A home gym offers privacy and convenience, making it easier and more enjoyable to stay fit. Even if you have limited space in your home, a few pieces of compact gym equipment in a combined use space can provide a comfortable area to workout. Practically any unused space in your home can be transformed into a gym whether it is an unused room or a storage area in need of organizing. You can decorate in colors and themes that will help motivate you and add your favorite sources of entertainment to personalize it. A home gym may offer cost savings as well. You can often purchase equipment for your home gym for less than the annual cost of a gym membership and travel expenses. Below you’ll find some small home gym ideas that will help you make the most of the space you have.
1. The Two in One Office Gym
A home office can serve as a multipurpose room to make space for your home gym. It is ideal if you have a busy schedule that prevents you from leaving to go elsewhere for a workout. Add a treadmill that will fold up to save space or a discreet set of free weights. Bring in a few of your favorite music CDs for entertainment while you exercise. Keep a workout mat handy, and use cabinets for locker space to store fitness gear such as a jump rope, workout videos or weights. A compact wall training system can provide a thorough workout and is a great choice for small areas. Decorate your walls with a few motivational messages to inspire you to reach both your business and fitness goals.
2. An Attic to Gym Conversion
Converting an attic to a gym offers privacy and provides a space free of distractions that can interrupt your fitness routine. It can be an especially useful space for yoga and other meditation exercises. An attic gym offers the advantage of high ceilings, which will allow you to install equipment of substantial height. Many have windows that allow natural light to fill the room. This can help increase your energy for a more productive workout. However, vibration and sound generated in the attic tend to be easily transferred to the rooms below. Installing sound deadening insulation in the floors and walls will minimize intrusive noise throughout other parts of your home. The attic floor may also require additional reinforcement to support the weight of heavy exercise equipment.
3. Renovate the Basement
The basement is one of the easiest spaces in the home to convert to a gym. It typically offers more space for equipment and is cooler. The basement also has the added benefit of reducing noise transmission to other areas of the home. The concrete floor absorbs vibrations from treadmills and other exercise equipment to reduce the transfer of sound. You can install rubber flooring to reduce the impact on knees and joints. This will reduce the risk of weights being damaged in the event they are dropped as well. Since basements are usually void of windows, you will need to ensure there is a substantial amount of lighting. White ceiling tiles will help brighten the room. Install mirrors to reflect light and make the room appear larger.
4. Garage to Gym Transformation
Converting a garage to a gym can be as simple as organizing the space and adding a few pieces of gym equipment. If you use your garage as a storage area, consider installing shelves near the ceiling to organize boxes and bins and free up floor space. Get rid of any items you no longer use. Garage doors open wide, making it simple to bring in equipment. Gym flooring is subjected to a great deal of wear and tear. Carpet tiles are durable and will cushion the concrete floor of the garage. In addition, if the carpet becomes damaged, you only need to replace a few tiles. You’ll also need a high powered fan to keep you cool during vigorous workouts.
5. Get Fit on the Patio
A patio gym provides a pleasant view of the outdoors and allows you to get plenty of sunlight for an invigorating workout. Studies have shown that working out outdoors offers a greater positive effect on mental health than working out indoors. The more enjoyable environment makes your workout go faster and increases the probability you’ll adhere to your exercise routine. You also benefit from breathing fresh air. The patio is an ideal space to set up a weight bench, elliptical or treadmill. It minimizes the noise inside the home and frees up space. You’ll need waterproof covers for power operated exercise equipment you place on the patio. Other items such as exercise mats, jump ropes and resistance bands can stored in a cabinet or bin.
6. An Outdoor Storage Room to Gym Make Over
Renovate an outdoor storage shed to create your own private home gym. A 10 by 12 foot structure will easily accommodate a weight bench and treadmill or other cardio exercise equipment. Repaint and decorate the interior and exterior with colors you find attractive to produce a space you’ll want to frequent. Construct a few shelves to store you fitness gear and bring in a couple of chairs for when you need to take a breather. Adding a few plants will beauty the interior as well as increase the oxygen level. Install a small refrigerator to ensure you have cold water nearby.
Even if you have limited space in your home, a few pieces of compact gym equipment in a combined use space can provide a comfortable area to workout. Practically any unused space in your home can be transformed into a home gym whether it is an unused room or a storage area in need of organizing.
