Do you like working out but struggle to motivate yourself to get to the gym? Are you paying for an expensive gym membership? Is your garage sitting unused? Well, a garage home gym might be the answer to your problems. Converting your garage into a gym has many benefits, and isn’t as difficult as you might think.
Benefits of Converting a Garage Into a Gym
Save on Gym Memberships
Gym memberships can get expensive, and whether you pay weekly, monthly, or annually, watching that money come out of your account at each instalment can be tough. While a garage gym conversion might have up front costs, you only have to do it once, and you’ll be set up for years.
No Commute Time
Sometimes the hardest part about going to the gym is just getting yourself there. It’s easy to talk yourself out of a workout when you need to travel to get to it — even a 10 minute commute can be enough to put you off. And who can blame you? 10 minutes each way is still another 20 minutes out of your day. But with a home gym, all you have to do is take a few steps into your garage and get to work.
A Custom Space Tailored to Your Training
The best part about turning your garage into a home gym is that you get to tailor it to your exact needs. No use for weights? Forget about them! Prefer lots of space for floor exercises? No worries! Whatever your needs are, you get to cater to them exactly, without having to work your way around a bunch of equipment you have no interest in.
A Private Space
Not everyone is comfortable working out in front of others, and with a home gym, this isn’t a concern. Work out in the privacy of your own home without worrying about others. In addition to privacy, you’ll never have to wait to use a machine again, and you don’t have to worry about other people not wiping down equipment properly.
Things to Consider Before Turning Your Garage Into a Home Gym
How Much Space Do You Have?
Do you still need to keep your car in your garage? What about other personal belongings? Before you turn your garage into a gym, think about how much space you have to work with.
How Much Do You Want to Spend?
Garage conversions can be expensive undertakings or budget-friendly projects, it all depends on how much you want to spend, and what your goals are. Set yourself a budget and stick to it. Remember that you can save money by buying second-hand gym equipment and decorating with things you already have.
How to Turn Your Garage Into a Gym
1. Do a Big Clean
The first step to transform your garage into a gym is cleaning. Take everything out of the space, dust, vacuum, mop, and do whatever else is needed to get the place looking spick and span.
2. Add Insulation
Garage insulation helps with temperature regulation and noise reduction, both of which are key to a comfortable home gym. It also helps to protect your gym equipment from rust, mould, and mildew. FalkStar’s garage door brush seal installation and insulated garage door panels work together to give your garage the best possible insulation.
3. Upgrade the Flooring
Most concrete floors are not impact-resistant enough for ongoing workouts. Consider adding an epoxy coating to your concrete floors; this will make them more impact-resistant and waterproof, and will give them a polished look. If you need both insulation and flooring, FalkStar’s garage conversion package, which includes insulation panels, brush seals, and flake flooring (a type of epoxy coating) might be right for you — get in touch today for more information.
4. Furnish and Personalise
The fun part! Your new home gym is ready for all the weights, machines, and other equipment you need. You can also decorate it to your liking; we suggest a mirror to watch your form, and a few inspirational pieces on the walls.
There are so many benefits to a home garage gym conversion, and as you can see, in just a few easy steps, you can make these benefits your reality. Get started today to save yourself time and money, while also looking after your health.
