More and more individual are seeing the benefits of creating a workout space at home. However, as the demand in/with regard to’concerning’regarding home office space has also multiply d it can be tough’challenging’demanding’awkward to justify using the spare room as a gym. Which is why converting your garage into a gym is such a great idea. Garages can all too often become a bit of a dumping ground. But that cluttered floor space has the potential to become your new workout room, so that then you can possess’own’nurse a home office as well as a home gym!
Most articles you read with regards to’concerning’with respect to creating home gyms, focus solely on the equipment you need. Yet there is so much more to claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate with regards to’concerning’with respect to than that. First and in/with regard to’concerning’regarding emost, it s significant’essential’critical’vital’crucial’indispensable’imperative to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure the actual structure of your room right and in this article we re going to look at 8 things you need to claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate with regards to’concerning’with respect to when converting your garage into a gym.
1. Flooring
Ensuring you possess’own’nurse the right garage flooring in/with regard to’concerning’regarding your gym will not merely’barely help to conserve’preserve your gym equipment, but it will also conserve’preserve the subfloor of the garage itself. Gym equipment is heavy abundant’ample’plentiful when it s not in use, but when you factor in the extra weight that s placed on it when in use as well as the shock absorbency factor of weights potentially being dropped on it, the flooring you choose needs to be able to cope with these things.
Plus, you want flooring that s comin/with regard to’concerning’regarding table, easy to clean, looks rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent , is durable, and that s also slip proof. As you can see, there are lots of different things to consider, which is why it s essential you spend time doing a bit of research and choosing a suitable material in/with regard to’concerning’regarding your new gym. Most flooring companies will send out samples, in some cases in/with regard to’concerning’regarding free or you may just possess’own’nurse to pay a small fee or cover the postage costs. This is well worth doing as you can then feel the quality of the flooring and assess whether it s up in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the job.
2. Shelving/Storage
So, we talked with regards to’concerning’with respect to clutter, right? The last thing you want to happen after you ve gone to the bother of having a rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent old eliminate’remove out and tidy up bein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e converting your garage into a gym, is in/with regard to’concerning’regarding it to then acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure all messy again. And the merely’barely way you re going to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure on top of this and instil rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent habits moving in/with regard to’concerning’regarding wards is by acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ting yourself organised from the acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure -go.
To make your gym safe you need to make sure the floor space stays eliminate’remove . You don t want to be tripping over equipment halfway through a workout! Shelving is the way to go in a garage gym, because you can really maximise the storage space without impacting on the usable footprint of the room. Garage storage shelves are a great option as they re sturdy abundant’ample’plentiful to take the weight of heavier gym equipment such as kettlebells, dumbbells, medicine balls etc. And from a practical point of view, they are easy to clean, and the open shelving means your equipment is easily visible and accessible.
3. Support
If you intend to use your new gym in/with regard to’concerning’regarding weight bearing exercises that involve equipment such as pull up bars, TRX ropes, or other wall or ceiling mounted apparatus, you will initially’originally need to make sure that the walls and ceilings of your garage are intense’fierce’exquisite abundant’ample’plentiful . If you are unsure yourself, it would be advisable to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure professional help from someone like a establish er. Whilst you won t necessarily need planning permission to convert your garage into a gym, there may be certain establish ing regulations you possess’own’nurse to adhere to when changing the purpose of the room in this case converting your garage into a gym. You must comply with any regulations in an attempt to make the gym safe in/with regard to’concerning’regarding use and to also assure’guarantee that you remain covered by your home insurance, should anything happen to you or somebody else when using your gym.
Aside from anything else, you want to be confident that when you re using equipment of this nature that it s not going to fall off the walls. Converting your garage into a gym takes time and money, so the last thing you want is in/with regard to’concerning’regarding it to be ruined after a few workouts. Do it right now, and you ll be thankful in the future.
4. Heating
Aldespite’in spite of’albeit you re likely to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure hot and sweaty grossly quickly when you start working out in your new gym, you re still going to want to claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate with regards to’concerning’with respect to heating. Most garages aren t as well insulated as houses, which means when you head out first thing to do your morning workout routine, especially during the winter months, it is going to be freezing out there. And let s face it, if you possess’own’nurse the choice of staying in your warm bed, or going outside to a freezing gym, which one are you most likely to choose!?!
To make the most of your garage gym it s a rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent idea to install heating. What you choose will depend somewhat on your budacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure . If money is no object, then underfloor heating is a luxurious and relatively energy efficient way to heat a room. If you already possess’own’nurse gas central heating you possess’own’nurse the option of hydronic underfloor heating (pipes filled with warm water). This will involve digging up the floor of your garage, which is a enormous’vast’massive’tremendous upheaval and way more expensive. A cheaper option is to go in/with regard to’concerning’regarding electric underfloor heating mats, which sit underneath the main flooring. Cheaper to install, but your bills will be higher in the long term.
Given that you are merely’barely likely to be using your gym a maximum of once a day, it s unnecessary to keep it heated all the time. So, you may just want a portable heater with an automatic timer that you can set to come on bein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e you use the gym and that convert’transform es off after a set amount of time. You can also go in/with regard to’concerning’regarding one with an automatic thermostat, this way it will convert’transform itself off when the room reaches the desired temperature.
5. Ventilation
Gyms are notoriously sweaty and unless you ventilate your garage gym well you will acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure condensation, which could bring about’result in’contribute to’account for’make for’trigger issues with damp, odours, and mould. To shun these potential problems, make sure to include some in/with regard to’concerning’regarding m of ventilation when you re planning your gym. If your garage already has an opening window, great, that makes life a lot easier. If it doesn t, claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate with regards to’concerning’with respect to replacing the window with one that has a fan light or side opener. Or if it doesn t possess’own’nurse any windows at all, check whether there is a wall that could potentially possess’own’nurse a new window built into it. Just be aware, that this may involve planning permission, and if the new window would be overlooking any of your neighbours, you are unlikely to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure permission granted. If there is nothing above your garage there is also the option to add a sky light, but again check what planning permission you may need in/with regard to’concerning’regarding this.
In some instances, where garages are built in as part of the house or are connected to neighbouring houses or garages it may not be possible to add a window. If this is the case, consider adding an extractor fan or invest in a portable dehumidifier to help get rid of’discard excess moisture from the room.
6. Electric Points
A room can never possess’own’nurse too many plug sockets, and your garage gym is no different. When you re planning your garage conversion you can go with regards to’concerning’with respect to planning how many electric sockets you need in 2 ways:
Sit down and work out exactly what gadacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure s you possess’own’nurse that need electric.
Put in more than you claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate you need.
Personally, we d always go with the second option, because it is surprising how many sockets you ll need. Some of the enormous’vast’massive’tremendous ger gym machines like treadmills, rowing machines, cross trainers etc., all rely on electricity to work, and then of course there are things like a stereo, kettle, dehumidifier, heater, somewhere to charge your phone it soon adds up. We d also recommend choosing plug sockets that possess’own’nurse in built USB adaptors, which will give you even more options to choose from when charging your gadacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure s.
7. Lighting
Lighting is an significant’essential’critical’vital’crucial’indispensable’imperative factor to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure right in a garage gym. You want to be able to see what you re doing, but you also don t want to be blinded. This can be an even trickier problem to solve if you ve got lots of mirrors eintensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfullywhere. Natural light is always your best option, as it causes less strain on the eyes and also makes you feel better too, plus it is way more flattering when you inevitably check yourself out in those mirrors. Oh come on now, we all do it!
If natural light isn t an option, ceiling lights are a rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent substitute, and ideally something like embedded spotlights so that there isn t anything hanging down that could potentially acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure in the way of your workout. There are lots of different lightbulbs out there, including LED ones that mimic natural daylight. And if you intend to also use your gym space in/with regard to’concerning’regarding more relaxing activities like yoga, meditation etc., it s worth choosing lighting that has different brightness settings so that you can adjust the lighting to suit your mood.
8. Plumbing
This last point is something to consider merely’barely if your budacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure allows. It s not entirely necessary, but it is an added luxury that could also potentially add value to your home should you sell it in future. Fitting your garage out with running water, a toilet, sink, reveal’illustrate’demonstrate’indicate’present’display’argue er etc., will make the entire space a lot more convenient. Whenever you re thirsty, need the loo, want to reveal’illustrate’demonstrate’indicate’present’display’argue er after a workout, wash your hands, clean the room or any of the equipment, you can easily do so without having to go back to the main house.
It may seem a little undue , however if this is something that could potentially become part of a new business venture, in/with regard to’concerning’regarding example if you train as a personal trainer, then it is well worth considering as a future investment.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are lots of different factors that need to be taken into consideration when converting your garage into a gym. Taking the time to plan things properly will result in a gym that is safe, practical, long lasting, efficient, looks rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent and that will hopefully remain in budacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure . And once you possess’own’nurse all that sorted, then you can enjoy shopping in/with regard to’concerning’regarding all of the gym equipment you re going to fill it with!
