"I've done everything from running marathons, to teaching kickboxing, to personal training," Brooke told me. She and her husband set up their home gym several years ago. "The gym we used to go to shut down, so we started slowly building our own," she said. "Now we've got two rooms full of gear where I work out and train people." Music is a big part of her workouts and training sessions. "I like fast-paced music for workouts," she said. "Upbeat country, hip hop, dance music - anything that gets you pumped up."
This past year has been challenging for anyone who normally relies on going to a gym to stay fit. If you're serious about it, you may have purchased some workout equipment already, or you might be considering creating your own gym space at home. If so, you'll probably want to add music. Crutchfield Advisor Brooke has some great advice for you. In addition to her A/V knowledge, she's a certified personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder.
A compact, hard-hitting setup
This 2.1-channel system is compact, yet offers excellent sound quality, hard-hitting bass, and a world of streaming music.
Monitor Audio Radius 90 bookshelf speakers #893R90SW $549.99 pair Monitor Audio Radius 380 powered subwoofer #893R380SW $799.99 Sonos Amp amplified streaming music system #616AMP $649
A/V ideas for your home gym
Power your workout with great audio gear
by Crutchfield Editor
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Sonos Move portable wireless speaker #616MOVEWH $399
A permanently installed setup
Brooke has used a few different audio options in her gym. "I started out with a pair of bookshelf speakers and a receiver," she said. This is a great setup for people who want something that's permanently installed. Brooke's receiver was a larger, more traditional model. "And it didn't have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi," Brooke told me, which wasn't ideal . We recommend a compact amp with plenty of streaming options. The Sonos Amp below is a good option for Wi-Fi streaming. Add a pair of small wall-mount- able speakers with a subwoofer for clear sound and heart-pounding bass that's easy to fit in modest-sized spaces.
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