4 Tips to Get Back in Shape After the Holidays with a Smart Home Gym: The Nice Guide

After the holiday season, getting back in shape is a top priority for many, but finding the time or motivation to hit the gym can be a challenge. The solution? Set up a smart home gym that’s functional, tech-savvy, and perfectly integrated into your living space.

With Yubii Home, the heart of Nice’s Smart Home system, you can transform your home into a fully connected and functional environment, optimizing every detail to make your workouts more effective and motivating.

1. Choose the Right Space for Your Smart Home Gym

The first step is identifying an area in your home to dedicate to your gym. You don’t need an entire room—an unused corner of the living room or garage can become your fitness sanctuary.

According to Statista projections, the global fitness equipment market is expected to generate $50 billion in revenue by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.92% from 2025 to 2029 (*). Additionally, smart home technology adoption in Europe is rising rapidly, with the number of smart homes forecasted to grow significantly—from 75.63 million in 2023 to 178.83 million by 2028 (**).

Yubii Home is at the core of your smart home gym, enabling seamless control over devices and automation. With a single system, you can manage:

• Automated solar shades to adjust natural light during workouts.
• Customizable lighting with scenarios tailored to different exercises, from bright lights for cardio to dim settings for yoga or stretching.
• Environmental sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and air quality for optimal comfort during exercise.

2. Create the Perfect Workout Environment

Exercising in a comfortable and well-organized environment is key to staying motivated. A report by Business Insider revealed that 40% of respondents tried working out at home for the first time during the pandemic, and many stated they wouldn’t return to the gym. Additionally, a study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that personalized motivational messages can enhance adherence to fitness plans, showing that customization boosts motivation and consistency (**).

To maximize performance and comfort, control key environmental factors (****):

• temperature: Maintain 68–72°F (20–22°C) for moderate exercises to prevent overheating. For activities like yoga or Pilates, a slightly cooler range of 64–68°F (18–20°C) can reduce sweating and enhance focus.
• humidity: Keep relative humidity between 40% and 60% to avoid dehydration and respiratory issues.
• lighting: Bright, even lighting reduces eye strain and improves safety during general workouts, while dimmable lights create a calming atmosphere for yoga or stretching. 

Yubii Home simplifies the integration of these parameters into your smart gym:

• Climate control: Set the ideal temperature for your workout.
• Automated shading schedules: Manage natural light or shield against direct sunlight with a tap on the Yubii Home app.
• Centralized control: Operate lights, heated mats, and fitness devices effortlessly.

3. Prioritize Safety in Your Smart Gym

Safety is crucial when setting up your home gym. With Yubii Home and Nice solutions, you can create a gym that’s not only convenient but also secure:

• Motion sensors and alarms: Protect your gym with sensors that detect unauthorized movements.
• Smart energy management: Automatically turn off unused lights and devices to save energy and reduce costs.
• Access monitoring: Use Nice cameras and sensors to control who enters your fitness area.

4. Plan and Automate Your Workouts

Nice’s automation features, integrated with Yubii Home, allow you to organize your fitness routine effortlessly:

• Personalized scenarios: Create an “Exercise” scenario that turns on lights, raises shades, and activates your treadmill with a single command.
• Activity reminders: Set notifications to remind you to move or take an active break.
• Post-workout relaxation routines: Dim the lights, close the curtains, and activate an aromatherapy diffuser for a rejuvenating stretch session.

Why a Smart Gym Is the Future of Fitness

Having a smart gym at home is no longer a luxury but a way to adapt to flexible, sustainable lifestyles. With Yubii Home, you can automate and personalize every aspect of your fitness routine, keeping your motivation high and your schedule optimized. Automations, lighting, climate control, and security ensure a smart and functional environment where working out is a pleasure.

Don't wait: discover all Nice solutions and start designing your smart gym today. Contact us for more information or a custom quote!

(*) Exercise Equipment - Worldwide | Statista Market Forecast

(**) Europe: smart home number of users 2019-2028 | Statista

(***) The Rise of at-Home Fitness and Future of Gyms and Boutique Studios - Business Insider

JMIR mHealth and uHealth - Motivating Adherence to Exercise Plans Through a Personalized Mobile Health App: Enhanced Action Design Research Approach

(****) Benessere abitativo: 4 fattori per progettare il comfort interno - Innovero