwarecki Here’s another version, which is a bit more inspirational.

A gym workout can be the underpinning of a great day if you know what you're doing when you get there. If not, it can feel daunting stepping onto the gym floor without knowing what to do or where ...